Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service.

You apparently touched many people in a meaningful way. I am sorry for the loss your family is experiencing. May they find the strength to carry on and find some happiness as I imagine you would want them to find.

Det Doug Teachworth
Lynnwood, WA PD

April 27, 2011

Detective Castillo,

I have many friends who are Police Officers and I pray for them every day,you my friend pay the ultimate price and for me it was extremely hard to see your wife and children going thru this very difficult time, you should be extremely proud of your three boys, for they are like little men taking care of each others and I know its been extremely hard on your wife but we are all praying for her to be able to take things day by day.

Rest in peace dear friend
O Montoto

Octavio Montoto
Friend of police officers

April 25, 2011

You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Anonymous

April 6, 2011

This was taken from my boyfriends Facebook profile on January 20, 2011:

"Courage defined: Miami-Dade/TFO's Roger Castillo and Amanda Haworth EOW 1/20/2011... May they rest in peace"


May they all rest in peace togeher now.

Megan Kinkelaar
girlfriend of DUSM Derek Hotsinpiller
EOW: 2/16/2011

Megan

March 15, 2011

Today makes 7 weeks and 1 day since you've been gone. Your sons, mother and I miss you terribly. You were an excellent husband, a spectacular father and an incredible son. You have changed my life forever. I am amazed at the outrageous amount of people whose lives and hearts you have touched. The idea of a future without you is unbearable. Therefore, I will live my life day by day. Please visit me in my dreams.. until we meet again, my love.

Your soul mate,
Debbie

Det. D. Castillo
Wife

March 12, 2011

I miss you every day. It kills me to see your mom, Debbie, and boys hurt. You taught me to live, take vacations, and not waste another day. You are truly a hero to all of us. We will you Roger! Your friends, George, Annette, Geoffrey, and kenny

Annette
friend of family

March 10, 2011

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Detective Castillo. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Roger, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Roger's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Roger's life was about so much more than the way he died. Roger will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Detective Castillo, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been eight years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

March 8, 2011

My sympathys to family and fellow officers.Rest In Peace.

Christina Brookhart
Mother of Deputy Don McCutcheon EOW 2/8/2010

March 6, 2011

If today is to be THE DAY, so be it.
If you seek to do battle with me this day,
you will receive the best that I am capable of giving.
It may not be enough, but it will be everything that
I have to give and it will be impressive, for I
have constantly prepared myself for this day.
I have trained, drilled, and rehearsed my actions
so that I might have the best chance of defeating you.
I have kept myself in peak physical condition,
schooled myself in the martial skills and have
become proficient in the application of combat tactics.
You may defeat me, but you will pay a severe price
and will be lucky to escape with your life.
You may kill me, but I am willing to die if necessary.
I do not fear Death, for I have been close enough to it
on enough occasions that it no longer concerns me.
But I do fear the loss of my Honor and would rather die
fighting than to have said that I was without courage.
So, I WILL FIGHT YOU,
no matter how insurmountable it may seem
and to the death if need be,
in order that it may never be said of me that I was not a WARRIOR!

Lieutenant

February 20, 2011

Det. Castillo,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you to you and your partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizen of Miami-Dade. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

February 13, 2011

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

February 8, 2011

Rest in peace Detective Castillo. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you made during your tour. Thanks to your family for understanding your choice and passion to be a public servant and protecting God's children. Your family is in my prayers, and please watch over all of us.

Sgt. Rich Kearney
Chicago Police Department

February 8, 2011

As a Police Dispatcher, and a wife of a Sgt., I am truly sorry for your loss. Please know that my prayers and heart are with you, family, and Miami-Dade Police Dept.

Ashelyn Johnson-Police Dispatcher
Treasure Island Police Department, Treasure Island Florida

February 4, 2011

His Final 10-42
His days always began with a "10-41",
he was always ready to take on more crime.
The same routine for the years,
but he got used to it over time.

Day in and day out he gave it
his all and he did his best.
Never stopping to think that this could be
the last time he straps on his bulletproof vest.

Another day passes and once again
he has protected and served.
But never once really getting
the full recognition he deserved.

He had a full life but there was
so much left for him to do.
But on January 20, 2011, he made
his Final "10-42"

may you rest in peace and in god's
glory. till we see you again.
god's speed

JCG
Pembroke Pines, FL

February 2, 2011

Det Castillo,

Thank you for your service Sir. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends, and L.E. brothers and sisters. You will not be forgotten

R. AKANS #1354
ESCONDIDO POLICE DEPT

February 2, 2011

RIP brother. A blue ribbon has been placed around a tree in my yard in honor of your sacrifice.

Cpl. Julia Gilroy
MCPD Maryland

January 31, 2011

Lo ciento desde lo mas profundo de mi alma, es un dolor tan grande dificil de explicar todavia no me puedo explicar lo sucedido no lo puedo entender. el no se fue sigue entre nosotros a pesar de no poder lo ver es un angel una estrella en el cielo

Anonymous

January 30, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Detective Castillo as well as the brotherhood at Miami-Dade Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

January 29, 2011

YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. R.I.P. Brother.

AGENT
ICE CALIFORNIA

January 29, 2011

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

January 28, 2011

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

Cpl David Murphy
TX DPS

January 27, 2011

You will never be forgotten!!!

Chief Of Police
Rossville Police Department

January 27, 2011

Rest in peace, Officer.
My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

Anonymous

January 27, 2011

Rest Peacefully Brother! May God Bless your family and friends.

Patrol Officer
WPPD, Colorado

January 27, 2011

The Watch

For many years
These officers have stood the watch

While some of us were in our beds at night
These officers stood the watch

While some of us were in school learning our trade
These heroes stood the watch

Yes…even before some of us were born into the world
These heroes stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of controversy were seen brewing on the horizon of history
These heroes stood the watch

Many times they would cast an eye towards home and see their family standing there,
Needing their guidance and help,
Needing that hand to hold during those hard times
But they still stood the watch

They stood the watch for many years

They stood the watch so that we,
our families, and our fellow citizens
could sleep soundly in safety, each and every night
knowing that an officer stood the watch

Today we are here to say,
“Partner... the watch stands relieved

Relieved by those You have Trained, Guided, and Led
Partner you stand relieved.. We have the watch..."

"Piper, Standby your pipes... Rifle Squad, man your rifles…

Heroes are going Home!”


Thank you Detective Casillo for a job well done!! Congratulations on your promotion to patrol the gates of heaven!! God speed!!!

Sgt. Mary Beth Lovett
Spring Hill, Tennessee Police Department

January 27, 2011