Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for serving and May god be with your family. You are truly an American Hero

Detective
MPD

February 20, 2007

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest In Peace Brother! We have the watch...

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

February 20, 2007

All my officers in my agency will be praying for Mr. Holly’s family, CO-workers & friends in this very tragic, sad, & difficult time. I hope that the healing process for everyone involved is painless. Memory is all that's left for this fine Officer which we will cherish. Mr. Holly is a hero and we will honor him as we honor all in this tough field of work. Your true brothers in uniform will take over the watch. God bless you! Battery Attention! We salute you Mr. Holly may you patrol the heavenly skies. RIP Sir.

Lt. Joseph A. Panko
Security Supervisor

February 20, 2007

Officer Holly,
Thank you for all you have done. You served our great country in a time of need. Then returned home to serve for a great community. Your good deeds will always be remembered!! You are a man of honor. God Bless.

Detective
Mesa PD

February 20, 2007

FIRST AND FOREMOST MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY,FRIENDS AND TO THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPT. I AM TOO A 2 YEAR VETERAN OF THE NYPD. I KNOW THE RISK OF CAR STOPS I COUNT MY BLESSINGS EVERYDAY I GO OUT ON PATROL.

Police Officer Ralph Gaston
New York City Police Department

February 20, 2007

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Senior Capt. Yates
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

February 20, 2007

May the Almighty God in Heaven be merciful on your soul. May he grant your family comfort during their sorrow, and may he punish those responsible for violating his laws.

Anonymous
Federal Bureau of Prisons Retiree

February 20, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

February 20, 2007

My prayers and condolences to your family and girlfriend to your friends and to your Police Family. So young to have your life taken away. it is so sad.
Thank you Officer Holly for your hard work and dedication and for the sacrifice you made in protecting the people of Arizona You will never be forgotten and will be remembered in my daily prayers. God Bless you as you now sleep in God's Love and in His Arms.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO's

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA

February 20, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

1773P
CSPD

February 20, 2007

As I followed the news on TV yesterday, my heart was breaking for this fine young man's senseless death. As a former 20 yr. resident of that neighborhood, the loss of a Glendale officer seemed a bit closer. All of you who worked with, who loved, who knew Officer Holly on the street, my heart goes out for the great loss to each of you.
I am deeply sorry.

Karen Schechterle
mother of two Phx officers

Karen Schechterle
mother of two officers

February 20, 2007

It is very sad to hear of such a good and bright young life cut short so needlessly and always by such horrible perpretrators. I salute Officer Holly's service to his community and to his profession. The bravery, dedication and sacrifice of this protector of the weak and oppressed will not be forgotten.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of this young gentleman. Please take heart in knowing that as we mourn the loss, we can also find joy in celebrating the life.

Officer Holly now patrols the streets of Heaven in St. Michael's platoon, as his tour in this life is finished with his final roll call. This tragedy hurts us all, because we are all family of the badge, regardless of our race, age, gender, religion or agency.

Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). Rest easy brother, we have the watch from here. Be safe out there brothers and sisters.

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools, Avery Dist. LEO

February 20, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Holly. Thanks for a job well done. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family and department.

Sergeant
Ohio State Highway Patrol

February 20, 2007

I felt very sad when I had read what had happened to you. But your bravery in the face of combat and the sacrafice you've made shows what you, and your department are made of. I'm proud to know that our brotherhood has men like yourself. Our family has lost a good one. God bless.

Darrell Cook Retired Police TN.

February 20, 2007

I did not know Officer Holly but his passing is nothing if not tragic. My deepest heartfelt condolences tohis family and his brothers and sisters in uniform.
My prayers are with you.
Stay safe

Deputy Neville
Maricopa County Shgeriff's Office

February 20, 2007

Oh, God, another one leaves us! Be with this family as they somehow trudge through this.
My father was an Ohio State Trooper, my husband now is a Deputy Sheriff. I have many friends now that are officers for one agency or another and I cannot begin to comprehend what these people think is SO pressing that they take the life of another human being, let alone an officer. Living on the fringes of losing Kevin Kight and now even closer, a co-worker of my husband and the sheriff's wife, the losses are unspeakable and difficult to comprehend. I can only ask God to comfort you all, and hope that somehow He will soften the blow in your heart over time, but these deaths are some of the ugliest kind and I am so sorry. Know that I will be praying for you all.
Officer Holly, your sacrifice is beyond words. My brother lives in Phoenix and used to live in Glendale. I recently visited and it saddens my heart tremendously that they have lost one of their officers. We are still trying to make sense out of recent losses in Jackson County, FL and the sense will never come. However, you are a martyr for what is right, and if you are like any of the other officers I know, you died doing what you dreamed of doing and loved doing it even knowing the dangers. What greater hero is there? God rest your soul. Help Mike patrol Heaven. I understand he is quite the comic, so I think you will enjoy him.
My deepest sympathy reaches out to you all.

Teri McPhail
Wife of Jackson Cty FL Deputy

February 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and fellow officers. I know how they feel. 2 years ago I was with a police officer who was shot and killed. The saying that "time heals all wounds" doesn't always apply. When you are feeling sad, just remember that he is in a better place. Thank you for your service Officer Holly. Your actions will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Civilian

February 20, 2007

Rest In Peace , My Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family.


Police Officer's Prayer

"God bless my family when I am away,
Leave the lights on I'll return from harms way,

Grant me courage and strength to protect others each day,
So they live in peace without worry, fear or dismay,

Bless those who have fallen given their life for another
May their spirit live on from then and forever,

Return me home to my family at the end of each night,
May I pass through the door before the morning's first light,

Shall I give my life for another before the dawn breaks today,
God bless my family when I am away.

By

D. Adams"

MA Koval
U.S. Navy Law Enforcement

February 20, 2007

To Family and Friends of Officer Holly,
I pray for you that god gives you comfort and heals the pain in your heart with time threw this. Officers everday protect and serve us and they put their life on the line for us. may officer Holly be remembered for his bravery and courage.( Policeman's Prayer) Lord Grant me courage for what i'm called to do in the keeping and defense of innocence and truth make me strong and willing a protector of what's right and i know i will not fail if you guide me with you light. amen god bless you and your family Officer Galaviz

Detention Officer Galaviz A7711
MCSO LBJ

February 20, 2007

The loss of Officer Holly is felt throughout the Lw Enforcement family. God be with Oficer Holly's family and the Officersof the Glendale Az P.D, some of which I am friends with. God be with us all

Deputy J.Villalobos
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Arizona

February 20, 2007

To the fiance,family and friend's of officer Holly.I am very sorry for your loss.You are in my prayer's.To officer Holly,you are a hero to many.May you rest in peace.God bless you and your family.

Patti Hiers
Fiance of Dennis Wright EOW 11-17-06

February 20, 2007

Your dedication and ultimate sacrifice will be remembered and appreciated by all of those you protected. May God look upon you with all of his glory, and may your family find comfort in knowing that your sacrifice was for the protection of the innocent, and you died a true hero.

Ted Stacy
Former LE

February 20, 2007

Truly God awaits with open arms for such a Valiant warrior.

State Trooper D Osborne /K-9 Coco
Tennessee Highway Patrol

February 20, 2007

A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE...
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER, AS YOU WIPE YOUR TEARS, THE JOY I HAVE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUGHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.

-AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Detective John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department

February 20, 2007

How sad to have lived such a short life!! Bless your family & fellow officers.

officer
DART PD

February 20, 2007