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Linda Anderson
September 15, 2008
When God Made Peace Officers
...anonymous...
When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."
And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order? A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform.
"He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.
"He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands... no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, "May I see what's in there, sir?" (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) "Another pair here in the side of his head for his partners' safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, 'You'll be all right ma'am, when he knows it isn't so."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."
"I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on a civil service paycheck."
The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly, "Can it think?" she asked.
"You bet," said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crimes; recite Miranda warnings in its sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop... and still it keeps its sense of humor. This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim's family, and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model."
"That's not a leak," said the lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, for justice."
"You're a genius," said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there," he said.
Although I did not know Timmy personally, I am a distant family member and would like to express my sincerest sympathy to his family for their great loss of this fine man. May he rest in peace. Linda (Caron) Anderson
Kerry McMahon
September 8, 2008
I had the pleasure of knowing Tommy over the years. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tracey Blimmel
September 6, 2008
Family and Friends of Dear Timmy,
I am still at a loss for words. I'm still in shock. I am so saddened by Tim's passing. My thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time. All of my memories of my cousin Timmy are of happy, fun times filled with laughter and love. He will be missed by many. He truly was a great cousin and friend and I will always hold a special place for him in my heart forever.
Love, Trace
Kim McLeod (Sosnowski)
September 5, 2008
To the Bellefeuille family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Tom back in high school and he was such a great guy. My thoughts and prayes are with you during this difficult time.
Dan Dufresne
September 4, 2008
It was with great shock when I learned of Timmy's passing. I can still remember the few times I got to talk with Tim when he was out in his cruiser working the beat in pawtucketville, almost in his neighberhood. Tim & I played allot of football as kids in the neighberhood as I grew up round the corner from him on East Meadow. I hope he is truly resting in peace now.
Collette Jolliffe
September 3, 2008
To the entire Bellefeuille Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Tim. We all spent time together at the Cliff House in Maine with other couples. When I bumped into him he was always a gentleman and very kind. He will certainly be missed.
Our prayers are with you all.
Robert Dalton
September 3, 2008
My Sincere sympathy goes out to the family of Tom. I was a classmate of his at Dracut Schools.
Donna (Hunt) Savard
September 3, 2008
Patricia & Tommy, I offer you my sincerest condolances. I remember how proud his grandmother Rita was when he became an officer. I bumped into Tommy a few years back while he was in the cruiser,what a fine young man he
grew into, you must have been very proud. Sincerely
Brenda Joyce
September 2, 2008
Timmy will be missed by the many lives he touched. He had a huge heart and spirit, and those who knew him couldn't help but be drawn to him. My deepest sympathies to his Mom and Dad and his sisters. Your loss of Timmy is being felt by many. May your memories comfort you in the days to come and may the kind words and many prayers of all the lives he touched be a lasting tribute to the wonderful son and brother that he was.
Michelle (Rodrigue) Valcourt
September 2, 2008
I knew Tom from the Dracut Schools and ran into him again years later.. His smile was infectious and I have very fond memories of him. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Robin Trudel
September 2, 2008
Our family was deeply saddened to learn of this loss. Tom's ready smile and contagious laughter will be missed.
Joan Gormley
September 2, 2008
Tricia and Tommy and girls....I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son "Timmy"...I work with Margie at Dr. Boroyan's office and had the pleasure of meetin "Papa" and his "Pals" at the last LGH Cancer walk...please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time..
God Bless
Joan Gormley
Michelle (Connors) Ward
September 2, 2008
My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Bellefeuille Family. I Attended Dracut Schools with Tom..and he was a caring, funny guy. He was a Fine Officer and a Gentleman. He Will Be Sadly Missed.
Andy & Lorraine Dubuque
September 2, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of Tims passing. We had the pleasure of knowing Tim since he played ball for Dracut High School. He was always a gentleman, and a very caring person. He will be greatly missed.
September 2, 2008
We miss you Tommy! You will never know how much you meant to Erin and her friends. I can remember going up camp with Erin and having you around. You always made me laugh! You will forever be in our hearts...
Love Meaghan and Mike
Laurie Capone (Witkos)
September 2, 2008
It was with great sadness that I learned of Tom's passing. My heart and prayers go out to his family.
