Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God's peace and speed Assistant Warden Sylvester. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP sister.

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

April 16, 2013

R.I.P. SISTER Sylvester!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

April 16, 2013

Thank you for your service, my prayers are with your family, love ones and department

John Latour (reitired deputy)

April 16, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Assistant Warden Sylvester's family and her Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

April 16, 2013

Thank you or your service to your community, your honor you gave to your profession & your family. God bless your family in this sad time. They were loved by a hero.

Mother of a Sargeant
Colorado Springs Police Department

April 16, 2013

God Speed, Sister.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

April 16, 2013

Ms.Peggy and I graduated from St.Martin Police Academy together. She would say " come on Chas, we can't let those men outdo us". She was strong, motivated, persistent and caring. I remember her talking of Amber her youngest daughter, and Mr.Rodney. Just the other day as I was going to the grave yard God allowed me to see Ms.Peggy again at a store called Champagnes, I hugged her not knowing and I'm disbelief til this day that would be the last time I would see her again. One thing I learned from her stay strong, firm , and put God in your life as a law enforcement officer, but care and love those in your circle. Ms.Peggy filled the nurturing mother role in my life as I lost mine, and ill never forget her. St. Michael present her soul to God the most high and cover her family in prayer .

Pfc.Chastity Journet #111
Breaux Bridge City Police/ Police Academy Classmate

April 16, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers during this difficult time.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP

April 16, 2013

Assistant Warden Peggy Sylvester rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved
one, and pray for you during the days to come. Peggy will
be in the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,badges gleaming and
shoes like glass, They are your brothers and sisters of
Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the
ultimate price. Today, like many others, they welcome you
to this hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue
Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to
say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners.
A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another
member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your Brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. STAN PHILLIPS, USA Ret
Retired Walnut Grove Mississippi Police

April 15, 2013

Rest in Peace.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

April 15, 2013

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COLLEAGUES OF OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASSISTANT WARDEN PEGGY SYLVESTER.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost 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 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.
ASSISTANT WARDEN SYLVESTER
You did not die in vain
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Opelousas in the State of Louisiana with Honor, Pride and Distinction.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have served and protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my SISTER!
I commend you my fallen sister for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do..........SERVING and PROTECTING your community with HONOR and PRIDE making a better and safer place for us all.

FINAL CALL
ASST. WARDEN SYLVESTER STATUS.......ASST. WARDEN SYLVESTER........
ASST. WARDEN SYLVESTER STATUS....................
ATTENTION ALL UNITS........................OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT,
ASSISTANT WARDEN PEGGY SYLVESTER HAVING SERVED THE CITIZENS OF OPELOUSAS IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA WITH HONOR, PRIDE AND DISTINCTION IS NOW 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Sister, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

April 15, 2013

God Bless Warden Peggy Sylvester, her family, friends and co-workers. Rest In Peace. Thank You for your service.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

April 15, 2013

RIP Sister

Ofc Quebedeaux
Port Barre,La PD

April 15, 2013

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF A/W SLYVESTER, MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. A/W SLYVESTER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 15, 2013

Rest, sister.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

April 15, 2013

RIP

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

April 15, 2013

Rest in peace Warden Sylvester. Thank you for your service. God bless those left behind in this tragedy.

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

April 15, 2013

Rest in peace my sister L.E.O.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

April 15, 2013

You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.

D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O. FL

April 15, 2013

So sorry for your loss to your family, friends, and fellow officers. May God give comfort to all. Thank you for your service to all.

Jan Taylor. detective.retired
Dallas P.D.

April 15, 2013

Sister in Blue…thank you for your service to the citizens of this great country and to our heavenly father. May your family and friends never forget your sacrifice and may you rest in peace. You will be missed.

Lt. Rick Neumann
Springdale Police Dept.

April 15, 2013

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Opelousas Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

April 15, 2013

RIP Sister. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Lt. Robert M.Petty (Ret)
North Bergen N.J.P.D.

April 15, 2013

Rest in peace sister.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police at SUNY Maritime College

April 15, 2013

Rest in Peace Asst. Warden Sylvester. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sylvester Family and the Opelousas PD.

Cpl. Gary Hughes
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Paterson, NJ

April 15, 2013