Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 5, 2012

An ungodly crime committed by someone in our own family. Truly this is sad and disgusting.

It's been a long time since the last funerals in Springfield and I attended both. The city was in pain that week, no question. Now, after all these years of being blessed, it ends with the murder of another officer.

Officer Ambrose, you gave so many years to the City of Springfield and the news reports of very high praise from your chief. Though we shall all mourn your passing, it is those who know and love you most that hurt the most but I know in my heart you will never be far from them. My prayers are with them.

God Bless and may you Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 5, 2012

The Officer stood and faced his God Which must always come to pass...
He hoped his shoes were shining Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you Officer, How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?"
The Officer squared his shoulders and Said,"No, Lord, I guess I ain't...
Because those of us who carry guns Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent, Because the streets are awfully tough.
But, I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep,
And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here...
They never wanted me around Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod...
As the Officer waited quietly, For the judgment of his God,
"Step forward now you Officer,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Dedicated To All That Serve

Krista Miller Raymond, Concerned Civilian, Western MA

June 5, 2012

On behalf of the men and women of the Ashfield (MA) Police Department, our sincere and heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Ambrose's family, friends, and brother and sister officers of the Springfield Police Department

Chief Patrick Droney
Ashfield Police Department

June 5, 2012

thank you for your service and being a hero,

T Burke

supervisor
state security and investigation services

June 5, 2012

they are no words of confort when there is a family loss but there will always be memories to keep you alive.
God bless you and your family.

Ptl
Chelsea Police Dept.

June 5, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Ambrose. Thank you for your service. Deepest sympathy to the Ambrose family, friends, and the Springfield Police Department.

Janet Hitt
Wife of Sgt. Victor Hitt, City of Barnwell Police Department, SC

June 5, 2012

R.I.P., Brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to all.

Det. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

June 5, 2012

I am heart broken for all our Police and Officer Ambrose's family. Our thought and prayers are with you all.

Krista miller raymond
worked at juvenile court

June 5, 2012

I grew up in Springfield and the Springfield officers I met are the reason I joined law enforcement after my Army service. RIP brother Ambrose

LT. George Stevens
Killeen Tx. Police Dept.

June 5, 2012

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Kevin Ambrose, and the Springfield Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Ambrose, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

June 5, 2012

Rest in Peace brother. Your family is in our prayers

Patrolman (Ret)
Dept. of Defense Police

June 5, 2012

To The Ambrose Family, Coworkers, Friends~
Just wanted to say We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this very sad time. We appreciate all that the law Enforcement do for us on a daily basis.
The Forney Family
The Boland Family
16 Acres
Springfield, Ma

Jane Boland Forney
Civilian

June 5, 2012

As I start my work shift, it is not like every other morning. I put on my uniform today with the thoughts of a fallen brother Officer who gave his life yesterday doing only what was asked of him everyday; to protect the citizens of the community that he served. He will be missed by family, friends and his brother and sister officers. He will also be missed by the citizens of Springfield, who will have one less dedicated officer to depend on when they are in need of help by someone who was willing to give their life for them. RIP Kevin. You will never be forgotten.

Officer Ken Hartwright
Hadley, MA Police Department

June 5, 2012

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

June 5, 2012

Rest with the Angels Officer Ambrose. Your dedication and ultimate sacirfice will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

Captain Gene Johnson USMM Ret.

June 5, 2012

Rest in peace and thank you for your serve, my prayers are with your love ones.

Retired Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's office

June 5, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Ambrose's family and everyone at the Springfield Police Department. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

June 5, 2012

Thank you for your dedication and years of service. May God watch over your family and protect them. You shall be honored and remembered forever. Brother, we now have the watch. Godspeed.

Deputy R. L. Matthews N.C.
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews E.O.W. 9/30/2005

June 5, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Ambrose!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

June 5, 2012

My thoughts are with the family of Officer Ambrose and his colleagues.

Detective Sergeant B Stevenson
Police Service of Northern Ireland

June 5, 2012

God Bless Officer Ambrose, his family, friends and coworkers. " 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

June 5, 2012

Officer Ambrose,
May you rest in piece, and GOD be with YOU and your FAMIlY. We will never forget the sacrifice you have made for the entire law enforcement family and for the people of Springfeild ,MA.

Sgt.Steven Wayne Mitchell
Delaware County Sheriffs Office Media, Pa

June 5, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Ambrose, we will never forget the sacrifice that you made for all of us, you sir are a hero...

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

June 5, 2012

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Wy Police Dept.

June 5, 2012