Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PARYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

September 9, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy is with the family, friends and fellow Officers of Officer Silvera.

Officer Julie D. Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Department

September 9, 2005

I want to express my sincere condolensces to Officer Silvera's family. You have all made the ultimate sacrifice and for that I thank you. May God be with Shawn and all of his family and friends! Rest in peace.

Danielle
Girlfriend to a LEO

September 9, 2005

"We live in deeds, not years: In thoughts not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."-Aristotle

B Team Night Crew
North St Paul PD

September 9, 2005

Thank You.

Ofc. T. M.
WPA

September 9, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to officer Silvera's family and friends. Rest in peace brother in blue.

Jake Youngmark
Cannon Falls Police Reserves MN

September 9, 2005

Rest in Peace my friend, watch over and guide us from God's Kingdom.

Sgt Michael Morrissey
Fridley Police Department, Minnesota

September 9, 2005

After 5 years of service with you in a neighboring department, only now can I wish that it was only the beginning and not this tragic end.

There are so many words to be said, but sadly, I lack the strength to say them. May your family find the support they need. May your children know of your courageous heroism. May your co-workers know, that our prayers and thoughts are with them as well.

May no one else come to know the great sense of loss many of us have experienced.

Most importantly Shawn, may you rest in peace. God be with you and your family.

Sgt. Benjamin J. Stepan
Centennial Lakes PD

September 9, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes to Shawn's family and his Police family. Although he is gone he will not soon be forgotten.

Communications Officer Autumn Duncan
Pulaski County Sheriffs Office (VA)

September 9, 2005

Our condolences to the family of Officer Silvera. In death as in life, Officer Silvera should be considered a hero. He paid the ultimate sacrife to protect the citizens of Minnesota and he will never be forgotten. God Bless!

Officer
Big Lake PD

September 9, 2005

1 Thessalonians 4 vs 16-18

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: And so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Shawn, You and I had many discussions pertaining tp the coming of our Lord. Upon your entry to his Kingdom, the angels are applauding as the King shouts out " Well done thou great and faithful servant". I will miss you for now but will see you at the great gathering. God Bless You and kepp your whole family !!!

Officer Brandon Young
Lino Lakes Police Dept. MN

September 8, 2005

Rest in Peace brother for your work here is done, we'll take it from here.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Family of Officer Silvera.

"A man has no greater love, than he who lay down his life for a friend" John 15:13

Pequot Lakes Police Department

September 8, 2005

As a fellow Police Officer and a citizen of Lino Lakes I would like to thank you for your commitment to the profession and community. Although I did not know you personally, this has been devastating. Thank you for your service brother, my prayers are with you and your family.

Sgt. Dave Wilske
University of Minnesota PD

September 8, 2005

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 Rest easy brother. To the family and friends: May you see the love and comfort of God through each other in this dark time.

Sergeant Thomas Presley
Huntsville Police Department Honor Guard

September 8, 2005

Tragic loss; may God bless the Silvera family in their time of greatest need.

Reserve Officer
West Metro Lakes Area

September 8, 2005

My sympathy goes out to the family of officer Silvera. you will be missed. rest in peace brother.

Deputy Sheriff
Olmsted County MN

September 8, 2005

God bless you for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

September 8, 2005

My heart goes out the all of the friends and family of Shawn. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace Shawn.

Reserve Officer
SFPD - MN

September 8, 2005

My prayers go out to Shawn's family and the Lino Lakes PD. I am the mother of a police officer and I work in Lino Lakes. I believe angels walk this earth and I would like to believe that Shawn will be one of those angels. I will keep all of you in my prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort.

Debbie Cardinal

September 8, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

September 8, 2005

My heart goes out to the friends and family of Officer Shawn Silvera. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace Shawn.

Reserve Officer
SFPD - MN

September 8, 2005

I grew up in New Brighton, Minnesota and my whole family still lives there. Mom calls me and updates me on "my family", my brothers and sisters in a uniform, from Minnesota. I was very saddened to hear of loss of another "family member". There are no words that can be said to ease the pain of your loss, but to quote the movie Ladder 49, we will get back in our patrol cars and continue our watch because it is the only way we know how to honor Officer Silvera. Once again, my condolences. To Offic Silvera: Your watch is done now, you did a tremendous job, let us continue the watch and do your part from above to keep watch over us. Thank you for your honor, loyalty, and courage.

Officer J. Foster
Portsmouth PD, Portsmouth, Virginia

September 8, 2005

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

September 8, 2005

Another senseless loss. I listened to this pursuit and have partners who were involved. Shawn was trying to save innocent people from a crazed criminal. He sacraficed himself for the rest of us, and that will never be forgotten. My hope is that his soul lives on in the heart of his children.

Officer
North Metro

September 8, 2005

Officer Silvera..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a leo
michigan

September 8, 2005