Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Raul V. Gama
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ON THE LOSS OF DEPUTY RAUL GAMA.
THIS IS A TRAGEDY AND I KNOW GOD WILL COMFORT THOSE HE LEFT BEHIND. DEPUTY GAMA, YOU MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRAFICE AND PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE AND KNOW THAT YOUR BROTHER'S AND SISTER'S IN BLUE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. I KNOW YOU WILL CONTINUE PATROLLING THE STREETS OF HEAVEN AND WILL BE WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS. GOD BLESS YOU!
FORMER POLICE OFFICER D. HODO
LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 1, 2007
God Bless You.....our thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow...
Citizen
Citizen
May 1, 2007
Rest Well My Brother, I will pray for your family, friends, and co-workers that God helps them through this dark and terrible time. Thank you for your years of service. No Fallen Brother (Sister) Will Ever Be Forgotten, for you will live on in the hearts of all those that you have left behind. "Blessed be the peace keepers, for they are the true Hero's among us".
+ Rest Well My Brother, For Your Watch Has Ended+
A Brother In Blue
Cook County Sheriff's Department, Cook County IL.
May 1, 2007
Deputy Gama,
Heavens New Angel. I will Pray for your family. You're a TRUE HERO. God Bless!!!!
Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections
May 1, 2007
God Bless you and your family and friends. You will all be in my prayers tonight. Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of a slain officer.
Cindy
Arkansas
May 1, 2007
It is with a heavy heart that I learn of the passing of another brother. I hope his family grows to know the love we all have for the life he lived and the service he gave to his community. His wife and children will be lifted up in our hearts and prayers. While your walk on Earth has ended, your walk with God has just begun, watch over us all.
Fellow LEO
City of Fort Wayne (IN)
May 1, 2007
Rest in Peace. Your brothers and sisters have taken the watch.
A Texas Officer
May 1, 2007
May God Bless you & your Family, I am so sorry your life was cut short from the ignorance of these people someday maybe , we shall as Martin Luther Kind Said" Overcome: whites and blacks as one and be a team as God I'm sure intended.
May you're soul rest in Peace and we will as always remember you fondly as we doo all our fallen hero's
God Bless Your Family & Loved One's.
Cubbies
Memeber is a Police Officer
May 1, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Deputy Gama. We will mourn yet another tragic loss of a hero.
You have blessed us with your life and service, and now your spirit lights a path for you to heaven. You have touched everyone with your love and your life. You will be missed and never forgotten. God bless.
Neart, Gra agus Onior (Strength, love and honor)
CSS K. Martin B1162
Scottsdale PD (AZ) Crime Scene Unit
May 1, 2007
May God be with your family and friends through this hard time in there lives..And may you continue the beat above as you did here on Earth and watch over your Brothers/Sisters in Blue below you..Thank You Deputy Gama! ALL GIVE SOME AND SOME GIVE ALL!!
Ashley Moyer
wife of Montgomery Alabama LEO
May 1, 2007
May you rest in peace and I pray for strength to your family. You died protecting us, and therefore, are a hero.
God Bless you.
Jackie
supporter
May 1, 2007
May God give comfort to the family, friends and fellow deputies of Dep. Gama. Thank you for your service to your community. May your sacrifice and courage never be forgotten. Rest in peace my brother.
Officer Gene Jarman
West Carrollton Police Dayton, Ohio
May 1, 2007
So sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Deputy Gama. My thoughts and condolences go out to his family and to his fellow deputies.
PSR III Jason Merrick
Los Angeles Police Department
May 1, 2007
God bless Deputy Gama for his service and his sacrifice. Our prayers will be with this wife and these beloved children who have lost their father. Our thoughts are with the LACSD, as well. None of you are alone in your grief.
Carla Stutsman
Texas Officers' wife and sister
May 1, 2007
Rest in Peace my brother. My heart goes out to the Gama Family..and his fellow officer's.
Shaw. Joseph
Albuquerque Police (retired)
May 1, 2007
Raul. I appreciate your dedication and service to your community. Rest in peace.
Deputy Sheriff Dave Bradford
Wake County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit
May 1, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to Deputy Gama's family and friends.
P.O. B. Shelley
P.O. Bryan Shelley
Reading Oh.
May 1, 2007
God Speed my brother! Your contribution to society will never be forgotten. Prayers to your family and friends, I am sure your memory will live on forever through your family and friends.
Retired Trooper K.T. Kinard
South Carolina Highway Patrol
May 1, 2007
--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou
Aloha Deputy Sheriff Raul Gama,
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 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.
Deputy Sheriff Raul Gama , 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)
May 1, 2007
Im very sorry for your loss.
Karen
citizen
May 1, 2007
Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Sheriff Gama,
How saddened we were to learn of yur grievous loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolenes. Keep focused on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time of your fresh grief and may you find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are many people who care.
Sandra Crouch
Maryland Transportation Authority Police
Widow of Officer Thomas Crouch
E.O.W. 10-31-91
Maryland Transportation Authority Police
May 1, 2007
I pray for your family that was left behind. Sir, you may be Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over.
SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia CO FL SO
May 1, 2007
Deputy Gama, thank you for your years of courageous service. My thoughts and prayers (and tears) are with your wife and children, as well as all your family, friends, and Police brothers and sisters. I pray for safety for our brave officers, whose selfless "behind-the-scenes" work often goes unsung.
Timothy Reise
Nashville, TN
May 1, 2007
God bless you brother, rest in peace
Police Officer David Spearman
Naples Police Dept. Naples , Florida
May 1, 2007
Deputy Gama, I was saddened to hear of your passing. I recall you around East Los Angeles station and always respected you as a deputy. LASD has lost another good man in a senseless tragedy. Rest in peace my brother, you are in a better place. God Bless your family.
Retired Deputy
LASD
May 1, 2007
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