Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Arnulfo Crispin, #267, thank you for your service and protectting the City of Lakeland. My thoughts are with your family and the City you gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect. May your soul rest in peace.

~Tanna~ #368
ACO- City of Atchison

December 22, 2011

May your soul rest in piece thank you for your service.. May God walk with your family

The Blue represents the officer and the courage they find deep inside when faced with insurmountable odds.

The Black background was designed as a constant reminder of our fallen brother and sister officers.

The Line, the line is what police officers protect, the barrier between anomie and a civilized society, between order and chaos, between respect for decency and lawlessness.

Together they symbolize the camaraderie law enforcement officers all share, a brotherhood like no other

Mac

December 22, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers to the dear family and friends of Officer Arnulfo Crispin. God Bless him for his service and the sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace Brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

December 22, 2011

As a former Orange County Deputy my heart breaks everytime an Officer is killed or wounded. Only those who walk in our shoes or our families truely understand the dangers of the job, but more importantly the Great satisfaction of helping others. Officer Crispin served the Lakeland community well, now he Patrols the streets of Heaven. May God bless his family, friends, and fellow Officers.

D/S Mike Hayman
Retired OCSO

December 22, 2011

Rest easy my Brother in Law, as your watch on this earth is now over.......

Sgt John L Gulledge (Ret)
Escambia County FL. Sheriffs Office

December 22, 2011

God bless you Officer Crispin. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Crispin and his family.

Chief of Police
Little Falls Police Department, Minnesota

December 22, 2011

Many sad reflections here. Well here is an angry one. My blood boils with rage when I here such callous, such disregard, and disrespect for authority. Officer Crispin was doing his job keeping animals like that off the streets. He paid for it with his life.
Now it's time for the animal who took his life to pay.
God rest your soul brother, and may he bless your family in this tragic time.


Seminole Community Collage LEO Academy Class #7 Graduate Class of '00.

Deputy Sheriff
Martin County Sheriff's Office (FL)

December 22, 2011

We are sadden at the news of our LE brother Arnulfo. Your bravery and dedication to duty and department will always be honored. RIP

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS OIG Spec Ops ASU

December 22, 2011

America and Flordia lost another hero. go rest high on the mountain. we have it from here. May GOD bless the family and friends and coworkers. R.I.P. officer Crispin.

SERGEANT MARC RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT

December 22, 2011

May God Bless Officer Crispin in eternity and his family along with the Lakeland Police Department during this difficult time.

Corporal Leonard Gould 00-071
Lee County Sheriff's Office

December 22, 2011

Thank you for your service Officer Crispin. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department in this dark hour.

Rebecca Jones
daughter of Sgt. C. R. Jones (LPD ret)

December 22, 2011

Rest in peace my brother. We will take it from here. Thank you for your service and professionalism. You will be missed.

Police Officer
Sanford PD

December 22, 2011

May you rest in peace...Thank you for your service

(Retired)
Broward Sheriff Office

December 22, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

December 22, 2011

"A Police Officers Prayer"

"Lord I ask For Courage

Courage to face and conquer my own fears...

Courage to take me where others will not go...

I ask for strength

Strength of body to protect others...

And strength of spirit to lead others...

I ask for dedication

Dedication to do my job, to do it well

Dedication to my community

To keep it safe...

Give me lord, concern for others who trust me

And compassion for those who need me...

And please Lord

Through it all, be at my side."

author unkown

RIP brother!

D/S Sean McLendon #6701
Polk County Sheriffs Office

December 22, 2011

I live over by Crystle Grove aparments and I saw and herd hundreds of cop cars and helicopters that night and in the morrning when I was trying to get to work, the primater I was in was on lock down so I had to wait till like nine thirty to get out and still it was cayoss.I feel really sorry for officer Arnulfo Crispin may God bless his familey and espesially him.

Hailey Barbee
None

December 22, 2011

Rest In Peace my brother.

Sheriff Special Officer II
Orange County Sheriff

December 22, 2011

Rest in peace my brother ,God bless your family

Detective Rosado
NYPD

December 22, 2011

Personally chosen to wear, the uniform, by GOD, now standing alongside him, for ever. May the Love of Jesus Christ be, with his personal and professional family, during this difficult time.

Lieutenant Rodney Chauncey
Polk County, Florida, Sheriff's Office

December 22, 2011

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Deputy Christopher R French
Wharton County Sheriff's Office, Wharton Texas

December 22, 2011

• A PART OF AMERICA DIED....

Somebody killed a policeman today .... And a part of America died…. A piece of our country he swore to protect .... Will be buried with him at his side.... The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,.... Just as if he had gone off to war, .... Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast .... To his name they will add a gold star.... The suspect that shot him will stand up in court .... With counsel demanding his rights,.... While a young widowed mother must work for her kids .... And spend many long, lonely nights... .. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today…. Maybe in your town or mine,.... While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors.... A cop put his life on the line.... Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street, .... And he stands at each new rookie's side; .... He answered the call… of himself gave his all,.... And a part of America died.

Rest in peace Officer Arnulfo Crispin.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
City of Alameda CA. Police Department

December 22, 2011

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

December 22, 2011

Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss. This is even greater at this time of year.

Ofc (Ret) Walter Yeomans
Edgewater Police Dept

December 22, 2011

God rest your soul Officer Crispin. I will pray for your family and fellow officers who are now experiencing the absolute worst times of their lives. Bless you.

Carole Garreau, Ret. Head Clerk Troop K
Connecticut State Police

December 22, 2011

God has taken you into his kingdom to serve with our heroic and loving brothers and sisters who have also paid the ultimate in protecting and serving His children in their communities. Thos brothers and sisters left behind will keep your name and honor in memory for years to come and they will also care for your family. Well done brother, rest in peace. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

December 22, 2011