Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chris,

Today is a sad day for us all but we must remind ourselves that a joyous reunion is occuring today in heaven. Your dear mother passed away this morning and, I am sure, she has already met you with open arms (and a beer for you). This brings me such comfort knowing how much you were missed by her and that she is with you now. Take care and watch over your dad and brother.

With love,
Karrie and Nick (cousins)

Karrie
Cousin

February 29, 2008

Hey Chris

As you know I stopped by the Memorial to visit. Ill be riding in the Unity Ride in your honor for Police Week. After the ride Ill have a few beers and laughs and remember the good times. I have your photo and name on my fridge at my desk.....people ask about you. I was in Atlanta and stopped by to see Timmy. Miss you both.
I see someone has an old t-shirt of yours they kept....I remember wearing your yellow boxers with patrol cars under my uniform......people thought I was over the edge.......still have your t-shirt from the tennis match Agassi played in Atlanta when he still had hair. Keep an eye on us bud - you are missed. We will share a beer May 15, 2008.

Supervisory Special Agent L.S.B.
FBI

January 23, 2008

Happy birthday and Thanksgiving Chris.

TAC officer, N. Bieker
DGPD

November 22, 2007

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 8, 2007

Chris,
Sorry I haven't stopped by in a while and missed your anniversary date but don't think that you have been forgotten. You and your family will always be in thoughts and prayers.

Special Agent
DEA

September 15, 2007

Chris, you are not forgotton, you are remebered and missed. Im thinking of your family today and my prayers go out to them. your friends and co workers are in my thoughts also. Continue your watch over those you love.

A HERO TO MORE THAN HE KNOWS. (c)2004

Emory - Ephrata
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J Lane EOW 5/30/03

August 19, 2007

Chris and I started at F.C.S.D. around the same time till he was hired with the PD. He and i quickly became friends and was always there for a funny word or encouragement. TO this day i STILL have a shirt he lent me to wear, and since I was unable to return it to him properly will keep it always.

YOU ARE STILL REMEMBERED CHRIS,
JAIME

officer james plenderleith
FL. DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS

August 7, 2007

Chris,
I have thought about you from time to time. We worked security together at Frankie's Sports bar part time. I remember the day your sgt.worked in place of you on that following weekend. He told me what had happened. We were talking about going to a concert soon and taking your new white sports car you had just bought. You are missed but I will see you again.
Joe

Joe McFall
Friend

April 11, 2007

officer may was shot and killed the same year as my father was. it is so sad to see such a young man taken down. just a few years ago here in ky we had a wonderful firefighter taken down much the way as officer may. it breaks my heart and saddens me to see such wonderful men and women having to make the utmost sacrifice, one for all of us. officer may you will be in my thoughts tonight, your family in my prayers

kimkberly kidwell
daughter of fallen stanford ky officer

March 4, 2007

Remebering this hero today. I wont forget you Chris, you will always be remebered by your freinds, co workers and of course family. A sad time here in WA as just last week Seattle lost an officer, just a bit to close to home. I had a chance to talk with your brother earlier this week. I hope your family had sometime today to reflect abck on your life and remeber the happy times you all shared together. You are missed, you are loved and you are remembered.

A HERO TO MORE THAN HE KNOWS.

Emory - Ephrata WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J Lane EOW 5/30/03

August 19, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Fulton County Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer May deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a man than the will to give his life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer May is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina

June 26, 2006

Hi Chris,
I stop by every once in a while to pay respects to you and wanted to say that you have not been forgotten. I still remember the days when you, Paul, John, Jeff and myself would get together at the Pie after work. Take care my friend and know that you are not forgotten and never will be.

JJ Special Agent
DEA

December 28, 2005

Happy Holidays Chris. I stopped by last week to say hi to you and our grandparents. Someone accindently put a Cubs hat on your stone. I will try to get out there soon to replace it with a World Series White Sox hat. I miss you and hearing your stories at Christmas. Take care and welcome the Blue angles that came up yesterday from Jersy City. Every time a Bell rings and angle gets its wings.

patrol officer Nick Bieker
Downers Grove

December 26, 2005

Remembering a hero today. Thinking of you today Chris. Your sacrifice is not forgotton. I will call your brother later and see how he is doing. Im sure its a hard day for him and he wont forget you, he loved you.

A HERO TO MORE THAN HE KNOWS. ©2004

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J. Lane, EOW 5/30/03

August 19, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

April 28, 2005

Chris, Take care of my buddy Blake, and know you are not forgotten. I still remember the day you were killed, and I remember you. God Bless your family for I know you have already received your reward in heaven.

Dep. Jason Milhollin
Douglas Co SO

February 26, 2005

Well Chris its Christmas, 2 degress out and I'm working. I'm not complaining though, I have tomorrow off to spend with the famliy. I went with the family last week to see you and shared a beer with ya, but I know you already know that. Any way I was just remembering the last Christmas's we had and how I missed those times. Merry Christmas Chris, your cousin Nick.

Officer Nick Bieker
Downers Grove PD

December 24, 2004

Happy Thanksgiving Chris. I'm thinking of your family today. I had a great honor of meeting your brother in September after our paths crossed on line just a couple weeks earlier, he is a great guy and we have become close friends. WOW I guess I never really read your memorial, I am thinking of April 1999 when my brother was shot in the face. I have got to know your brother over the last couple months he was 29 when you were separated, I was 29 when I was separated. And a couple other things we have in common, I'm glad he said Hi to me that August day.

A hero to more than you know.­

Emory, Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J. Lane, EOW 5/30/03

November 25, 2004

I thought of you today when I found this web site. I was a Ranger with the National Park Service and you were new to the zone in Fulton County. I remember your fun loving ways and your kindness. I remember as we parted, you always would say, "If you need anything, just call," I can not express the feelings of that day responding to the officer down call and finding out that it was you. We grew close in a very short time and I will always hold you close to my heart. It was at your funeral that I found that we share the same birth date. I know that your are keeping watch now just as you did for Fulton County. God bless you and your family.

Officer Stuart Delugach
U.S. Forest Service

September 16, 2004

I thought so much of you and your brother yesterday Chris. WA state cops chapter had a picnic yesterday and you were on my mind as well as several others.

A hero to more that you know.

...AT PEACE WITH HONOR

Emory-Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J. Lane, EOW 5/30/03

August 29, 2004

It's been 13 years since you gave your life fighting the good fight. I miss you and have sworn to fight the same evils and pick up the flag where you left off. you will never be forgotten and I will drink a beer in your memory today. God speed, Chris. Your cousin, Nick.

officer Nick Bieker
Downers Grove PD

August 19, 2004

A HERO IS REMEMBERED TODAY!!

Today I remeber the Sacrifice Officer May made. I have lowered my NLEOM flag to half mast in memory Of Officer May.

I never knew you Chris, Thank you for doing your job well. You service, dedication, courage, bravery, and sacrifice will not be forgotton. today I think of your family and Hope they have a good day as thewy reflect back on you. You served us well and we thank you.

You ARE a hero to more than you know.

...AT PEACE WITH HONOR

Emory-Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J. Lane, EOW 5/30/03

August 19, 2004

Rest in peace, neighbor.

Anonymous
Roswell Police Department, GA

May 23, 2004

12-27-2003 It has been 12 years plus and you are missed and loved daily by friends and family. Would all who read this toast Chris with a beer and remember a fun loving great guy.
Love and Hugs,
Mom

Mother...Barbara Bieker May
Home

December 27, 2003

Rest in peace brother

S. Yates
concerned citizen