End Of Watch: 01-01-11...
Courtesy of Law Enforcement Today
LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY
Deputy Suzanne Hopper, 40, was shot and killed in a cold-blooded ambush execution of a Police Officer. At approximately 1125 hrs, Deputies responded to a complaint of gunshots being heard in a mobile home community. After speaking with residents, Deputy Hopper began taking photographs of a footprint when someone from inside one of the homes shot our Sister. She did not even have a chance to draw her weapon. She took a shotgun blast to her face. As many Officers from the area arrived on the scene, they were met with a rally of gunfire. An Officer from the German Township PD, Patrolman Jeremy Blum, was shot in the arm while trying to save our downed Warrior. Both Deputy Hopper and Officer Blum were transported to the hospital while several agencies responded to set perimeter and a stand-off/barricade ensued. Another gunfight broke out and the POS Cop Killer was killed. Our Sister succumbed to her wounds a short time after arrival to the ER. Officer Blum is in fair/stable condition. Jeremy, a part-time Officer was to be promoted to full-time on Sunday.
01/03: UPDATE: OFFICER JEREMY BLUM WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL TODAY
Our Sister has been serving with Honor, Integrity and Courage for 12 years Saving, Serving and Protecting the People of Clark County. Deputy Hopper went above and beyond in her duties. She was a member of the Agency Honor Guard and also worked with the D.A.R.E. It was not just about getting the bad guy. With Suzanne, it was also about giving kids choices and showing she cared and was there to help them before they broke the law. She taught our children well and the citizens of Clark County were blessed to have her. Aside from the D.A.R.E. program, this Hero gave much of her free time volunteering for the Special Olympics along with other charities. She loved her work as a LEO so much that she had not called out sick for six years straight. She did not just take care of others, she took care of herself and may we all learn from this. We pray her own children will know that we will never let their mom be forgotten and that she will always be remembered as someone who live as only a hero could.
Suzanne leaves behind her newlywed husband Matthew, four children, Emily, Charlie, Cole and Madeline, her parents Charles and Bonnie and two sisters Annette and Marie. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hopper family, Officer Blum and his family as well as to all the Men and Women of the Clark County SO, German Township PD, Springfield PD, Ohio Highway Patrol, Huber Heights PD and Tremont City PD.
Jeremy, you did everything right. You came running when you heard the call, even though this was not one from your department. You have shown us all what True Blue Unity means and we are so grateful that you are our Brother. Get Well Soon Warrior.
To every LEO who responded... you ALL did an enormous job protecting the people from this crazed scumbag. It is because of you and how ell you performed that no one in the very close homes were injured and you all did this while knowing your sister and brother were down. None of you had the luxury to "feel". No time for tears. No time for fears. You had a job to do and you did it with no hesitation nor reservation .. and we commend you. We are proud to call you all Our Brothers and Sisters. God Bless you and may you all lean on one another to get through this.
Deputy Hopper, we are grateful for your service and we Thank You for a Job Well Done.
Rest With Peace now our beautiful Sister Deputy Suzanna Waughtel Hopper ... We have the watch from here. SALUTE
The Fallen Deputy
The Deputy stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
she hoped her shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as her brass.
"Step forward now, Deputy.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"
The Deputy squared her shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept many tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Deputy waited quietly,
For the judgment of her God.
"Step forward now, Deputy,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"
Which must always come to pass.
she hoped her shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as her brass.
"Step forward now, Deputy.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"
The Deputy squared her shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept many tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Deputy waited quietly,
For the judgment of her God.
"Step forward now, Deputy,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"
DAYTON DAILY NEWS
ADDITIONAL ARTICLS AND VIDEO DAYTON DAILY NEWSl
NBC NEWS COLUMBUS
CENTRAL OHIO NEWS 10
ABC NEWS OHIO DEPUTY'S KILLER HAS SHOT AT POLICE BEFORE
ABC NEWS OHIO ADDITIONAL COVERAGE
SPRINGFIELD NEWS-SUN COVERAGE
CLARK COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE IN GUNFIGHT THAT TOOK DEPUTY'S LIFE
VIDEO AND PRESS CONFERENCE
SAYING GOODBYE TO SUZANNE
THOUSANDS PAY TRIBUTE TO DEPUTY HOPPER
DEPUTY HOPPER LAID TO REST
THOUSANDS PAY RESPECT TO DEPUTY HOPPER
SOMBER DAY IN CLARK COUNTY
AWESOME MEMORIAL TRIBUTE VIDEO TO DEPUTY SUZANNE HOPPER...LEST WE FORGET!!
DEPUTY HOPPER FUNERAL COVERAGE
UNEDITED AERIAL FOOTAGE OF DEPUTY HOPPER'S FUNERAL
FINAL CALL FOR DEPUTY SUZANNE HOPPER
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