Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado
End of Watch Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Reflections for Sergeant Joshua Eli Voth
On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Sergeant Joshua Voth. Please know we are eternally grateful for Joshua’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Sergeant Voth, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Colorado Department of Corrections for Joshua’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Sergeant Voth’s wife and 3 children.
POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
December 8, 2019
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC
December 8, 2019
SGT JOSHUA VOTH MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
MICHAEL LONG
RETIRED NY STATE POLICE
December 8, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Joshua Voth on their tragic loss. May our Lord give them all the strength and comfort needed during this difficult time. Thank you for your dedication and service to your community. Rest in peace Sergeant Joshua Voth .
CBP Officer(retired) Luis Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection
December 8, 2019
Sergeant Voth, my heart goes out to you, your family and your Department for the loss of such a young Officer. I Thank you for your service to your state and to your community. May God hold you in his arms and watch over all of those that loved you here on earth. Rest in Peace, Brother.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Flowery Branch, GA
December 8, 2019
Rest In Peace.,,
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
December 8, 2019
So saddened to hear the news.
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.
Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
December 8, 2019
May God be with his family during these tough days ahead.
Retired Chief Tommy Davis
Henderson Police Department
December 8, 2019
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden
December 7, 2019
Rest In Peace Sgt Voth
Joseph Hart-Bowley
December 7, 2019
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.
Retired Fire Lieutenant Frank J Corasan
Baltimore City Fire Department
December 7, 2019
Rest In Peace Brother
james oneill
NYPD
December 7, 2019
Rest easy Brother, Thank you for your service. May your sacrifice and memory never fade.
Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
December 7, 2019
RIP Sergeant Voth. Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones and fellow colleagues for their tragic loss. Thank you for your service. Salute and Respect from South African Police Service
Constable Tessa Le Roux
South African Police Service
December 7, 2019
RIP Brother.
PO Christopher Guziczek
Westchester County Police Department
December 7, 2019
RIP from the State of Florida
President Bobby Jenkins
Florida State FOP Lodge
December 7, 2019
RIP Officer Voth. Thank you for your service
Sgt. Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
December 7, 2019
REST IN PEACE
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICE OFFICER Linda
None
December 7, 2019
Rest in peace, Sergeant Voth. You deserve your divine reward.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time. May God stand in the gap of your absence and provide an extra measure of love and protection for your children.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
December 7, 2019
May God be with Sergeant Voth, his family, friends and co-workers at this most trying time. May he Rest In Peace.
Ret. Off. JR Neary
East LA, CA
December 7, 2019
Rest in peace young brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your services, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Sgt Voth during time of sudden and painful loss.
Officer Donnie Meaders
Wetumka (OK) Police Department
December 7, 2019
Rest easy brother.
Parole Academy Instructor Brandon Smith
TX Department of Criminal Justice-Parole Division
December 7, 2019
Rest with God.MayGod bewithyour family and your brother and sisters of Blue
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICE OFFICER Linda
December 6, 2019
Voth family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Sergeant Voth thank you for your Service with the Department of Corrections. Who would ever think such an odd tragedy would occur and take a life. May you rest in peace.
Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept
December 6, 2019
RIP HERO , THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BROTHER.
Lieutenant L.J. Chirichello
Lancaster Prison , Lancaster PA.
December 6, 2019
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