Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart and prayers go out to the family. Rest In Peace

Dep. Mike "Truck" Powell
Broward Sheriff's Office

February 26, 2006

A poem to reflect a Hero.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow,
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.

I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush,
of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am in the star shine of the night.

I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room,
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing,

Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I do not die.

Mary E Frye, 1932

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

February 26, 2006

Detective Serrano,
My prayers are with you, your family, friends and Law Enforcement family. God bring you all the strength during this difficult time. You will never be forgotten!

Austin, TX PD Officer’s wife

February 26, 2006

I send my condolences to the family, friends, and Tampa Police Department regarding the demise of Detective Juan Serrano. I hope everyone that knew this detective will continue to remember his bravery, courage, and the legacy in which he left behind.

Detective Serrano your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Department

February 26, 2006

God bless you brother. Thank you for your service and may God bless your family, friends and department.

PAtrol Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department

February 26, 2006

May God bless and watch over the family, friends, and co-workers of this fallen brother in law.

Cpl Paul Rochat
Police Municipal de Geneva Suisse (Switzerland)

February 26, 2006

Rest in peace sir. God bless.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

February 26, 2006

May you rest in the arms of Our Lord and may your family be comforted by Him as they face a life shattered by loss.

February 26, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

February 26, 2006

JUAN....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT. WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

February 26, 2006

To all the brave men and women who serve in law Enforcement thank you for your selfless courage and honor. May God bless each of you and keep you safe at all times. Rest in peace Detective Juan Serrano. God speed

February 26, 2006

Rest in peace, may God watch over your family and friends.

Dispatch
Colorado Springs Police Department

February 26, 2006

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Det Juan Serrano. You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you the strength to make it through each passing day and may you find comfort in those around you.
May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect those in their community. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

February 26, 2006

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

DETECTIVE SERRANO, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, 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.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

February 26, 2006

To the family and friends of Detective Juan Serrano, and his fellow officers with the Tampa Police Dept.:

I am so saddened to learn of yet another loss of a dedicated officer from the ranks of law enforcement. On behalf of our entire family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Detective Serrano was tragically killed in the line of duty.

May you all be comforted and supported by the warm embrace of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors who share this painful journey with you.

Detective Serrano's valor and dedication will not be forgotten.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of distinquished service Detective Serrano gave to his community and citizens of Florida, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 25, 2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

February 26, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Detective Juan Serrano, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

February 26, 2006

God Bless you Detective. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sergeant
Florida Highway patrol

February 26, 2006

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

February 26, 2006

Juan...Gracias por todos los anos de servicio como un ejemplar servidor publico. Tu buena actitud y dedicacion va a ser extranada tremendamente...

Rest in peace my friend...

Ofc. J.M. Sanchez
Tampa Police Department

February 26, 2006

Thank you for your service and God bless you and your family. The proud members of the Tampa Police Department do not forget their fallen brothers and sisters.

Police Officer, District One
Tampa Police Department

February 26, 2006

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO,DETECTIVE SERRANO YOU DIED A HERO, GO PATROL THOSE HALLS OF GOLD. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER.

SGT. W. M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT,

February 26, 2006

Rest in Eternal Peace, Brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God and your fellow brothers will watch over your family now as you watch over us.

Thin Blue Line
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

February 26, 2006

Rest In Peace Brother. My family's prayers are with you and your family.

Deputy R. serrano
Broward County Sheriff's Office

February 26, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother, will see you again someday. Your memory will live forever in our hearts.

Larry

Corporal Lawrence McKinnon III
Tampa Police Department

February 26, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 26, 2006