Orange County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Friday, August 23, 2019
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Carlos J. Cammon
"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
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Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming
August 27, 2019
RIP, Deputy Cammon. Praying for you and your loved ones.
Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY
August 27, 2019
God Bless you Deputy Sheriff Carlos Cammon , thank you for your service with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department ❤️. Thank you for making the people in the Orange County, CA area feel safer. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices. We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)
Kelly & Eddie King
August 26, 2019
On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Carlos Cammon and the extended law enforcement family of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, California.
End of Watch Friday, August 23, 2019.
Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
August 26, 2019
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.
Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department
August 26, 2019
Cammon family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Deputy Cammon thank you for your Service to your Community and to your Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept
August 26, 2019
Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you for your service and giving your all. My your family be blessed with comfort and love. We will hold the line from here.
Officer Muai
Richland Police Department
August 26, 2019
Rest in peace brother
CPL. (RET) Brian SULLIVAN
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
August 26, 2019
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Deputy Cannon,and to the Brothers and Sisters of the Orange County Sheriff Department ’,California. May God give comfort,wisdom,and understanding, to all who will miss him. RIP My Brother.
Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red RoseLodge FOP# 16 Lancaster, County Pennsylvania
August 26, 2019
God bless you Deputy Carlos Cammon for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
August 26, 2019
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
August 26, 2019
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue
Retired telecommunicator B Rodriguez
Texas
August 26, 2019
Prayers and condolences for the family and
friends of Deputy Sheriff Carlos Cammon.
May Carlos rest in peace.
Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department
August 26, 2019
Rest in Peace Deputy Cammon. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
August 26, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service
August 26, 2019
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
August 26, 2019
On behalf of Moms Back the Blue of the St. Louis County Police Family Association, we offer
our heartfelt condolences to the family (blood and blue) and friends of Deputy Sheriff Cammon.
We will be forever indebted to you for your selfless service and sacrifice.
Always Honored; Never Forgotten
Proud Moms from
Moms Back the Blue of the
St. Louis County Police Family Association
August 26, 2019
Rest in Peace Deputy Cammon. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
August 26, 2019
The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Cammon and the Orange County Sheriff's Department during this time. Thank you, Deputy Cammon, for your service.
National Police Wives Association
August 26, 2019
Rest In Peace...
Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
August 26, 2019
Deputy Cammon,
May you rest in the arms of God and may God be with your family.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
August 26, 2019
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Never forgotten.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
August 26, 2019
Carlos,
You will be missed my brother. I am thankful for your faith and the sure knowledge that you are with our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I know one day I will see you again. Until then, God bless your family during this time and in the future. You were a blessing to all who had a chance to meet you.
Deputy Sheriff II J. Cislo
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
August 26, 2019
May God welcome you with open arms. My respect sir.
Sgt David Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol
August 25, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family of Deputy Cammon. May his soul rest in peace.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police
August 25, 2019
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