Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

50 years of dedicated service! OUTSTANDING.

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff James Blair.
Prayers and condolences for family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

June 13, 2020

You served long and hard. Rest in peace. God bless you and your family

Inspector Tony Flores
San Francisco police department

June 13, 2020

My heart hurts after reading what happened to this fellow officer, and I pray for him, his family and his friends for our Lord to provide them with strength and comfort during this difficult time. Thank you Deputy Sheriff James Blair for your dedication and service to your fellow citizens. Rest In Peace.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs and Border Protection

June 13, 2020

I am so sorry to hear this. I am certain the person committing this heinous crime will be apprehended. Condolences go out to his family, friends and law-enforcement officers. I wrote the following as a tribute.

The Badge

John 15:13 King James Version (KJV) Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends, (others).
The first responders wear a mask;
"Why?" Some may ask.
Because we believe in humanity.
Each of us, who laid our right hands
Upon the Bible, took an oath,
To protect and serve, this was
Our solemn troth.
Not only do Law-Enforcement,
Firefighters, and EMT's wear these
Badges of valor, but all whose
Reflections shine:
These are the Doctor's, Nurses,
PCT's, our Health Care providers,
Techs, Social Workers,
On down the line.
All of these precious lives do matter.

We knew, when we strapped
On our belts, we might not
Come home after our shift;
Each day could have been our last.
We are the role-models
And must pass on the eternal torch
Of self-sacrifice to our next generation.
We have quieted the child with tears;
We've sat with those those whose spirits
Needed a lift; we've cried with those who've
Suffered loss so they did not
Have to alone bare their heavy cross.
Love is an amazing gift.

We've been called by every name
Known to man;
Talked down those who've sought to maim
Whenever and whomever they can.
We've witnessed atrocities
Vengeful hearts,
Casting lots, and devising evil plots.
Yes, we lay down our lives everyday
To protect and serve.
We are the hero's ordained by God
Here on earth.
Say a little prayer for us,
And tell us you love us before
We walk out that door.

© Janice Bumbalough Marler
[email protected] 2020

I am a retired police officer. I am eighty years of age and now reside in Troy, Ohio. I graduated, in North Carolina, February 19, 1984-1994

June 13, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff James Blair. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office, Ret.

June 13, 2020

Blessed are the Peacemakers! Rest In Peace my Brother in Blue! Prayers for your family, friends, your Department, Never Forgotten & Thank You for your service!

Retired P.O.II Joy Brugman
San Diego Police

June 13, 2020

Rest in peace Brother James you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.



Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

June 13, 2020

Prayers to your family. Rest In Peace Sir.

OCSD Deputy II Retired Lynn Hodges
OCSD

June 13, 2020

Rest easy brother.

Cpl A. Crumpler
Rocky Mount PD

June 13, 2020

Rest In Peace Deputy Blair. A True Hero who faced the danger with over a Half Century of Honorable Service. May GOD rest and keep you and your family.

Lieutenant S. F. Pollock (ret)
R S O

June 13, 2020

RIP from Florida State FOP

President Bobby Jenkins
Florida State FOP Lodge

June 13, 2020

Rest in peace, Deputy Blair. 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 grandchildren.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

June 13, 2020

Rest on High brother we have the watch.

Deputy M. Wilson
Simpson County Sheriff's Dept

June 13, 2020

A devoted LEO. "Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Fl Police Chaplain

June 13, 2020

Rest on high Brother we will watch over your family and Simpson Central.

Deputy Martin Wilson
Simpson County Sheriff's Department

June 13, 2020

Another horrible act against our BLUE R.I.P HERO.

G P P D. C565

June 13, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace Dear Brother of Blue. God bless. "Heroes Live Forever"

Surviving Sister Catherine Garibay Sanc

June 13, 2020

Totally breaks my heart as it always does to see another officer lose their life in this way. Grabs at my heart even more that this man gave 50 years service to his community, while he could have retired long ago!
He is a HERO!
Rest In Peace, Officer

Civilian Supporter DEBRA GIFFORD
Boyd County Police Dept.

June 13, 2020

We will remember.

Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

June 13, 2020

Another LEO Veteran lost at the hands of evil. Thank you to our brother for his years of service and it thoughts and prayers to his family, fellow officers, and friends.

M.P.O. Bryce D. Justice
Jefferson City TN . P.D.

June 13, 2020

Deputy Sheriff James Blair,
Your job here is done. Will take it from here. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your many years of service. My deepest heart felt condolences goes out to your family and the entire Simpsom County Sheriff's Department. LEO's won't stop until your killer is found. May you Rest in Peace my brother.

P/O Ferdinand Ferrao Jr.
Bridgeport Police Dept. Bridgeport CT

June 13, 2020

RIP brother and thank you for your service, we have it from here

Deputy Marshal S. Lund
Log Lane Village Marshal’s Office

June 13, 2020

Rest Now Brother

Officer Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department

June 13, 2020

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends and the members of the SCSO during this most difficult and tragic time....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

June 13, 2020

Your life mattered Deputy Blair. Thank you for your half century of service. May you get the eternal peace and rest you deserve from your life of selfless service to your community. We have the line from here.

Sergeant Christopher Hopkins
NC State University Police Department

June 13, 2020