Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace sweet prince.

Deputy Officer Gerarld Hansen
Virgina Police Department

April 13, 2012

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Drake, Lt. IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

April 13, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother. Condolences to those left behind, you are in our thoughts and prayers..........

Sergeant Tim R. Poindexter (retired)
California Highway Patrol

April 13, 2012

Rest in peace

James McGrath
Schenectady Police Department

April 13, 2012

Thank you Deputy Paris for your fine work and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in Stanislaus Coounty, CA. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this terrible time. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

April 13, 2012

Condolences to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department and to the family and friends of the officer that succumed to a mortal wound. May this be a reminder to all remaining officers and future ones, such as myself, one day, that death is unpredictable and we should all live each day as if it was the last, for it could be. It has to many before us and happens every day/night throughout the world, on every continent. The best thing is that Deputy Paris is no longer suffering. To his family, be strong, of good cheer, and do not forget that you have friends in his coworkers at the department, as well as the larger law enforcement family across the United States and throughout the world.

future peace officer Modesto, CA
Officer Down Memorial Page viewer

April 13, 2012

I am filled with sadness for the loss of Officer Robert Paris. Every day for 16 yrs he put on the uniform and served his community and today he paid the ulitmate price. I pray for his family during this most difficut time. My you find solice in knowing he died a hero and will not be forgotten.

Correctional Officer (retired)
San Joaquin County Sheriff

April 13, 2012

May you rest in peace and may your loved ones, both those in your family and those inside the department, know that we, your family of law enforcement, will pray for your eternal rest and their comfort through this most difficult of times and beyond.

Janet L. Mulhern, Dispatcher (Retired)
Contra Costa County Sheriff, CA; and wife of retired deputy

April 13, 2012

It is always beyond tragedy when one of us falls due to the thoughtless and reckless demeanor of a criminal. My condolences to the family and brothers of law enforcement. We all feel the pain of these losses. The courage of a person who wears a badge is only lost when we become numb to the job and the priviledge to wear it. God bless those that do.

Deputy Gary D Smith, retired
Musskogee County Ok Sheriffs Office

April 13, 2012

Although I'm not involved in law enforcement, and did not know Deputy Sheriff Robert Paris, I want to thank him for his bravery and service to the community during his career. I'm truly sorry tragedies like these happen to good people. Rest in peace.

Steve Johnson
N/A

April 13, 2012

May God grant your family and friends the strength to get through these difficult times. Heroes will never be forgotten and you, Deputy Sheriff Robert Paris, are a hero. I salute you SIR. R.I.P. my brother

Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police Australia

April 13, 2012

To the family, friends and fellow SCSO members; my sincere condolences for your loss.

Correctional Officer Ches H. Fry
California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

April 13, 2012

Im so sorry to hear of this, I grew up the Central Valley and spent alot of time in Modesto. We just never know when we say "I Love You" to our Loved Ones that it may be our last goodbye.

To the family of Deputy Paris, we thank you also for your service to him the service that carried him on to 16 years with the Sheriffs department you will never know how many people he inspired or touched by his drive to serve and protect the citezens of Stanislaus county.

Mike Fitzgerald, Lieutenant

April 13, 2012

I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Robert Paris and I ask all of you to keep them in your prayers.

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.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

April 13, 2012

My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family Deputy Paris. May your family have the peace of mind that the Lord has come to take you home.

Deputy Jaime Loredo
Fresno County Sheriff

April 13, 2012

OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO DEPUTY PARIS AND HIS FELLOW DEPUTY'S IN THIS TIME OF SORROW..MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER!!YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

PO JOSEPH HERZNER
RETIRED NORWOOD,OH.PD

April 13, 2012

RIP, Officer Paris. You gave the ultimate price for us..You will not be forgotten.

Charles & Barbara Olson
friend Modesto, Ca.

April 13, 2012

We pray for the family and friends of Deputy Paris. We only hope this will help ease the pain. God speed brother, rest in peace.

Sgt David Palacios
Grandview Police Department Grandview, WA

April 13, 2012

A Policeman's Prayer,

Dear Lord, be with me when I am on duty, this day and every day. Let me be kind to the old and to the young be strong:but let me triumph over those whose acts are cruel or wrong.
Lord, when my own last summons comes and I stand in your court, may my rest with you be long and my punishment be short. Author Unknown
May the Lord give your family and the Department the strength to carry on and always remember the ultimate sacrifice you gave. God Bless my Brother

Ed Wetta
Retired LASD Deputy Sheriff

April 13, 2012

I'm broken to hear yet another tragedy has been inflicted on our heroes. I pray for you and your family Mr. Rober Paris. I'm attending the Police Academy in the near future and these tragedies always remind me of what I'm getting myself into. It's a shame that you had to leave after 16 hard working years of helping people on a daily basis. You didn't deserve this Officer Paris. I promise I'll never forget you, nor any other LE Officer that has lost their life in the line of duty. God bless you Officer Paris and "Godspeed"

Future Police Officer
Ohio State Highway Patrol Cadet

April 12, 2012

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH Police Department

April 12, 2012

My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the family of Deputy Sheriff R. Paris. John & Evelyn Zimmerschied

Correctional Sergeant (Retired)
CDCR

April 12, 2012

Rest In Peace Deputy Paris.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

April 12, 2012

GOD be with the family of Deputy Paris. His service was appreciated and is loss will be hard to bear. Thanks for his service to his agency and the people they serve and may his service be well honored.

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton, AR Police Dept

April 12, 2012

Once again we have lost a true hero. May God comfort all the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Paris. May you rest in peace Bob, and know that you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Diana L. May
Wife of fallen officer Sgt. Steven E. May, Modesto PD, EOW 7-23-09

April 12, 2012