Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH
OFFICER SIMMONS, HIS FAMILY AND CO-
WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

August 1, 2004

My thoughts and prayers to Officer Alva Simmons, her family and to the New Orleans Police Department.

You will never be forgotten!!

Sergeant Damon Cole
Double Oak Police Department, Texas

August 1, 2004

REST IN PEACE, WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY.

July 30, 2004

19 long long years you fought to hold on. I can't help but wonder what it was that made you hold on so long and if you finally achieved whatever it was that you held on for. God Bless You, Officer Simmons...after 19 years of fighting it's time for you to rest and let the rest of your brothers in blue do the fighting FOR YOU.

A 911 Dispatcher

July 30, 2004

(I remember hearing of this tragic incident when I was in the police academy back in 1985.)

We are truly saddened at Alva's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

July 27, 2004

To the family and friends of Officer Simmons, and to the NOPD members, may God bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. America lost another hero today; you are now 10-42 go walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you are a blue angel, R.I.P. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed Brother.

Diane Dodge
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Bartow, FL

July 27, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Alva, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

July 24, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Alva Simmons. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

July 24, 2004

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send out heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Officer Simmons. May your loving memories of him be a lasting tribute to his ultimate sacrifice.

Officer Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department

July 23, 2004

To Officer Simmons, Family and Friends. My heart and Prayer are with you. May your love one rest in peace and may God bless you.
Donna Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

July 23, 2004

You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

July 22, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers, my prayers are with you. We will never forget the sacrifice that you as a family and the department and P.O. Simmons gave, he gave his all. We will always remember you.

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

July 22, 2004

TO:The family;loved ones;friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER:--- O,gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me.As I begin my tour of duty,I ask your protection from all mental,physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work,endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties.Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think that no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers,and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord,I ask that I may return safely after my tour of duty,to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer;and after my tour of duty is over here on earth;may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well.AMEN.***REST IN PEACE*** Sent to you by the father of Master Officer J.D.Koeppen,Capital City Raleigh NC;Trooper D.C.Koeppen,N.J.State Police and Cadet Officer A.M.Koeppen,Wilmington NC.

Chief (retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

July 20, 2004

Thanks to Mayor C. Ray Nagin & the City of New Orleans, Supt. Eddie Compass & the wonderful NOPD for making Alva's final farewell such a great one. It was ROYAL. Thanks to every brave & great man & woman from every Police Department especially Louisiana. Thanks to ALL media and thanks to all of you who wrote such nice commnets about him. He was truly an exceptional man. Continue to keep us in your prayers. ALVA WAS MY HERO!

His sister, Linda

Linda S. Thomas
Sister of ALva Simmons

July 20, 2004

Rest Easy Brother Alva, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are
with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

July 19, 2004

"Go rest high on that mountain, your work here on earth is done!"

From those of us at Muskegon PD, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Simmons family. May you know the peace that Alva is now knowing in Heaven.

Police Officer M Lamsma
Muskegon PD, Michigan

July 19, 2004

ALTHOUGH I DID NOT KNOW ALVA PERSONALLY I HAD THE UPMOST RESPECT FOR HIM. HE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE AND I KNOW THAT YOUR IN HEAVEN. I SALUTE YOU.

GINA

P/O IV GINA COUSIN
NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 19, 2004

Farewell Brother. You have done your share and finished with honor. We are proud you are one of us. Be assured your loved ones are never alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

July 18, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
concerned citizen

July 17, 2004

Godspeed my Brother in Blue

private, Christopher Knoeferl
Columbia County S.O

July 16, 2004

Alva is now with God. He has given his last final measure. I pray his family finds peace knowing that he died doing what he loved to do. Words alone can't express the sorrow of the passing of one of Gods' servants. Lord, gant Alva a place at your side.....

Sergeant Jon A. Bonar
Fort Wayne Police Dept. Ft. Wayne, Indiana

July 16, 2004

Mrs. Simmons, may God bless you and your children. Brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

July 16, 2004

God Bless you sir.
May God watch over your family.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton Co. Texas Pct. 2

July 16, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Simmons' family and friends, and to the men and women of the New Orleans Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Simmons, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

July 16, 2004

To Officer Simmons family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you

terry miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD< Fl 11/6/86

July 16, 2004