Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Sunday, December 25, 2005
Reflections for Police Officer Shawn Carson
When my grandmother died on Christmas Day in 1975, the priest said all those who die on Christmas Day automatically become Angels in Heaven. God is fortunate to have two of Jersey City's Finest with him now! May God Bless their familes at a time of terrible loss.
Jerry Flynn
Lowell Massachusetts Police Department
December 26, 2005
Rest in eternal peace my fellow brother and may God watch over your family, friends, and fellow brothers in this very time of need.
Ptl.Ronald M Klein Jr.#34
Little Ferry Police Dept., NJ
December 26, 2005
Officer Carson,
May you rest in peace, although I did not know you, Police, Fire and EMS work hand in hand together, we are all one big family, we all look out for one another, and it is unfortunate when such an accident occurs and takes one of ours.
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Carson. God Bless
EMT-D Eric Shea
First Response Ambulance
December 26, 2005
rest in peace brother, may god watch over you and your family......
Ptl. Casey M. Long
Ocean Twp. P.D, (Ocean Co.)
December 26, 2005
Fr. Terry (Deceased,N.Y.Metro Police Retreat Pastor)said a question that he heard many times,and one I'm sure you've asked a few times in your life is, "if the Lord is with us,why has all this happened to us?" Is there a more fundamental question any of us can ask? If the lord is with us, why has this happened.
"The only answer will be found in the mystery of God's holiness", Father Terry said. God's ways are not our ways. And the solutions to life's greatest problems will not be the result of human ingenuity or tough-mindedness. However hard we push,however conversant we may be with new physics, there is simply no getting a camel through the eye of a needle. but with God, all things are possible.
Once we human beings get beyond the illusion that we are fully in charge of both the present and the future and begin to place our fears and hopes in God's hands, we will receive from God the promised inheritance. Our hearts will be calmed, for we will discover even in the face of desperation,disease and death that God really is shalom, the peace that passes all understanding. Fr. Terry May these two officers rest in peace.
Sergeant J. Wolleon
Bayonne Police, Bayonne ,N.J.
December 26, 2005
Fr. Terry (Deceased,N.Y.Metro Police Retreat Pastor)said a question that he heard many times,and one I'm sure you've asked a few times in your life is, "if the Lord is with us,why has all this happened to us?" Is there a more fundamental question any of us can ask? If the lord is with us, why has this happened.
"The only answer will be found in the mystery of God's holiness", Father Terry said. God's ways are not our ways. And the solutions to life's greatest problems will not be the result of human ingenuity or tough-mindedness. However hard we push,however conversant we may be with new physics, there is simply no getting a camel through the eye of a needle. but with God, all things are possible.
Once we human beings get beyond the illusion that we are fully in charge of both the present and the future and begin to place our fears and hopes in God's hands, we will receive from God the promised inheritance. Our hearts will be calmed, for we will discover even in the face of desperation,disease and death that God really is shalom, the peace that passes all understanding. Fr. Terry May these two officers rest in peace.
Sergeant J. Wolleon
Bayonne Police, Bayonne ,N.J.
December 26, 2005
TO THE SHAWN CARSON FAMILY, MAY THE GOOD LORD CONFORT YOU IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. MAY OFFICER CARSON REST IN PEACE AMEN.
RET. LT. RICHARD MANDRIOTA
NEWARK,NEW JERSEY PD
December 26, 2005
May god bless the family and department, take care of yourselves and try to keep your heads up...God Bless
Finance of WCAAP
Michigan
December 26, 2005
Rest in peace brother Shawn.
P.O. Christopher Koszyk
Jersey City Police Department West Distrist
December 26, 2005
God bless you, your family and JCPD brother Officers.
Officer T. Lesiak
Parsippany P.D.
December 26, 2005
To my class mate Shawn You will never be forgotten. May you watch over us along with St Michael. Rest In Peace my brother.
P.O.Thomas Porter #1699
Jersey City Police Dept,West Pct.
December 26, 2005
While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Carson.
While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.
Rest in peace officer; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.
Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS
December 26, 2005
To the family of Officer Shawn Carson, and to our brother officers of the Jersey City Police Department, we would just like to send our deepest condolences.
NUTLEY NJ. PBA LOCAL #33
PO. JOHN GIBBONS
NUTLEY NJ. POLICE DEPARTMENT
December 26, 2005
God Bless you Brother Carson. Your family and the entire Jersey City Police Department are in our thoughts and prayers.
Special Agent
Virginia Alcoholic Beveage Control, Bureau of Law Enforcement
December 26, 2005
May you forever walk with the Angels....
Brother Officer
Paterson NJ PD
December 26, 2005
Rest in Peace Brother. You are with God and your Family Now and Forever. You are missed.
Trooper Paul Miller
New Jersey State Police
December 26, 2005
My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Carson. May God Bless your family in this terrible time of loss. Rest in peace Officer, and thank you for you many years of dedicated service and protection to us all.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
December 26, 2005
RIP as God called you home for reasons only known to him.
Doris
December 26, 2005
my name is shlomi shlezinger and i am an israeli police officer,i heard about the accident and i want to say that i feel sorry about the two cops , and i am sendind my sympathy for their family and friends in the police.
and i know that it is terrible to lose a friend .
smg shlomi shlezinger
ayalon station,israel
smg shlomi shlezinger
israel police,israel
December 26, 2005
I could not believe the unfortunate manner these officers lost their lives trying to protect others from crossing this defective bridge, only to fall victim themselves. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to the family, friends and the Jersey City Police Department on the tragic loss of these Officers. I sincerely hope and pray this incident will be thoroughly investigated and justice be served to both families as this senseless loss of life appears to be preventable.
Lieutenant Gene DiGiacomo
East Orange Police department
December 26, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the Family and the Jersey City police Deaprtment.
Chief Ron Emanuel
Oradell Police Department
December 26, 2005
May God bless you for your courage and dedication. Your service to the comunity will always be respected and missed.
firefighter
Woodlawn F.D.
December 26, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the officers and their families and the Jersey City police Department .
Chief Ron Emanuel
Oradell Police Department
December 26, 2005
Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Carson. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.
US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA
December 26, 2005
“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown
Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired
December 26, 2005
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