Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you rest in Peace, Sir. You are trully a hero.

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
U.S. Border Patrol

November 7, 2007

Deputy Rein

Thank you for your service and rest in peace.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Traffic M/C

November 7, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and the fellow officers.
Rest in peace Sir you will not be forgotten
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

November 7, 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

November 7, 2007

Be sure deputy Rein that your killer will be judged harshly.Rest in peace,may you be in gods hand. may your family be proud of having a father as a hero. may god bless your family.

det officer R.Mantecon
miami beach police department

November 7, 2007

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

November 7, 2007

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy Rein’s family as well as the members of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

November 7, 2007

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Rein, our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

May he rest in peace.

NYSP SGT

November 7, 2007

My deepest condolences to the family and fellow members of the BCSO, my prays are with you all.

Officer John Marasco
Wolverine Lake PD MI

November 7, 2007

May our heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that you are in God's loving arms being comforted and protected. Rest now my friend, you've earned it.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

November 7, 2007

As a wife of a police officer my family and I would like to send condolences to your family. We can only imagine the pain they are going through, but just know that you are in a better place and one day you will all be together again. May you and God watch over those loved by you.

"Noone has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

The Wilcox Family
Temple, Texas PD

November 7, 2007

"A Part Of America Died",
Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous
What a tragedy...another officer has been killed by someone who had no respect of life.
So hopefully these simple words will help in these dark times
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson
cc-Pirate Internet Radio

November 7, 2007

Thank you for you many years of service.

John

November 7, 2007

Thank you for your many years of service. Rest in peace sir. God's speed.

PA STATE CONSTABLE JOHN O'MARA
PA STATE CONSTABLES OFFICE LEHIGH COUNTY

November 7, 2007

RIP brother. They got him..

Former Ft. Lauderdale PD 1509

November 7, 2007

Thank you your service, brother.

Officer, Julio Vazquez 26903
Puerto Rico, Police Department.

November 7, 2007

God bles you and your family at this time of pain and sorrow. You are in our prayers and you will never be forgotten by your entire police family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

November 7, 2007

May you rest in peace brother and may God protect and look over your family.

You will be missed!

Officer K. Selent
Coral Gables Police Department

November 7, 2007

Thank you for serving and proteting! God Bless

CITIZZEN COLORADO SPRINGS

November 7, 2007

Brother,

I was sadened to here of your attack. I truluy feel for your family. Your life's work will not be forgotten. Rest for now. Your shift is not yet over. Like those who have come before you, you will be called upon in the future to comfort another Deputy or Officer who is alone and in pain. That is when you will answer your final call. You will be there to comfort them and show them the way home. We will take it from here and finish what you have started. "Heros Live Forever".

Det. Andrew J. Raphael
Hallandale Beach P.D.

November 7, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones during this very trying time. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. Thank you for your dedicated career to law enforcement.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 7, 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

November 7, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Dep. Rein. Thank you for your service and dedication, rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

November 7, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 7, 2007

Your family and co-workers are in my prayers.

R Sullivan

November 7, 2007