Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To our brothers and Sisters on the Phoenix Police Department,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you as we all mourn the passing of a young Police Officer. God be with Ofcr Salmon, his family and the Officers of the PPD.

Police Officer II
Los Angeles Police Dept/ 77th Division

December 20, 2005

TO MY BROTHER AND FELLOW OFFICER PAUL R. SALMON MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR HARD WORK. YOU,YOUR NAME, AND ALL THE GOOD DEEDS YOU HAVE DONE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTEN.

D.ROBINSON AND THE DUMFRIES POLICE DEPARTMENT

OFFICER D.D. ROBINSON
DUMFRIES POLICE DEPARTMENT, DUMFRIES VA

December 19, 2005

You will always be remembered for your bravery and willingness to put forth your all for your community.

Rest in peace

Former Phoenix PD Employee

December 17, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE SALMON FAMILY.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

OFFICER DAVE WILLIAMS
RICHLAND PD, RICHLAND MS

December 16, 2005

God Bless, young man.

May God bless the family, fiancee, and friends of Officer Salmon.

Reality

Imagine how our world would be
If every police officer quit
Turned in their gun, turned in their badge,
Just finally had enough of it.

No respect, no loyalty,
No appreciation of all they do,
They’d give their lives for all of us,
These wonderful officers of “Blue”.

Kicked at, spit on,
Punched, stabbed and shot,
Everyday assaults on officers,
Done…without thinking a second thought!

Our laws are in favor of criminals,
There’s always some loophole in their case,
Out again to commit more crimes and murders
…creates pain, that we, the family and friends
…in time will never erase.

Why should they do it?
Why take the risk?
Why put their life on the line?
Subject their loved ones to endless suffering,
When their precious life is lost while fighting crime.

More murders, more kidnappings, more robberies and rapes,
Just to mention a few,
Please ask yourself how life would be,
If there were NO officers in Blue!

Would you do it? Could you do it?
And for how many…would YOU give it all?
Rewards are a 21 gun salute, a Medal of Honor,
And your name gets added to the Wall.

Think about it. Why are they here?
And why do some hate them so?
Because they enforce the laws that put convicts and murderers
In jail serving time, or on “Death Row”.

All give some and some give all,
It’s a risk they chose to take:
To put their heart and soul in it,
To put their lives at stake.

So, please take a moment,
Please give it deep thought,
Think of what “you can do”…

To help show respect,
To help follow the laws,
So we’d quit losing our Heroes in Blue!

Written by Jaclyn Pocceschi Mosley
Sister of Fallen Officer Rodney F. Pocceschi EOW 6/23/03.

sister of a fallen officer
Fallen Officers Remembered

December 14, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother Officer Salmon. My deepest condolences to the friends and family of this young officer and to the Phoenix Police Department.

Sgt. R. Bonnette 690
Scottsdale Police Dpt., AZ

December 14, 2005

We all belong to a brotherhood that few understand. We do our job with no personal gain, but has an honor to serve and protect. It's just something we feel deep inside we need to do for those that can't protect themselves. My heart goes out to the family of Officer Salmon. Have pride in his loyality for his dedication. Godspeed on your healing, Rest in peace brother and watch over all. God Bless

Lisa Steiner
Brazoria County Sheriff Office

December 13, 2005

God be with the Salmon family during this time of need. Thank You Paul for everything you have done, for protecting and doing what you promised to do. Protect and serve. I commend you and your dedication. God Bless you and Your family. R I P

Sr Disp B J Kendrick
Chesapeake Police Department VA

December 13, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Salmon.

K T
Blackwater USA

December 13, 2005

To the family of Paul
I get on here often to see who else has lost a loved one, but I never leave reflections. But I just felt led to leave one for you. I am so sorry for your loss! My family just went through this in Oct. I lost my brother due to an auto accident! All I can say is God has a perfect plan and no matter what, stay close to Him. Rest in his comforting arms. And no matter what stay close to your family! It doesn't matter what the past had, Love them while they are still here! To his parents, I can't imagine losing a son, My heart goes out to you. TO the brothers and sisters, I do feel your pain and it is one of the hardest things you'll ever go through! But know he is in a much better place now, and God will take good care of him! Again I am so sorry to hear of this young man with a whole life ahead of him be called home. I'm praying for all of you!

cynaka
sister of deputy shadron bassett
e.o.w. 10-7-05

December 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 Paul did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Paul 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 Salmon's family, friends, and co-workers are going through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his fiancee. No one can truly understand the pain of 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 will always know how to reach me or write jocelyne1974 at canada dot com)

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 Paul but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Paul will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love Paul, even for a short time. I pray that Paul, Dennis, and all the other fallen officers will continue to watch over us all as only they can.

