Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother, I heard about your End of Watch while I was at National Police Week honoring last years fallen. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and agency and I will be honored to stand for you and other fallen Brothers and Sisters at the memorial next year. I would like to pray that there will be a year that no names are added to the wall. You will not be forgotten Brother!

Lt. David Bishop
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office-Asheville, NC

May 20, 2010

On behalf of all Missouri officers, dispatchers and the like, I extend our sincere sympathies to the family, friends, and co-workers of Trooper Ambroise. Rest in peace our fallen hero.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/President
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

May 20, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper Ambroise. God Bless him for his service and dedication to the FHP. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

May 20, 2010

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

May 20, 2010

R.I.P. TROOP...GOODSPEED TO FHP AND TROOPER AMBROISE'S FAMILY...

TROOPER CHRIS ADAMS
THP

May 20, 2010

Dear Patrick:

Once again I find myself writing another reflection to another one of our family, taken all too soon, at the prime of life. Life...that's something we law enforcement officers are sworn to protect at all costs, including the loss of our own if necessary. That's a hell of a commitment, and it takes a hell of a man to honor that commitment. And so you are, and so you did. You gave your life in upholding the promises made to us by our Founding Fathers, 230 years ago...we Americans shall live free, and in that freedom, comes the promise to live free from fear. As our honorable military protects the Homeland overseas, we do it right here in our own backyard. Now you are among America's Finest, and I am certain that when you walked through the Gates of Heaven, you heard the words, "Welcome Home, Patrick". For your family...may they know they are never alone, that my wish is that Almighty God hold them close to His heart, while He holds you in the palm of His hand. Rest well, my brother...we have the watch. "Above all else, honor". God Bless you, God Bless police officers, and God Bless the United States of America. Amen

Deputy Sheriff Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office

May 20, 2010

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

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

May 20, 2010

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Trooper Ambroise's family and the Florida Highway Patrol for the loss of this pulbic servant, my god comfort all during this great loss.

Chief H. Bryan Todd
Hemingway Police Dept.

May 20, 2010

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over. God please watch over, and tend to the loved ones left behind.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

May 20, 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

May 20, 2010

FHP pay may be low, but troopers respect is high. Florida is proud of our state police. May God be with FHP and the Ambroise family during this time of loss. Rest peaceful trooper your duty is finished.

former FHP trooper
Tampa Police

May 19, 2010

My family and I wish to say how sorry we are to hear of Tpr. Ambroise passing. We spend some time in Florida during the winter and appreciate the great job that FHP does. The officers always look so sharp. Tpr. Ambroise's family will be in our prayers. Please accept our condolences.

Inspector John Kopacz Jr., Retired
Michigan State Police

May 19, 2010

Brother,

I hope that you are in better hands, and a better land.

#2581 - Special Agent
Bail Enfoecement

May 19, 2010

Go rest high on that Mountain for your work on Earth is through!!We will continue the fight Brother! God Bless you and your family and F.H.P. your extended FAMILY!

Deputy Ed Johnston
St. Lucie County S.O.

May 19, 2010

R.I.P. You will never be forgotten....

KELLY BROOKS
HOUSTON PD

May 19, 2010

Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest in peace brother, and may God bless your family and fellow Troopers.

Sgt. G.T. Martin
Collier Co. S.O. (FL)

May 19, 2010

Rest in Peace Trooper.

Trooper Stephen Woodard
Texas Department of Public Safety- Highway Partol

May 19, 2010

My heart felt sympathies goes out to Trooper Ambroise's family in their time of grief. May the Lord give you strength and mercy. For our God shall supply all our needs.

L. Rupert Wiley, Jr.
Former Georgia State Trooper

May 19, 2010

God bless the family of Trooper Patrick Ambroise and to all the brave members of the Florida Highway Patrol for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Trooper II
New Jersey State Police

May 19, 2010

Trooper Ambroise will be greatly missed. We grieve with his family and the family of law enforcement at the Florida Highway Patrol. Though we can never fully understand why these terrible things happen, we do know that his sacrifice in the cause of freedom and protecting the weak and innocent is not in vain; indeed noble and worthy of our full measure of devotion. We in Arizona have lost several officers in the same fashion and understand your pain and concerns. God bless the family of Patrick Ambroise and all who labor daily to do a dangerous and sometimes thankless job...the reward is in knowing we made a difference in many lives along the way. Rest in peace brother.

Dean S. Nyhart, Major
Arizona Department OF Public Safety

May 19, 2010

Patrick you were truly one of God's children and a great Trooper. May you rest in peace knowing that your family will be conforted by your love and grace. We will miss you!

Trooper Beni Durden
Florida Highway Patrol

May 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Trooper Ambroise as well as the brotherhood at Florida Highway Patrol. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

May 19, 2010

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

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

May 19, 2010

To The Ambroise Friends and Family

We are saddened by the loss of this young Trooper. A young life has been taken from our law enforcement family. Our hearts go out to all of you at FHP and know that Trooper Ambroise will be remembered as a true hero. May god bless his family and especially his children during this time.
God Speed

Deputy Adam Burns
Broward Sheriff's Office-Florida

May 19, 2010

Trooper Ambroise, thank-you for your brave service to the State of Florida. You will always be remember for professionalism. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince Georges County Maryland Police Department

May 19, 2010