Virginia State Police, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, March 7, 2013
Reflections for Master Trooper Junius Alvin Walker
Rest easy brother, you have stood your watch with pride and professionalism. Go to the promised place where you can look down to see your brothers continue what you have started. Thank you for your service. May the light of Christ ease the pain on the ones you have loved, and loved you return. Your service to VSP will be remembered by all of us who served with you.
Sean D. Creamer; C-LEO ret.
Tryon Palace Security Unit, New Bern, NC
March 8, 2013
In the simple performance of duty,
he pinned on a badge,
checked his gear with a practiced eye,
and kissed his loved ones good-bye.
In the simple performance of duty,
he reported for work,
joked with his buddies at roll call,
and made his last trip down the squad room hall.
In the simple performance of duty,
he answered the call
to help the helpless, to find the lost,
no matter the danger or how great the cost.
In the simple performance of duty,
he lay down his life,
for those in peril he tried to save,
our brave friend went to his grave.
In the simple performance of duty,
we honor his deed,
as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,
long after the world has forgotten,
we shall never forget.
Never judge or regret, what he did,
In the simple performance of dut
Deputy C. Mason
St. Johns County Sheriff Office
March 8, 2013
Trooper Walker,
Rest In Peace my Brother, we have your watch.
Your family, friends, and co-workers are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort all of you during this very difficult time.
Corporal T.D. Morton
Chesterfield P.D.
March 8, 2013
Rest in Peace Master Trooper Walker.
Many thanks for a lifetime of service from a fellow Virginian.
Officer J. Craven
Silver Spring Township (PA) Police Dept.
March 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to Master Trooper Junius Walkers family, co-workers and friends.
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your difficult times and he helps you heal with the passage of time.
Police Constable
Ontario Provincial Police Canada
March 8, 2013
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Thank you for your service brother. Rest In Peace. For the family including his law enforcement family, I offer this poem I heard at a funeral for another brother officer. I hope it helps to ease your pain.
No Sorrow To Die
-by Amelia Josephine Barr
Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die.
I have sent up my gladness on wings, to be lost in the blue of the sky.
I have run and leaped with the rain, I have taken the wind to my breast.
My cheek like a drowsy child to the face of the earth I have pressed.
Because I have lived life, I have no sorrow to die.
I have kissed young Love on the lips; I have heard his song to the end,
I have struck my hand like a seal in the loyal hand of a friend.
I have known the peace of heaven, the comfort of work done well.
I have longed for death in the darkness and risen alive out of hell.
Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die.
I give a share of my soul to the world where my course is run.
I know that another shall finish the task I must leave undone.
I know that no flower, nor flint was in vain on the path I trod.
As one looks on a face through a window, through life I have looked on God,
Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die.
Lt James M Bateman
Summerville Police Department (SC)
March 8, 2013
God bless you and may you rest in peace.
Trooper Gatewood
Florida Highway Patrol
March 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Trooper Walker's wife, children, extended family members and his Virginia State Police family. It saddens me deeply whenever I hear that one of my brothers or sisters in blue has fallen.
We all know that when we raise our hand and take our oath that it is a possibility that while doing our job we may not return home to our loved ones at the end of our tour.
In the face of danger we press on, it is our calling and it takes a special kind of person to do this job and do it well and Trooper Walker took that walk for 40 years, which is incredible.
I am sure in this time he touched alot of lives and helped alot of people. Thank you Trooper J.A. Walker for your service.
By the grace of God go I.....
Sergeant J.T. Craig
Metropolitan Police Department-DC-Fourth District
March 8, 2013
Sad for all the good people. R.I.P. Brother.
- retired - M D Brewer
Hampton PD Hampton, VA [FOP-26]
March 8, 2013
Rest God's Arms now Master Trooper Walker. Your tour of duty has ended.
Submitted with a heavy heart,
Capt. Shakori Stubbs
Brunswick County Sheriff's Office Lawrenceville, VA
March 8, 2013
Rest in Peace...
Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
March 8, 2013
Rest in peace Brother Junius.
Ofc. Timothy M Furlong
Nahant, Ma PD
March 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Walker's wife and children and everyone at the Virginia State Police. Rest in peace my brother.
Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department
March 8, 2013
Rest In Peace Trooper Walker. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at the Virginia State Police.
Scott Horne U.S. Postal Inspector
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
March 8, 2013
Although your life was cut short, I cannot even begin to imagine the number of people's lives you impacted or saved in your 40 year career. He is definitely sitting among the greatest of angels. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and co-workers...this loss hits very close to home.
Corporal Jody M. Atkins
VCU Police Department, Richmond VA
March 8, 2013
MAY GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY OF MASTER TROOPER WALKER. LIVE IN PEACE TROOP
CPL
DELAWARE STATE POLICE
March 8, 2013
Valor, Service, Pride. RIP.
4975
ATF
March 8, 2013
My heart is saddend and many are burdened for the loss of this Master Trooper who served many for so long.. Master J. A. Walker, Va State Police. He gave his all to the very end. 'til that when we will meet again with those gone 'home' before us. Thank you for your honorable service dear brother.
Margaret Hood
Citizen Watch (ret)
March 8, 2013
Thank you Master Trooper Walker for 40 years of diligent service. My prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends. Rest in peace brother...we'll take the watch from here.
VBPD 2328
March 8, 2013
Thank you brother for your years of service. God Bless you and your family.
Retired Corporal Bruce Lohr
Howard County PD, Maryland
March 8, 2013
Rest in Peace fellow officer. Your dedication to the great State of Virginia will never be forgotten.
Lieutenant V. Holly
Lee County Sheriff's Office
March 8, 2013
The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Master Trooper Junius Walker and the Virginia State Police. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Trooper Walker, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
March 8, 2013
J.A.,
Rest in peace. You Will Be Remembered.
Lt. M.A. Tynan
1st Virginia Public Safety Training Academy
March 8, 2013
Thank you very much for the 40 years of dedicated service you gave us. May God be with your family. And, to the Law Enforcement family, let's find the strenght to cope with situations like this. Stay strong and be safe.
PFC Smith
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
March 8, 2013
May you rest in Peace
Gavin F. Price II ( retired )
Escambia county sheriffs dept
March 8, 2013