Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy brother, Thank you for your service. May your sacrifice and memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

March 12, 2020

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Scrimshire and the Hot Springs Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Scrimshire, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

March 12, 2020

My deepest condolences to his LEO family, and of course to biological family. This is a very sad event that continues to occur in our country, and it needs to end. ALL LEOs please pray for your safe return home prior to the start every shift. Pray that you can properly address every encounter with wisdom and professionalism. May Brent forever rest in peace.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D

March 12, 2020

Rest easy brother, Thank you for your service. May your sacrifice and memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

March 12, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

March 12, 2020

On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Brent Scrimshire and the extended law enforcement family of the Hot Springs Police Department, Arkansas.


End of Watch Tuesday, March 10, 2020.


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

March 12, 2020

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

March 12, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero for your courage, sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and brothers/sisters in blue. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

March 12, 2020

Officer Scrimshire, you have been recognized for your outstanding service and acts of bravery that others may live safely. You lost your life performing the duties that you loved, and our all-loving Lord will reward you abundantly. May He immerse you in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

March 12, 2020

I am so grateful to have had the pleasure of knowing and working with you. Love you, Scrim.

Cpl. K May #131
Hot Springs PD

March 12, 2020

“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

March 12, 2020

PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT HERO AND A WARRIOR FOR US
REST IN GODS ARMS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICE WOMAN LINDA KE
NONE

March 12, 2020

Rest In Peace , thank you for all that you have done and for your sacrifice.

Police Explorer Joe Rochelle
Texarkana Texas Police Department

March 11, 2020

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Scrimshire during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Sgt Donnie Meaders
Wetumka (OK) Police Department

March 11, 2020

RIP, Officer Scrimshire. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

March 11, 2020

Godspeed, Officer Scrimshire, thank you for your service! Prayers of healing and peace for your fellow officers, friends, and family.

Detective Hal Van Woert
Arizona Department of Public Safety (retired)

March 11, 2020

Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.....May God watch over your family and your fellow brothers and sisters who are hurting.

Detective KP Baer
Little Rock Police Department

March 11, 2020

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Officer Brent Scrimshire.and to the Brothers and Sisters of the Hot Springs Police Department, Arkansas. May God give comfort and understanding to the family and associates of Officer Scrimshiree. RIP Brother we got the Watch .

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red Rose Lodge has FOP# 16 Lancaster, County Pennsylvania

March 11, 2020

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

March 11, 2020

Prayers for all family and friends. Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace Sir.

Survivor Melanie Richardson
Lafayette county Arkansas Sheriff's Office

March 11, 2020

God Bless you Police Officer Brent Scrimshire. Thank you for your service with the Hot Springs Police Department. Thank you for making the people in the Hot Springs, Arkansas area feel safer. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friend for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your loved ones!! 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!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

March 11, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and coworkers. Rest In Peace my Brother in Blue.

D.A. Investigator
Deaf Smith County District Attorneys Office

March 11, 2020

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

March 11, 2020

RIP from the State of Florida

President Bobby Jenkins
Florida State Fraternal Order of Police

March 11, 2020

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

March 11, 2020