Thank you Officer Salmon 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's lives you touched brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

"Wherever a beautiful soul has been ... there is a trail of beautiful memories."

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

December 10, 2005

May God bless the family and friends that you have left behind. Our thoughts are with our brothers and sisters of the Phoenix P.D.

Officer R.E. Sabo #3190
Fort Worth Police, Texas

December 8, 2005

Officer Salmon thanks you for your serivce to the profession. You are a hero and may you rest in peace. To the family and Phoenix Police Department my prayers are with you.

Officer J.D. Green
Manvel Police Department, Texas

December 7, 2005

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.

Paul, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite Police Dept., TX

December 7, 2005

To the family and friends I regret your loss. We at our Department suffered through a similar loss on 9-15-05 and our prayers are with you. We will remember this officer and his name will be posted along side all the officers who have gone on this year.

Constable Charles Clack
Polk County Precinct 1

December 7, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Salmon's family and friends. You will be truley missed and not forgotten. Thank you for everything you have done, and for protecting us.

Police Explorer Sgt. Bobby Martens #235
Apache Junction

December 7, 2005

YOU WERE AN OUTSTANDING OFFICER IN THE SHORT TIME THAT YOU HADE AND STILL LEFT A LIFE LASTING IMPRESSION ON SO MANY, I THANK GOD THAT I HADE THE CHANCE TO KNOW YOU AND CALL YOU MY FRIEND NOW AND FOREVER. GOD BLESS ALL YOUR LOVED ONES. DONT WORRY WE HAVE EVER THING ON THE DOWN HERE COVERED.....SEE YOU ON THE OTHERSIDE.

ALWAYS MISSED
NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!!!

OFC RICHARD FURMAN
PHOENIX PD/42G

December 7, 2005

We are truly sorry for your tragic loss.
The drive that keeps an Officer going strong day after day knowing the risks, is truly amazing. I know you are proud of Paul as we all are.
We to lost a Deputy to an accident after he was struck by a reckless driver.
It's hard to imagine life without the ones we love so dearly. I know they are still with us in every memory we have.
Take Gods hand and he will lead you.

God Bless you all...

Deputy Beckey Evans
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

December 7, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are extended to Paul's friends and family. Thank you for serving the public well. Your sacrifice will be remembered. Thanks my friend.

Matthew Kubacki
ASU Justice Studies

December 7, 2005

Our condolences to the Salmon and Phoenix PD families.

Lombard, IL PD Honor Guard Unit

December 7, 2005

Thanks for your service and sacrifice brother. May you rest in peace and May peace be with your family. You will always be remembered and loved by all of those who have worn Blue.

Officer Kieffer
Littleton CO

December 7, 2005

My deepest prayeres goes out to the family of this young officer..God Bless you.

Brian Benenhaley, Dispatcher #1385
Pinal County Sheriff's Office

Brian Benenhaley
Pinal County Sheriff's Dept

December 7, 2005

Wanted to send my thoughts and prayers with your family

Brian Benenhaley
Pinal County Sheriff's Office

December 7, 2005

My sincere condolences to Paul's family, friends, and co-workers. What we have lost on this Earth is another wonderful officer. They have gained another angel in Heaven.

My utmost condolences to Paul's fiancee - as I have walked this road before. My fiancee was killed 2 years ago in the line of duty, and while everyone's loss is different, it is the same horrible pain. Please know I am praying and thinking of you.

You may reach me anytime through the South chapter of FL COPS.

My prayers are with you,
- Jessica Ruhl
Fiancee of Police Officer Daniel Starks
EOW 10-25-03

December 6, 2005

My condolences and prayers go out to the PPD, friends & family of Ofc. Salmon and anyone who knew him.

May your family know what a "true hero" you are! Rest in peace brothe Salmon, may God be with you! Thank you for serving your community and placing your life on the line everyday, so that your city can rest in peace at night!

Ofc. Salmon...once in your lives, forever in your hearts!

C/O Rachel Guenther
Macon County Sheriff's Department (Decatur, IL)

December 6, 2005