Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief of Police Christopher Byard Cummings

Samburg Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Sunday, December 10, 2023

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Reflections for Chief of Police Christopher Byard Cummings

Chief Cummings,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army and the TNARNG-especially when you served in Iraq. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 10, 2024

Just trying to live up to your standard boss!

PTL C. Hayden
Samburg, TN Police Department

June 10, 2024

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

"This We'll Defend"
"Always There When You Need Us"

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

February 7, 2024

Thank you for your dedication and hard work to both our Great Nation and to your community. RIP Chief Cummings.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

December 30, 2023

God Bless and thank you for your service

Detective Tim F
Chicago PD

December 25, 2023

Chief Cummings, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

December 23, 2023

Rest in peace Chief of Police Cummings.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2023

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

December 22, 2023

Father in Heaven, Bless the soul of this thy servant Chief Christopher Cummings and keep his spirit with you always. Bless his family and all those who mourn his passing. Give them comfort and peace. This wee ask in thy holy name, Amen.

George E. Martin, Sr. Chaplain Region 14
International Police Association (TN, GA, NC, SC}

December 20, 2023

May you rest in peace, and may God bless.

Patricia Harrison

December 20, 2023

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

December 19, 2023

Prayers for your immediate family as well as your department work family. May they find peace

Margie Poston
Citizen - Billings, MT

December 19, 2023

Thank you sir for your service R.I.P

Mrs.C Singleton /Concern Citizen

December 19, 2023

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

December 18, 2023

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.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Orlando Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 18, 2023

Rest in Peace Chief and Thank You for you dedicated service.

Field Training OfficerRuss Orlando Russ
Union City Police Department (Ret.) USMC Military Police

December 18, 2023

Rest well brother warrior. "Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain

December 18, 2023

Rest in Peace Chief Cummings. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

December 18, 2023

Chief of Police Christopher Byard Cummings, my deepest sympathy to your family, friends and coworkers as they grieve your loss. I thank you for your many years of brave service to all of us. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Hudson, FL

December 18, 2023

Rest In Peace…

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

December 18, 2023

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

December 18, 2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. "In valor there is hope."

Recruit N. George
Albany County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Institute Session 6.

December 18, 2023

Rest in peace hero.

J.R.

December 17, 2023

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

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

December 17, 2023

On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Chief of Police Christopher Byard Cummings. Please know we are eternally grateful for Christopher’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Chief Cummings, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Mayor John Glessner in Samburg, Tennessee for Christopher’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent two Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Chief of Police Christopher Byard Cummings parents.

Als sent to the Cummings Family was a Forever Grateful Military Challenge coin to honor Christopher’s dedication to the United States Army.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division (Retired)
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

December 17, 2023

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