Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that "you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of Solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy "about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is "I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works "around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. "Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" (that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, "he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, "he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is "only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan "At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, "I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits (once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, "Thank you and God bless you."

Officer David Carroll
Choctaw Oklahoma

February 22, 2005

Fallen Brother,

Rest in peace, your watch over. The Thin Blue Line is even thinner today. Always in our hearts and prayers will you and your family remain. God speed, Officer Feltis, you will be missed by your family, friends, co-workers and the rest of your brothers and sisters on the Thin Blue Line.

VSP Unit 1725

Trooper P.H. Phalen
Virginia State Police

February 21, 2005

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Police Officer Feltis and to all the personnel of the US Pentagon Force Protection Agency who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

February 21, 2005

God Speed Warrior. You will be missed.

State Trooper D Osborne K/9 Coco
Tennessee Highway Patrol

February 20, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

February 20, 2005

Jim was a freind, I worked with him a handful of times including this last thanksgiving. Jim always made me feel good about myself and the job I was doing with the Dept. My fellow Officers and are greatly thankful for allthe thoughts and prayers of all our brothers. Our prayers now go to Mary and 9yr Mary Elizabeth may god bless and keep you.

ofc. Elvin C Parker
Pentagon Police Dept.

February 20, 2005

Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about his religion. Respect others in their views and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and of service to your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place. Show respect to all people, but grovel to none. When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision. When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.
Tecumseh
(1768-1813) Shawnee Chief

Sgt.
Pentagon Police

February 20, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH
OFFICER FELTIS, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK

February 19, 2005

Godspeed James. Your job is done here. Another of our fellow brothers has went to the agency above. My condolences go to his wife and daughter.

CIB Clerk
Lake County Sheriff's Office, Florida

February 18, 2005

Gods speed brother, watch out for the rest of us

INV, GREG MEAGHER
Richmond County Sheriffs Office (Ga)

February 18, 2005

Rest in peace brother. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN...

Detective Abbas A. Tabatabaie
Fairfax County PD - Police Unity Tour Chapter IV

February 18, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother. The watch is ours now.

Deputy
Indiana

February 18, 2005

AS a member assigned to the Pentagon, I just wanted to say how appreciative I am for Officer Feltis' service and sacrafice. Because of the unwaivering protection of the Pentagon Police officer, we all are able to do our jobs knowing we are safe. God bless you and your family. My prayers will be with you.

Capt Sara Ann Custer
HAF/XOIA

February 18, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO

P.O DUNN
CHESTERFIELD, MO

February 18, 2005

May GOD Bless And Keep You For All Eternity . Rest In Peace Our Dear Brother .

Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Va.

February 18, 2005

Rest in peace.

George Mason University Police Department

February 18, 2005

to the family and friends of Officer Feltis,
My heart sand prayers go out to you. I work in the Pentagon and usually arrive at the south parking lot around the time of the incident. I appreciate the fact that the officer was trying to protect all of us from harm's way. I could never repay him for this sacrifice.
GOD Speed...

Lenore jackson Contractor
AFPCA/Pentagon

February 18, 2005

Police Officer James M. Feltis III
May God bless your family in this very hard time ahead. RIP brother in blue you paid the ultimate sacrifice.

POLICE OFFICER
METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON D.C.

February 18, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Feltis, his family and friends as we mourn his sacrifice. God Bless.

POlice Officer
Chicago Police

February 18, 2005

God bless you and your family, may you rest in peace and you will not be forgotten.

Sergeant Hillard
Pentagon Police Department

February 18, 2005

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer James Feltis. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Mike
Federal Law enforcement Agency

February 18, 2005

Officer Feltis, Because we care, our heartfelt thoughts go out to your family with more concern and sympathy than we could ever say. God Bless

Correctional Officer/and Sister behind t
Department Of Corrections

February 17, 2005

Jim, although I never met you, I feel that I know you. You are my brother and we are all deeply saddened by your departure. My deepest sympathies to your family. You are in all of our prayers. Your sacrafice will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Arlington (VA) County Police

February 17, 2005

The federal law enforcement community grieves your passing, but admires your sacrifice. Rest in peace.

Officer
US CBP

February 17, 2005

I met Jim while attending training at FLETC about 10 years ago. I remember him as a good guy and a very dedicated family man. I lost contact with him after the training , Then when I saw the story on Police One. I was shocked and saddened. My condolances to his family and co workers.

Lt .Panashe Flint
Bentley College Police , Massachusetts

February 17, 2005