Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Family and Friends,
My sincere condolences to you. Thanks and appreciation for the 20 years of dedicated service which ended with his ultimate sacrifice. May Raul rest in peace and may God comfort you during this difficult time.

Adam Khan
LADA, Retired Senior Investigator

May 3, 2007

R.I.P. Thanks for making the world a better place.

Officer
Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

May 3, 2007

You served your time in hell.
Rest easy brother,we will take
watch now. GOD bless, rest in peace.

Z BUTLER
U.S. ARMY MILITARY POLICE

May 3, 2007

Deputy Sheriff Raul V. Gama, thank you for your service. Rest in Peace.

Kerry Cotton

Detective (Retired) Kerry Cotton
Beaverton Oregon P.D.

May 3, 2007

Thank you for your service and for your sacrifice. May the Lord bless your family, friends, and co-workers as they face the future without you.

Beverly Sibley

May 3, 2007

Raul was one of the best I have ever had the pleasure to work with. No words can ever explain the pain were all going through. I love you little brother!

ROBERT J. ARMES, DEPUTY
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

May 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gama Family. May God keep you in his loving arms of comfort.

Retired Sec V, Lisa Lewis Burns
LASD retired

May 3, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputy Sheriff Raul V. Gama,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff Gama. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Deputy Sheriff Gama is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

May 3, 2007

Gama, my heart broke when I heard of our tremendous loss. I will always remember your great smile and your wonderful personality. God Bless you for what you gave to all of us at ELA. God Bless your family and friends and give them peace. Jerry would say, "Semper Fi"... You were and will always be, one of our heros. Rest in peace.

Susan Ret SR LASD
wife of Deputy Jerry Maxwell EOW 2007-02-12

May 3, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Gama and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Deputy Gama has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends of Deputy Gama, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Gama is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York City

May 3, 2007

RIP Brother

Cops Prayer Poem

THE OFFICER STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD,
WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS.
HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINNING,
JUST 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 AINT,
BECAUSE THOSE OF US WHO CARRY BADGES
CAN'T ALWAYS BE A SAINT.

I'VE HAD TO WORK MOST SUNDAYS,
AND AT TIMES MY TALK WAS ROUGH,
AND SOMETIMES I'VE BEEN VIOLENT
BECAUSE THE STREETS ARE TOUGH.

BUT I NEVER TOOK A PENNY
THAT WASN'T MINE TO KEEP.
THOUGH I WORKED A LOT OF OVERTIME,
WHEN THE BILLS GOT TO STEEP.

AND I NEVER PASSED A CRY FOR HELP
THOUGH AT TIMES I SHOOK WITH FEAR.
AND SOMETIMES, GOD FORGIVE ME,
I'VE WEPT AN UNMANLY TEAR.

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 NEVER EXPECTED OR HAD TOO MUCH,
BUT IF YOU DON'T I'LL UNDERSTAND.

THERE WAS SILENCE ALL AROUND THE THRONE,
WHERE THE SAINTS OFTEN TROD.
AS THE OFFICER WAITED SILENTLY
FOR THE JUDGEMENT 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."

Officer Yusta
Broadmoor PD

May 3, 2007

To the men and women of the LASD with heart felt sympathy at your loss. May Dep. Gama rest in peace

Detective Gerard Fitzpatrick
NYPD Bomb Sqd-LASD Class#209

May 3, 2007

Thank you for your service,Deputy Sheriff Raul V. Gama.And rest in peace.
Verneal Maze. Gr-gr-granddaughter of Sheriff Sam Lockhart.

Verneal Maze
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Sam Lockhart

May 3, 2007

Thanks for your sacrifice we will cover your watch now.

Sgt Tim Kennedy
Spring Hill PD Tn

May 3, 2007

Deputy Gama , thank you for keeping the citizens of Los Angeles County safe , thank you for answering the call , and thank you my brother for sharing the thin blue with me . to the family of deputy Gama , our deepest condolences , you have a larger family than you'll ever know ... lean on us... rest dear brother , we have the watch from here...

officer val pickens
b'ham p.d./b'ham,al

May 3, 2007

May you rest in peace my brother. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Guy Lapointe
Quebec Provincial Police

May 3, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Raul Gama as well as to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace Deputy Gama, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

May 3, 2007

Why is it that a knife or gun, resulting in death, is called "murder" while drunk driving resulting in death,is merely "manslaughter"? Rest In Peace, Deputy Gama, and please know, there are those of us who still uphold the law, while questioning some of the logic protecting those who violate those laws. To the family of Deputy Gama, don't grieve for a life lost, but revel and celebrate the fact that you had the opportunity (one not afforded to many) to live among a Hero.

Houston P.D.

May 3, 2007

To the deputies and personnel of the LASD and the Gama family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Deputy Raul Gama. This is another senseless death of officer in the line of duty. I had the pleasure of knowing Deputy Gama. He use to come out on ride-a-longs at Pico Station when he was still in the jails. I got to really know him while was a trainee and again as a detective. He was always a positive individual and a pleasure to be around. I will always carry some great memories of Raul.

Rest in peace Gama, we have the watch from here.

P. Magdaleno #205
Los Angeles County Police Dept.

May 3, 2007

Rest in peace my brother. Youv'e done your duty.

SPUDS / Choir Boys MC
LASO

May 3, 2007

Rest in peace my brother. Youv'e done your duty.

SPUDS / Choir Boys MC
LASO

May 3, 2007

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

May 3, 2007

REST IN PEACE. THANK YOU FOR YOU SACRIFICES AND SERVICE.

Sgts. John & Jackie Yarbrough
LASD

May 3, 2007

Raul,
I will not forget.
"only the good die young"

Sergeant Cameron Mooney
LASD retired

May 3, 2007

May God bless Raul Gama and his family.

Ed Chenal Retired Lt
LASD

May 3, 2007