Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Public Safety Officer Keith Lawrence

University of Southern California Department of Public Safety, California

End of Watch Sunday, February 3, 2013

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Reflections for Public Safety Officer Keith Lawrence

Will miss you brother...

one of your partners
USC

February 19, 2013

My prays are with the family R.I.P my brother

Deputy angela brown
Assumption Sheriff Department

February 19, 2013

My thoughts are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. God bless you and keep you sir. Rest easy

Former officer, Jim Mangum
NC DOC

February 18, 2013

Rest in peace brother. Our condolences to the family and friends of Officer Lawrence.

Officer Edwin Lara
Cook County Sheriffs Office- Honor Guard
Chicago, Illinois- External Ops unit

February 18, 2013

R.I.P. Quan & BROTHER Lawrence!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

February 18, 2013

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Keith Lawrence and the University of Southern California Department of Public Safety during this time. Thank you, Officer Lawrence, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

February 18, 2013

Rest in peace Officer Lawrence. My sincere condolences to your family and to the family of Ms Quan. Godspeed as you now walk hand in hand with her on the paths of gold.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERANSAFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MI

February 18, 2013

RIP and God Speed, Brother

Police Officer M. Ankri
USC Department Of Public Safety

February 18, 2013

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 18, 2013

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

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

February 18, 2013

There are no words to express the profound sadness here. My thoughts and prayers for all involved.

Officer Rapey
Lindenhurst Police

February 18, 2013

Lawrence, it seems like yesterday when I last saw you, although we never worked together, you always had a smile on your face.
Your attitude towards the job and life, is bar-none the best. I'll miss the locker room chats and that infectious smile. "My new motto 'What Would Lawrence Do."

"You will be forever missed, but never forgotten"

PSO I K.D. Whittaker
University of Southern California

February 18, 2013

OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO BOTH OF THESE FAMILIES.. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE..

P.O.Box 197
BonWier Texas,75928
Parents of fallen Officer,Deputy Ricky R.Issac Jr.
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Office
EOW:12/08/2012

February 18, 2013

Extending our deepest sympathies, and hoping you will find comfort in knowing we care and are near in thought today.

Rita Rocker, Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

February 18, 2013

May the family, LAPD, friends & nation feel the peace & love Christ can render in this dark, unexplainable time. This breaks my heart, a nation weeps along with the families.

Mom of a Detective
Colorado Springs Police Department

February 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Lawrence's loved ones, those of Ms. Quan and everyone at the University of Southern California Department of Public Safety. Rest in peace.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

February 18, 2013

Thoughts & Prayers from your colleagues across the pond in Staffordshire, England.

The Policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass.
“Step forward now, 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.
Cause those of us who carry badges can’t always be a saint.
But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I 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’ve 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 officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.
“Step forward now, Officer, you’ve borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven’s Streets. You’ve done your time in Hell.”

Rip Brother. Rest easy knowing that your colleagues will continue your good work and attempt to keep you alive in the way they do the job.

PC Dave Stubbs
Staffordshire Police, United Kingdom

February 18, 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."
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Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell WY, PD

February 18, 2013

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Lawrence and Ms. Quan during this time of tragic loss. Thank goodness this nightmare is over and it is time for healing. Please remember all of the families who have been broken by Dorner.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

February 18, 2013

"I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. 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."

President Abraham Lincoln

M. Reuss Police Officer
Eagan MN Police Department

February 17, 2013

Dear Lawrence Family:

We extend our love, prayers & deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.

Last month we were told our son Kevin Tonn had been shot in-the-line-of-duty.

Ever since our sad day, we we have truly experienced God's peace and comfort. We pray that you also will find true peace and comfort as you out cry to God in the midst of your pain.

In Love and Sympathy,

Will & Mary Ann Tonn
Parents

February 17, 2013

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin J Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police (Michigan)

February 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

February 17, 2013

A true "Hero" taken. May God grant you eternal peace. Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Billy Russo (Det., Ret.)
Nassau County Police Dept. NY

February 17, 2013

RIP..may the killer get justice

Police Officer "MOE"
NYPD

February 17, 2013

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