Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Whilst we know you are safe with The Lord, your loved ones left behind must suffer the pain that you're leaving has caused.I am sure Our Lord has already assigned you your new post of Guardian angel so please watch over your loved ones, friends and brother officers.G-d Bless.

March 27, 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 easy Brother Gill, we have the watch...



I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:8

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

March 27, 2007

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

Aloha Coast Guardsman Ronald Gill,
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 last year in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a sacred keeper of the ODMP light. That sacred 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.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who shares their memories, stories, and celebrations on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. As we read the many heartfelt tributes left behind, may we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one. May we build upon love and faith knowing that this “bridge of tributes” will carry each and every one of us through the pain and sorrow until we meet again with our beloved one.

Coast Guardsman Ronald Gill,
As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are family.” You are embraced as our own family member. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one, not in this lifetime. May God Bless you and keep you. May God allow you to rest in peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers peace and love beyond all understanding. I HONOR you today. You will NEVER be forgotten.

-“Your life is much more important than you can imagine.”-
--- Maya Angelou

** 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
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

March 27, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gill family.

SA Matthew Grant
DHS/ICE

March 27, 2007

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. GRAJEK

March 27, 2007

Thank you for answering the call to service Coast Guardsman Gill. You shall not be forgotten.

Detective
Chicago Police Department

March 27, 2007

Coast Guardsman Gill, Thank you for your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Washington State and the United States of America. You will never be forgotten.
God Bless Coast Guardsman Gill.

Deputy Leif R. Haugen
Island County Sheriff's Office, WA

March 27, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER..

DEPUTY M CARLILE
HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

March 27, 2007

Many condolences to your family & friends. Thank you for your honorable service to this great nation. You will not be forgotten...Rest in peace, bro.

A.T.
ICE, DHS

March 26, 2007

Ron;
You gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting this country's inherent freedom's. May God bless you for your service to our great country. May he also bless your family and fellow Guardsmen during this difficult time. You'll never be forgotten...

Aloha and Mahalo,

Chief (PSC/E7) Bullock
USCG/MSST Honolulu

March 26, 2007

Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9. Rest in peace brother.

Officer A.R. White #3568
Fort Worth Police Department

March 26, 2007

Thank you for your service to our country. May god bless you and your family. Rest In Peace.

Cpl. Donald Gividen
Harford County Sheriff's Office

March 26, 2007

Rest in Peace brother.

PS1 J.M. Rodrigues
USCGR - USBP

March 26, 2007

Rest Easy Brother. May Gold hold you in his arms and grant your family and friends peace. We honor and remember your service to our country.

Sgt.Michael Gromatzky
Collin College Police Dept. TX

March 26, 2007

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

COAST GUARDSMAN GILL, 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. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JOB WELL DONE, GUARDSMAN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

March 26, 2007

Rest in peace Brother Ronald, you area true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage. May your Family, Friends and Co-Workers find peace.


Son of G. Truman EOW 7/15/73

March 26, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

March 26, 2007

TO Guardsman Ronald Gill

Thank you for your dedicated service. You will be missed by your family, friends, and all members of the police department family. No words I can say will easy your family's pain as I have found. We are praying for you and your family. You are a true hero.

Brother of PO Jeremy Chambers 101
E.O.W. 04-24-2006

PO Chris Chambers
St Louis County Police Mo

March 26, 2007

Godspeed Guardsman Gill. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

March 26, 2007

May god bless you and your family at their time of need.

May the angels surround you.

March 26, 2007

Thank you for your service to this great country! My thoughts and prayer's go out to your family! Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here.

Deputy David Beaver
Brazoria County SO

March 26, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of fallen Coast Guardsman Ronald Gill.
May you rest in peace.

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

March 26, 2007

Rest in peace brother. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Semper Paratus

PS3/Special Agent Bowen
USCGR PSU 305 & Va Dept of ABC

March 26, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

March 26, 2007