Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Prayers to the family and fellow men and women in Blue in Utah. Sir, rest in peace. We have your watch.

Det. Doug Jean
Calcasieu Parish Heriffs Office.

January 6, 2019

My thoughts are with the grieving family of this brave officer and with his agency as they deal with this tragic loss.

Major C. Broughton (Ret.)
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Deland, FL

January 6, 2019

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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 6, 2019

Rest In Peace My Brother

Deputy Shannon Yates
Covington County Sheriff Department

January 6, 2019

R.I.P. May God be with his family.

Ret Det. 1st Grade V Sinnott
N. Y. P. D.

January 6, 2019

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR

January 6, 2019

Rest easy Brother, Thank you for your service. You won’t be forgotten.

Blessed are the peacemakers: For they shall be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:9

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

January 6, 2019

We are so saddened by this terrible news.! Rest In Peace Officer Joseph Shinners ❤️ We are so thankful to you for your service. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!!

The King Family

January 6, 2019

Rest easy in the hands of Our Lord Brother

Special Agent - Retired Ed Coyle
NCIS

January 6, 2019

Prayers and comfort to all your loved ones. May GOD wrap your loved ones in his arms and comfort them through these trying times.
May GOD be with and watch over the
Provo, Ut police department and all officers and departments wherever they serve

Dep Sheriff (Retired) Glen Allison
Tarantino County SO Ft Worth, Tx

January 6, 2019

R.I.P. brother. My condolences to your family and your colleagues.

Deputy Christopher Land
Macomb County Sheriff's Office, MI

January 6, 2019

Heartbroken doesn't even come close to what we are feeling right now. I just don't have any words.

Tanya Nelson
Sister

January 6, 2019

R.I.P. BROTHER

Deputy Sheriff Jim Gossard
Madison county sheriff (Ohio)

January 6, 2019

Rest In Peace brother.

Officer Michael Stivers
Byrnes Mill, MO. PD

January 6, 2019

You’ll never be forgotten.

Sergeant Richard McQueary
Indianapolis Airport Police Dept.

January 6, 2019

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake- Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

January 6, 2019

RIP Officer Shinner. Thank you for your service. Praying for both Families both Blood and Blue.

Supporter of Law Enforcement. Pamela Mil
Resident of PHILADELPHIA

January 6, 2019

Rest in Peace Brother

Sgt. CCB (Ret)
USPP

January 6, 2019

R.I.P Officer Joseph Shinners

BRIAN MOLYNEAUX
citizen

January 6, 2019

Joe was a great man! I grew up with him and he always inspired me to do better. In college he was always at the top of his class and we spent a lot of time dreaming of when we would be cops. I will miss joe and all the joy and happiness he brought with him where ever he went.

Officer Reuben Perkins
DHS

January 6, 2019

So sad that this family lost their husband, father, son, friend and co-worker. May the Lord bless you work comfort, strength and His grace in the days ahead. So, sorry for your loss.

Chaplain Jim Brackeen
Richmond Hill Police Department

January 6, 2019

Thank you for your selfless service Officer Shinners. May you enter heaven's gates and forever remain at peace Brother. May our heavenly Father watch over and protect your family until you can be reunited as God sees fit.

Trooper J. Banfield
Nevada Highway Patrol

January 6, 2019

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

Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions, USA

January 6, 2019

My daughter works in the same building as the Provo PD, and my son is a police officer in another Utah community. The entire Utah Valley community is heartbroken at the loss of Officer Shinners and for his friends and family, both off and on the job.

We grieve with your family and will strive to hold them up during this time of need. Godspeed, Officer Shinners.

Private Citizen Brian Haskell

January 6, 2019

Thinking of the Officer's family and friends. God Bless

Colin Wane
6257
Police Staff Volunteer
Cumbria Police
UK

January 6, 2019