Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace my brother, God bless you, your family and your Department.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT. OHIO

May 7, 2007

Dear Suarez family and the Boston Police Department: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Chief Investigator Suarez. You have both my deepest sympathies and my prayers.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

May 7, 2007

Rest in peace Investigator Suarez...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

May 7, 2007

My prayers go out to all involved,,,,Rest in Peace Sir.........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

May 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to those who knew and now miss Investigator Suarez.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

May 7, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chief Investigator Al Suarez, and the Boston P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Chief Investigator Suarez, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

May 7, 2007

What an absolute trgic death. My prayers go out to you, your families, your coworkers, and anyone else suffering from you passing. Rest in peace.

P/O Joseph Leighthardt
Philadelphia Police Department

May 7, 2007

Uncle Roy,


You were one of the greatest influences in my life. You were my Angel and you will always be. Thank you for your shoulder and your wisdom to me. I love you.

Kimberly
Niece

May 7, 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
So sorry for your loss in this terrible tragedy for all who are concerned. We don't know why but God had a special assignment for Chief Suarez, but to leave so many here to grieve is hard to comprehend.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all who knew Chief Suarez and hope that the words left here in this memorial will help them through in the coming days, weeks and months.
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon City Internet Radio

May 7, 2007

Al, it seems like yesterday when I met you in 1984. You were a good officer, family man and friend. I have known you for twenty three years and although some years have past since I have seen you, I know that our friendship remained unchanged. I will miss you my friend...........

CI/DUSM Steve Sparks
U.S. Marshals Service

May 7, 2007

Thank you Chief Investigator Suarez for your service to the badge. You were a true Jack of all Trades. You will be missed. Your family and friends will be in my prayers.

May 7, 2007

To both families involved in this tragic accident, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless everyone and watch over these families.

“ Policeman’s Prayer”

When I start my tour of duty God,
Wherever crime may be,
As I walk the darkened streets alone,
Let me be close to thee.

Please give me understanding with
Both the young and old.
Let me listen with attention
Until their story’s told..
Let me never make a judgment
In a rush or callous way,
But let me hold my patience
Let each man have his say

Lord if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord, with your everlasting love
Protect my children and my wife.

GOD BLESS

Sgt Leonard Galli
Exeter Borough Police Dept, Pa

May 7, 2007

As you are my older brother I miss you so much. Being I was also in law enforcement for over 17 years you will always be TOP COP to me. I could always turn to you for help as I often did and you were always there for me. When I was stricken with my illness and had to get out of law enforcement you were the first to my side and help me up on my feet. I love you and will always keep you in my prayers. Al Suarez

Al Suarez
Younger brother

May 7, 2007

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

CHIEF SUAREZ, 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, CHIEF.

MY PRAYERS ARE ALSO WITH THE OTHER OFFICER INVOLVED IN THIS TRAGEDY. UNFORTUNATELY, ACCIDENTS LIKE THIS HAPPEN. SAD, BUT TRUE. GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

May 6, 2007

Dear Family,Friends & Co-Workers of Chief Suarez,
Words could not begin to express my sympathy to all of you and the other officer and his family. This is such a sad situation for all. May God give each of you peace that passes all understanding. May you all find comfort in knowing that others are lifting you up in prayer today and the days to come.
Chief Suarez, I salute you Sir, and thank you for your service to Boston, the state of Georgia and your country.May you rest in peace in the loving arms of God.
Keep watch over those you left behind, and your brothers and sisters in Blue. You will forever be remembered in our hearts as one of our fallen Hero's. And our Hero's are kept alive in our hearts and memories.
Mrs. Suarez, how my heart hurts with you, I only wish I could give you words that would ease your pain. I know your Blue Line family will be there for you, but please know that all of us will be with you in prayer.
Carolyn Moore mother-in-law of: Sgt. Jeffrey Hewitt
EOW 04-04-04 Asheville, North Carolina

Carolyn Moore

May 6, 2007

Lost but never forgotten...

Deputy Sheriff
FCSO, Maryland

May 6, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Chief Investigator Al Suarez as well as to his wife and the Boston Police Department. Rest in peace Chief Investigator Suarez, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

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

May 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to Al's family, friends, and co-workers. This was a tragic accident. The Boston Georgia citizens have lost a friend and protector. I have worked in a nearby City many years and have worked several cases with Al some years ago when he was Chief of Police. I have many times told others that I never met a more helpful & accomidating person than Chief Suarez. He knew his people and worked dilligently to protect them. Al, you will be missed!! but I know you are among the angels now.

Sgt. Roger Murphy
Monticello Florida Police Department

May 6, 2007

Don't think of him as gone away, his journey's just begun
Life holds so many facets, this earth is only one

Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth & comfort where there are no days & years

Think how he must be wishing that we could know today
How nothing but our sadness can really pass away

And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched
For nothing loved is ever lost ~ and he was loved so much
(unknown)

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Wife of Tn Officer

May 6, 2007

Rest in peace Chief, thank you for your service and dedication. Watch over us in heaven!!..GODSPEED!

Ofc. Aaron Sparks
Gilmanton N.H. Police Department

May 6, 2007

This is such a tragic incident. Our prayers go out to the families of both Officers, and the Boston Police Department. Chief Investigator Suarez will be walking the streets of Heaven and will hurt no more.

Sgt. Jim May
CMPD Charlotte, NC (ret)

May 6, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO INV. SUAREZ, HIS FAMILY AND THE BOSTON PD DURING THIS VERY TRAGIC TIME. MAY THE LORD BE WITH ALL INVOLVED. GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNT SHERIFF TYLER, TX

May 6, 2007

Cop on the Take

First he takes the oath.

Now look at all he takes.

He takes it in stride when people call him pig.

He takes time to stop and talk to children.

He takes your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket you really deserved.

He takes on creeps you would be afraid to even look at.

He takes time away from his family to keep you safe.

He takes your injured child to the hospital.

He takes the graveyard shift without complaint because it's his turn.

He takes his life into his hands daily.

He takes you home when your car breaks down.

He takes time to explain why both your headlights have to work.

He takes the job no one else wants--telling you a loved one has died.

He takes criminals to jail.

He takes in sights that would make you cry.

Sometimes he cries too, but he takes it anyway because someone has to.

If he is lucky, he takes retirement.

He takes memories to bed each night that you couldn't bear for even one day.

Sometimes, he takes a bullet.

And yes, occasionally he may take a free cup of coffee.

Then one day he pays for all he has taken, and God takes him.

Please remember that the "He" in all this represents all police officers, both men and women who have served and are serving our cities and their citizens we have all sworn to protect.

Blessed are the peace keepers!

Jamie

May 6, 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

May 6, 2007

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

May 6, 2007