Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Sgt. Thank you for your service.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police at SUNY Potsdam

March 2, 2013

My condolences to Ms. Morales and your twin children as well as to the men and women of the St. Lucie Sheriff's Department. Although I did not know Sgt. Morales personally I can tell you that his photo tells me he was a caring and decent human being. The death of Sgt. Morales have caused great pain to his wife and children, as well as his brothers and sisters in the Law Enforcement Community; especially his family at the St. Lucie Sheriff's Department.

To everyone that loved and cared for Gary in life please honor him in death by supporting his brothers and sisters left behind in law enforcement to defend us from the nasty villians of our soceity.

Forgive me for my personal note:

To All Law Enforcement Officers - Be Safe and always be cognizant of your entire surrounding. Look up every 3-5 seconds when typing out a form or ticket, and keep your windows down and turn off any unnessary distractions so as to avoid anyone coming up on you undected. Consider placing all cellular phones on vibrate at all times when working. Also become cognizant with the Naval Term "Crazy Ivan" and incorporate a modified version while on patrol as well as when leaving work to go home. Also, every single time you go to work you must always tell yourself " I came to work in one piece and I will go home in one piece."

Be Safe.

First Sergeant Tom Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

March 2, 2013

RIP, thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice.

Steve Harris

March 2, 2013

......on Sgt. Gary Morales St. Lucie S.O. and Air Force Veteran Military War Dog Handler; LODD 2/28/13 American and Florida Hero

All in Florida, All in the Air Force, All in the K-9 world, All in the law-enforcement world, All in ST Lucie S.O. grieve and mourn this tragic loss. His killers evil act took Sgt. Morales and also placed a razor to the throats of all in law abiding society and left more victims, a family, a Sheriff's Department and its leader -who now experience unimaginable grief. And for his children who will grow up without their Dad, we must not forget this hero or them with our support, prayers and condolences. His presence and full faced smile will be missed by the many he touched, loved and loved him back. . He deserves our Honor and Memory, never to be forgotten. He deserves Justice as we do and we must always pursue it. We must work harder in ways not just outside the 'box' but into the galaxy to think of more and better ways to prevent and cure the murders of our heroes. These haunting words on Tampa Police Memorial echo the words of all who could not say goodbye:
by George Hahn, Los Angeles Police Department, Retired

I never dreamed it would be me,
my name for all eternity, recorded
here at the hallowed place, alas,
my name, no more my face.

"In the line of duty" I hear them say,
my family now the price to pay,
my folded flag stained with their tears,
we only had those few short years.

The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest, my sword
I pass to those behind, and pray they
keep this thought in mind.

I never dreamed it would be me,
and with heavy heart and bended knee,
I ask for all here from the past;
Dear God, let my name be the last.

barbara snow [email protected]

Barbara Snow Executive Director
US WAR DOGS Assn Southern Chapter, Bronson, FLBronson FL

March 2, 2013

May God surround Sgt. Morales' family and fellow Deputy's with His peace and comfort. Thank you God for the men and women in LE who will give their life for others.

Chaplain Bill Roscoe
Canyon Co. Sheriffs Office, Idaho

March 2, 2013

I don't know Gary Morales. I just read about this terrible act. May Gary Morales enter in Gods kindom and rest in peace. And may God comfort this family.

Not with law inforcement, just a person that feels for these people.

none

March 2, 2013

God Bless the Morales family during this difficult time and thank you Sgt. Morales for your service to the citizens of this Country and paying the ultimate sacrifice protecting the citizens of St. Lucie County. RIP my friend.

Sgt. Curtis Jones
Asheville, NC PD (Property Owner in St. Lucie County)

March 2, 2013

From a fellow USAF veteran...

God Speed and God Bless to you and your family Sgt Morales.

My prayers are with you and your family sir.

Officer J. E. Booth
FLEO (USAF)

Officer
FLEO (USAF)

March 2, 2013

Sincerest regards.
God bless and God's speed to you and your family.
Rest in peace brother.

