New Mexico State Police, New Mexico
End of Watch Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Reflections for Patrolman Christopher Mirabal
Rest Easy Troop. Our thoughts and prayers are with your Family, friends, and Co Workers during this tragic time. Thank you for your service and dedication.
Sergeant
Newark N.J. Police Dept.
June 14, 2007
May God be with you and your family. Rest in Peace!
Wanda Ryan, Reserve Deputy
Reeves County SO, TX
June 14, 2007
I AM A WARRIOR
by Jon F. Hooper
I fight not for glory or fame,
For they are momentary.
I fight for those who can't.
I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets,
For I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when,
For evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny,
I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon.
Faith is my shield.
Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing,
For it was my Honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow,
But tears of joy,
For now,
I stand with God.
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Rest in Peace my Brother! May God bless you, your family, friends, and the members of the New Mexico State Police.
Ptlm. Mark Marchesi #2528
Parkside Police Dept. (Delaware County, PA)
June 14, 2007
Patrolman Mirabal, thank you for dedication and service to N.M.S.P. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will not be forgotten dear brother. God bless you sir.
Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC
June 14, 2007
Partrolman Miragal may you rest in peace. May God strentghen your family. We also lost our son in the line of duty in Jan. 07. I can truly say I feel so sorry and know the grief they are going through
Deputy Mom
June 14, 2007
My heart goes out to Officer Mirabal's family, department & friends, this is so heart-breaking as I lost my husband of 14 yrs in a motorcycle accident when a lady failed to yield at a stop sign, ran into him & killed him instantly. I have 3 kids who witnessed it & it has only been 3 years ago. My heart & prayers go out to the department, family & friends of a fellow officer. God Bless!
Tactical, Loril H-M
June 14, 2007
Im very sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.
Karen
citizen
June 14, 2007
God Speed, Brother.
P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
June 14, 2007
My heart goes out to those who knew Officer Mirabal. May God carry you in the difficult days and weeks ahead.
Rest in peace Motorman!
Wife of a Motor Officer
Virginia
June 14, 2007
Rest in Peace. Our condolences to the family.
Captain Michael Becker
Genesee County Michigan, Sheriff's Office
June 14, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and the fellow officers.
Rest in peace
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc
June 14, 2007
Words are useless at a time like this, they provide little comfort to those who mourn your loss.May your loved ones know that they are held in the hearts and prayers of so very many people today and in the times to come.G-d Bless them and you.
June 14, 2007
MY CONDOLENCES TO OFFICER MIRABAL'S FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE FAMILY. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.
TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL
June 14, 2007
Motormen are among a special breed in the police department..A job not that easy and filled with a little more danger..It take a true hero to be able to do this job..I know cause I am a proud wife of a motorman..God Bless you and Thank You..A True Hero Never Dies!
It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.
Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.
By
Author Unknown
Ashley Moyer
Wife of Montgomery Ala LEO
June 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Patrolman Mirabal. May god lead and comfort you during this time of tragic loss. Patrolman Mirabal, rest in peace my brother, you will be missed but never forgotten.
Sergeant Kerry CLements
Las Cruces Police Department
June 14, 2007
My thoughts are with your family, friends and coworkers....
Kathleen
June 14, 2007
Your service and honor will not be forgotten. Some give a little bit you gave it your all. You are a true American hero and you will always be held within our hearts.
Rest in Peace. And God bless your family and your wife.
OFC McCord
Belen Police Dept
June 14, 2007
Godspeed Motorman......may God comfort your family and friends during this difficult time.
PFC Kyle Penman
City of Fairfax Motor Squad
June 14, 2007
The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI
Patrolman Mirabal -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.
To all those touched by the loss of Patrolman Mirabal -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association
June 14, 2007
Thank you for your dedicated service to the citizens of New Mexico.
PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety
June 14, 2007
It is sad to see another LEO lost. I pray for the family and friends.
Detective
OCSO
June 14, 2007
Thank you for your service and your life. May God bless your family and keep them in his love and protection.
L/Cpl. C. B. Richards
South Carolina Highway Patrol
June 14, 2007
REST IN PEACE.
DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.
June 14, 2007
“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown
Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired
June 14, 2007
Rest In Peace brother. You,your family and your agency is in our prayers.
Detective(Ret) James M. "Jinx" Jones
Albuquerque Police Department
June 14, 2007
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