Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

January 21, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Arreola. God Bless him for his service to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace Sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

January 21, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPL II David Murphy
TX DPS

January 21, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Detention Officer Cesar Arreola~ 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 Arreola!

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

January 21, 2009

C.O. Arreola Rest in Peace.

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

January 21, 2009

You have left this earthly realm to join the ranks of our honorable and dedicated brothers and sisters in Gods heavenly kingdom. They will embrace your presence and will show you an infinite love. Your brothers and sisters left behind will always remember you and will care for your family. Your honor, dedication, trustworthyness and integrity will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.
In Christ, Tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

January 21, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

January 21, 2009

Rest in peace bro',we'll take it from here

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

January 21, 2009

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

January 21, 2009

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Anonymous

January 21, 2009

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

January 21, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

January 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

January 21, 2009

On behalf of the 5,239 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Arreola’s family as well as the members of the El Paso 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

January 21, 2009

God bless you and your family.

Officer

January 21, 2009

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

January 21, 2009

Rest In Peace DO. Watch over as you fellow officers continue the watch. My conjdolences to your Family and the El Paso Cnty SO.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

January 21, 2009

Rest In Peace Brother. May God grant your family the strength they will need in the coming times!
Thank you for your service!

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

January 21, 2009

Officer Arreola,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. P. Sperandeo, Ofc A. Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. La

January 21, 2009

Off Arreola, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

January 21, 2009

Officer Arreola,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

January 21, 2009

Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police, MD

January 21, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with Detention Officer Arreola family and friends today and always...
Rest in Peace Sir...

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia

January 21, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

January 21, 2009

My sympathy to your family, police family and friends, thank you Sir for your service, you are a hero just by the profession you chose.

Pat Van Den Berghe
Manchester, NH

January 21, 2009