Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to the Lino Lakes Police Department. As a citizen I am greatful of those who serve and protect the Lino Lakes community. Officer Silvera you will be missed by all of us in the community. May God watch over your family and help them in their time of need.

Lino Lakes Citizen

September 8, 2005

RIP BROTHER OFFICER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. GOD BLESS YOU FAMILY. NEVER FORGOTTEN.

DETECTIVE LIONEL GARRETT
INGLEWOOD POLICW DEPARTMENT

September 8, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Shawn, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

September 8, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, department, co-workers, and friends. We understand what you are going through for we went through it on July 9, 2003. Rest in Peace Brother and tell Sgt. Jerry Mundy we love him.

Officer
Mt. Juliet Police Department, TN

September 8, 2005

To the family of our fallen brother you have my deepest sympathy. Please know that I will be praying for you and the soul of our fallen brother.

"They are not heros because they died, they are heros because of how they lived."

Rest in peace, Brother God has called you home.

Detective Christopher Hodges
Miami-Dade Police Department

September 8, 2005

My deepest thoughts to your family, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time!
This is a tragic end to a life spent helping others.
Salute.

Corporal
Michigan

September 8, 2005

Honor Officer Silvera by celebrating his life. Rest in peace brother.

BPD

September 8, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Silvera. We pray that our Lord will comfort your family. We sincerely appreciate your dedication and service.

September 8, 2005

Although no words will cure the broken hearts of all of those affected by Shawn's death, I feel it necessary to express my sincere sympathy. I also feel it is necessary for me to express my sincere gratitude to Shawn. I had the privilege of meeting Shawn several years ago when he was a part-time officer with the Forest Lake Police Department. Although I never knew him on a personal level, and would consider him an “acquaintance,” he always stuck out as one of the cops who were really in this line of work for all of the right reasons. I never took him as arrogant or power hungry, but respectful and professional. I lost touch with Shawn after he became a full timer with Lino, but still heard updates on his endeavors through my co-workers. When I think of Shawn, I can’t help but think that he truly lived his life for God and his family. He did God’s work through his Police work and his missionary work. My heart aches for Shawn’s family, the Lino Lakes Police ‘family,’ the Forest Lake Police ‘family’ and all of the officers who were on that horrific scene. We all lost a piece of our family or our ‘family’ on Tuesday, and together we will mourn. I’m sure Shawn didn’t miss a beat, and is already patrolling the streets of Heaven. Be safe and God Bless!

Officer
Outstate, MN

September 8, 2005

To Officer Silvera family, friends, and the Lino Lakes Police Department. I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Officer Silvera for your years of service, you are a true hero. May your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, MD

September 8, 2005

RIP brother. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy Gail Naramore
Sacramento Sheriff's Department

September 8, 2005

Thanks for your service and rest well, brother.

September 7, 2005

Rest in Peace, Officer Silvera. Thank you for serving & protecting all of us. The rest of your brothers will take it from here - go rest high on that mountain. Prayers & thoughts are with your family.

Lisa
Citizen

September 7, 2005

G-d Speed My Brother

uc
odps Inv Unit

September 7, 2005

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Shawn Silvera as well as to the Lino Lakes Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Silvera, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 7, 2005

Brother you gave the ultimate sacrafice for the safety of the people that you protected. There is a special place for you in heaven. You will not be forgotten.

Trooper Reagan
Tennessee Highway Patrol

September 7, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Silvera; My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope God will help comfort you in your sorrow as He welcomes Shawn home. I cannot find the words... "In Valor there is Hope"...

Scott Drewlo
Duluth, MN PD

September 7, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Silvera; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

September 7, 2005

Condolence to the Silvera family.

John 3 v 16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

T. Jasso, Special Agent
DHS

September 7, 2005

IN YOUR MEMORY


Don't cry because you think I'm gone,
for I am with you still.
Don't seek reasons to explain
what is simply just God's will.


It's very hard to leave all of you
and everything I've known,
but my work on earth is done now.
Our Lord has called me home.


I know you will find comfort
Just let faith guide your way.
Cause, from the moment I was born,
I have been preparing for this day.


Remember me for the laughter,
that's the greatest gift we give.
Keep me in your heart and mind
because that's where I now live.


If ever you feel you need me,
you can close your eyes and see,
I'm still right here with you,
I'm alive in your memory.

written by:
Anne Ambrose

Rest in peace Office Silvera. You and your family will be in our hearts and prayers.

wife of a LEO

September 7, 2005

Officer Silvera you are a hero and will never be forgotten by your family, close friends, nor the Blue Family. Watch over your family and those officers still out on patrol. Your wife and children and parents have a long road ahead of them. There are no words I can say to comfort them except that I know what they are feeling. God be with you and your family.

Robert Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, IL

September 7, 2005

My deepest condolences to the Silvera family and to the Lino Lakes Police Department. Even though it has been a number of years since my husband was killed in the line of duty, my heart aches for this family and for the Department. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sue Lange, Past National President, COPS
Vice President, MN COPS

September 7, 2005

In Valor there is Hope. Rest in Peace Brother.

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton MO PD

September 7, 2005

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Brother.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Silvera.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

September 7, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Ofc Silvera and all the great people of Minnesota that I know will mourn his loss with the respect and honor that is much deserved.

Trainee Police Officer
Dallas Police Department

September 7, 2005