Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thougths and prayers are with Officer Silvera's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. May you all be richly blessed and comforted. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian K. Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

September 12, 2005

Rest In peace brother in blue.

WISCONSIN SHERIFF'S DEPUTY

September 12, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Officer Silvera's family and friends.

The Jilk Family

September 12, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Shawn did. Dennis died in much the same way that Shawn did, while deploying stop strips. I still remember the day that Dennis got those stop strips. He was so excited because none of the other officers in his department had had ones just like them. Dennis was so passionate about his job, just as I'm sure Shawn was. It's disheartening to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Shawn 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 Silvera's family, friends, and co-workers are going through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (The Davis County Sheriff's Office and COPS will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Shawn but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Shawn will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love Shawn, even for a short time. I pray that Shawn and Dennis will continue to watch over us along with all the other fallen officers all as only they can.

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

Wishing you and all those who loved you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

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

September 12, 2005

rest in peace brother:(

shawn ward deputy sherff
york county sheriffs office

September 12, 2005

To Shawn's wife and children; I am very sorry for your loss. Shawn was a wonderful person. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.

Former church youth group friend

September 11, 2005

The Great Police Chief in the sky simply needed another great officer to partol the streets on Heaven. My prayers go out to the Lino Lakes PD and Officer Silvera's family and friends. God Bless.

September 11, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Shawn Silvera and the Lino Lakes Police Department
...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Shawn... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

September 11, 2005

On August 11, 2004 we to here in Bossier City Louisiana lost a fellow officer in the line of duty after he was ambushed. To my brothers and sisters in blue, I feel your pain and once again I have lost another brother. To all of your family, friends and co-workers I am truelly sorry for your loss. All of you are in my prayers and for now Officer Silvera patrols the streets of gold and he is a guardian angel to us all. Sir, thank you for your service and dedication to our country and your community. Rest in peace and God protect your family, friends and all brothers and sisters who have the courage to serve our cities, states, counties and parishes. You will forever be remembered my brother as a true hero. You paid the ultimate sacrifice and you have crossed the thin blue line in to eternal happiness. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Cpl. Mike Szempruch
Bossier City Louisiana

September 11, 2005

I worked with you at the beginning of your career Shawn, you were a great CSO. I remember what a soft spoken, caring, and concerned person you were. It was an honor working with you. May you rest in peace and may your family and friends carry on with their heads high knowing that they lived with a hero.

(formally) Reserve Sgt. K.Halverson
Coon Rapids, Mn.

September 11, 2005

To the family, Co-Workers & Friends of Shawn I am deeply sorry for your loss –you will someday be able to find peace in this terrible tragedy as you know that Shawn died doing what he loved.

Shawn – Thanks you for you sacrifice your memory will forever live on you will always be a Hero. God now has another angel in blue.

September 11, 2005

God speed to you Shawn. There have been way too many heros added to the officer down list this year. Know that all of your brothers and sisters feel a little emptieness in thier hearts at the news of your passing.

Stay safe brother, and rest in peace.

Corporal Shane Newbrough
Moberly Mo Police

September 11, 2005

Thank you Shawn Silvera for making the ultimate sacrifice. I know there's a special place in heaven just for you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and LE family. God Bless.

Peace Officer

September 11, 2005

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Offcier Silvera. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Mike G.
Federal Law enforcement Agency

September 11, 2005

God Bless the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Silvera, you are in our thoughts.

mjw643

September 11, 2005

May God bless your family and keep you in his arms. Thanks for your service in the profession.
rest in peace brother.

Deputy
LCSO, Texas

September 10, 2005

As another brother in blue is taken into the gates of heaven angels sing a peacefull song. Rest in peace brother of the thin blue line. My heart reaches out to the Selvera family, friends, and the Lino Lakes Police Department. This is a tragedy that nodoby wants to encounter. Thank you for your dedication, I will be there to salute you Officer Shawn Silvera. Thank You

Police Officer
Mille Lacs Police

September 10, 2005

We Remember The Officers

We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.
We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown gray or blue,
With pride and integrity they say "To serve and protect",
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.
We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest.

Reserve Deputy Asplund
Washington County Sheriff's Office

September 10, 2005

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Shawn,

May you somehow find peace at this terrible time in your lives. I pray that his children will always know their daddy. Know him for his bravery for putting his life on the line each and every day to protect the innocent. He now protects the ones he loves most from his heavenly watch. I pray for Shawn's wife as she now stuggles with a path of life she never intended to follow. I wish I had words of wisdom learned from our own loss, but there are never words to take away this pain. The only advice I could give is to keep his memory alive, especially to his children. My advice to family members, friends and co-workers is to ALWAYS be there for his wife and kids. Don't drift away in a few months, that is when the reality really sets in for the family, and that is when you are needed most.

Diane Bawcum
Mother-in-Law to Officer Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04

September 10, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER
SILVERA, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK

September 10, 2005

To the Silvera family my sympathy is deeply felt. I only knew Shawn as a little brother to my friend Mark.I can only wish the best for the family left behind.We all can be thankfull for the time we had.Rest knowing he made the world a far better place.One day we will all meet again.

Jim Tobiason emt/firefighter
Iron River Wi.

September 10, 2005

Bless you for your life and service. Our county lost two officers in the same way. God bless your family and department.

Dep John Musice/Sgt. Jerry Mundy
EOW 7-9-2003

Det Pat Hamblin
Wilson Co TN Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2005

Once more into the breach,dear friends, once more - William Shakespeare

Officer Silvera did what we would all do, gladly step up to take our place on the thin blue line between chaos and order. Officer Silvera paid the ultimate sacrifice for his bravery and we will pick up the banner and continue the fight. Godspeed, brother.

Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

Patrolman
Valdosta P D, Ga

September 9, 2005

Rest in Peace my brother.

Patrolman
BVPD

September 9, 2005

My thoughts and Prayers go out to you my Brother, also your Family and Friends.

Reserve Police Officer Marson
Wyoming Police Department

September 9, 2005