Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Scholars say that in the end of times.
A great war between good and evil will ensue.
That is why the Almighty God.
Takes the bravest of our brothers and sisters in blue.

May God hold MPO P. Lavery and his family in the palm of his hand, close to his heart.

Sgt. James J. Crawford
Lower Providence Twp Police Dept., Montg. Co. PA

January 4, 2005

For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
JOHN 3:16

Sgt.
Frankfort Police

January 4, 2005

To the Newington Police Department and all those who fought to save Officer Lavery's life. Keep on fighting for him by going to work every day and keeping your head up. You fought bravely for him and he knows that. Don't second guess yourselves, he wouldn't want that. Keep up the good fight.
To the family and friends of Officer Lavery, my heartfelt condolences are with you during this time of great pain. Hopefully all your happy memories will someday replace your terrible grief.

Anonymous

January 4, 2005

Police Officers - All gave some, some gave all. We will carry-on without you Officer Lavery, stronger because of your influence in our lives. I will not mourn your death. Instead I will celebrate the life that you lived, be thankful for your sacrifices, and know that always, you did your best. Nothing can hurt you now, God has your back.

Christopher Slater, Criminal Intelligenc
Illinois State Police

January 4, 2005

May you rest in peace now that you are in a safer place. May you watch over all of us to help guide us thru the day. May you be remembered for who you are, and the lives you touched.
God rest for you are not forgotten.

Inspector PA Gust
United States Customs Service-Detroit

January 4, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Laverys as we lost a member of our police family. There is a deep saddness when a officers life is taken but each officer knows the danger. That is what makes them so special.

Sharan Crabtree
Wife of a police officer Wethersfield PD

January 4, 2005

We grieve with you, and our prayers are for you. We can only try to be an encouragement to you in the difficult days that are ahead. We are so thankful for all that Officer Lavery has done, and we are humbled by his ultimate sacrifice. Our town will never be the same again.

Mary Parker Mother of a Police Officer
Emmanuel Christian Academy, Newington

January 4, 2005

Follow me,Infantry.
You let by example.
Thank You for your service
God Speed,

Plt Ldr Bryant
Charlie Company 1/102

January 4, 2005

Peter, Words can't adequately express what you meant to me and all that were priviledged to know you. You were a true friend and a great mentor, not just to me, but to so many others. You taught me the meaning of patience, if not for that lesson I would never had made it though the Officer Candidate School. I miss you, your advise, your humor, and the e-mails you sent to me at a time of war, in order to let me know you were thinking of me and my fellow soldiers. I will think of you each and every time I get ready to do a ride. I know you will be there with us in spirit, grin on your face, cigar in hand, checking your gear and asking if we are all ready to roll yet. Yeah Peter, we're ready, we know you're there for us as always, taking the point and leading the way.

Luke

MAJOR Luke Boutot
CTARNG US ARMY IRAQ

January 4, 2005

May god bless you and your family in this difficult time.. You will not be forgotten brother.. Your fellow brothers have it from here..

Police Officer
Kansas City, MO Police Dept.

January 4, 2005

Officer Lavery: Thank you for your brave service. You and Your family will be in our prayers. Rest peacefully Sir.

Patrolman Joshua Adams
New Mexico State Police

January 4, 2005

Peter,
We will never forget your honor, courage and bravery. You will truely be missed.

Officer
Windsor PD, Windsor, CT

January 3, 2005

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, SEE/YA ON THE FLIP/FLOP. IT ALL COMES AROUND IN THE END, ON THAT FINAL JUDGEMENT DAY!

SGT RON BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL COUNTY SHERIFF NM.

January 3, 2005

Rest in peace Blue Angel.
You will never be forgotten.

MPO R.W. Chater
Va Beach Police Dept.

January 3, 2005

As we stand tommorrow at your funeral we will all think that your sacrifice will someday be ours. Rest in Peace our Brother in Blue

Trooper Sliby and K-9 York
CT State Police

January 3, 2005

My prayer and thoughts goes out to the family,friends,and co-workers of Officer Lavery.

Trooper II C.E. Johnson Jr.
Virginia State Police

January 3, 2005

REST EASY AND SEMPER FIDELIS. PLEASE WATCH OVER THE REST OF US

POLICE OFFICER
NYPD

January 3, 2005

I wanted to post a message, but I wasn’t exactly sure what to write. What came to mind was the last time I saw Peter. As a police officer in an adjoining town, I last saw Peter about two weeks ago. I was traveling through Newington and stopped to assist a disabled vehicle. Peter arrived to take over in his marked cruiser. With a smile on his face, Peter approached my vehicle and thanked me for standing by. We exchanged a quick word and I returned to town. Though I didn’t know Peter that well, he always seemed to have a smile on his face whenever I ran into him. That’s how I will remember Peter Lavery. I am deeply saddened by Peter’s death and the loss to his family, friends, and community. He is in my thoughts and prayers. He will not be forgotten.

Detective Mike Patkoske
Wethersfield Police Department

Detective Michael Patkoske
Wethersfield Police Department

January 3, 2005

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

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

January 3, 2005

Having just lost an officer ourselves, we know the deep sorrow your department and family members must be going through. Our heart felt sympathy go out to all of you.

sheriff john blansett
otero county sheriff's dept

January 3, 2005

It is times like these when we unite to say thank you and remember all you and those before you have done. The debt we owe to you, your family and those like you who serve us can never be repaid. There is no greater sorrow than a senseless loss like this. A part of America dies each time this happens. Your memory will live on to strengthen and heal. Thank you for your sacrifice, and to all who serve so we may live in safety and freedom.

Town of Hamden, CT

January 3, 2005

MPO Lavery, even though we worked next to each other, I never really knew you that well. With that being said, your courage and commitment to those you did not know will be an inspration to us all. As your watch here on Earth has ended, continue to watch over us from Heaven. Your family is in my prayers. Rest in peace.

Ofc. David Gove
Wethersfield Police Department

January 3, 2005

Brother Pete, we have ridden many miles and had lots of laughs together. You have always been a good friend. Next year when Pa, Hoss, Hoss and Little Jim hop on the bikes and ride to the Holy Land we will smoke a cigar and ride in the wind knowing you are riding with us keeping us out of trouble.

Trust in God and Fear Nothing (Gen'l. Lewis A Armestead ANV)

Ang and I love you and miss you my friend.

Officer J.E.Deschenes #2552 NPD Ret.
Cpl. Angela C. Deschenes Farmington CT PD Retired.

James E Deschenes #2552
Newington Connecticut Poilce Department

January 3, 2005

You will be in our hearts MPO Lavery. May God bless you, your family, and friends.

CPL J. KING
ALEXANDRIA, LA P.D.

January 3, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My brother officer, be at peace, your watch is over.

Officer Nicholas D. Sherwood
Hartford Police Dept. (CT)

January 3, 2005