Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

February 3, 2013

"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, PD

February 3, 2013

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the loss of your loved one and fellow Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family.
Though we may wear different uniforms and have different badges, shields, or stars pinned upon our chest.
We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Officers, Correctional Officers, and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, county roads, and state highways.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a law enforcement family, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE, and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice.
Daily our position is clear that we will SERVE and PROTECT our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession of LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of GOOD over EVIL facing the unknown with COURAGE keeping our trust and faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for LAW ENFORCEMENT is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.

Angela & David Coudenys
Corrections Officers
Detroit Reentry Center/RRF
Michigan Department of Corrections

February 3, 2013

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE TO PROTECT.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

February 3, 2013

so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers go out to his family. also go out to his fellow officers.

citizen
citizen

February 3, 2013

God bless the Divers family and my deepest sympathies for your loss. Patty was a great guy. RIP brother.

(Retired) Lieutenant Jose M. Fernandez
New York City Police Department

February 3, 2013

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 (ret) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

February 3, 2013

My condolences to Sergeant Diver's family & the officers of the NYPD. Godspeed, Sir, your brothers and sisters in blue have it from here.

Jerry Butler

February 3, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy to his family and his fellow officers.

Detention Deputy Betty Johnson
Cullman County Sheriff's Office

February 3, 2013

Rest in peace Sergeant.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

February 3, 2013

my heart mourns and weeps for the family of the late officer and I stand in solidarity and pray peace and comfort comes to the family of brave hero of NYPD and commend him for the job he did in life to do his best to protect his fellow new yorkers, family,neighbors and all in the community he was asigned to protect and serve
I personally wish to express some words found online to those who knew him proffesionally, personally, indirectly, and briefly

My heart is reaching out to you,
For what you’re going through;
I’m thinking of you frequently
And praying for you, too

Know that the strain, the pain,
will eventually ease.
May your pleasant memories
sustain and comfort you
-
excerpts from a poem by Joanna Fuchs
as provided by poemsource.com

david strawther public citizen of SEA
a deeply saddened seattle citizen who has profound respect for police

February 3, 2013

To a great copper and man. May you make the saint' in heaven laugh in joy. May the Almighty be with family of this great police officer of the great NYPD.

Detective Mike (RTD)
Chicago Police Department

February 3, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic Unit

February 3, 2013

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

February 3, 2013

I thank you sergeant, from the bottom of my heart, for over 25 years of brave and faithful service. Rest in peace sir.

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

February 3, 2013

On Behalf of Our President & Board of Directors of the Emerald Society of Illinois, I would like to Express Our Heart Felt Condolences on the Passing of Sergeant Diver to His Family, Friends & Fellow Police Officers of the NYPD.
Kevin M. Myron
1st VP Emerald Society of Illinois
(Irish Amrican Police Association)

Police Officer Kevin M. Myron
CPD (Narcotics Unit)

February 3, 2013

RIP Sgt. Divers. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife, children and fellow co-workers during this sad and difficult time.

PO Michael J Kranyak(retired)
Bridgeport CT Police Department

February 2, 2013

RIP Sgt.

retired police officer bob lester
midland, tex police department

February 2, 2013

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Drake, Lt. IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

February 2, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

February 2, 2013

RIP brother. God bless the family of Sgt Divers.

Ptl. Randle
Rotterdam Police, Rotterdam NY

February 2, 2013

Rest in peace Sgt Divers. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE , DETROIT, MICHIGAN

February 2, 2013

we worked together as Narcotics Detectives, then years later I had the utmost pleasure to work for him when he became Sergeant. I was with him when god called him home as he passed doing what he loved......patroling the street of Brooklyn. He was a great COP. Everyone loved and respected him, even the people he arrested. The wise guys on the streets called him "SARGE". R.I.P my beloved BOSS!

Detective Ylka Morales
NYPD Narcotics

February 2, 2013

RIP.
NBBN Hallways are forever alive with your soul. Thank you for your service and god bless.

Sgt
NYPD OCCB

February 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Patrick Divers. 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 New York City, New York will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir .


May the children of Sergeant Divers, know that their Dad, is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Sergeant Divers. Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

February 2, 2013