Decatur County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Monday, March 1, 2021
Reflections for Captain Justin Williams Bedwell
Justin I was thinking about you today. We all had fun as kids living in Bartlett, Tennessee. I think about you from time to time hoping that you’re in the loving arms of our Lord. So sorry I never got a chance to say goodbye. You’re not forgotten and all your friends and family love you very much. Miss you brother.
Paul Eade
Childhood friend
October 11, 2024
Rest In Peace Brother in Blue
Police Officer- Patrol-Retired Kathleen
Philadelphia Police Department
March 2, 2022
I am very sorry for your family’s loss. We will never forget your family’s service to our community. God Bless and Godspeed, Captain Bedwell. Georgia has lost another Hero to senseless violence.
Lisa B
Georgia LEO Supporter
September 4, 2021
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Retired Fire Lt. Frank J Corasaniti II
Baltimore City Fire Department
August 22, 2021
We will remember.
Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement
August 2, 2021
My heart goes out to the family, both blood and blue, after this sudden loss. May you be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service, dedication and ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of the community. RIP.
Officer Theodore Bedell
Jefferson Police Department GA
June 16, 2021
So heartbreaking
Christine Read
April 3, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Captain Justin Bedwell on their tragic loss while he was in the line of duty. May our Lord give them the needed comfort and strength they need during this difficult time. Thank you Captain Justin Bedwell for your service and dedication to your community. Rest in peace to our brother in blue.
CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection
April 2, 2021
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Captain Bedwell. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Decatur County Sheriff's Office.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
March 29, 2021
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
March 23, 2021
My deepest condolences go out to Captain Bedwell's family, friends and co-workers at Decatur County Sheriff's Office during this difficult time.
Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE Captain Justin Williams Bedwell.
Officer Janet Sanchez
F.O.P member Yuma Lodge #24
Yuma Police Department
March 18, 2021
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
March 14, 2021
Captain Bedwell,
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
March 14, 2021
Rest Now Brother
Officer Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
March 13, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family of Captain Justin Williams Bedwell's family and friends. Thank you for your service to our grateful nation! God Bless you and your family!
SSG Mclaurin Alton
US Army
March 12, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service
March 10, 2021
We'll take the watch from here brother! Rest Well!
Police Officer R.J. Gladden
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
March 9, 2021
My sincere condolences to Capt. Bedwell's family, collogues and friends. Capt. Bedwell heroically put himself in danger to apprehend the criminals who were putting the public at great risk. His memory will certainly be honored and his 20 years of service remembered.
May the Lord comfort all who are impacted by this tragic event especially his wife, daughter and mother.
Officer Jim Dowling
California Highway Patrol (RET)
March 9, 2021
Captain Bedwell, thank you for your dedication to serve your community that they may live in peace and security. Your reward in heaven will be abundant. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your mother is experiencing over the loss of her child. It is against the law of nature that a parent would outlive her/his child. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
March 7, 2021
Rest In Peace Brother!!
Lieutenant ( Retired ) Victor Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ
March 7, 2021
"We in this world today.....shall be remembered...we few...we happy few...We Band of Brothers...for he today....who willingly sheds his blood with me...shall be... MY BROTHER...least ye say it proudly....we are but warriors for the working day." Shakespeare
It is with a heavy heart that I learn of the passing of Bro. Justin Bedwell. I meet him several years years ago when the Governors Office Highway Safety was making their annual "Hands Across The Border" awareness program, throughout the State. Our Lord and Savior has acquired another Angel to walk the streets of gold and I have no doubt we will meet again My Brother. Just rest high on that mountain for now and your fellow brothers and sisters will take the reins from here. Look after my niece(C. A. Wise) for me until I get there myself.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God" Matt. 5:9
Lt. Mark D. (MadDawg) Starling
Columbus Police Department, Columbus, Ga.
March 4, 2021
On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Captain, Justin Williams Bedwell, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Captain makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our Prayers and Thoughts to the 2nd Deputy that suffered minor injuries for a safe and speedy recovery.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
March 4, 2021
Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
March 4, 2021
RIP, Captain Bedwell. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
March 4, 2021
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Captain Bedwell. You are forever in our prayers!
Class 49-20 Basic Academy Recruits
Virginia Beach Sheriffs Office
March 4, 2021
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