Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A hero is on duty 24 hours of each day, selflessly serving, protecting and helping his community. Sir, your heroism will NEVER be forgotten. May the peace of Christ surround your family, friends, your Departm & your grateful community.

Mother of Sergeant
Colorado Springs Police Department

July 16, 2013

Your work is done here on Earth - Heaven has called upon you today, leaving so many words left to say. But now it's too late, for your time has come, words unspoken; I am sure everybody has some. Regrets and wishes are probably there too, but lasting forever are memories of you.
There have been many times that we waved to each other, but we were there for each other in time of need. Now it's time for us to say Good-Bye, until we meet again in heaven to fly. Now go and Patrol the Heavens Above and Watch Below those you Love. Thank you for your service.

Retired TFC Divita Washington
Maryland State Police

July 15, 2013

Thank you for your service to the citizens of Pasadena and Texas, as well as your sacrifice. May the Lord bless your family and members of the Pasadena PD.

Special Agent
Veterans Affairs-OIG

July 15, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and children of Officer Candelari. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace Sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

July 15, 2013

Rest In Peace Sir! Even off-duty you put others ahead of yourself. You are truly a hero! My deepest condolences go out to Officer Candelari's family and friends and to the entire Pasadena Police Department. The Thin Blue Line gets a little bit thinner...

Deputy Michael Matranga
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Lake Forest Police Services
Motor Unit

July 14, 2013

Dear Candelari Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. What a senseless tragedy. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

Your son, husband, brother, father, and/or friend was one of the best -- he passed while trying to save the lives of others. He is most certainly in Heaven.

I will pray for your family at this truly difficult time. Our family has suffered the same loss. It is always a profound loss.

May Officer Larry Candelari rest in peace.

-- Lynn Marie Ryan

Lynn Ryan
granddaughter of fallen officer, Timothy Ryan

July 14, 2013

Rest in peace brother and Semper Fi.......

Officer Andrew Orozco
ADOT Enforcement

July 14, 2013

Rest In Peace......

John Ruth, AEMD Comm Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch,TX

July 14, 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

July 13, 2013

To the family, friends, and Pasadena Police Department.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and alway.

A.S. Batson Patrolman
Cherry Police Goldsboro, NC

July 13, 2013

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch

Officer P.Bancroft
Smithfield Police Dept

July 13, 2013

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 12, 2013

Patrol in Heaven fellow officer.
God Speed to you and your family

Stephen Bruet, PPO II
NC Department of Public Safety

July 12, 2013

TO THE FAMILY OF PO LARRY CANDELARI,,, VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
MICHAEL LONG

MICHAEL LONG
NY STATE POLICE RETIRED

July 12, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 11, 2013

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 11, 2013

It would have been easy to say "I'm off duty, not my problem." But his willingness to help shows what kind of person he was. May God's grace be with his family and extended family.

Chaplain Louie Tropf
Indian River County Sheriff's Department

July 11, 2013

Thank you Officer Candelari for you faithful service. May God grant your family and agency peace and comfort.

Trooper Joe Dellwo SP 446
Minnesota State Patrol

July 11, 2013

THANK YOU FOR DOING A JOB MOST PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO DO, BUT THEY CAN ALWAYS FIND FAULT WITH THOSE THAT DO IT. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY AND PRAY THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO CARY ON DURING THESE HARD TIMES. MAY BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY IN A GREAT WAY AND KEEP YOU SAFE.

R/CAPT. WAYNE BLANKINCHIP
Jacksonville Sheriff Office, Jax. FL.

July 11, 2013

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.


Rest in peace.

Michelle, wife of US Marshal

July 11, 2013

Thank you for your unselfish service. You will never be forgotten. Semper Fi...

Officer
LAPD/USMC

July 11, 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

July 11, 2013

Thank you for caring and may you rest in the arms of God. Prayers to your loved ones. I am sure you will be remembered by many.

Gail
a grateful citizen

July 11, 2013

I have known the Loss of many "Police Officers" over the course of 38yrs. in Law-Enforcement. Personally, Professionally, and Nationally, It is "Never" less painful to hear, or "Never' Less Heartbreaking, When we lose another of "Our Country's Finest"...

With Sincerest Sympathies to his Wife & Family. May "G-D" Comfort and Bless your Family..

P.O. Fernando ALONZO
METRA Police

July 10, 2013

Often times you can't measure the effect someone has on your life until there no longer there ...deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Candelari,

theresa melody
someone who cares

July 10, 2013