Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for protecting the citizens of Sprinfield. Rest in Peace and God bless your family.

Det Dawn Morini
Windsor Locks Police Department, CT

June 12, 2012

thank you brother for your service and may you rest in peace and know that God holds you in his hands. Blessed are the peace keepers for theirs is the Kingdom Of God.

Cpl. Angela Graybeal
Garland County Sheriff's Department

June 12, 2012

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

June 11, 2012

the holyoke auxiliary police division extends our depeest symapthes to the ambrose family and the springfield police dept

major maura shea
holyoke auxiliary police divison

June 11, 2012

RIP Officer Ambrose,
our prayers are with your loved ones.

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

June 10, 2012

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha from Calgary, Alberta, Canada

June 10, 2012

God's peace and speed Officer Ambrose. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

June 10, 2012

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Kevin Ambrose and to the entire Springfield Police Department. Your long years of dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

June 10, 2012

To the family and friends of Officer Kevin Ambrose, his fellow officers, and most especially to Kevin:

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Kevin was killed. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To Kevin's family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Kevin gave to his community and the citizens of Massachusetts, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on June 4, 2012.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

June 10, 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 9, 2012

Having grown up and worked in the Springfield area, I know what a loss this is to the citizens and the Springfield Police Department. My family and I extend our condolences to the Ambrose family. The years of dedication have touched more lives than we can really fathom. May his legacy live on.

Officer Robert Bacon
Rutherford County Traffic Control, NC

June 9, 2012

My family and I want you to know that our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Officer Ambrose's family, friends, co-workers, and agency. Rest In Peace Officer Ambrose for you were taken from us far too soon but we will carry on for you…

SGT Mike Allen (Retired)
California Highway Patrol

June 9, 2012

To the Family and all the loved ones I am sorry for the lose of Officier Kevin Ambrose my heart go's out to all his loved ones. Rest in Peace

John A Demers FNDC
US Coast Guard Veteran
Served 1979 -1982
Leominster,MA 01453

June 9, 2012

TO:The family;loved ones;friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty,I ask your protection from all mental,physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work,endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers,and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord,I ask that I may return safely,after my tour of duty,to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer ;and after my tour of duty is over here on earth,may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well.AMEN.***REST IN PEACE

Chief(ret) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington Borough Police Department

June 8, 2012

I work with Kevin Ambrose's nephew (Patrick) at the Pembroke Pines Police Department (Florida). My condolences to the family. I hate that this tragedy has happened. I know Pat was proud of his uncle Kevin. Rest in Peace brother.

Officer Velez-Ortega
Pembroke Pines Police Department

June 8, 2012

You made a difference in the world, now you will make one in heaven. Rest easy, hero. I pray for the family, friends and fellow officers during this tragic time.

SC Deeney, Game Warden
WI DNR

June 8, 2012

OFC. Ambrose you are in our thoughts and prayers, Thank you for your service to our community. You will never be forgoten, may your family be blessed in this time of sorrow.

Carlos R. Casillas
Thankful Citizen

June 8, 2012

beautiful, touching send off, God Bless Ofc. Ambrose and The SPD

Krista Miller Raymond, Concerned Civilian, Western MA

June 8, 2012

My condolences and prayers to the officers at the Springfield PD and to Ofc Ambrose's family. You are in my thought's and prayers during this time. Thank you for your service to your community! Your fellow officers have the watch now.

Jerry Butler
Citizen from Michigan

June 8, 2012

We all will mourn your loss.. You served with honor, rest in peace

Sgt T Guinnshaver
Houston Police Dept

June 8, 2012

A honorable man. Condolences to his family and brothers and sisters in blue.

Paul Kubera
Photographer

June 8, 2012

Our condolences from Troy NY P.D.
May God grant his family, friends and fellow officers strength through this terrible time.

Detective Jack McMahon
Troy NY P.D.

June 8, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother. Thank you for your service.

Deputy J. Burleigh
Jefferson County Texas Sheriff's Office

June 8, 2012

Officer Kevin Ambrose,

It is always a sad day when a Police Officers life is taken in the line of duty. I am very saddened over an incident like this. Police Officers put there lives on the line every day to bring some type of social order and to give the citizens protection and peace of mind from the thoughtless criminals that hide in communities only to disrupt the daily lives of good people. May GOD Bless Officer Kevin Ambrose and Bless his Family while they deal with this awful tragedy.
A salute to an officer worthy of praise.

Officer John T Slepski # 375
Meriden Police Department, Connecticut

June 8, 2012

A hero may fall but shall never be forgotten. Thank you Sir for your dedication and service. RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

June 7, 2012