Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, March 16, 2003
Reflections for Sergeant Philip J. O'Reilly
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH SERGEANT O'REILLY, HIS
FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.
GOD BLESS..
PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
It was an absolute honor to have worked for you Sarg. We missed you when you left us in the 11th district and we will miss you even more. I wish everyone would have had the opportunity to know you, they would have understood what an incredible person you were. God Bless........
Officer Andrew Camarillo
Chicago Police Department, 11th District-Harrison
SELDOM YOU FIND A PERSON THATS WORKS PERFECT WITH OTHER OFFICERS , LET ALONE A SERGEANT, BUT SGT OR'EILLY WAS JUST THAT- A POLICEMAN, A FRIEND. FROM THE LONG NIGHTS IN THE 011TH DISTRICT TO THE HAPPY MORNINGS IN IRAS, ALWAYS A FRIEND. I CANT REMEMBER EVER SEEING FORWN ON HIS FACE OR COMPLAINING ABOUT ANYTHING. I HAD THE RARE PRIVILIGE OF WORKING WITH A GREAT PERSON, A GREAT POLICEMAN, A GREAT SERGEANT, A GREAT FRIEND. ILL TELL YOU THIS MUCH PHIL, EVERYTIME WE ALL HAVE ONE AT IRAS WE KNOW YOURE THER WITH US. GOD BLESS, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED.......................
P.O. ABRAHAM LARA
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
God Bless you and your family, both blood and those in blue.
Rest Easy, we have the watch now.
Sister in Blue
Corporal
SPD
May God comfort you in his arms and your family through us all. You will forever be a hero. Rest easy Brother.
Cleveland Police, Ohio Retired
How sad to lose such a fine officer. We are all brothers and sisters, a family of the badge, though we may wear different badges and uniforms and live in different places. We all feel the sense of loss.
My heart goes out to his family, friends, colleagues and all CPD officers and employees. The whole nation can thank this brave man for his dedication and service in protecting his fellow citizens.
He now walks a beat in Heaven with St. Michael. God Bless.
Be safe!
Chief JA Millan
Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools Law Enforcement, Avery Dist.
SGT. O'REILLY : REST IN PEACE BROTHER FOR YOUR SHIFT HAS ENDED. WATCH OVER YOUR BROTHER'S AND SISTER'S AS WE CARRY ON. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. PLEASE HELP PROTECT US FROM THE JOBS THAT WE PERFORM.
TO SGT. O'REILLY'S FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT I AM THINKNG ABOUT AND PRAYING FOR YOUR PEACE AND COMFORT.
Anonymous
To the co-workers and family of Sergeant O'Reilly, my heart and all the hearts of my co-workers go out to you in this hard time. Know that he is missed by those that know him and love by those that didn't. He was chosen for better duty. Rest knowing that his legacy lives on around the country and around the clock.
P.O. Graham Campbell
New York City Police Department
You gave the ultimate sacrifice. You may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. We are all family in this job, sometimes we are the only family each other has. In pace requiescat, Rest in peace! Keep a watch on the rest of us as we go on shift each day.
"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world will cry and you will rejoice." (American Indian Prayer)
Isaiah 40:31
Officer Kimberly Moses
MTSU Campus PD, TN
GOD BLESS. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
My heart goes out to the family of Sgt. O'Reilly. May you always remember what he hero he was. He is now keeping watch from above with the other blue angels.
Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02
May the road rise to meet you
Mat the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the rain fall softly upon your field
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
God bless you and your family.
Ret/Sgt. AJC
MCSD NJ
My prayers go out to the family of Sergeant Philip J. O'Reilly. My father was a Police Officer for Chicago and now I wear a badge. I know there are many dangers to this profession but I'm sure Sergeant O'Reilly touched and saved many people. Take care and god bless.
Officer Baker
San Diego Police Department
Condolences to the family,friends and co-workers of Sergeant Philip J. O'Reilly. May God be with you all during these difficult times. He is in all our prayers.....
God Bless
Patrol Officer. R.Gomez
Pinecrest Police, Florida
Sarge, It was great working with you on the midnight shift in the 11th dist. We all had some good times and great laughs while getting the job done. The watch had always wanted you back because of your leadership. Your last visit to the district meant the world to the watch. Last night at work we all shared some great stories of you in Poko's office. Well boss, it was an honor and a pleasure. All of us from "Fillmore" will meet again someday at Ira's on the Golden Gates.
Rest In Peace,
P.O. A. Cuomo # 5853 District 011
Officer Andrew Cuomo
Chicago Police, 011 District-Harrison
You will never be forgotten Sir! We will carry your name on for you from now on. Thank you for your service.
Andi-Criminal Justice Student
Deepest sympathy to the family of Sgt. O'Reilly.
Anonymous
Rest in peace and God bless.
Ptlm
CPD, NY
God bless you and your family.
PO Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police
To Sergeant O'Reilly family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.
God Bless you
Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86
I am always saddened and angered to hear of a Law Officers passing, my prayers go out to the Family, friends, and fellow officers of Sergeant Philip J. O'Reilly during this delicate time.
God Bless your soul dear Brother... you and your family are in my prayers.
Officer Glenn McGloughlin
King County Jail - Seattle Washington
To our brother in blue may you rest in peace. Your family, friends, and co-workers are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Officer D. Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department
My heart broke into a million pieces when I read about Serdeant O'Reilly. Try to find some comfort in all this, and stay strong for eachother. Keeping him alive through the many happy memories that you've made together. Your all in our prayers. God Bless
LEO Wife
NJ
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond goints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumns rain
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds circled in flight
I am the soft star that shines at night
I am the flowers that bloom by day
I am the fragrance of new mown hay
I am each blade of grass that grows
I am the rush of melting snow
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die.
Thank you Sgt. O'Reilly for you service and dedication, we are one less in the battle between good and evil, may God bless your family, friends and co-workers during this most difficult time.
KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31
Take comfort in knowing we all are one family.
Our department, and its' members, are there for you at all times.
Gresham Police Benevolent Group
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