I had the pleasure Tom's friendship all through my school years. We had the best times in the Dracut High School band together, and dancing away at the Dance-a-thons. My school days just wouldn't have been the same without him....he could always make me laugh & smile and I will always cherish those memories.
JOYCE & JIMMY GREENLEAF
September 2, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
kim green
September 1, 2008
oh timmy...I met you when you used to drive my dads flower route. you became a very close friend to my family and to me. you helped me through some very difficult times...I thank you for all you did for me. I will never forget our times up north, ski mobiling, boating and laughing. you will be missed. thank you for everything! my thoughts and prayers to the bellefuille family, thank you for raising a truly nice guy. P.S. say hi to dad for me. kim green
Dolores Cook
September 1, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family. Tim will be sadly missed by many, he was a great guy and lots of fun to be around. He was always there to help when help was needed by many.
He will be in my Prayers forever.
Sadly Missed
Dolores Cook (Pinky)
Erin Joyce
September 1, 2008
It is with deepest sympathy that I write this message. Timmy will be greatly missed. I've known Timmy since I was just a kid up at Newfound, and I will never forget his great sense of humor, and his genuinely warm personality. Timmy we will all miss you, Rest in Peace. To the Bellefeuille Family, I am very sorry for your loss, your son was a wonderful person all around, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle (Rancourt) Dufault
September 1, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Bellefeuille family. I went to school with Tom at DHS. He was a nice kid.
Jim Latham
September 1, 2008
The world lost a gentleman as well as a fine police officer. Tommy was always respectful of those he came into contact with. He will be greatly missed.
marty doto
September 1, 2008
My sympathy goes out to Tims family,Tim was truely a wonderful human being.
Paul Goyette
September 1, 2008
My Deepest Sympathies to your family after this loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Paul
the Blatus Family
September 1, 2008
A good man has been lost, may you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers to Tom's family.
Brenda Tonks
August 31, 2008
Patricia and Family,
As we grieve together, know you are in our thoughts at this most difficult time. I hope your son is at peace just the same as I know my Mom is.
Ronnie and Sharon Ricard
August 31, 2008
The world has lost a great man. Timmy will be greatly missed, our thoughts and prayers are with the Bellefeuille family
Dan Brady
August 31, 2008
My deepest...deepest sympathy to The Bellefeuille Family. Ah Timmy....you will be missed.....rest in peace my friend.
Margaret (Sis) and Ted (and family) Reed
August 31, 2008
Your in our thoughts and prayers, and we are sorry for your loss. Even though were miles apart your still close to our hearts. We love all of you.
Michael & Kelly Levasseur
August 31, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bellefeuille family. Tommy will be greatly missed.
William & Diane McCarthy
August 31, 2008
Bill, My family & I Are deeply saddened by the loss of your son and our dear friend. We will always remember his jokes and smile and all the stories with my brother George. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
DAINE AND WILLIAM MCCARTHY
August 31, 2008
BILL , MY FAMILY AND I ARE DEEPLY SADDENED WITH THE LOST OF YOUR SON AND OUR DEAR FRIEND, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS JOKES AND HIS SMILE. YOUR IN OUR PRAYERS MR & MRS BELLEFEUILLE . DIANE AND BILL, AND MY FAMILY
Erin Camara
August 31, 2008
To the Bellefeuille family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Timmy was such a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed.
Michael and Erin Camara (Mahoney)
George & Lisa Pilato
August 31, 2008
It was with a great sense of loss when we heard of Timmy's death.
We wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened.
Timmy was more than just a wonderful person; he was always so kind and considerate to us that we always welcomed seeing him at every opportunity.
And, we know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him.
Timmy will always remain within our hearts
Jerry Mousseau
August 31, 2008
my sincerest condolences to the Bellefeuille family. I had the pleasure of working with Tom when he first started with the Lowell P.D.
Saints Medical Center 4A Staff
August 31, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Russell Barbara
August 31, 2008
I would like to express my sincerest sympathies on behalf of myself and my children: Kevin Lagasse, Michelle (Lagasse) Bakke and Nicolle (Lagasse) Houston. I will keep Timmy in my memories always. He was a wonderful friend to Kevin and he will truly be missed.
Allan / Pauline Mahoney & Family
August 31, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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