Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I’m just a civilian, but I work in trauma. Over the last 15 years I have helped care for many law enforcement officers. I can’t express the gratitude and respect I feel toward them. It’s a honor to do what I can to help those who dedicate their lives to helping others. Whenever we have an inbound officer, I go above and beyond. And the few times I’ve held the hand of an officer we couldn’t save,,,I made sure the last thing they heard was “Thank you for everything you do”. I refuse to let someone I so sincerely respect and admire to leave this world without the dignity and comfort they have earned and deserve.

Shannon Balcom
RRT,RN,MA

September 18, 2024

Just watching cops from 1998 saw that Officer Russell Peterson lost his life doing his life’s work. His work of helping others, serving the public. My husband was with Lapd for 30 years and had suffered too heart attacks. He is still going strong after 20 years. We just don’t understand until it hits our family how hard these men and women work for us. I just wanna give things to the Metro Police Department for Las Vegas and for the family of Officer Russell, and for all the law-enforcement officers in the United States. I respect and give thanks to you all.

Susie hemsworth
Wife of retired LAPD officer

February 23, 2024

Officer Peterson,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Las Vegas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I,P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 24, 2023

Rest in peace Officer Peterson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2019

Thank you for offering your life for another. That is the definition of a true hero!!!

Correctional Officer Joel Tyning 24228
Nevada Department of Corrections

July 15, 2015

I live on Russell Peterson Court for 11 years.
Named in honor of officer Peterson.

R. Young
Citizen

June 12, 2014

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 9, 2014

Rest in Peace brother, we have the Watch

Policeman
Phoenix Police, Brother in Blue

April 17, 2013

Thank you for your dedicated service to others. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

March 24, 2013

You were a true American Hero Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

March 24, 2012

Officer Peterson, the information regarding your death tells the type of man you were. God bless you and your family. Please tell Don Albeitz, LVMPD hello.

SA Ellen Pierson
US DHS

January 25, 2011

Class 1-90 celebrated their 20th year in April, 2010. You were missed at the celebration Russ, but you are not forgotten.

P.O.II Adam Carpenter
Las Vegas Metro P.D./ Laughlin Sub.

September 6, 2010

Officer Peterson you are not forgotten by the men and women of the Boston Police Dept. RIP

Det. Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.

July 1, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 24, 2010

A HERO !

Carol

December 3, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

You are not forgotten

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 24, 2009

Officer Peterson,
On today the 11th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Las Vegas. You are a true hero-you thought of your partner before your own safety. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

Russ, you were a good friend and a great officer. I always felt safer when you showed up as medical support for our warrant services, should the worse happen. You were a great instructor and I truely enjoyed working the firearms range with you, as we taught not only new officers , but also those seasoned officers who were interested in the newest tactics and techniques.You gave your life while being committed to excellance. Your memory will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my brother, in the arms of the Lord.

Thomas A. Carpenter
Las Vegas Metro P.D.

October 14, 2008

Today on the 10th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for you and those you left behind.
Rest in peace Officer, you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

March 24, 2008

Rest in peace.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

March 14, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDNEBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 27, 2008

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 11, 2007

IT TAKES A CERTIAN KIND OF PERSON TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE DONE, AND BECAUSE OF YOU AND YOUR BRAVERY ITS POSSIBLE FOR ANOTHER PERSON TO GO OUT AND DO IT AGAIN.

MARILYN K
WCSO

November 24, 2007

What a heroic man you were in life and you have not been forgotten in death. Rest in peace, Officer Peterson.

CopsDaughter

November 20, 2007

YOU COULD HAVE RAN AWAY, OBEYED ALL HUMAN INSTINCT FOR SELF PRESERVATION AND MOST PEOPLE WOULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD.BUT YOU WEREN'T MOST PEOPLE, WERE YOU? YOUR INSTINCT WAS TO BE THERE WHEN YOUR PARTNER AND YOUR FRIEND NEEDED YOU.YOU WEREN'T GOING TO LET GO OF THAT ROPE EVEN AFTER YOU WERE GONE. I AM SPEECHLESS WITH RESPECT AND ADMIRATION.

CAPT. STEVE BEZET
PLAQUEMINE , LA. POLICE DEPT.

February 22, 2007