Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Salmon,
You made the ultimate sacrifice doing what you loved to do. Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each and every day to protect the citizens in their towns and cities and they don't get much so much as a thank you. I say thank you Officer Paul Salmon. Thank you for choosing a very noble and rewarding career. Thank you for lacing up your boots and putting on your gunbelt everyday to protect the people of Phoenix. Thank you for doing your job up to the last minute..doing what you knew was the right thing to do. Rest well and know that all of us back here will continue to do the right thing just as you did.

Senior Patrol Agent
United States Border Patrol- Casa Grande Station

December 1, 2005

Rest in peace BLUE ANGEL, You are a true HERO. May God be with your Family

December 1, 2005

You were far too young to have been taken from this life. Your time on the job much too brief. Though you will forever live on the hearts of those you left behind, your time on this Earth should have been much longer. Your extended family will miss you.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Officer Salmon.

Ptl. Jim Leahy Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

December 1, 2005

Rest in Peace. Your tenure may have been a short one but non the less and honorable one. We are grateful for your dedication to duty. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we remain but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

December 1, 2005

To the Family

What a tragic loss you have experienced, and though there are no words that will ease the pain, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We all mourn the falling of a hero.

With Deepest Sympathy

Heather L. Hash, Daughter
P.O. Richard Spaulding PPD EOW 11-23-05

December 1, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Paul Salmon, and the Phoenix P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Salmon, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

December 1, 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

December 1, 2005

To the Salmon family and the Phoenix Police Department,

As a surviving family member and a police officer myself my heartfelt prayers are extended to his parents, his fiance, and all of his partners in uniform.

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

Rest in peace Officer Salmon the lord has called you home.

Detective Christopher Hodges
Miami-Dade Police Department

December 1, 2005

Rest in Peace

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

December 1, 2005

It's always hard for the law enforcement community to hear of the loss of one of our own. This is especially hard since you were so young. To the family and loved ones of Officer Salmon, I send my condolences and my appreciation for his sacrifice.

"Rest now brother, the watch is ours."

Officer
Tucson Police Department

December 1, 2005

It has been an honor sharing the field of battle with you. Thank you for the laughs and the memories. We miss you already. May God cast his shining light upon your loved ones in this time of need; I'm sorry for your loss.

"Dedicated to the peace officer of Arizona who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving his life in the performance of his duties.
FOREVER HONORED-NEVER FORGOTTEN"

Police Officer Severin Hall
Surprise Police Department

December 1, 2005

Officer Salmon, thank you for your sacrifice and hard work. The people of Phoenix will truly miss you. You would have been a great officer and I ask you to keep an eye on the rest of us from up above. In the near future I will hopefully be able to wear the Phoenix Police badge just as you. with Pride, Honor, and Commitment.Thank you.

Ryan
Phoenix,AZ

November 30, 2005

There are no words that can make you feel better right now. This I know all to well. No matter what anyone says or does, nothing can bring Paul back to you. What happend is a tragedy, and if there is anything me and my family can do to help you, please contact us. I told Jamie to give you our contact numbers in case there was anything you needed while Paul was in the hospital. Please know that we are with you and your family in our thoughts and our prayers. And please know that, Dave, my beloved father in law, and so many others are welcoming him back home. Remember all the happy times you shared. All of those moments will help you through the comming days, weeks, months, and years. In Paul's short career, he touched many with his sense of humor and willingness to help others. Keep those qualities alive in everything you do. Know there are many of us there for you should you need us. God Bless.

Amy Uribe
Proud Wife Of Phx Officer A. Uribe 7357
Proud Daughter In Law Of Hero
D. Uribe 4276 E.O.W. 5/10/2005

"It is not how they died that counts, it is how they lived."

Amy Uribe
Wife of Phx PD Officer A. Uribe 7357

November 30, 2005

From all the members of Police Wives Online we would like to offer our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to the family, department, and friends of Officer Salmon. Thank you for your service officer Salmon you will never be forgotten.

