Deputy Sheriff John W. Sanford Jr.
Northumberland Sheriff's Office, Virginia

End of Watch: June 19, 2005

Age:
50
Badge Number:
Years on The Job:
11
Cause of Death:
Auto Accident


Northumberland County sheriff's deputy who also served as a volunteer firefighter was killed on the job over the weekend. Police say 50-year-old John Sanford Junior of Glebe Point was killed in a head-on crash on U-S 360 near Burgess while responding to a call. Police say Sanford was traveling in his sheriff's patrol car with its blue lights and siren on when an oncoming car strayed into his lane and struck him head-on. The driver of the other car also was killed. Sanford was an auto mechanic in Burgess and had been a part-time deputy since 1994. He had been dispatched to break up a fight when the crash happened.

Agency Information:
Northumberland County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 310
Heathsville, VA 22473
Phone: 804-580-5221


 



My Brother officer know that as you ascend to the heavens that we still here will carry on the work that you gave so much for. My prayers go out every night before bed for all of my brother and Sister officers. I pray that they all finish there shift and go home. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Sanford's family and department in this time.

49th M.P. Brigade, Anchorage, AK
Martin McGee
Martyak@gci.net

Date: 06/22/2005
Time: 03:56 AM



TO A BROTHER: YOU will NEVER be FORGOTTEN for you did something that no one else would do .
Rest in peace and watch over all of use walking the beat in heaven!!!!

Cdt. A/B Jordan Hickle
RPD (OHIO) and Airforce
marineboy09538@yahoo.com

Date: 06/21/2005
Time: 09:44 PM



I reflect, and remember:
All gave some
And some gave all
Some stood through
For the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties
And recall Some gave all. (unknown writer)

APD/Cincy Children's Hospital, KY
Officer, Joe Wilder
deputy1978@hotmail.com



I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. I am a surviving wife and know first hand all of the emotional turmoil you must be going through. If I can be of any help please let me know. May God Bless You All.

With love, Gina Sharra-Surviving wife of Deputy Allen Sharra E.O.W 12-27-99

Gina Sharra, MI
ginasharra2002@yahoo.com
family survivor



Our thoughts and prayers are with the family they will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Panama City Police Dept.
Police Officer, James and Shannon Williams, FL



All give some but some give ALL. Our condolences to the family. You maybe 10-7 but you will NEVER be forgotten.

All SHEP members
Sterling Heights, MI Emergency Patrol
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased



US Federal Police (Retired) NV
Chief of Police, Tom Savage
copone@cox.net



My prayers are with the families of all the fallen officers

FORT WAYNE, IN CITY POLICE RETIRED
SGT IRVIN LINDSEY
sargent1934@yahoo.com



I am so sorry to hear the death of this fine and young and courageous officer and also my deeply condolences to their family. I will pray for their family to god for their safety. God have mercy on their soul.....

Private Detective
Mirza Mukarram Beg, FL
muki_71@hotmail.com



As a Law Enforcement Officer myself I am sorry to hear about the lost of one my brother or sister Law Enforcement Officer. My heart goes out to the family of all fallen Officers.

Police Officer Martin Lee
jasperpd203@yahoo.com
JASPER POLICE DEPT. FL



My prayers are with the family. My brother is a police officer that was also shot numerous times on March 27, 2004 at 10 am and was know by Kevin. I still have my brother, but lord really watched over him and still is.. I pray every night for the families GOD BLESS YOU ALL....

GOD Bless every officer, EMT, Firefighter and all.... You are in our prayers DAILY

Tracey Collins
tcollins27@bellsouth.net
Malvern, AL



It is not how hey died, but how hey lived that makes them a hero. Gone but not forgotten.

Private Security Officer
Quinn Wyse, CANADA
quinn_wyse1@hotmail.com



God bless brother/sister, continue patrol through the heaven's gate. We'll do the same out here in the City of the Angels (Los Angeles, CA).

Los Angeles Police Department, CA
Police Officer, Jeff Collado
JEPEEDY@HOTMAIL.COM




Rest in peace, god protect you and your family

Sergeant Kevin Young, NYCPD
kpyoun29@verizon.net



To My Fallen Law Enforcement Brother there are many men and woman, who will arise to the occasion of "Keeping America's Highway's Safe." "God will be there for your family, trust me," So, I say to you now that you have the best job now of being a "Highway Trooper for Heaven, Protecting God's Highways To Him."

Mark Scott
Private Security Officer, CA
yodatwolf@yahoo.com



I'm really sorry, when a police officer dies a guard angel dies too. Molly live forever in the mind of all
cops of the world (and every cops fallen in action). Edgar Solera Ex sergeant of police
(Costa Rica, Guardia Civil)

Government Agent, Guardia Civil, Costa Rica
Edgar Solera
edgarsoleramontero@yahoo.com



Our prayers are with the family

US Federal Police (Retired) NV
Chief of Police, Tom Savage
copone@cox.net




My deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family.

Fred Cog
Bailiff, NY




I am sorry for the deep loss to the family, friends and comrades.

US Federal Police (Retired) NV
Chief of Police, Tom Savage
copone@cox.net



The easiest way for evil to triumph, is for good men to do nothing....Edmund Burke. There are people who think that we do the job to be heroes, or for personal gain. They could never understand that it is about the person next to you.

Reserve Officer, Sergeant Aaron King
Josephine County Sheriffs Office, OR
akingermx@hotmail.com



It is abundantly clear that ALL of your fallen officers shared a common thread - they were of the highest caliber yet modest and unassuming in the approach of their duties. I believe that for as long as such
men and women patrol your streets with such commitment and professionalism, then you have much to be proud of. My heart goes out to all the bereaved families, but be assured, there is someone in "every" corner of the world who cares!

Don W.
Howling@thesilverymoon.fsnet.co.uk
Wildlife Protection Ranger (UK)
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom



May your family find peace and strength.  I know how it feels to lose a family member in the line of duty.  My prayers are with you.  They will be blessed for all that they did for us while they were here and now they can all watch over us.

Lauren, LA
summer8219@hotmail.com




Your job on earth is done and you are safely in God's hands. You are now our guardian angel who watches over us in heaven. Your family and fellow officers are in our prayers. God bless.

Beverly "Jake" Smith, Retired Reserve Officer
Gainesville Police Dept. FL
smithbc@ci.gainesville.fl.us



Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth


Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu



Rest in peace, and
may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven.
Our prayers go out to the Officer's Department family and friends. May they all find peace in their hearts soon.

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