Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You have many more years left in your career to serve the man upstairs. Thanks for a job well done down here. God bless you and your agency.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police

April 27, 2007

I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service PO Hoffman. RIP

Officer J. Leary
US Park Police

April 27, 2007

Rest in peace my brother

Patrolman
Brush Colorado PD

April 26, 2007

On behalf of my department, I wish to thank Officer Hoffman for his heroic service and ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy, my brother; Your watch is over. We will continue the service you leave behind knowing we have another blue angel watching over us. I know God will be there to bring comfort to your family, friends, and co-workers as they grieve your loss. Rest in eternal peace, my brother, we've got the watch now.

Deputy (K-9)
Morgan County Sheriff's Dept. (WV)

April 26, 2007

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

Aloha Police Officer Luke T. Hoffman,
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 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 cares to share a word or two 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. May we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one.

Police Officer Luke T. Hoffman, God Bless you. You are a hero. As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are Family.” 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. 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 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)

April 26, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

April 26, 2007

God bless brother, R.I.P

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

April 26, 2007

What is left for us to do? We mourn for our fallen comrades, yes; but we fail them if we do not choose today to emulate their courage, strength of conviction, and compassion for other human beings.

God Bless you and your family, brother. Rest easy, we have the watch now.

Officer
Department of Defense

April 26, 2007

Luke,

I still can't believe any of this is happening. It seems like it was just yesterday that I saw you around the station. I remember sitting around the station asking you how FTO was going... you were always either entering evidence into the system, or typing a report... always staying busy, and always with a positive attitude.

We really have lost a good officer and colleague. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will be missed at 6d.

You'll never be forgotten, brother.

Police Officer 6D
Montgomery County Police

April 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and sibling officers of Officer Hoffman. May you rest in eternal peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

April 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Watch over us.

Officer Debbie Neckel
St. Johns PD, Arizona

April 26, 2007

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

OFFICER HOFFMAN, 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, OFFICER.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

April 26, 2007

May you receive the light that only our Lord can provide, and His peace and love.

Those who live in the Lord, never see each other for the last time.

Celia Webb.
Widow of David Webb, EOW 11-03-06

Celia Webb

April 26, 2007

Rest easy brother, your job is done. We'll take it from here.

Watch over us from above.

A Brother Officer
Winston-Salem Police, NC

April 26, 2007

The Law Enforcement Explorer Post 107 would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Montgomery County Police Department and the family and friends of Officer Hoffman. It is sad to hear about the loss of one of America’s finest. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Explorer Captain Adam Hinson
Law Enforcement Explorer Post 107; Concord, NC

April 26, 2007

Rest in peace brother. God bless you and your family.

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department, Wash., DC

April 26, 2007

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER HOFFMAN. MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL. TO MY FALLEN BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 26, 2007

What a terrible tragedy. Please pray for his family, friends and fellow officers. Also, don't forsake the other officer involved.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Department

April 26, 2007

To the Hoffman family and to Luke's Police Family - A beautiful young life is snatched away in just a split second. Treasure His life and the memories of the person he was. Live each day in such a way that Luke would be proud and happy to call you friend, brother, sister, mother or father.
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you will find comfort through your faith in a loving God.

POIII Sandy Redmon, Retired
Montgomery County Police

April 26, 2007

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Sr. Captain S. Yates
Collins Fire Dept. (Miss)

April 26, 2007

Rest in peace brother

Officer R. Harris
California Highway Patrol - Oceanside Area

April 26, 2007

To the men and women of the Montgomery Co PD and the friends and family of Ofc. Hoffman my deepest sympathies. No words will make this tradgey any easier. May you rest in peace, Hero.

PO II RT Flynn
Lynchburg PD, VA

April 26, 2007

What a tragic chain of events on so many levels. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families, friends, and fellow officers who have been affected by this great loss to the law enforcement community. While Luke's walk on Earth has come to end, his walk with God has just begun. God bless...

Dan (former LEO)
City of Fort Wayne (IN) 911

April 26, 2007

Words are never enough. However sometimes it is just the reaching out with words that means so much. Luke you and your family and fellow officer also involved are in our prayers. May God Bless each of you.

Deputy LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Precinct 2

April 26, 2007

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Hoffman, I am so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Rest in Peace Officer Hoffman. Your service and bravery will not be forgotten.

Tara Kilgore
sister of Jimmy R Carty, Jr. (EOW 5/26/05)

April 26, 2007