Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service sir. God bless your family and friends during this tragic time. Rest in peace.

Leo Wife
St Petersburg, Fl

August 18, 2004

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

August 18, 2004

ALL of our Officers, both Civilian and Military, are grieving over the lose of Officer Issac Veal. Condolences and prayers for his loved ones, Police family, and Friends. Officer Veal....you did, "Protect and Serve". All of us thank you for your commitment. What a MENTOR. We, (all Police Officers), know why you responded with dedication.

Detective
NAVAL WEAPONS STATION, CHARLESTON, SC

August 18, 2004

I pray for peace and strength for your family and friends; may they find comfort in the knowledge of your commitment to your fellow man. Go rest high on the mountain.

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

August 18, 2004

The Aloha spirit and Law Enforcement Brotherhood was always present whenever I would see Officer VEAL conducting Special Duty escorts on the highway, which he did quite frequently. Even though I patrol in a Police Car with different insignia than that of HPD, Officer VEAL would always be smiling and waving hi to me. I was saddened to hear of this tragedy. It makes me realize that we are not invincible, which is how some of us sometimes think after being in the profession for a while. My deepest sympathy to Officer VEAL's Ohana. To Officer VEAL; May you rest in peace, and please watch over the rest of us. You are a true hero and reflection of what the Aloha Spirit is all about.

A/Sgt. N. MIYASATO
State of HI DOT-Harbor Police, former HPD Officer

August 18, 2004

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

August 18, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Industry Station, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Ike Veal. Having recently tragically lost Deputy Michael Arruda (EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Please take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

God bless, Officer Veal. RIP.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

August 18, 2004

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of Officer Veal . May God Bless you sir.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

August 18, 2004

God's peace be with you, Officer Veal, and may He guide your surviving family and friends through this difficult time. They do not suffer alone. Their loss is felt across the entire country. Honolulu is safer because of your dedication and service to enforcing the law. You will all be in our prayers. God's peace be with you all.

Michigan Resident

August 18, 2004

To Officer Veal family, friends, and the Honolulu Police Department. I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Officer Veal for a job well done; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

August 18, 2004

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Veal my prayers are with you at this time. There is nothing much anyone can say at this time to make it any easier. I knew that Clint loved being a police officer and would not have traded jobs with anyone, so that helped some. But we miss him everyday, as I know that you will miss Isaac. Just hold on to all the memories and he will always be in your heart.
Thank you Officer Veal for your sacrifice, I know that your family will miss you but we will never forget...

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

August 18, 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 for assistance with haste realizing that so many are dependent on 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 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 North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Cadet Officer A.M.Koeppen,Wilmington North Carolina.

Chief (retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

August 18, 2004

god bless you,rest in peace

skip roberson

August 18, 2004

1M258 to 1M256: You were a proud and professional warrior who has left us way too early. I am most humbled and grateful to have known you in person and as a fellow officer on Wahiawa Night Operations. You will be missed for the wonderful person that you were and for the professional HPD officer that you embodied. You did a good job out there my friend--rest in peace.

T. Merrill
HPD

August 18, 2004

rest in peace brother.

police officer
kinston police dept.

August 18, 2004

I'm going to miss your smile. May God keep you close to him...you were one of the best Ike, and we're going to miss you dearly.

2M254
HPD

August 18, 2004

Our hearts and minds are with the family of this Officer. You now patrol the streets of heaven brother

PO Travis Young
Chevy Chase Village Police Dept.

August 18, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Isaac (Ike) Veal. 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.

August 17, 2004

My thougths and prayers are with Officer Veal's wife, fmaily, friends and co-workers. May God surround you with peace and comfort. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

August 17, 2004

Hate to hear the death, it just shows how dangerous the job is, whether it is by gun fire or by an accident. You have a new Beat.....Heaven....

Angelina County Sheriff's Office Communications

Lieutenant of the Lufkin Police Explorers

Lufkin Texas

Brian Tomez
Angelina Cty SO

August 17, 2004

It is with deep sadness that we send our condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Veal. We hold you close in our hearts.

The family of Dave Grant/EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.

August 17, 2004

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his 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 unmanly 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 policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

August 17, 2004

My prayers are sent your way Officer Veal. God be with those you left behind!

Tonya Stephenson
Delaware County PA USA

August 17, 2004

Rest in peace Officer Veal. You will never be forgotten.

Ashley Drury
Clare, Michigan

August 17, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF THIS GREAT OFFICER. MAY GOD BLESS OFFICER VEAL, AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE. MY BROTHER, YOU ARE A HERO. THANKS FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 17, 2004