Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Assistant Warden Sylvester, thank you so very much for not only protecting the people of Louisiana but the entire country. Thank you for your years of dedicated and selfless service. You lived as a hero and will forever be remembered as one.

Sergeant B. Wolgast
Florida Department of Corrections

April 21, 2013

To the family and friends of Warden Peggy Sylvester and her fellow officers:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Peggy was killed.

To Warden Sylvester's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Warden Slyvester gave to her community and the citizens of Louisiana and for the supreme sacrifice she and her family made on April 14, 2013.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 20, 2013

Rest in Peace Sister

Sean Murphy

April 19, 2013

R.I.P

E.King
North Chicago Police Department

April 19, 2013

Thank you, Ma'am, for you bravery and dedication to duty. May your family, friends and co-workers find peace knowing you will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR Police Department

April 19, 2013

Rest in Peace

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

April 19, 2013

Thank you for your many years of service and dedication. Heaven had another HERO!! ~RIP~

Shirley Odom
Aunt of Fallen Hero-Officer John Logan

April 19, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You have served your community with respect and bravery and for that WE respect you. Rest in Peace officer Sylvester.

Explorer John Easterling
Laurinburg, NC Police Explorer Post 400

April 19, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Warden Sylvester. God Bless her for her service. Rest in Peace sister, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

April 19, 2013

R.I.P.

Officer
ATL. Police Dept.

April 19, 2013

A sad ending to the life of a law enforcement officer! Rest in peace, Asst. Warden Sylvester...

Former Sheriff's Deputy
Marion Co. Sheriff, Indiana

April 19, 2013

R.I.P. Peggy. Thank you for your service. May God comfort your family during this very difficult time.

Sr Special Agent BNSF Railway Police K9

April 19, 2013

RIP Asst. Warden Sylvester. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and co-workers during this sad and difficult time.

P./O Michael J. Kranyak
Bridgeport CT Police Department (retired).

April 19, 2013

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the family, friends and co workers of Assistant Warden Peggy Sylvester. Thank you for your service to law enforcement.

Sgt J Walter
Richmond PD Virginia

April 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your fellow officers!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 010905

April 17, 2013

God rest her soul and may her children be comforted and surrounded in love.

Deputy H. DeLuca
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

April 17, 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
Powell Police Department

April 17, 2013

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Sister. So long as you remain in the hearts and minds of your loved ones, you will never truly be far from them, but the physical void you leave can never be filled. My heart and prayers go out to your family.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

April 17, 2013

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Thank you for your service.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept

April 17, 2013

Rest in Peace............................

Offc. Thomas Wiederhold Ret.
Fort Worth PD, Texas

April 17, 2013

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

April 16, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

April 16, 2013

Assistant Warden Sylvester,

Rest well in the arms of God.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over two years. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

With Much Faith,
Pam

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

April 16, 2013

Rest In Peace.....

John Ruth, AEMD Comm Specialist
MOMR Farmers Branch, TX

April 16, 2013

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

Detective Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

April 16, 2013