Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P. Cpt Ralph Braden...Thanks for the dedication you gave to your community..Condelances to your family, friends, and fellow officers in your dept.

LPL Terry Myers
Sears, Cumberland. MD

May 14, 2011

R.I.P. brother Ralph Braden!!!

Husker Street Officer
Fellow Brother

May 13, 2011

Rest in peace my brother...I am praying for your family in hopes that they obtain peace during this trying time.

Sergeant Daryl Underwood
Murrieta Police Department

May 13, 2011

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

Officer Bob Swope
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

May 11, 2011

Capt. Braden may you Rest In Peace. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten Sir. God Speed. We'll take it from here.

Ofc. D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

May 10, 2011

RIP brother Ralph.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

May 10, 2011

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance 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 Captain Braden. 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 Ralph, 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 Ralph's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Ralph's life was about so much more than the way he died. Ralph will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Captain Braden, 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 fiance 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)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

May 10, 2011

To the family, friends and colleagues of Captain Braden, we would like to express our deepest condolences. Captain Braden's service will never be forgotten.

Session 50
The Zone 5 Police Academy, NY

May 10, 2011

You fought the good fight, rest in peace Brother. May God show his mercy and grace on your family, friends, and coworkers.

Det. John Creamer
Daytona Beach Police

May 10, 2011

Our thoughts and Prayers are with Captain Braden's family, and Co-workers.
May they each be comforted and find peace.
May his memory and faithful service be remembered by all.

Rev. Tony Wells
Earle Police Commission, Earle Arkansas

May 10, 2011

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

May 9, 2011

Captain Braden,
Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

May 9, 2011

R.I.P Captain! You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. You are truely part of the thin blue line.

PATROL OFFICER ERIK SEGURA
EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 9, 2011

MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF CAPT BRADEN. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. CAPT BRADEN, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT SC

May 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

May 8, 2011

Rest in Peace brother...remember "THUNDER"

Motor Officer Chris Wrubel (ret.)
Schenectady NY Police

May 8, 2011

May God grant your relatives and friends the strength to get through these difficult times. Heroes will never be forgotten and you, Captain Ralph Braden, are a hero. I salute you SIR. R.I.P. Brother.

Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police (Australia)

May 8, 2011

Captain Braden Family,

We were deeply saddened to hear the news a few days ago. We are still here for you when you need us.

God bless,

Chaplain Paul Grady
Knoxville PD

May 8, 2011

Rest in peace, Captain.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

May 8, 2011

Capt. Braden,

Sir, it was an Honor for me to serve as "point" for your Motor Escort yesterday as we took you to your final resting place. May the good Lord bless your family and assist them in getting through these tough and difficult times. Rest in Peace Captain.

Deputy WS Lucas
Anderson Co. Sheriff's Dept., TN

May 8, 2011

I was at a police memorial in Columbus Georgia honoring our fallen heroes. The Captain read his name at the end. We were honoring Officer Clois (Sonny) Lamb that was killed inside the police station in 1989.
We will grieve for you.

Pansy Kieffner

May 8, 2011

Rest in peace Cap'....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the WPD during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

May 7, 2011

As a MOTHER of a SON in Law Enforcment....my HEART is TRULY with your FAMILY,,his co-workers...his friends, ALL of the family friends...& his Wartburg Police Dept.,...who have lost ONE OF THEIR LOVED ONES, TOO! We are ALL in this TOGETHER when something like this happens. WE ARE ALL ONE FAMILY!!! I just HATE to hear my phone ring, as I live approx. 4 hours away from where my SON lives, as HE, as YOUR loved one...chose to "serve & protect". I just want you to KNOW that my PRAYERS are with your family, friends, & co-workers as you have had to go thru this. My heart is very HEAVY right now. Should you need to contact me...my email is [email protected]. May God be with ALL of you right now. Would LOVE to hear from some of you, so that...GOD FORBID...I should be able to even COPE with what you are all going through!! PLEASE,,,GOD BLESS this family, community, friends, & co-workers!!! I am HERE for you!!!

Anita G. Taylor
mother of son in law enforcement

May 7, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

May 6, 2011

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

May 6, 2011