Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My brother officer now walks a different beat. But rest assured he will never be forgotten. God rest your soul. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Off. S. Dufresne
Waterbury, Ct. P.D.

October 15, 2004

I pray for comfort and peace for your family and friends and hope they find comfort in the heart felt reflections from your extended family. You will never be forgotten! Go rest high on the mountain, and may your spirit have a joyous homecoming.

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

October 14, 2004

I never dreamed it would be me,
My name for all eternity,
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face.

"In the line of duty, " I hear them say:
My family now the price to pay.
My folded flag stained with their tears;
We only had those few short years.
The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest.
My sword I pass to those behind,
And pray they keep this thought in mind.

I never dreamed it would be me,
And with heavy heart and bended knee,
I ask for all here from the past:
Dear God, let my name be the last.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children OF GOD

Police Officer O. Dennard
Newark Police Dept.

October 11, 2004

Searching for words of comfort is sometimes the hardest thing one can do at a time like this. Officer Barcena will now watch over us, and protect a different beat. Thank you for your service! Your brothers and sisters in law enforcement will take it from here.

Melissa S.
Indianapolis Citizen

October 10, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in southeast Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Angel did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Angel 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 Barcena's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. 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 Angel 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 Angel was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Officer Barcena for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

October 10, 2004

To Officer Barcena, Family and Friends, My prayers are with you. May God Bless you. May your love one rest in peace.
Godspeed,
Djones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01
PPD

October 8, 2004

I am so sorry for the loss, My partner and best friend passed in the line of duty in 2002, he had only served 10 months with my agency, your loss is not forgotten brother, your sacrafice not with out merit or just cause. You can not be replaced in the hearts and minds of those that love you, and your memory will be honored always. Thank you for who you were, and what you stood for. My heart goes to your family , friends and fellow officers. Their pain will not be easily lifted in your absence. You did not pass in vain, and thank you for your service to your community and to your country. I am sorry.

Deputy Simon Heffron
Valencia County Sheriff's Dept, NM

October 8, 2004

You time as a Law Enforement Officer was short lived, but your memory will be in all of our hearts and minds forever. We must never forget the Men and Woman who put their lives on the line every day the go to work.

Communications Officer James Biggs
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

October 8, 2004

To my fellow brother not only in blue but a fellow officer from my home agency. El Paso has a special place in my heart and so do you Andrew. You have partners here in Michigan who honor your memory. Take care now that you are in a better place and leave the rest to us!

Deputy Marisa Cortez Miller
Oakland County Sheriff's Office, MI

October 7, 2004

I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. May you rest in peace.

Senior Patrol Agent W.C. Blakemore
U.S. Border Patrol

October 6, 2004

In the blink of an eye for the way that he tried, he paid the ultimate price.... Along with all others whom we honor each spring with words that we speak and the songs that we sing. Lies the question we all ask, which no one can say.....This man gave his all....Did I come close today?

A brother in arms

October 6, 2004

My deepest sympathy, its a tradgey when we read about a fallen comrade who gave his life trying to do his job. My prayers are with the Barcena Family and El Paso Police Department in this sad time.

Cpl. J. Maisonet
Palm Beach Co. Sheriff's Office

Corporal
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office

October 6, 2004

MAY YOUR ACTIONS AND SERVICE BE AN INSPIRATION TO OTHERS TO BECOME A BETTER CITIZEN OR A SERVANT TO THE PUBLIC.

DEPUTY SHERIFF TROY SALTRESE
PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

October 6, 2004

We are very sad to lose a fellow officer in this time of situation. Our hearts go out to the family of Officer Barcena and we pray that he will never be forgotten. We also want all of our brothers and sisters in law enforcement to remember that we do a job that most people only know about from what they see on the news, read in the paper or what they see on COPS. We must all remember our fallen FRIENDS and make sure that they have not died in vain. We must strive to be the best we can be, to make this world of ours a better place.

Cpl. Paul J. Heckler
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office

October 6, 2004

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

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

October 6, 2004

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

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

October 5, 2004

To the family of Officer Barcena, I would like to extend my sincere heart felt sympathies to your loss. May your pain be short, and your healing be blessed from above. Rest in peace, Angel. When one of us goes down in the line of duty, we all lose a piece of ourselves.

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office

October 5, 2004

Farewell Brother for now..Your earthly tour of duty was short but your Heavenly tour will be eternal. You are now among the men of men. Rest assured your loved ones are not alone. We are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

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

October 5, 2004

Rest easy my friend, We'll take it from here!

Deputy
Brevard County Sheriff's Office

October 5, 2004

Ofc.Barcena paid the ultimate sacrifice,without thought for yourself,we will all see you again in our LORDS house one day.I pray for your loved ones left behind that they have peace of mind,that you are in a better place.

Deputy/CATHY Armstrong-Coderre
Palm Beach Co.Sheriff Office

October 4, 2004

No words are sufficient to comfort you at this time. Know that your family is in all of our prayers. God Bless all whose jobs are to protect and serve.

Deputy M. Hawes
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

October 4, 2004

May God hold you in his hand and guide you to a greater place. And may he comfort your family and friends.

God Bless you my brother

Deputy George Mastics
PBSO Florida

Deputy George Mastics, Jr.
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Dept. Florida

October 4, 2004

Officer Barcena is now standing at the gates of Heaven making sure no bad guys enter. I pray that his family will endure this hardship. God bless.

Sergeant Patrick Johnson
Palm Beach County Sheriff Office

October 4, 2004

DAY IS DONE,
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL, SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER OR SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHT,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL. SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY,
AS WE GO, THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

A Brother In Blue

One month or thirty years, you served with honor sir. I salute you.

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force

October 4, 2004

I am so sorry to hear about your departments loss. My thoughts go out to Officer Barcena's family. I am not a law enforcement officer or deputy, but when one of them losses their life, it really does hurt. Everyone involed in law enforcement is part of a large family and feel for all in that family.

Photo Lab Aide/ Ivey L. Fagan Jr.
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

October 4, 2004