Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and your family on this 1st anniversary of your tragic death

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

August 7, 2007

You are remembered today on the anniversary of your death. The sacrifice you paid will not be forgotten. You are a true hero, who tried to capture a career criminal that should have never been on the street. Rest in peace my friend, you deserve it.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

August 7, 2007

Thank you brother for your sacrafise!

God Bless you, your department, and your family!

Police Officer
Ridgewood PD

July 6, 2007

Det. Shields service and ultimate heroic sacrifice will never be forgotten. He is a true hero, and an inspiration to us all that serve and protect.

Special Agent
US Dept. of Homeland Security/ICE

April 17, 2007

Dear Muff,
It hasn't always been easy watching you grow up and get ready to take your place in this world. But it has been a joy to see the wonderful qualities you had developed. Your positive outlook on life, the way you took responsibility and your caring attitutde toward others were just a few of the things that made you special to me, our family and appreciated by everyone who knew you. I see my Son & I love Him... Truly Sweetie, I miss you... Mom

Brenda J. Shields
Mother

April 16, 2007

Kieran, was truly a blessing to all of us. His love for his family was a extension of God's love. He has made his family so proud of Him for being the loving,caring and generous person God had created him to be. He gave of himself unselfishly. We are all called to this earth for a divine purpose. Some of us will never know that purpose if don't surround themselves with positive people like our nephew. We must value and appreciate what God has given us and let our love ones know how much we love them.

Kieran, thank you sooooo much for showing that love in the time you spent with us. We know God has great plans for your children, and by God's mercy and grace, we promise to be there for them and Mo.

From the deepest part of our heart that hurts so much from being apart from you. We love you!!!!!
P.S you can really sing / I'm for real:o)

Mel/Renee/Hamid/Brenee
Unk/Auntie/Cuz's

April 12, 2007

Kiernan,
I was your father's partner at Orange PD. You have earned your wings and you are still

"The Guardian."

A true hero to us all. You will be missed
never forgotten.

Jean-Charles Prophete
Atlantic Emergency Medical Services

March 23, 2007

We pray everyday... But we still miss you man... Love you Brother. I'm sorry I couldn't get there fast enough that day, but I guess I would have intervened on God's plan. Can't wait till we meet up again and start singing like we used to... :0) Love yah Bro. J-Lo

Off. John Lopez
Orange P.D.

January 22, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Detective Kieran T. Shields,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum of the ODMP light. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here. That "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is an hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find comfort as we give comfort to the families who have lost a loved one.

As we say in Hawaii, “We are`Ohana.” We are family. God Bless this fallen hero. May we embrace him as one of our own family member; our `Ohana. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one; not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in His Divine peace.

Detective Kieran T. Shields, I wish you, your loved ones, your fellow officers, and friends, peace and love beyond all understanding.
--- May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. ---

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale (Private Citizen)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

January 11, 2007

To the Entire Shields Family...

Our prayers are with you all, and know that GOD will see you through this rough time. Kieran is no longer here with us, yet his spirit will forever be a presence.

To All the fellow officers at the OPD, my deepest sympathy to you all, you all have lost a brother. My prayers are with each and every one of you.

To the wife and children of Detective Kieran Shields, WALK TALL in knowing this great man assumed a great responsibilty in PROTECTING & SERVING his community.

Children be proud of your father and cherish all the great times you spent together.

Rest in Peace to the BROTHA in blue, your memory will never be forgotten.

A Wife of a Seargeant
w/the Orange Police Department

Wife of Seargeant
Orange Police Department

January 4, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

December 13, 2006

God Bless you and your family. Gone but NEVER forgotten, r.i.p. brother.

Off. Michael Avila
Paterson PD

December 5, 2006

Kieran, Certain people touch our lives in such a special way, that anytime they're in our thoughts, it seems a special day. I will never forget you, my friend.

Barbara Fields
Friend from Fedex

November 24, 2006

may god bless your family, and may you rest in peace.

police officer
linden p.d.

November 17, 2006

Kieran I love you and I will miss you forever.........
You're in GOD's hands now

Chatrian Shields
spouse

October 30, 2006

Kieran, you gave the ultimate sacrifice. I was not suprised that America's Most Wanted honored you in the In The Line Of Duty segment. You deserve it. Rest in peace, brother.

PF
MSPD

September 25, 2006

I just want to send my condolences to his family and extend my appreciation for the sacrifice he's made to keep the citizens of New Jersey safe. Bless Your Soul..and the 4 month old that was fortunate enough to know you that long..

Kareem A. Barton, 30 yrs. old, Brooklyn, NY 3/7/76

September 23, 2006

Rest In Peace--BROTHER

Police Officer
BLOOMFIELD POLICE DEPT

September 19, 2006

may you rest in peace brother, you've done your duty.

Officer
North Wildwood PD

September 18, 2006

Detective, thank you for your dedication to duty. You will be missed but not forgotten.

Deputy Chief Gene Bernal
Orlando Police Department

September 5, 2006

Never will you be forgotten. Rest in peace brother!

Ofc. MacDonald
Kwajalein Police Department/ SRT UNIT

September 2, 2006

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND LOOK OVER US. GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR COPS AND ONE DAY WE WILL MEET

Sergeant Anthony DeMeo
Essex County ,New Jersey Sheriff`s office

September 1, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Mathew 5:9.

Daniel
Citizen

August 29, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Detective Shields, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Kieran, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Kieran's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Kieran's life was about so much more than the way he died. Kieran will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Detective Shields, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three and a half years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

August 28, 2006

FINAL INSPECTION

Written by Peter Hornbach

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

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

The officer squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.

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

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I 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've never expected or had too much. But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in Hell."

Detective Major Crimes Unit
Passaic County Prosecutor's Office, Paterson, NJ

August 26, 2006