San Antonio Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, October 29, 2010
Reflections for Police Officer Sergio Arturo Antillon
God bless you, your family and the men and women of the San Antonio Police dept. Rest in peace brother.
Officer E. Borghesani
San Francisco Police Dept
November 6, 2010
Rest in peace Brother. You have Finished your work
Officer in Charge Robby F Anger
Cohocton Town Police, NY
November 4, 2010
Brother Sergio,
Please keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.
R.I.P. my Brother
Cpl. Robert L. Padgett (ret)
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md.
November 4, 2010
My prayers go out to the family & friends of Ofc Antillon. Another brother in blue is gone but not forgotten. May you rest in peace.
Ofc A Rodriguez
Laredo PD
November 4, 2010
This hit me in the gut Sergio. I remember when i graduated what i felt like everyday i finished. You were doing the right thing. But the good lord needs you for another mission i guess. RIP man. Sympathy to your fam.
Phillip Aguet
November 3, 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 whose 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 (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 3, 2010
My deepest thoughts and prayers for Officer Antillon's family and friends. A brother will be missed and thought of.
May the spirits walk with him and may he run free with the wolves and fly with the eagles.
Officer/K-9 Unit
Marlin Police Department
November 2, 2010
My condolences to the Antillon family and the San Antonio Police Department. God Bless you my brother.
Corporal. P. Amrollah
Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department, Tx
November 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with this agency and Officer Antillion's family. R.I.P Sir!
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit
November 2, 2010
My condolences to the family,coworkers and friends of Officer Antillon. My prayers are with you on this day as final goodbyes take place. God bless all of my fellow brothers and sisters of law enforcement.
Patrolman
Rio Hondo Police Department
November 2, 2010
Rest in Peace Brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the SAPD during this most difficult and tragic time.
Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD
November 2, 2010
Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Fredericksburg
November 2, 2010
The accident you were involved in could of been any of us. Why you? I'm not quite sure. I'm sad that I did not have the opportunity to work along side you. My prayers will be with you and your family for years to come. You will always be a part of the SAPD family and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Sister In Blue
San Antonio PD
November 2, 2010
The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Sergio Antillon, and the San Antonio P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Antillon, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
November 2, 2010
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
November 2, 2010
Condolences for your family you will always be missed and remembered in our hearts.
Joyce Wisdom
Mother of a Fallen Officer
November 1, 2010
To Officer Antillon's family, friends, and department.
I wanted to send my condolescences for your loss, in which I am deeply sorry. My cousin was struck and killed by a distracted driver who was just convicted and I hope Officer Antillon's killer serves the maximum time allowed.
I am sure Officer Antillon was in the process of becoming a great officer.
Cousin, Officer David Tome EOW 10.21.08
November 1, 2010
Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.
Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)
November 1, 2010
Rest in peace brother. God Bless you and your family.
Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff
November 1, 2010
I am saddened by the fact that you were killed and angered by the manner. Your family should be so proud of your dedication to the citizens of San Antonio......Rest in peace.
Deputy Eamon Shoff
Bandera Co. Sheriff's Office
November 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Antillon as well as the brotherhood at San Antonio Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!
Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department
November 1, 2010
Officer Antillon,
Rest in peace brother.
Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft
November 1, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to Officer Antillon's family and to the San Antonio Police Department on their tragic loss. Rest in Peace, young brother. You will not be forgotten.
Officer R. DeVincentz
Round Rock, TX Police Department
November 1, 2010
God please bless the family, and friends of this Officer, as he is now gone from us. Rest easy my Brother in Law, as your watch is now over.......
Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.
October 31, 2010
God now has another Angel to protect us from above! Thank you for your service Officer Antillon. May God be with your family, friends and work family during this very difficult time. God Speed.
Det. Melissa Fautheree
Cedar Park Police Dept, Texas
October 31, 2010
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