Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Never forgotten and always missed. I can't believe it's been 12 years. Rest in Peace Barbara.

Susan Ball
Judicial Process Server, Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Brevard County, FL

March 6, 2024

Law Enforcement Officers willingly put on a uniform every day and protect our communities, states, and nation and some end up making the ultimate sacrifice.
O God of Peace, so many of America’s Peace Officers who are on the front lines to protect us never make it back home to their families. We pray for these fallen law enforcement officers, Lord God, who gave their lives for us. We pray for the families of these heroes, who have to now endure life without their loved one. Lord God, society tries to move forward, but there is always bloodshed occurring. We approach Your throne of glory and grace to beg of You for peace. Lord God, bring peace to this land – the United States of America. We plead for Your divine intervention to quiet our hearts and unify our communities. Stop the violence that occurs amid our cities. We thank You for all America’s Peace Officers who have died protecting us, and ask that You send an everlasting peace so that America’s Peace Officers on the streets may be safe and return home to their loved ones at the end of their assigned shifts. In Christ Jesus, Your blessed Son, I pray. Amen.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Christian Chaplain Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

August 15, 2023

Rest in peace , sister. Thank you for service and sacrifice.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD ( Retired)

March 6, 2023

My family recently moved to Florida, actually to Elena Way. When I walk each day, I see the beautiful memorial to Deputy Pill. I pray for her—indeed, a hero!—and her entire, huge network of family and friends. I also feel sad for her, her close family and friends, for our needy society/world:

Let us follow Deputy Pill’s lead and work for humanity, kindness, love, and peace in this world. Let us stamp out cruelty and continue to stand for peace and justice, helping make our world continually safe for democracy and the rule of law. Righteousness and peace must eventually triumph over senseless violence, whether that violence is individual versus individuals or dangerous mob rule over individuals.

Concerned Melbourne Citizen & Family
Peace Advocate

November 19, 2022

I worked in your South end of the county once upon a time. I am sure like all of us you you did as much as possible to leave your area and people better off than the way you found them. Thank you

SGT. Sheryl (st.peter) Lirette
NH DOC

October 8, 2022

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

March 6, 2021

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Pill.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2020

Deputy pill, 8 years ago today where were murdered in cold blood while just simply conducting a tragic stop. May you continue to rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

March 6, 2020

Rest In Peace Sister LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

March 6, 2020

I spoke with you several times when I was a BCSO wife,you were such a lovely women.I moved in 2010 and heard the news from far away. I still get sad when I think of you and your senseless death. You are not forgotten,you will never be . I wish your family great strength and love.

Suzanne Taylor
BCSO wife

January 8, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 17, 2018

You have not been forgotten. R I P

citizen
Tampa

July 12, 2017

I thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Pamela Buster
Concerned Citizen

March 30, 2017

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

March 7, 2017

Rest in peace my sister. You are a true hero and should never be forgotten by the state of Florida.
All blue lives matter.

Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
N.Y.P.D.

March 6, 2017

The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9

Executive Director, Florida Sheriffs Ass
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 7, 2016

I was on you tube and saw the video of the sentencing of the suspect. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are not forgotten. My prayers are with your family and friends. In Valor There is Hope!

Deputy Sheriff Garth Justice
Lexington County Sheriff, SC

May 22, 2016

I didn't know you. Never lived in the state till recently. But I understand that you are a hero. You were an angel in a green brevard sheriff uniform. You died protecting what you believe in. What I believe in. You are a hero and deserve the highest medals possible for your sacrifice. God bless you, god bless the brevard sheriff's office. Stand by, we will hold the lone from here on.

Matthew Epple

March 8, 2016

R.I.P. Sister, and God bless your family and God have you in his arms.

Lt. Eliberto Carmona (Ret)
Hendry- Okeechobee

March 7, 2015

R.I.P. Sister, and God bless your family and God have you in his arms.

Lt. Eliberto Carmona (Ret)
Hendry- Okeechobee

March 7, 2015

Thank you for your sacrifice. Rest easy now my sister, we have it from here.

Agent C Clouchete
Osceola County Sheriff's Office

December 14, 2014

I am glad that your family received some measure of justice for your brutal murder, and that it brings some peace in their hearts. Praying for their solace, and remembering and honoring your service and sacrifice.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

June 29, 2014

Rest in peace sister. I pray that your family finds some peace in knowing that you are with our Lord.

Officer Kimberly Regen
Aurora Police Dept/Colorado

April 3, 2014

The Pill family,
May God grant you peace in knowing that Deputy Barbara Pill lived her life with honor and the highest of ethics in order to meet her calling. Memories will recall all the family holidays and times that she missed to fulfill her obligations as a law enforcement officer. But know that it was torment in her heart not to be both places or have the ability to be all to everyone. The blessing is that she was in God's eyes.

Kim Copeland
Mom, wife and retired Deputy Sheriff, Hillsborough County.

April 2, 2014

April 1st, 2014. I just watched the jury's decision for the murderer (I WON'T EVEN MENTION THE BASTARD'S NAME) of my friend and co-worker, Deputy Barbara Pill #644. I know we are supposed to forgive, but, I just can't. Barb and I went through the police academy together, she at 40 and me at 38. We didn't let our age get in our way, we were tough as nails. I know we scared some of our male counterparts during the physical aspects of our studies. We laughed about that, so did the guys. Good memories that bring a smile to my face, now. Barb and I studied together, sat two seats apart from each other through the classroom studies at the academy, and encouraged each other through the sometimes tough physical rigors of what we called "boot camp". While I did attend all of her services during that horrible March in 2012, to this day I have still not driven by the site of her untimely and unwarranted death. I am so happy with today's verdict, finally justice for Barb. Perhaps some day I can find it in my heart to forgive, but for now, it's just not there, I can't. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office, lost not just a Deputy Sheriff, we lost a good, compassionate, fair, sweet woman. Barb's family has had a huge part of their lives ripped from their being, I think that's the part I can't forgive. My love to the Pill family always. Barb, rest in peace.

Dep. Carol O' Connell #684
Brevard County Sheriffs Office - Retired

April 1, 2014