Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to both families. I would like to offer condolences to the family of Deputy Blair and the Simpson County Sheriff Office. May God comfort you through this tragic time. Deputy James Blair, thank you sir for your many years of service, rest my brother, we have the watch from from here....

Lieutenant Cedric Smith
Mississippi Department of Corrections-Institutions

June 13, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother

james oneill
NYPD

June 13, 2020

Deputy Blair, you served for 50 years holding the blue line. We are all in your debt sir. Men like you are not easy to find. Rest In Peace Sir and God bless and keep your family.

Captain Mike McAllister
Washington Firefighter

June 13, 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

June 13, 2020

God bless you Deputy Sheriff James Blair! Thank you for your many many years of service in Law Enforcement and with the Simpson County Sheriff's Office in Mississippi. We are all thankful to you for service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends 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

June 13, 2020

Sending my prayers to Deputy Blair’s family and friends. I’m deeply saddened that he was killed obviously doing what he loved. I honor him and thank him for a job well done.

Jacquelynne Booker
Deputy/Narcotic Agent (Ret)
Shasta County S.O.
Redding, CA

June 13, 2020

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 13, 2020

Rest in peace sir and thank you for your dedicated service and protection. Rest well.

Sr. Trp. Bobby White
Alabama State Troopers

June 13, 2020

Rest in Peace Sir,

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE sacrifice.

Prayers for your family.

GOD BLESS

Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

June 13, 2020

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

June 13, 2020

I am heart broken to learn of the passing of a true hero in Deputy Sheriff James Blair. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and all members of the Simpson County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

June 13, 2020

A dedicated officer, may you rest in peace. Always a hero and now forever an angel, please let there be peace in knowing that he will be watching over you.

Wife of a Corrections Division, Sergeant
Saratoga County Sheriff's Office
Ballston Spa, New York

June 13, 2020

My worst nightmare..... Clearly, an outstanding man of great character - now leaving behind a wife and (2) grandsons. (50) years of honorable work... Just brings tears to my eyes, that someone is capable of taking advantage of someone so special. Rest in Peace, Deputy Blair. You have proven yourself an honorable and giving person. The world has been a much better place because of your service. You, and your family, will be in our thoughts and prayers for many years to come!

Steve Crandall
State Park Manager / Ranger
North Dakota Parks & Recreation Dept (Retired)

June 13, 2020

Jesus, Lamb of God:
Have mercy on him.

Jesus, bearer of our sins:
Have mercy on him.

Jesus, redeemer of the world:
Give him your peace.

Fr. Jerry Connors
Chaplain, Federal Bureau of Prisons

June 13, 2020

To the Simpson County Sheriff's and the immediate family of Deputy Blair my thoughts and prayers. God bless this Deputy for his service and sacrifice. Thank you Sir.

Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff , OCSO FL
Osceola County Sheriff Office

June 13, 2020

Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer Eric Borghesani
San Francisco Police Dept.

June 13, 2020

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 13, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

June 13, 2020

R.I.P we got this now brother!

Patrolman Robert Lucas
Seymour police

June 13, 2020

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

Author Unknown

E.C. Proft Chief Deputy retired
ICSO

June 13, 2020

50 years of service.
Men and Woman of this caliber is rare.
Rest now Brother. We will do best to carry on for you.

Lt. Randy Stephens
Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office, Moultrie, Georgia

June 13, 2020

50 years of serving his community, 50 years of worry about not coming home alive, 50 years of missing important dates so that the community would be safe, 50 years of protecting all that is dear. I salute you Sir. Hopefully the coward that did this will soon be brought to justice.

Lt. Travis Clowson
Roaring Spring Police

June 13, 2020

God bless you Deputy James Blair for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office. Rest In Peace Sir.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

June 13, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

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

June 13, 2020

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY SHERIFF BLAIR, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY SHERIFF BLAIR.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada

June 13, 2020