Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Lopez's loved ones and everyone at the Nassau County Police Department. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

October 24, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Lopez!

Met you only one month ago on our visit at the Nassau County Police Department.
We wanted to see us again next year in Munich/Germany.
I can´t believe it, it is so sad.
God bless you and your family!

Nina
Germany

October 24, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Officer Lopez. You answered God's calling, your duty is done, a hero you will always be. RIP brother...

Lt. Clent Rambin (Ret.)
Shreveport Police Dept. and Bossier S.O., Louisiana

October 24, 2012

Now all the Politicians will come out and blow their horns. Time for them to use this poor young brave cops death as a campaign stunt to win votes.Two weeks after the election they will soon forget his name. I can assure you the family friends and brothers of this hero will never forget his name! What they need to do is not let his live pass in vain ! Each and every Judge and Lawyer within this twisted sick system we call justice should see the eyes of this fine officers family. They should live with them and feel what loss really means ! Maybe then this hero's loss will add up to some answer other than "Why?". The Piece of crap who did this had no right to live in our society. The idiots who kept placing him back out here have no right to call themselves champions of Justice. I can see it now this will be used as another cry to remove guns from the street! We know better ! We must remove these shitbags from the streets! Maybe then these men ans women who really shield us from harm will never have to feel a loss again!
Gods speed Officer Lopez ! I thank you for protecting me and my family ! I am honored to have called you my brother even if we never met !

PO James Poggio
NYPD and Village of Elmsford PD

October 24, 2012

R.I.P. BROTHER Lopez!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

October 24, 2012

You are a true hero. Thank you for your service to others.

Lisa Pidcock
Mother of Officer T. Pidcock, PA

October 24, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Deputy E. Zargo #7027
Clay County Sheriff's Office (Florida)

October 24, 2012

Rest in Peace my brother, ESU "The Cop's Cop". You are the guys we call when we need help. Thank you for your service my brother. You and your family are in my prayers.....

Detective Steven Confino (Retired)
New York City Police Department

President Steven Confino
Blue Knights LE MC Florida-X

October 24, 2012

Rest in peace your man, you sir are a hero we will never forget...

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

October 24, 2012

The Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 53, would like to send its most heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Police Officer Arthur Lopez. Your 8 years of dedicated service have been greatly appreciated, and our thoughts and prayers are with your fellow officers during their time of loss. Thank you, and may you rest in peace.

Recruit Frederick Warfield
Saratoga Springs Police Department

October 24, 2012

rest in peace and may god bless you

PFC Jon Pease
CMPD-Retired B.P.D.

October 24, 2012

To the family: I am truly sorry for your loss; I did not know Officer Lopez - but any man who would put his life on the line everyday to protect a community that I'm sure he loved has a seat in heaven, that I can assure you. Thank you for sharing such an amazing man with our profession.

To the department: The entire law enforcement community mourns the loss of another brother in blue. God speed to your agency in this terrible time.

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."

Trooper
New Mexico Mounted Patrol

October 24, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

October 24, 2012

See you in heaven my brother

Patrol Officer Darren Aspelund
Fort Yukon Police Department (Alaska)

October 24, 2012

RIP officer Lopez. now you are protecting us from heaven.

william fusco

October 24, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Arthur Lopez. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Nassau County, New York will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir .

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

October 24, 2012

RIP officer Lopez. Now you are protecting us from heaven.

EMT-D William J Fusco (ret)
NYC FIRE DEPT. (RETIRED)

October 24, 2012

RIP Brother. Prayers to your family and your NCPD family

J..

October 24, 2012

Hi, My Name is NYPD PO Perez, J. My prayers goes out to this officer and his family. As to why this convict was back on the street, I can only say, bravo to the defense attorney.

PO Perez
NYPD

October 24, 2012

sorrow is in my heart for his family for the loss of a man protecting the lives of others ... GOD BLESS

melvin morgan
reader

October 24, 2012

Irish Blessing Lyrics by The Priests
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May the wind be ever at your back.
May the sunshine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again.
May God hold you, May God hold you
Ever in the palm of his hand.

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back.
May the sunshine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again.
May God hold you, May God hold you
Ever in the palm of his hand.
Ever in the palm of his hand.
The palm of his hand.

R.I.P Brother

LT.
NYPD

October 24, 2012

My deepest condolences to the family of Police Officer Arthur Lopez and the Nassau County Police Dept. As a resident of Nassau County and an individual who has a tremendous interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement; I am deeply saddened by PO Lopez's tragic death. I recall seeing many photos of this brave officer operating at various emergencies throughout the county.

If the day comes for me to serve as an officer, I will without a doubt remember the sacrifice that Officer Lopez made on Oct 23, 2012. He died serving and protecting the people of Nassau County. I thank you for your service and sacrifice. May God bless you, your family, and the brave members of the Nassau County Police Dept. R.I.P

William Lynch

October 24, 2012

RIP Officer Lopez. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers during this sad and difficult time.

P. O. Michael J. Kranyak, Retired
Bridgeport CT Police Department

October 24, 2012

Rest in peace Brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the NCPD during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

October 23, 2012

RIP Brother.

A131
USBP

October 23, 2012