Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Officer Rivera 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

November 25, 2004

Rest in peace partner, you did a great job. It is now our turn to continue in your name and honor.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police Department

November 25, 2004

I always hate to see a new name added to the list of fallen officers.
May God be with the family ,friends and co-workers of this Police Officer.
Thank you for your service, OFFICER RIVERA...and may you REST IN PEACE...

Mother of an Officer
Friend of Officer Nathan Laurie EOW 7/29/04

November 25, 2004

Thank you, Sir, for serving and protecting us. Please know that your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers at this terrible time. Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

November 25, 2004

May God be with you at this difficult time.

Mary Fisher
Mother of Dep. Kevin Sherwood, EOW 10/9/03

November 25, 2004

Rest in peace sir.......

Trooper D McGuckin
Michigan State Police

November 25, 2004

Rest in peace Officer Rivera. Your loss is felt throughout the nation.

God Bless You Hero

Michigan

November 25, 2004

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You are not forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

November 25, 2004

What a sad loss for the New York City Police Dept. Officer Rivera may God Bless you and be with your family.

Patrol Officer Chris J. Rohner
Licking Memorial Hospital Police Dept. Newark,OH

November 25, 2004

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Corporal Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, Oregon

November 25, 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

November 25, 2004

Thank you for all you did. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Department

November 25, 2004

God Bless you Officer Rivera. Although I never had the pleasure to meet you in person, I am proud to have been connected to you with the badge. Thank you for your years of protection on the toughest streets of this world. You define the meaning of "HERO" and a Hero you shall forever remain. Rest in peace my brother, thou who may be gone, may never be forgotten.

Officer Mel Bowen
Florida Department of Corrections

November 25, 2004

May God bless and keep you in his arms at this time. My husband's father was recently killed in the line of duty while investigating a minor traffic accident. He was a 36 year veteran. Our hearts are with you and our prayers

The Grim family

Kelli Grim, wife of Det. Bobby Grim
Daytona Beach Police Dept.

November 25, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Rivera for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

November 25, 2004

Thank you for being so dedicated and protecting others. You have made the ultimate sacrifice, and you will never be forgotten. God bless your family, friends, and fellow officers during this time.

November 25, 2004

Rest in Peace Officer Rivera. Your service will not be forgotten.

Auxiliary Police Officer Charles Smith
New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section

November 24, 2004

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

November 24, 2004

To the family,friends and co-workers
Each day that I get on this website and see another family walking beside us on this dark, long path my heart breaks. Please know you will have a tremendous amount of support to help you through this terrible time. Your days will be low and lower, but in time you will smile again. You will never forget, please remember all the good times you have had together, they are precious. Officer Rivera, Watch over your family from the streets of heaven, when you see a man with a smile that splits his face in two, tell Brandy that we love him, miss him and will always cherish our time we had with him. He is a fun spirit, hope you will enjoy him as much as we did. My prayers to the family.

Missy Pierce
Brandy Winfields Sister-in-law EOW 10/14/04

November 24, 2004

Family of Officer Rivera:

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God gives you comfort and strength in this difficult time ahead. You are in my prayers.

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02

November 24, 2004

May god rest your soul Officer Rivera. Tell my mom i love her and miss her. To Officer Rivera's daughter..hang in there. I am not going to lie, it is not going to be easy, i know as my family and i are going throught i right now. But find some comfort in the support of the people around you, and in the fact that you will see you father again...in a better place. Continue loving him with all your heart, keep him in your dreams, and smile because your father was a wonderful brave person. Be strong.
Officer Amy Donovan EOW 10-31-04

Amanda Donovan
Georgetown Texas

November 24, 2004

Rest in peace.

Officer K.A. Lokey
Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

November 24, 2004

Rest in peace my brother will take it from here. May God Hold you in his hands and guide you to a better place.

deputy George Mastics
Palm Beach County Sheriff's dept.

November 24, 2004

R.I.P. Officer Rivera. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Officer
Clearwater P.D., FL

November 24, 2004

We know your pain and feelings of loss. We have lost one of our own this year also. May Gods peace and strength be with you. May his daughter always remember her father and all he stood for.

Donna Stephens Records
Grand Prairie Police Department

November 24, 2004