Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT LOUISIANA.

S JACHIM

Anonymous

January 21, 2010

DEAR AL, I LOVE YOU AND I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED YOU. YOU WERE MY FIRST LOVE AND IT HURTS ME SO MUCH TO KNOW THAT YOU'RE NOT HERE ANYMORE. THE THOUGHT IS ALMOST UNBAREABLE. R.I.P. MY FRIEND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.
BE STRONG LIL Al MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY AND GIVE YOU ALL PERFECT PEACE.

CLAUDIA BRYANT
FRIEND/BATON ROUGE, La

January 19, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 19, 2010

Shorty Red,

We are gonna miss you greatly. I remember how you cooked for us during Hurricane Gustav and how you would bring food for us at roll call. How you would offer advice to new Officers and make people laugh. I remember talking to you a few weeks before this tragedy and you discussed how you were ready to retire and go back into teaching, because you wanted to help the children of the community. We are all at a loss today and we will miss you, keep guard over us while we try to do as good of a job as you did protecting this city. Rest in Peace Shorty, You will be missed.

Anonymous

January 19, 2010

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

January 19, 2010

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Alfred Celestain~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 and rest in peace, Officer Celestain.

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

January 18, 2010

Thank you for your service. May God Bless you and your family. May he grant you eternal peace. May he also grant your family, friends, and co-workers the strength they need in the rough days ahead.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

January 17, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother!

Patrolman Anthony Parkinson
Fort Smith Police Department

January 17, 2010

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PORVINCIAL POLICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

January 17, 2010

Rest easy brother.

Officer RM Taylor
US DoJ

January 16, 2010

Rest in Peace my Brother, God bless you, your family and your Dept

OFFICER BOB SWOPE#5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

January 16, 2010

R.I.P. our brother and thanks for your years of service in a great city.

Lieutenant J F Starns
Tickfaw PD, LA

January 16, 2010

"Celly" , you did the job with compassion and humility. You will be greatly missed. The void that has been left with you not being here has already been felt. You will live forever in our heart and our memories. I SALUTE you for a job well done. R.I.P....

DETECTIVE GINA COUSIN
NOPD

January 15, 2010

Rest in peace brother and may perpetual light shine upon you. Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they shall be called the children of God.

Trooper
PA State Police

January 15, 2010

I happened to be in NOLA the day of your accident, visiting with friends that live in NOLA, some of whom work NOPD and NO EMS. Because of this, I feel a connection to NOLA and the loss of a great cop to the City hits hard, even 1000 miles away in NYC. Rest in peace, brother. We will continue your watch. Condolences to your family, children, friends and co-workers.

PO A. Maas
NYPD

January 15, 2010

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Celestain and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Celestain, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Celestain is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

January 14, 2010

On behalf of all Missouri officers, dispatchers and the like, we extend our sincere sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Celestain. May you rest in peace.

Scott Barthelmass/Dan Retzlaff
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

January 14, 2010

Rest in peace brother. I met you when I was a young NOPD officer and still remember how you were the center of attention and respect. You will be missed in NOLA.

Trooper Josh Valek
Washington State Patrol/Former NOPD

January 14, 2010

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

David Murphy
TX DPS

January 14, 2010

God's blessings on Alfred Celestanin's family, friends and co-workers, you are all in my prayers for God to comfort you at this time.

Pat Carruth
Mother of Jeremy "Jay" Carruth EOW 2/20/03

January 14, 2010

Rest In Peace. SALUTE!

PO ADAMS
NYPD 46 PCT

January 14, 2010

Our hearts are aching because you are gone. I want the world to know that besides being an outstanding police officer, you were also an outstanding son, brother, father, nephew, cousin, and friend. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Al, you will never be forgotten, because the love we have for you is eternally engraved in our hearts. Rest in peace cuz.

Liz "Betsy" Reaux
1st Cousin

January 14, 2010

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

January 14, 2010

Dad I will really miss you. I know you are in a better place, free of pain and discomfort.
I hated to lose you at such a young age, but he had another plan for you.
I remember the last things you told me and I promise you that I will not let you down. Just like when Katrina hit and you told me all the things that you wanted me to do. I will never let you down, NEVER!
You meant so much to me, you were a father, a friend, and a mentor to me. We had 32 yrs of great times, and we will continue to have great times until we meet again. I love you dad, I love you, i love you.

you.

Alfred Celestain Jr
Son

January 14, 2010

Thank you for the service and sacrifice, your dedication to the thin blue line. God Bless your family, friends and co-workers at NOPD. R.I.P. and you will never be forgotten!!

Cpl. J. Hataway
ULM P.D.

January 14, 2010