Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Brother We Got it From here

LEO IN TRAINING

December 21, 2011

So saddened to hear the news.

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

December 21, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission
This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

December 21, 2011

I wish to send our heartfelt condolences to the family members of Officer Crispin and all of the members of the Lakeland Police Department. Once again, this officer demonstrated his selfless dedication to our citizens by trying to stop the criminals responsible for so many criminal acts, injuries and deaths in our community. He did so by making the ultimate sacrifice. He, like so many other officers in our state and country, were working the late hours, reducing crime and maintaining the security, serenity and freedom we cherish in the United States. Officer Crispin gave the greatest sacrifice one can give protecting the citizens of Lakeland, Polk County and the State of Florida.
We are deeply saddened by this event. Look on the brave and heroic actions of our officers, and frown upon the felonious actions of the persons responsible for another senseless killing of an officer. With such a great loss to the Crispin family, the citizens of Lakeland, and the law enforcement community, the members of the Jupiter Island Public Safety Department wish to send our sincere condolences during what should be a joyous time.

Chief Ted J, Gonzales
Jupiter Island Public Safety

December 21, 2011

My condolences to everyone that knew this fallen angel. My prayers are sent to the siblings and co-workers of Officer Crispin..

Sgt. Sonia Sands~ Training Officer
Butts County E-911/Jackson, GA

December 21, 2011

My condolences and prayers are with Arnulfo, his family, friends, and co-workers. God bless.

Ptlm. P. K. Harding (Ret.)
Binghamton, NY P.D.

December 21, 2011

Our prayers for this family his co-workers and friends.






Police survivor family (Joel & Ellie Peney) FLPD Retired.

Joel Peney ((Retired Supervisor)
Fort Lauderdale Police

December 21, 2011

To the family and friends of Officer Amulfo Crispin, his fellow officers, and most especially to Officer Crispin:

We honor your service to your community as a police officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Amulfo was killed in the line of duty. It is obvious he was well-loved by many and well-respected by his peers as reflected in the loving reflections left for him.

May his loved ones continued to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To Amulfo's family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

Each day that a police officer dies in the line of duty is tragic and heart wrenching, but I cannot help but think of the nightmare that changes a home decorated for the holidays and a household anticipating the joy of Christmas to a place of enormous grief and shock.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Amulfo gave to his community and the citizens of Florida, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on December 20, 2011.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 21, 2011

RIP Sir you will be missed!

1Sgt Montana Sims
United States Air Force Auxiliary

December 21, 2011

RIP Brother!!!

Montesino

December 21, 2011

Rest in peace my brother in blue may God watch over you and your family.

Police Officer
Newark N.J. Police Department Mounted Unit

December 21, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother, Justice will be served

Police Officer
NYPD Highway Patrol

December 21, 2011

RIP Brother

PO Steve Campbell
Warren PD, Warren MI

December 21, 2011

May God bless the Crispin family during this time of mourning. Thank you officer Crispin for choosing such an admirable profession..You gave the ultimate sacrifice so our streets, and lives could be safe. Rest in Peace.

Detective(retired)
Colorado Springs Police Department

December 21, 2011

The officers and staff of the Chestertown Police Department offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Arnulfo Crispin. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace Arunflo.

Corporal Brett Lysinger
Chestertown Maryland Police Department

December 21, 2011

God bless his family ,I will be praying for them and all of our leo ff and emts.

pso R. Whitfield retired
Chapel Hill PD N.C.

December 21, 2011

I am truly sad to hear this news of losing another brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to him, his family and all who had the opportunity to work with him. Please be safe out there all my brothers and sisters. God Bless!

Officer Anthony Trovato
Put-In-Bay Police Department

December 21, 2011

My heart and prayers are with the Crispin family as they face this very difficult time. May God be with each of you and guide you through these troubled times. Rest in peace Officer Crispin, we will never forget the sacrifice you made for all of us.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

December 21, 2011

May all his family find comfort in the honorable service given by this fine young man.

Rob Szrama (USAF MSgt, Retired)
Fellow American

December 21, 2011

Officer Crispin thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Friend

December 21, 2011

May god bless you for your sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers rest with the family and his fellow officers. Rest in Peace.

Sheriif's Deputy Wife
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Dept

December 21, 2011

God Bless Officer Crispin, his family, friends and coworkers. "I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic he died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department FL

December 21, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir...........................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Police Dept. Tx.

December 21, 2011

Officer Arnulfo Crispinrest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your
lost loved one, and pray for you during the days
to come. Officer Crispin will be in the company of heroes
forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,
badges gleaming and shoes like glass, They are your brothers
and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have
previously paid the ultimate price. Today, like many others,
they welcome you to this hallowed place. As you march
down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused
on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal
partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen
on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join
the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips Retired
Retired, Walnut Grove Police Department, Walnut Grove. Mississippi

December 21, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. Watch over as your fellow officers continue on in your memory. My condolences to your Family and the Lakeland Police Department.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

December 21, 2011