Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, August 26, 2021
Reflections for Sergeant Christopher Ray Wilson
Rest in peace brother
Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.
August 30, 2021
Rest in peace, Sergeant Wilson. You deserve your divine reward.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
August 30, 2021
So sad to hear the news.
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.
Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
August 30, 2021
Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
August 30, 2021
Rest in peace.
J.R.
August 30, 2021
Rest In Peace Sergeant Wilson.
Technical Sergeant Adam Webster
US Air Force / Security Forces
August 30, 2021
R.I.P Sergeant Christopher Wilson
Brian Molyneaux
Citizen
August 30, 2021
Wilson family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Sgt. Wilson thank you for your service to your State, Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty. We will miss watching you on your show.
Rudy Jones ( Retired )
Former Reserve Sgt Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Police Dept.
August 30, 2021
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
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC
August 30, 2021
PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF YOUR COMMUNITY
ANOTHER OFFICER TAKEN TO SOON. REST IN GODS ARMS.
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN LINDA KEM
None
August 30, 2021
Rest Now Brother
Officer Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
August 30, 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 Sergeant, Christopher Ray Wilson, from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Sergeant succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
August 30, 2021
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
August 30, 2021
Chris was an all around great man and officer! I’m proud that I had the opportunity to work with him and his family while he was in San Saba. God Bless you Chris! Watch over all of us, my friend! RIP!
Chief Deputy Dwayne Shaw
San Saba County Sheriff’s Office
August 29, 2021
deepest condolences to the officer's family and friends
Randal Glenn
Canada Border Services Officer retired
August 29, 2021
Rest in peace Sergeant Wilson.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 29, 2021
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
August 29, 2021
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
August 29, 2021
Chris was a very amazing man and officer. I had the privilege of working with him. God Bless you Chris! RIP my friend. Keep watch over us all!
Chief Deputy Dwayne M. Shaw
San Saba County Sheriff’s Office
August 29, 2021
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
August 29, 2021
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
August 29, 2021
Sergeant Wilson, for many years, you served your community to keep it safe and peaceful. It took a small virus to end all. Your dedication will not go unnoticed by our all-seeing God, and your reward in heaven will be abundant. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
August 29, 2021
Wilson family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Sgt. Wilson thank you for your service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Rudy Jones ( Retired )
Former Reserve Sgt Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Police Dept.
August 28, 2021
Rest in peace brother.
Former Corporal Brian Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
August 28, 2021
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
August 28, 2021
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