Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am very sorry for the senseless act of others.

Susie Cross
Sister of Police Officer

June 21, 2008

To the Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Officer Rivera my heartfelt sympathy goes out to each of you. I pray that each of you may find comfort through the many memories which have been left behind. Please know throughout the difficult days which have yet to come that each of you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

"His life was gentle, and the elements so mix'd in him, that nature might stand up and say to all the world, "This was a Man""

P. M. Omelson
Federal Correctional Complex, Beaumont Texas

June 21, 2008

Officer Rivera, I didn't know you, but you are my brother. I pray that your loss will not be in vain. Thank you for your service and standing on the line with all of your brother and sister Correctional Officers. We do a job that so few others would do. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family and fellow Officers in the coming times. Rest easy.

Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections

June 21, 2008

May you rest in peace. St. Adrian, patron of correctional officers, has prepared a special place in heaven for those who serve so bravely.

David Eastman, Retired Police Officer
Baltimore Police Department

June 21, 2008

I am so sorry your life was taken by the worst of the worst. I am so sorry your family has to live without you. We will remember you.

Sadly,

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Officer Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004

June 21, 2008

You will not be forgotten Brother

Senior Officer
FBOP

June 21, 2008

May your family and Department know that our thoughts and prayers are with them. You choose a job that few can do. Rest in Peace Officer Rivera

Correctional Officer Michael Gilbert
Iowa Department of Corrections

June 21, 2008

Very saddened by this loss of such a young man. Keeping you in my prayers.

Deputy
Pasco County Sheriffs Office

June 21, 2008

“In The Line Of Duty”
In Memory Of All Police Officers
Who Have Been Called To Make The Ultimate Sacrifice

What is the meaning of "In The Line Of Duty"
It means that an officer made the Ultimate sacrifice.
It means that someone took an officers life.
A hero has fallen. Officers who gave their all
To protect and serve us
Have been killed by someone whom they swore
To protect and serve.
It means that their badge will no longer be on their chest
And they will join "The Best Of The Best"
It means that family and friends are left behind
To deal with the lost of a loved one.
Only having the memories of that loved one
Close to their hearts. Something no one can ever take away.
It means that family members will stand at the officers grave
And wonder why... Why would someone take an officers life
And leave them there to die?
If we only knew. Today an officer will place their badge on their chest
To fulfill the dreams of heroes killed "In The Line Of Duty"
Another officer's life taken because someone didn't give respect or value another's life.
We will keep all who knew Officer Rivera in our prayers and thoughts and no he was a HERO.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
KWLF internet radio

June 21, 2008

I grieve the loss of a fallen brother, and I shed tears for him, his wife and unborn child, his family, and his co-workers. Every time a staff member goes to work inside the gates of hell (translation: prison), they walk among the worst human beings society has to offer: rapists, murderers, predators, gang members, sexual deviants and the like, and our lives are in constant danger each and every day. Rest peacefully, Officer Rivera. We will carry on our mission of keeping society safe while we remember your ultimate sacrifice.

BOP EPO
Federal Bureau of Prisons

June 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family and Fellow Officers of Jose Rivera. Another life taken too soon. Rest in Peace Officer Rivera.

Correctional Officer Becky Schupp
Hall County Corrections Grand Island, NE

June 21, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin Police Department

June 21, 2008

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Correctional Officer Jose Rivera~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you & rest in peace, Officer Rivera.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen Michigan P.O. eow 2004

June 21, 2008

Rest in peace CO Rivera, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service.

Shelly
Citizen

June 21, 2008

Rest in peace, Officer Rivera. Out thoughts and prayers go out to your family and fellow officers. Thank you for being hero. You will not be forgotten. We will take it from here.

Craig Dabroski
LEO Dad

June 21, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

June 21, 2008

Thank you, sir, for your dedicated service and brave sacrifice! It seems to take a little extra courage to work in a correctional facility, and I salute you.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

June 21, 2008

Rest easy brother....

Badge 195
Winston Salem Police, NC

June 21, 2008

may his MEMORY BE ETERNAL!! my prayers and thoughts are with the family and department at this tragic loss.

June 21, 2008

Rest in piece brother. My deepest sympathies to your family.

Corrections Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons

June 21, 2008

I am so sorry for your family's pain. Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace.

Danielle
Mebane P.D.

June 21, 2008

Officer Jose Rivera Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

June 21, 2008

May you sleep easy with God, Jose. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

June 21, 2008

We work in a job that not many see from the public eye. You are in my prayers and thank you!

DFC Robert Stone
HCSO

June 21, 2008

May you rest in piece. My heart goes out to the family. I also lost a son in line of duty. Wish there was something I could say or do to help you.

May God comfort you.

Sincerely,

Harold and Madeline Parents of (Deputy Mike Altman EOW 01-30-07)

Madeline (deputy altman mother)

June 21, 2008