Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

After 36 years on the street... and on a day shift, it turns to this? You were certainly a very strong willed man to stay in this business for so long, THEY could care less... WE care so much more. I check this sight often and see bad stories, this one hurts. My 14 years on the J is nothing compared to 36. But, you went while doing what you loved, in a strange way it's not a bad thing. Thank you, with the highest respect, for your service, Sir.

Ptlm. J. Buley
Whitesboro PD

June 5, 2012

Kevin was one of the very first officers I met when I was a young Cadet in Spfld in the early 1980's. He was a great person and he always made me laugh. He had the perfect outlook on the job and was just an all around great guy. Kevin was a Cop's cop. We will never forget your heroic actions yesterday saving the life of the young woman and her baby. Rest in peace Kevin.

Sgt. Curt McKenzie
Springfield Police Department/NESPIN

June 5, 2012

There is a special place in Heaven for Officer Ambrose and special place in hell for the coward who took him. Please keep his family, fellow and all Police Officers, as well as his friends in your thoughts and prayers. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE OFFICER KEVIN AMBROSE.

Scott Litz
Agawam, MA

June 5, 2012

May God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service. It is an honor to call you my brother.

Tpr Brendan Hoolan
NYSP

June 5, 2012

I have never met you yet I feel I know you.In your eyes I see the kindness everyone speaks of.I feel the sadness that is felt by your brothers,your family and your friends. I would like to thank you for protecting me and my loved for so many years.You are a brave and honorable soul.Your job now is to be an angel to all your brothers on the Springfield Police Dept.Tug at thier hats, just to let them know your near.I believe your presense will be welcome.Rest in peace but also keep your spunk alive.

An Average Citizen

June 5, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Springfield Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

June 5, 2012

God Bless Officer Ambrose and his family. God has a place for all hero's to be for eternity, that's where Kevin is now. My prayers are with Kevin and his family!

Sergeant
Hampshire County Sheriff Associations

June 5, 2012

Blessed be the peacemaker. RIP Officer Ambrose and thank you for protecting our city. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Selena K.
Citizen of Springfield MA

June 5, 2012

My sympathy & Condolence goes to the Ambrose Family. Kyle So sorry about your loss, stay strong.

Officer Garcia, Eddie
Dept of Correction of Conn./ Baystate Security Dept. Springfield,Mass

June 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Thank you for your service! You will not be forgottten!

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

June 5, 2012

Kevin was a great guy, a great father, and someone who was a role model for those who wish to enter law enforcement. He understood the job and extended those same values to everyone he came across, during his daily patrol. If you met Kevin, you left with a good feeling for his manner and ability to do a difficult job and still maintain a smile on his face. He did not look down on those he served but rather looked upon everyone as an equal who would be served with the all the respect we would all respect when confronted with meeting a law enforcement officer for the first time in out lives. He will be missed but his smile and his caring manner will never be forgotten. It was an honor and a special moment when I served along side Kevin Ambrose. I wish his family peace and wanted them to know that Kevin, really was a special person doing a very special job in the most difficult of times.

Lt. Glenn M. Lungarini
Springfield Police Department

June 5, 2012

Your sacrifice on earth will never be forgotten. Your EOW is complete on earth, but has just started in Heaven. Rest In Peace, Brother Ambrose! May God Bless You and your family!

Kristie Hensley
Retired Sheriff's Deputy

June 5, 2012

R.I.P Officer Ambrose! You will be dearly missed, thank you for your sacrifice to keep this world safe, you will be another hero for god.

Pvt. Mueller
US ARMY

June 5, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Officer Ambrose. God Bless him for his service and the sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace Brother, Hero's are never forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

June 5, 2012

Rest in peace brother...To the family of Officer Ambrose, sorry for your loss he will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Howard Lewis
Manchester Police Dept. Manchester Ma

June 5, 2012

It is a sad day for Law Enforcement, the community of Springfield and especially the family of Officer Ambrose.

May your legacy follow you and your sacrifice never be forgotten.

God bless your family.

Officer William Ruscoe
Trumbull, CT Police Department

June 5, 2012

Rest in Peace my friend,You are a true HERO in Blue,and Thankyou for your sacrifice.

SFC R.Binkley (Ret)
US Army

June 5, 2012

....A Letter From Heaven
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say,
Though first of all to let you know I arrived OK.
I'm writing this from heaven, here I dwell with Spirit above,
Here there's no more tears of sadness, here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy because I am out of sight,
Remember I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
Heavens warmth covered me and said "I welcome you".
"It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone,
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
We need you here so badly, you're part of our great plan,
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

Spirit gave me a list of things that were wished for me to do,
And foremost on that list - was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in your bed at night the day's chores put to flight,
Spirit and I are closest to you...in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years,
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry a while; it helps relieve the pain.
Remember there would no flowers unless there was some rain.
I wish I could explain to you all that Spirit has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
One thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over,
I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb,
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and in pain,
Then you can say to me at night.."My day was not in vain".
So now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet someone who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free,

Remember you're not going...you're coming here to be with me .... It Is Written ....
Psalm 48:14
For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end. (NIV) ...Its By The Grace Of God That We Live , Its By The Grace Of God That Our Place Of Eternity Is For Certain May You Continue To Walk In The Spirit Of God To The Bereaved Friends And Family ......Deepest Sympathy.....

THERESA MELODY
Someone who cares

June 5, 2012

Rest In peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Springfield Police Department.

James J. Scanlon
North American SWAT Training Association

June 5, 2012

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 5, 2012

Kevin, you'll always be remembered. You're the reason I became an officer and were always an inspiration. RIP brother.

Officer Richard Davidson
Springfield Police Dept.

June 5, 2012

So sorry to hear about the loss of officer Ambrose by this looser piece of human waste. My prayers go out for P.O.Ambrose and his family and department.

Ret.Det. #2111
NYPD Bronx Narcotics

June 5, 2012

I am a former Springfield, MA Police Officer working in Federal Law Enforcement in Baltimore, MD. I have not worn the uniform and badge of a Springfield Police Officer for nearly ten years yet, upon hearing of the death of Officer Kevin Ambrose, I am mourning his death as though I never left. I never worked with Kevin while I was with Springfield save for a few overtime jobs. He was always assigned to another shift because he had much more seniority. Despite that, I still feel his loss as though I have lost a brother because, in actuality, I truly have. We wore the same unifrom, patrolled the same streets, and fought the same fight. He would have defended my life on those streets just as I would have done for him. The City of Springfield lost a great man yesterday, he will never be forgotten.

Postal Inspector Edward Shultz
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

June 5, 2012

My condolences to the family, friends, and Springfield Police Department for their tragic loss of Kevin Ambrose. Rest in peace Officer Ambrose, your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sergeant Jason Braim
Lower Makefield Twp. Police Dept. PA.

June 5, 2012

Descanse en paz. Mi mas sentido pesame a la familia.

Ricard
Catalonian Police

June 5, 2012