Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

MPO Lavery,
Thank you for helping keep us safe as we joined you in the America's 9-11 Ride in August. We are riding again this year and you will be there with us - in our hearts. We will remember you and your family then and at the end of each year. I tried to wave at all the escorting officers most of the times we passed you to show my appreciation for what you were doing. I pray that you saw at least one person wave to you during that time. My heart breaks for your family as I know personally the pain of losing your loved one in the line of duty. I pray that God will keep them wrapped in his loving arms and carry them through the days they can't walk through life alone. It was with a broken heart that I began 2005 as I heard of your death on new years day.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin E. Taylor

January 3, 2005

My heart goes out to your family, friends and brothers and sisters on your department. Your watch is now over Blue Angel.. we'll take over from here.

Prince Georges County Police Dept (Maryland)

January 3, 2005

You will never be forgotten. Your family and fellow brothers and sisters of Newington PD are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and may you rest in peace.

Officer Danielle Petruso
Trumbull Police, CT

January 3, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the City of Raleigh NC Police Department, I wish to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and co-workers of MPO Peter Lavery. The ultimate sacrifice is never forgotten, nor will you be Peter. May god watch over the Thin Blue Line.

First Class Officer Eric J. Sweden
Raleigh Police Dept., Raleigh N.C.

January 3, 2005

Rest easy, Brother. You will not be forgotten.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

January 3, 2005

MY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

PATROL OFFICER
JOLIET POLICE DEPT

January 3, 2005

My heart goes out to the family this officer leaves behind. The pain is often unbearable, so I pray they find strength in the Lord to carry them through the difficult days ahead.

For Officer Lavery, I am very proud of you and your dedication to serve your fellow citizens. Rest in peace.

Lois Rao,
Surviving Mother of
SCHP Senior Trooper Michael J. Rao
EOW June 12, 2002

January 3, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Master Officer Lavery. He lived a life of honor, duty, pride, and courage. Rest in peace brother.

Officer Jonathan Young
New Haven Police Dept. CT

January 3, 2005

Peter,

I know in my heart you helped that woman escape. You are a hero and a warrior! I honor you. With brotherly love and utmost respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty Special agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

January 3, 2005

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

Officer Lavery was a hero....and a hero never dies. Rest in peace, hero.

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

January 3, 2005

My heart breaks for the family, friends, and fellow officers of Master Police Officer Peter Lavery. My husband, Officer Michael H. Wise, II, was killed last June and the pain is still fresh. My heart goes out to his wife, children and family. I can only say to you that the law enforcement brother and sisterhood is strong and supportive and that they are surely hurting, too. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bless you, Officer Lavery, for your bravery and heroism. I know that you will never be forgotten.

Denise L. Wise, widow of Michael H. Wise

January 3, 2005

We lost an outstanding human being on 31 December. We will think of you, Peter, each day that we ride--especially every August for America's 9/11 ride. We are grateful for the memories, privileged to have known you, and served with you in the military. May God lay His hand over your family and bring them peace through His unending grace and mercy.
We miss you. Rest in peace.

Tanya L. Boutot
Wife of Major Luke J. Boutot currently serving in Iraq

January 3, 2005

May you rest in peace and I am sure you helped that woman escape in some way, for that you are a hero. Gods speed and may your family always remember your warm caring heart.

Boone County Sheriff Dept. (Indiana)

January 3, 2005

“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

January 3, 2005

You will Ride with us in Memory, Always
May God watch over all your Family.

Rick Flick
America,s 9/11 Ride Foundation, Inc

January 3, 2005

You, your family, department, and community are in my prayers during this difficult time. Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

January 3, 2005

The thoughts and prayers of our Office and I are with the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Lavery. May the peace and grace of God comfort you at this difficult time. RIP Brave Warrior.

Sheriff Tim Rodenberg
Clermont County, OH

January 3, 2005

My heart is saddened at the loss of a friend. May GOD bless you and keep you.

Officer Roger L. Copes
Birmingham, Al. Police Dept.

January 3, 2005

I am terribly sorry for your loss. This Nation lost another protector of the innocent.God Bless your Family and the brothers in the Newington CT PD.

Officer J. Pacheco
Maryland Transportation Authority PD

January 3, 2005

Peter, my friend, My Mentor, My confidant, My Rock, you will be so missed. Words can not express. I am grateful that I had the honor an privilege to know you and serve with you. You were a great teacher who touched and influenced so many!

You would be so proud of your family now in this difficult time, as they are of you.

Rest in peace brother. I am sure that the sun is shinning down upon you, as you ride the open roads. A cigar in one hand and the throttle of your bike in the other. Ride to live.

I will never forget you or your infectious smile.
MAJ Peter Lavery........INFANTRY! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

I love you, God Bless.

Chris Stanco

CPT Chris Stanco
US Army, Ct National Guard

January 3, 2005

My deepest sympothy to the family, friends and co-workers of fallen MPO Peter Lavery. You are truly a hero and made the ultimate sacrifice,and for that you shall never be forgotten. May you watch over all your brothers and sisters and keep them safe. Rest in peace my "BROTHER".

Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office,FL

January 3, 2005

Officer Lavery, You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother, you will not be forgotten.

Dep. P. Sperandeo, Officer A. Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept.. LA

January 3, 2005

I consider myslef lucky to experience the bond between my fellow law enforcement bothers and sisters. It is hard to explain but so easy for us to understand. We are truly a family. My heart goes out to Peter's family and I keep them in my prayers. Peter you will never be forgotten!

Michael Connolly
Wethersfield

January 3, 2005

May God Bless you Officer Lavery! May St. Michael lead you into the Holy City and may the lord and all his Angels look down on your Family.

Sergeant Raymond McGowan
New York City Police Department

January 3, 2005

To the family, friends and fellow officers, may God comfort and strengthen you all is our prayer.

Sincerely,
Chaplain Justice and the Bean Station P.D.

Chaplain Justice
Bean Station P.D.

January 3, 2005