Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace my brother in blue...

Det. Clarence Priestley
Cedar Park Police

April 7, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Jaime Padron's daughters, family, friends, and the Austin Police Department's finest men and women who serve and protect our streets every day and night. As a citizen of the community and a friend of police officers, I always respect, honor, and admire what the men and women in blue do for our community.
Officer Padron..... Rest in Peace. God bless

Traci
Austin Resident

April 7, 2012

Semper Fi Devil Dog, We've got it from here. God has a post waiting just for you in heaven.

SGT Gregory Gammons
Springfield DPS

April 7, 2012

Brother, I was honored to know you. We served together in the Marines and recently got to talking a little over a year ago. You will be missed warrior and there will be those of us Marines and Law Enforcement that will do what we can to be there for your daughters in any way we can. A warriors oath, I will help in any way even from California. Semper Fi Marine and until we meet again at Heavens Gates to share watch guarding heaven's streets.

Sgt. Fowler USMC
USMC Ret.

April 7, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Padron's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept. Rochester, NY

April 7, 2012

My heart and prayers are with the parents and daughters of this hero.. May you know that we will never forget your hero.

Rest in peace Officer Padron, you sir are a hero...

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

April 7, 2012

Know that your sarcifice will not be forgotten and your daughters will always have their APD family to stand by them. I am my brother's keeper! God's Speed Jaime.

Detective Pamela McBee
Austin Police Department

April 7, 2012

Officer Padron,

You left this world far too soon; "thank you" is a phrase that is not heard enough in the brotherhood of the police profession. As you embark on your next journey, a heartfelt and sincere "thank you" from your brothers and sisters in blue is well deserved and can be heard across the nation.

The Thin Blue Line:

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.

Thank you Officer Padron for making the ultimate sacrifice; you will be honored and remembered for eternity.

SES
Austin Police Department

April 7, 2012

God bless you and your family brother. You made the ultimate sacrafice and will always be remembered for your service. May the lord bless your family and keep them strong.

Sgt. Wayne James
Indiana University PD-NW

April 7, 2012

My sympathies to the family of Officer Jamie Padron.

Herman Wilkins, retired SAC
Va Dept of ABC

April 7, 2012

My condolences to both the family members of officer Padron as well as his law enforcement family in Texas. Officer Padron is a hero and has paid the ultimate sacrifice for protecting the citizens of his community and he will never be forgotten! Rest in peace brother, we will continue the fight in your honor! Jon, Investigator from Central California

Jon, Investigator
Investigator from California

April 7, 2012

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 7, 2012

Our entire Unit sends our prayers to the family of Officer Padron and our support to the APD. Your service to this Country will always be honored. RIP brother Jamie.

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS OIG Special Ops Chicago

April 7, 2012

R.I.P. Sir.....Godspeed to your family, friends and Austin PD.

K. Brooks
Houston Police Dept.

April 7, 2012

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of our Brave Brother in Blue. May God Bless the family and comfort them during this hard and difficult time. On behalf of the Rio Hondo Police Department in Rio Hondo Texas. Officer Jaime Padron as you patrol the streets in Heaven we ask that you to watch over us, you are gone but not forgotten. We will have the watch from here.....SALUTE!

Corporal Roel Cavazos
Rio Hondo Police Department

April 7, 2012

Jamie was one of a kind. He left his precious mark everywhere he went and on everyone he met. I had the honor of serving with Jamie while he was in San Angelo. There was not a harder working and more caring Officer. Jamie would certainly go the extra mile when needed. I will miss him and pray for his caring family.

Police Officer III Randall L. Herndon
San Angelo Police Department/ Friend

April 7, 2012

Rest in Peace brother. Thank you for your years of service in your numerous uniforms, the public should be grateful you served them.

Aux Officer/Dispatcher Kyle Soldani
Riley County Police Department - KS

April 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Thank you for your service!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 010905

April 7, 2012

Condolences and Prayers,

Horacio Vela
Watch Commander-Retired USBP

April 7, 2012

Rest in peace my brother... May god bless your family and your Dept.

Deputy Scott Billings U-119
Chesterfield Sheriff's Office

April 7, 2012

May you rest in peace. Thank you for your service, and your courage.

R. L. Drake, retired Det.
NYPD

April 7, 2012

As San Leandro residents, we are deeply saddened at this news. Our sincere condolences go out to Officer Padron's daughters, parents, family and co-workers. We are so sorry for your loss San Leandro PID

Lee

April 7, 2012

For greater love has no other than this that a man shall lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

You are a hero, rest in peace my brother in blue!

Officer James May
Arlington PD

April 7, 2012

Rest in peace brother Padron. I salute you for your service as a Marine and as a law enforcement brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Cpl. Jason Murphy
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

April 7, 2012

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

April 7, 2012