Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ry, you are missed

Anonymous

February 22, 2004

Brother Ryan,
Its been over six months since your passing. Everyday in line up there's an empty seat awaiting your presence and words of wisdom. I know your up there watching over your fellow brothers with Bradah G. Save me a spot next to you so we can pack ride once again.
Chop, Chop!!! JQ Esteban 3827

JQ 3827
Honolulu Police Dept/SoloBikeDetail

February 7, 2004

Although this is the Holiday Season, I find it very difficult to be happy. This has been a devasting year for those of us at the Honolulu Police Department. Not only did we lose Ryan, but we also lost Glen and Patrick...

I just wanted you to know Ryan that you are still in our thoughts and your loss is felt every day by your family and friends. Rest in peace my friend...

Ret. Sgt. William Kelley
Honolulu Police Dept.

December 26, 2003

Rest in peace Ryan.

Anonymous

November 26, 2003

"For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind.. And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen one rides again...... "



Rest in Peace brother motor-man!

Sr. Cpl. E. Hagan
Dallas P.D.

October 20, 2003

Ryan,
I will always remember that you were probably the first officer I met, besides my FTO after I graduated from recruit school in '92. Through the years, you always would greet me with a warm "howzit". It was always great to see you in the Traffic Division Office, even though our assignments were different, you always took time to talk. You were the one who got me into researching other ways to earn a living, besides being special duty.

On the day you went down, I was called to the scene to help investigate and I was completely shocked to learn that it was you. While at the scene, I was told that you didn't make it, and I wanted to believe that it was a big mix-up and that you were in a hospital somewhere, trying to recover.

You will always be missed Ryan, rest in peace.

MPO-IIM Kevin Kobayashi
Honolulu Police Department

October 15, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy goes out ot the family and coworkers of Officer Goto.

Although I did not have the privilege to have known you personally, I grieve for your loss my friend. Rest in peace knowing that those of us left behind will proudly cover your post on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

August 25, 2003

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Goto, please accept my condolences for your loss. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Dept.

August 19, 2003

GOTO MAN, I was stunned to hear that you went down. I prayed to God that I was hearing wrong. But when the news was confirmed I could only feel disbelief. As the day wore on, I could only think back about the times that we rode together, or the times that you, C.J. Todd and the rest of B Squad would be at Gulick after peak. Those were some my best times in the detail. Like J.J. said, "One day we will ride together again", I too, believe that.

Ryan, I just want to say thank you for being a great friend.

As always, RIDE SOLO, RIDE HARD!

X-3852

OFCR. BEN PEREZ, JR. (X-3852)
HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

POLICE OFFICER
NYPD - 44 PCT

Braddah Ryan, my heart was saddend when I heard that you went down. I just spoke to you a couple of hours earlier and like always, you were in a good mood and always smiling. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dawn and Bowen and your family. I will miss you dearly and someday we will ride again. Until then my braddah, rest in peace. Ride Hard, Ride Solo, 3837.

Sgt. Jimmy Chee
Honolulu Police Department

Ryan.............remember when we were working together and we were on our way to a "hot call". I went one way and you went another and I told you I'll see you there?. I got there and you got into an accident on the way and you began calling for help on the radio and you called my name, I answered you and said "hang in there Ryan, were comming to help you".....and we did. Well we went different way's again, this time I'm calling you.............can you hear me Ryan. God Bless you my brother.

Walter GOUVEIA MPO-M
Honolulu Police Dept/District-7

It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright..And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight. They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast.. They look so proud and noble, like knights come from the past.
Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one.. From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun. And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by.. And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you.. They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few. Like men of steel, on silver wings, they sparkle in the light.. then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again.. You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind. Side by side they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound.. And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face.. You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe. For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind.. And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen one rides again.

Rest in Peace my Brother

Off B.P. Engelhardt
El Cajon Police Dept.

Ryan, thank you for serving and protecting our community. Your friendship made HPD a better place to work. May God watch over your family and bring them healing and peace. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous
Honolulu Police Dept.

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

To the fiancee, family, and friends of Officer Goto, I have been in your shoes and I know your pain. Hold tight to the WONDERFUL memories you shared, through you, he will live on. You are in my prayers!! To Officer Goto's son, Be proud of your dad, he had a job only the best can get. He is a hero. He is still watching over you!!
Gob Bless you all,
Kristi Robinson
Girlfriend of Officer Linen, CA. Highway Patrol, EOW 8/12/01

Kristi Robinson
Survivor 2001

Rest in peace Officer Goto.

S/TRP
South Carolina Highway Patrol

May God assign you to be our guardian angel as we continue to fight the good fight ... Rest in peace ... your sacrifice and dedication will never be forgotten
May your family, friends, and fellow officers find comfort and peace in this most difficult time.

Sgt Mark Schultz
Canton PD, Michigan

"REST IN PEACE BRAVE WARRIOR, REST IN PEACE"

Detective W.B. Matos
Virginia Beach Police Department

Officer Rayn GOTO
He was my friend, my classmate 109th Recurit Class, All our classmates shed a tears for our fallen friend, we been through it all, all the tough training in recurit school, our long hours in our study groups, and through it all we all pull through and got our badges.. Ryan you will always be in our hearts as our class guardian angle to watch over us all..
Farewell my friend until we meet in heaven as the Lords Policemen... Aloha ,,, Mike (2M568)

MPOII-M, Michael FUJIOKA
Honolulu Police Department, District 5

As an LEO wife, my thoughts and prayers are with Officer Goto's family right now. My husband and I lost a friend of 15 years in March 2003 to a motorcycle accident, and it was the most difficult time imaginable. We are praying for the family as well as Officer's Goto's Department right now.

Margaret Hardin, LEO wife
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

I am so very saddened to hear of the death of this fine young officer. Such an untimely tragedy. This sadly reinforces the fact that motor vehicles continue to be the number one killer of police officers. We in the family of the badge are all grieved by this terrible loss, because we all are brothers and sisters, regardless of where we work and what badge we may wear.

I pray for his family, friends and colleagues. He now patrols a beat in Heaven with St. Michael. God Bless and be safe out there.

Chief JA Millan

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools, Avery Dist. SP

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Ryan did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Ryan be the be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Goto's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his fiancee. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Ryan is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Ryan was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Mt 5.9

God needed a new guard at the gates...

Wade Haughton
U.S. Army

We are so sorry for your loss. Our family has walked in your shoes before. We will keep you and your family in our hearts and prayers John 14:27

mother of fallen Military Police Officer Brian T. Gleason 8/9/2000

Tammy Persin