Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and loved ones of Detective Kieran Shields and his fellow officers with the Orange Police Department:

I wanted to express my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Detective Shields was killed in the line of duty. I hope that you are comforted by the support of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. There are many people who will help you on the painful journey ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Although I never had the privilege of meeting Kieran, I feel as if I know him through the loving reflections left by loved ones and friends. His valor and courage will never be forgotten.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am so sorry that Kieran was robbed of his life so young and so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Kieran gave to his community and the citizens of New Jersey, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 7, 2006.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
eow 4/24/05

August 11, 2006

To the family of Det.Sheilds. His day is done, his test he has won. He's been called home to sit at the Throne. Don't cry for him for you will never walk alone.

August 11, 2006

Det. Shields,
I had the pleasure of knowing you from HCO.
My heart breaks over your loss. I will keep you, your
family and your Dept. in my thoughts and prayers forever.
The OPD has not truly healed since the last tragic loss.
May your family, brothers and sisters in blue find comfort. What you did in life will echoe greatness thru eternity. Your children will know you as a true hero. I pray that the justice system will some day get it right and that criminals stay behind bars instead of just revolving thru the doors.
Rest easy knowing your loved ones will be taken care of.
Godspeed my brother.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Ret. Sgt. A. Corrente
MCSD NJ

August 11, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. And also to your fellow officers. My husband is a police office for Reading, Pa. We too have just lost a great officer and a great person to a loser that thought nothing of taking another's life.
To the family & friends of Detective Shields, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all and give you strength through this trying time.

Citizen, wife of police office
Reading, PA

August 11, 2006

my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sadness

911 dispatcher
berks county Pa

August 11, 2006

My condolences goes out to Kieran and his family. Your presence will missed by all.

Kareemah Majeedah
Arts High School Graduate

August 11, 2006

Detective Shields,
I have not had the honor of meeting you, but I wish I did. I read a lot of nice things about you in the paper, and saw the photos of your beautiful family in the Daily Record. It is so unfair that you were ripped away from them. I'm so sorry things ended as they did. I will see you tomorrow, but I will not be able to shake your hand. But I will be there just the same, along with all of our brothers and sisters. Rest easy, and know we will be there for your family, to watch over them and take care of them until we are all together once again. To my brothers of Orange PD: Keep the faith! Never forget the majority of Americans are on our side and pray for us every day. The rest will eventually be DEALT WITH.

Det. Kris Kisatsky
Long Hill Police Department, NJ

August 11, 2006

Dear Mrs. Shields, I am deeply sorry for your loss and the loss of your children. It saddens me to know more children are without their father due to evil. My two boys and myself are going through the same situation. My husband was killed in the line of duty June 16, 2006. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Feel free to email if you would like to make contact at any time.

With deepest sympathy, Gloria Gonzalez

Gloria Gonzalez
Wife of Octavio Gonzalez EOW 6-16-06

August 11, 2006

May you sit up there with God and watch over us when danger is close. Be that tiny voice that helps us make split second decisions before its to late. We will carry on your work, but we will never forget the sacrifice you made. May God bless your entire family and the Orange Police Department during these trying times. You can rest now, we will pick up were you left off Brother. Heaven has a new angel. Rest in peace Brother.

P/O Bruce J. LaFera
UMDNJ POLICE DEPT. Newark, NJ

August 11, 2006

To Detective Shields and Family,

I am proud to call him a fellow brother at Orange Police Department. He was a great detective to work with and a man of integrity. He will always be remembered and will be greatly missed. God Bless his soul and comfort the hearts of the family he leaves behind. Your watch is over now my brother, rest in peace.

Fellow Orange Police Department Officer/Friend

OFFICER ALBERT A. JENKINS #244
ORANGE P.D. FRIEND

August 11, 2006

REST IN PEACE.

EAST PALO ALTO POLICE

August 11, 2006

My 16 months at HQ was one of the greatest experiences in my life and I owe some of that to you. I'm happy I was able to see you once more 3 weeks ago on my visit to NJ. You will be missed greatly, always were a good friend and we've had many laughs together that will never be forgotten. May God take care of your loving family and may you rest in peace. In His Name.

Fmr. 911 C/O Tommy Piro
Orange Police Department, Orange, NJ

August 11, 2006

Kieran, the Seattle Police Family mourns your loss. Thank-you for being the Sheepdog and protecting the flock. I will continue to train our men and women with focus...in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue in our mission to keep those safe, who cannot protect themselves. God Bless your family in these trying times...BigDaddy

Sergeant Alvin "BigDaddy" Little Jr
Seattle Police Training Unit

August 11, 2006

R.I.P. brother Shields

Patrolman Sean C Showalter
Northern Berks P.D. (PA)

August 11, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Det. Kieran T. Shilds as well as to the Orange Police Dep. Rest in peace Det. Shilds, you are gone but will not be forgotten!

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

August 11, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Rest in peace brother.

East Cocalico Twp. PD, Lancaster,PA

August 11, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

August 11, 2006

To the Family and Friends of Detective Shields,

May God Bless his family and loved ones. One of the few people who are able to make you see the best out of a bad situation and always willing to help anyone out unconditionally. One of the most dedicated Detectives I know BUT most of all a good hearted friend. You will be greatly missed and NEVER forgotten.

Officer J Toomer
Orange PD

August 11, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Detective Kieran T. Shields as well as to the Orange Police Department. Rest in peace Detective Shields, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

August 11, 2006

To the Family of Detective Shields a true Hero. Words can't say how sorry I am but know that he's in heaven with other Fallen Angels. My Prayers and thoughts to the family and beautiful children.. His love for his wife, children and community will never be forgotten.

Mrs. Catherine Lee
Mother of a Fallen Angel P.O. Kevin Lee EOW 1/27/06

Mrs. Catherine Lee
Mother Of P.O. Kevin Lee EOW 1/27/06

August 10, 2006

Rest in peace my brother.
God Blees your family.

Deputy Armando Valdez
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

August 10, 2006

May God bless and keep you, and hold you in the hollow of his hand.

Sgt.T.P. O'Rourke
N.Y.P.D.

August 10, 2006

You and your family are in are in the thoughts and prayers of the South Brunswick Police Department.

RIP

Raymond J. Hayducka
Chief of Police
South Brunswick, NJ

Chief Raymond J. Hayducka

August 10, 2006

KIERAN, MY BROTHER MY FRIEND. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL OF US AT HQ AND IN THE COMMUNITY, YOU ALWAYS SEEMED TO MAKE ANY SITUATION BETTER WHEN YOU WERE AROUND, SEEMED LIKE YOU NAVER HAD A BAD DAY AND WANTED EVERYONE TO FEEL THE SAME WAY.REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER AND I WILL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE...OH! DON'T WORRY ABOUT MOE AND THE KIDS WE WILL MAKE SURE THEY'RE TAKEN CARE OF.

P/O ERIK S. DAVIS
ORANGE POLICE DEPT.

August 10, 2006

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER-U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN-TO THE FAMILY OF KIEREN-U R IN OUR PRAYERS!

SGT w/OPD

August 10, 2006