Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We will never forget the hard work and dedication you gave. Because of you, many people were able to sleep peacefully at night. You will always be in our thoughts.

Anonymous

November 26, 2004

Who lives in the memory of its loved ones,
that is not dead, that is only far;
dead is only, who is forgotten.

Immanuel Kant

R.I.P. Officer Rivera

Police Officer Stadelmann
Hannover PD, Lower Saxony, Germany

November 26, 2004

We are very deeply saddened at William'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.

November 26, 2004

The thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the Onondaga County Deputy Sheriffs' Police Association are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer William Rivera.

Detective
Onondaga County (NY) Sheriff's Office

November 26, 2004

Farewell Brother, we'll take it from here.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

November 26, 2004

My deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Officer Rivera.

Andrew, Police Officer
Baltimore City Police

November 26, 2004

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. William Rivera.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communitites.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt fo fallen detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

November 26, 2004

God Bless you brother. God is watching over your friends, family and loved ones.
I pray for you. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Tampa P.D.

November 26, 2004

A job well done my brother. May you rest in the arms of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ, and may he protect your family and comfort them.

Pecos Police Department, Pecos Tx.

November 26, 2004

: 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 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 Detective J.D.Koeppen, 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

November 26, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, November 26, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer William Rivera who died in the line of duty just two days ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Rivera’s sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

November 26, 2004

Ofc. Rivera,

Sir, I am saddened by the loss of another Hero. If it were not for somone like you who is willing to go where few will I shutter to think of how evil would triumph over good. God Bless You Sir, and your brothers and sisters at NYPD. I pray for You and Them. You will never be forgotten and I pray for your peace now and forever.
"Poi Si Torno' 'All Enterna Fontana."

Ptl.T.D.HILL
Ontario Police

November 26, 2004

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

November 26, 2004

Rest In Peace, Your sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept

November 26, 2004

To the famiy,friends and co-workers of the N.Y.P.D.,we are trully sorry for your loss and just know when a brother or sister officer is lost we all share the pain.I hope and pray that the coward that ran from the scene
will be captured and punished severely.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Officer Rivera,you are a true HERO!

CPl.David Hazlett #206/C-detail
Berry Hill Police Dept./Nashville,Tn.

November 26, 2004

Godspeed, Brother. By all accounts you were one of the finest of the Finest. Your daughter, fiancee, and all of the 078 are in our thoughts and prayers.

Police Officer
NYPD 1st Precinct

November 26, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer William Rivera's family, friends, and co-workers with the New York City Police Department.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. The watch is ours now.

David
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

November 26, 2004

may God bless those that mourn and hurt during this holiday week. may they feel the comfort and the love of God in thier hearts. officer rivera, thanks for your service to the city of new york and your country. you served well. a hero for sure. rest in peace my brother.

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

November 25, 2004

Thank you for your years of service, may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

November 25, 2004

May Grace and Peace Bless the family of our departed brother.

OFC Brian Salters
Eatonville Police Department

November 25, 2004

Rest in peace, we will miss you.

Police Officer Michael A Baker
Kansas City Missouri PD

November 25, 2004

Rest in peace brother....


Bobbie Schwartz
Sister of Fremont County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Schwartz EOW 9-28-01

Bobbie Schwartz
Reno County Ks 911

November 25, 2004

Prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of this brave and dedicated officer. He will not be forgotten. "It is not how they died that makes them heros, it's how they lived"

Sean Hoover
Ft. Myers Police Department

November 25, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Rest in Peace.

Carmen Petrelli
Retired Phila Police Dept
Father in law of
Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III
NJSP - EOW 02/05/04

Carmen Petrelli
Retired Phila Polcie Dept

November 25, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the New York City Police Department and the family of Officer Rivera. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rest in peace Officer Rivera.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

November 25, 2004