November 30, 2005

Paul,
I remember my first 6 months on the job. They seemed to pass in an instant.
But, never forget, be it 6 months or 6 years, or 6 decades on this job, your work and sacrafice will never be forgotten.
"Rookie" "Veteran" "Old man" Mean nothing to me for you were one of us. No matter how brief a time.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers. For they shall be called the Children of God - Matthew 5:9"

God Bless you.

An Officer
St. Louis County Police Department

November 30, 2005

Rest easy, your brothers in blue will carry on from here. God bless you and your family.

Reserve Officer
Wyoming MN Police Department

November 30, 2005

Paul,
Thank you for choosing the career so many take for granted. You were one of the good guys, and you will be missed.

Salmon family:
Words will not bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are extended from my family to yours. During these unimaginable trying times, I pray you find peace.

Fellow Phoenix Officer
Phx PD

November 30, 2005

Officer Salmon,

Never ceases to amaze me how some of the safest vehicles out there are Emergency and Police Vehicles. I will never forget on September 24, 2002 a friend of mine, Edward Norman "Eddie" Dare, a Iron County, Utah Sheriff's Deputy, was killed when he was responding to a priority 1 call. I will never forget that day. He was a good friend. We all called him our buddy cause he was just that. Friendly and kind to others. His life was claimed for the same reason, doing what was right. Paul, may you forever be kep under the Lords care. May your family be comforted. May you forever be remembered. May those who are investigating your accident be watched over. May they be able to have some sort of closer in the days, months, and years to come. As an aspiring Police Officer myself, I know the dangers. However it is a good feeling to know that one day I will be able to help others. I am sure you felt the same, and thought the same thing that day. Prayers are with you and your family. Goodbye, brother in Blue. As they say in my hometown, 10-42 (Ending Tour of Duty). God Bless you and your family.

Jeremy David Young
Transportation Security Officer DHS/TSA

November 30, 2005

to the family of officer salmon

as the mother of a fallen officer i know the grief that surrounds you now. no words can reach thru the pain. officer paul was a hero. he will truly never be forgotten. please know your entire family is in our hearts and prayers.

to officer salmon
thank you for your dedication and love of duty. give daniel a hug - im sure he has already welcomed you to the streets of heaven.

kathe starks
mother of officer daniel starks
eow 10/25/03

November 30, 2005

My Fellow Brother, May You Rest In Peace. I know you're watching all over us! May God Bless You!

Senior Special Agent
Legacy U.S. Customs Service

November 30, 2005

Paul:

While your time with Phoenix PD was short, always remember the good that you have done. As a brother officer, I am proud to represent the same symbol to the citizens of Arizona. You stood for Peace, Justice and Liberties that most take for granted.

I will honor your sacrifice every day of my life. You will not have died in vain. You were a Peacemaker and Warrior, a Counselor and a Peer, Friend and Brother - to more than you know.

Rest in Peace Paul. Keep watch for us in Heaven. The following is dedicated to the Memory of Ofc. Paul Salmon:




Prayer To St. Michael

Michael the Archangel
Defend us in battle.
Protect us against the wickedness, and
snares of the devil.

May God rebuke you, we hubly pray:

And do thou, O prince of the heavenly host - By the power of God, cast into Hell Satan, and all evil spirits who wander the Earth for the ruin of souls

Amen

Correctional Officer II
Arizona Dept. of Corrections

November 30, 2005

Thank you for your service Officer Salmon. Bless your family and fiance.

A cadet

November 30, 2005

Our thoughts & Prayers are with Officer Paul Salmon, his family, fiance, friends, and department. May God keep you safe in his arms.

Recruit Class BA06-02
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy

November 30, 2005

Officer Salmon,

Godspeed to you and May God Bless your Family and Friends. You made the Ultimate Sacrifice for The Civilians in Arizona. Good Bye My Brother and may you watch over all of us that serve the Public.

Correctional Officer/Sister
Department Of Corrections

November 30, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Salmon; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

November 30, 2005