Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in eternal peace on this your 40 anniversary in heaven

Mark Mottola

March 15, 2020

Deputy Sheriff Edwards,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of of Broward County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 15, 2020

Officer Joe Edwards,
Thank you for your service. May God continue to bless your family through future generations. May they no longer wear your grief but honor and cherish their memories they had with you each and every day. May Love abide in us all and I pray although they will never forget they have learned to heal. You are someone's Son, husband, father,brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, friend, fellow officer of the law and neighbor. May their love surround you in the heavens for eternity. Thank you for laying down your life to protect the people in broward county. Your life mattered and you will not be forgotten. We love you, may you rest in peace dear soul. God bless you now and forever.

Anonymous

September 23, 2019

Rest in peace Deputy Edwards. A Broward county Sheriff's Officer hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 23, 2018

Deputy Worth Edwards will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service. May your soul rest in Heaven, and may God bless his family.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

February 17, 2018

The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

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

Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 20, 2016

Although I never met you I think of you and your family often. I was a young N.C. State Trooper in 1980 working I-95 in Johnston County when I met a car traveling at a high rate of speed. I stopped the car and as I approached the car, the driver lunged for the glove compartment. I drew my gun and after taking the suspect in custody I learned he was driving a stolen car, wanted for two armed robberies and the murder of Deputy Worth Edwards. Deputy Edwards thank you for your service and may you RIP.

Major Terry Stroud, Retired
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

December 27, 2014

Dear Worth (Joe) Edward,
I remember you from your days of the past, You will always be remember in my heart. I would like to thank you for the familes and friends of the neighborhood.

J. Holloway-Harp
Broward Sheriff Office

February 19, 2014

Dear Worth
I'm a little behind remembering the 33rd anniversary you went 10-7. While you are gone, you are not forgotten. BSO has a beautiful memorial page remembering all the Deputies who went 10-24/10-7. There's also your fellow Deputies, who thanx to social media have in some way found a way to remember you, too.

You served Broward County well. You wore the green and grey with pride. We miss you.

Catherine Migliano

April 15, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 15, 2012

Deputy Sheriff Edwards,
On today, the 32nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Broward County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

March 15, 2012

HEROES live forever and you sir are a hero. We will never forget... Continue to rest in peace Deputy Edwards.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

March 15, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Edwards. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 5, 2012

Thank you sir for your service, dedication and protection to us all. May you continue to rest in peace. We will never forget...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

March 15, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 15, 2010

Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

May 7, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERIVCE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, N H

March 16, 2008

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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 2, 2007

God bless you and keep you always. You are not forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 20, 2007

Deputy Edwards,

Over the years I have never forgotten you and the ultimate sacriface you made. It was truly my privilage to have known and worked with you.

Rest in peace...

Major Tony Fantigrassi
Broward Sheriff's Office/Retired

January 30, 2007

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 12, 2005

~~~Eternally and Always~~~

I didn't get to say goodbye
You're gone without a reason why
I've loved you all of my life
and then you weren't there

I didn't get a chance to say
how much I cared
I can't even remember the tears
that I cried
All I really wanted was to tell you
Goodbye

When I last saw you I felt I wouldn't
see you again
There was a distance between us
that I couldn't explain
You wouldn't look
at me but I could see the tears
in your eyes
If you knew then
You should have told me
Then I could have said
Goodbye

So many words left unspoken
So many hearts left so broken
My love for you is forever
And that will never die
We'll be together always
Our souls are one with God
Eternally and Always
I'll never have to say
Goodbye

Anonymous

January 30, 2005

~~~To those I Love and Those Who Love Me~~~

When I am gone, release me, Let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled alone.

So grieve a while if indeed you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart,

I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen with your heart, you'll
Hear all of my love around you soft and clear

And when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"

January 13, 2005

Deputy Edwards you will never be forgotten, you will always be remembered as a hero. Thanks for your sacrifice.

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

October 22, 2004

05/01/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. No officer who gives his/her life for us need ever be forgotton. You died a hero; rest in peace.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 1, 2004