El Paso Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, December 16, 2012
Reflections for Patrolman Angel David Garcia
May you Rest In Peace my Brother. God Bless You for the work that you have done. May God recieve you in his arms. Prayers be with your family.
Officer Jeffrey D. Walker
New Mexico Motor Transportation Police
December 16, 2012
Freedom is not free. You will.never be forgotten.
Det. B.Bonitati
Warrant Apprehension Unit Police
Baltimore, Maryland
December 16, 2012
Thank you Officer Garcia for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in El Paso, Texas. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.
Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
December 16, 2012
My heart goes out to the family, friends, and department for thier loss. A death of an officer always heart felt. Our prayer go out to everyone. RIP brother in Law Enforcement. God Speed.
Son of Fallen Chief Jerry Hicks Sr.
Patrolman Jerry Hicks Jr.
Leadwood Police Dept.
December 16, 2012
God bless Officer Garcia's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.
Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York
December 16, 2012
Rest In Peace Brother.
Sgt. Peterson
December 16, 2012
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the El Paso Police Department. May you rest in peace.
Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police
December 16, 2012
Rest in Peace.
Sgt. Peterson
LEO
December 16, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family of Ofc Garcia as well as all the men and women of the El Paso Police Department. Rest in peace.
Commander Mike Troyanski
TDCJ Inspector General
December 16, 2012
My thoughts & prayer are for you, your family and friends & your Brothers & Sisters in blue. Thank you for your dedication & your sacrafice. God Bless you.
Lt. Robert M.Petty (Ret)
North Bergen N.J.P.D.
December 16, 2012
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
December 16, 2012
Rest in peace Officer Garcia thank you for your service
OFFICER JAMES ''SPEEDY'' HARKINS
HIAWASSEE POLICE DEPT. GEORGIA
December 16, 2012
Officer Garcia, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.
Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept
December 16, 2012
Rest in peace my brother L.E.O.
Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department
December 16, 2012
God Bless
Dave
None
December 16, 2012
May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well
Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan
December 16, 2012
Thank you for your time of service. I salute You and your Family.
Randalyn Lynette Speer Benson
Survivor of Chief James Leonard Speer
December 16, 2012
Rest in peace Sir. My condolences to the family and fellow officers. Thank you for serving.
Private citizen
December 16, 2012
Your work is done here on Earth - Heaven has called upon you today, leaving so many words left to say. But now it's too late, for your time has come, words unspoken; I am sure everybody has some. Regrets and wishes are probably there too, but lasting forever are memories of you.
There have been many times that we waved to each other, but we were there for each other in time of need. Now it's time for us to say Good-Bye, until we meet again in heaven to fly. Now go and Patrol the Heavens Above and Watch Below those you Love. Thank you for your service.
Retired TFC Divita Washington
Maryland State Police
December 16, 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 PD
December 16, 2012
I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.
As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.
You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.
Doug Gist, Captain (retired)
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Director, Silver State National Peace Officers Museum
December 16, 2012
God Bless you and your family, Officer Garcia. Rest in Peace, and thank you for your service.
Reserve Ofc. Travis Allred, #628
LaFayette (AL) Police Department
December 16, 2012
Rest in Peace...
Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
December 16, 2012
So, so sad. God has a bigger and better plan for him; I Pray that he rests well. I salute him.
Civilian- Cathy Wiggins
Former police dispatcher- Mobile Police Department, AL
December 16, 2012
IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.
We share our thoughts, prayers, and tears with his family, friend, and colleagues.
Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department
December 16, 2012
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