Corrections Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)-ACF

March 2, 2013

We can never thank you enough for your dedication and sacrifice. My condolences to Sgt Morales family. He will never be forgotten.

Officer D. M. Wright
Coralville Police Department

March 2, 2013

RIP Brother, you will be missed dearly.

D/S B. Spencer
Martin County Sheriff's Office

March 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s office. Rest in peace my Brother. You will not be forgotten!

Steve Confino
President
Blue Knights FL –X
Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club

Detective Steven Confino (Retired)
New York City Police Department

March 2, 2013

RIP my Fellow Brother in Blue.

Retired Detective Don Vine #5896
Phoenix Police Department

March 2, 2013

Dear Sergeant Morales,
Thank you for your fine service with the St. Lucie Sheriff's Office, to the community and for your service to our country, with the Air Force.
May your family know that the public also, mourns the loss of such a fine officer. Our prayers are with your family, that they may find comfort in knowing what you meant to your city and to this country.
May God bless your family, friends, co-workers and all who knew you.

Christine S.
Citizen, Jacksonville, FL

March 2, 2013

My deepest sympathy for the loss of such a fine Sergeant and family member. I also lost my little brother, Deputy James Dickinson, Palm Bch Co. Sheriffs' killed in line of duty. I know only to well how the family feels and Brian Morales for the loss of your younger brother. May God Bless you all. Now Gary walks a beat in heaven, and sits at the right side of God.

Officer Gary Dickinson, North Palm Beach Police

Officer Gary Dickinson
North Palm Beach Police, FL.

March 2, 2013

On behalf of the men and women of the Tequesta Police Department we offer our sincerest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Gary Morales.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13)

Chief Christopher L. Elg
Tequesta, Florida Police Department

March 2, 2013

A co-worker, a friend, a neighbor. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace. May God send your family an angel of comfort.

William R. Simon
Saint Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Florida
Retired Civilian

March 2, 2013

Rest in Peace Sarge.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Morales family and friends tonight, as well as the St. Lucie County S.O. May you all look to God for peace and healing during this difficult time.

Trooper W.T. Dendler
Ohio State Highway Patrol

March 2, 2013

Rest in Peace Sgt. Morales. My sympathy to his family & love ones.
Ofcr. C.M. Ojeda Sr.
Attica Police Department
Attica, Ohio

Patrol man
Attica Police Department

March 1, 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

March 1, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Sergeant Gary Morales as well as to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Sergeant Morales, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

March 1, 2013

Rest in Peace, Sgt. Morales. We lost another hero!!!

Sergeant James Tobin, Retired
Florida Highway Patrol, Troop C-Brooksville

March 1, 2013

Rest in Peace Sarge. Job well done!!

Sergeant Dodie Champion
Ga Dept of Corrections

March 1, 2013

Sergeant Gary Morales, your work on this sometimes evil earth is done.... We'll take over from here and continue the good fight that you fought so diligently. May GOD richly bless your wife, children, and your law enforcement family.

To all that knew and worked with Sergeant Morales, please hold onto each other. You're going to need each other and Sergeant Morales' wife and children are going to need you. Each of you are very strong, otherwise you wouldn't be in law enforcement. This experience, though, is our most feared, confusing, painful, and emotionally taxing event that cops can experience. Many others, including I, have walked in your shoes. It seems like just yesterday that a co-worker and close friend of mine, Deputy Richard Keith Bellar, was shot and killed by a coward while sitting in his patrol vehicle, much like Sergeant Morales was.

We are the survivors left behind and it's our duty to continue forging ahead, just like Sergeant Morales, Deputy Bellar, and the thousands of others that have made the ultimate sacrifice would expect us to do.

Please Be Safe!!!

1993 I.R.C.C. Law Enforcement Academy #63 Graduate

Deputy Paul Montgomery - Motor Officer
Dickson County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

March 1, 2013

Rest in peace my blue brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

March 1, 2013