Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Last Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The Policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a Saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
but if you don't...I'll understand
There was silence all around the throne
Where the Saints had often trod
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

Author unknown

Police Officer In Missouri

June 19, 2004

Greg, we'll miss you terribly. You were a good source of inspiration to myself and others. When asked to go to the Hospital and take photos I shuttered and didn't want to go, but I'm glad I did, I got squeeze your hand and tell you good bye personally. God Bless You and your Family Greg.

CSI Mark Pulice
Grand Prairie PD

June 19, 2004

hey sgt. I just want to say carpadiem which means cease the day and sir if i may say you did that every day. Thanks for the great laughs and I'll never forget you're last day with us and you almost spilt coffee on me LOL thanks it will forever be a wonderful memory like all the others you gave all of us. May God bless you and keep you and watch over us from now and then as I know you will. miss you and one last thing sgt. THANKS ....... Misty

misty sharp
GPPD

June 19, 2004

Sgt. Hunter My prayers are with you and your family. Your devotion to community and your Department will never be forgotten. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo
Jefferson PArish Sheriffs Office, La.

June 19, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Hunter. May God grant you peace and understanding in this tragedy. You died a hero Officer Hunter and America mourns. Rest in peace sir.

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

June 19, 2004

My the Lord above place his loving arms around you to confort you in your loss. Your department and Sgt. Gregory Hunter's family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless the Men in Blue.

Maria C. Diaz #1246, 911 Operator
Irving Police Department

June 19, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH SGT.
HUNTER, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

June 19, 2004

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You are a hero to us all and you will never be forgotten. Best wishes to your fellow officer who was wounded.

DE
St. Louis City Police

June 19, 2004

May God bless Sgt Gregory Hunter and his family, a brave Sgt who has made the ultimate sacrifice. My condolences
and prayers, may you rest in peace my brother.

PATROLMAN OZIE SPARKS III
DUQUESNE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT DUQUESNE, PA. 15110

June 19, 2004

I want to say how much this Sgt. will be missed. Sgt. Hunter was every officers greatest boss, he was always out there answering calls with the troops, and thanks to him when he was in training he got me hired here almost 8 years ago now. Working Homicide now it pains and hurts me, that I now have to conduct an investigation of one of my own friends and co-worker. I want to say to the family how much I'm terribly sorry for what has happened, Sgt. Hunter was an outstanding man full of character. He will be missed.

Detective Heath Wester
Grand Prairie PD

June 19, 2004

God Bless you and your family. Rest easy now brother, for your watch has ended.

Officer R.J.Pike
Raleigh Police Department NC

June 19, 2004

May God bless Sgt.Hunter's family and the Grand Prairie PD. Rest in peace "Sarge".

Sr.Cpl Hunt
Dallas PD

June 19, 2004

Farewell for now my Brother. You reside now among the greatest of Heroes and that for Eternity. We are grateful for your faithfulness and dedication to duty above and beyond the call. Rest in the knowledge your loved ones are never alone. We are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police

June 19, 2004

Sgt Hunter was a beacon for the department. Every time you saw the man he was smiling, saying "hello" or asking you about how you are doing. I have yet to see another officer be so outgoing and friendly to all, knowing everyone by name; much less him being a patrol supervisor.

He was a great officer and even better man. My heart goes out to his family and our PD family.

I pray that God will give us all the strength to move forward and to never forget the sacrifice Sgt Hunter gave.

Ofc B Leonard
Grand Prairie PD

June 19, 2004

Rest in peace Sgt Hunter, We will pray for you and your family.

SGT (RET)
NJDOC SOG K9 UNIT

June 19, 2004

Godspeed Sgt. Hunter.

June 19, 2004

Godspeed my Brother. Your sacrifice and duty to our community will not be forgotten. My prayers go with you, your family and your partner. Rest knowing we will never give up the good fight.

S/A C. Cooper
Dallas, Texas

June 19, 2004

Sarge you will be missed by all, but forgotten by none. You were a true hero, mentor, and professional. May you rest well now. God bless you....

Officer J.S. Sloan #243
Grand Prairie PD

June 19, 2004

It is sad to see another professional police officer has been taken away from his family and friends by gun violence.
Deepest condolences to the members of the Grand Prairie PD, family and friends of Sgt. Hunter

Provincial Constable Cole
Ontario Provincial Police-Ontario, Canada

June 19, 2004

Sergeant Hunter, rest in peace, my brother. Your journey is over here but just beginning in a better place. Bless your family, friends and fellow officers. You will not be forgotten..........

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

June 19, 2004

God Bless you all and give you strength. You are in my heart and prayers.

Mother of Deptuty Kevin Sherwood
EOW, 10/09/03

June 19, 2004

The Allen Police Dept sends its prayers to Sgt Hunters family, we know he will be missed. Now God will deal with his killer.

Corp Lyle Loggins
Allen Police Dept

June 19, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt Hunter:

May you all find strength in God during this tragic time. Mrs. Hunter, may God watch over you and your Children now and forever. And to the Birmingham Police Department, we all mourn your loss.

Brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

June 19, 2004

Sgt. Hunter, your sacrfice and bravery will never be forgotten. You earned my respect the first day I met you. It was an honor serving under you and working with you on the street. You will be missed, my brother.

Officer B.M. Olivere #305
Grand Prairie

June 19, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol, I would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and the Grand Praire Police Department for the tragic loss of Sgt. Hunter.

Senior Patrol Agent
U.S. Border Patrol

June 19, 2004