Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

September 29, 2013

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's office

September 29, 2013

May God Bless Naval Staion Newport, Fellow Officer and Frank's Family.

Christopher Begeal, Criminal Inv
VA Police, Ret Navy, NAVSTA Newport

September 29, 2013

Rest in peace Detective.

PO O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police

September 28, 2013

May the good Lord bless the department , your fellow officers and your family, Rest in peace.

Jan Taylor, Det, Retired
Dallas P. D.

September 28, 2013

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your many years of service. You dedication will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Detective Lema during this time of tragic loss.

Senior Patrolman Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) P.D.

September 28, 2013

Frank has taught me more in over a decade of working with him then any Instructor or Supervisor could ever. When he spoke to you it came from the heart. His patience and understanding was one of his greatest attributes. Words can not express my sorrow and the only comfort I have, is in knowing that he is with his wife, Janice. Thoughts and prayers to Franks family.
RIP Frank be with God and Janice.

Patrolman
Naval Station Newport Police

September 28, 2013

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

September 28, 2013

Rest In Peace Detective Lema. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at US Department of Defense - Naval Station Newport Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

September 28, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Detective Frank J. Lema, Sr. as well as to the United States Department of Defense, Naval Station Newport Police Department. Rest in peace Detective Lema, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 28, 2013

Det Lema, may you rest in peace. You're a true hero who will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

September 28, 2013

Frank, was the first MPD Officer I met when I arrived for my oral board in 1989. I remember how impressed I was seeing him in uniform standing outside the interview room door.

When Pat and I graduated from the RIMPA and FTEP we found ourselves working 16 and 24 hour shifts because of Beach OT, annual leave and sick days taken by other officers. 20 years agowe didn't have a policy or regulation limiting the hours we could work. Needless to say it sucked. One afternoon, After starting my third 8 hour shift, I remember Lt. Lema telling me to take some time and grab a shower, some food and a nap before going on the road. He told me he would handle the calls in my area.

He always cared about his officers and always looked out for us. I never saw him lose his temper during a hectic call or when dealing with a POS on the road or in the station. He was a consummate professional law enforcement officer who will be missed by anyone who knew him, especially me.

Lt. Rob NUTT
Middletown Police Department

September 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Frank J. Lema, Jr. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of The United States will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Detective Lema, know that their Dad, is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Detective Lema. Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

September 28, 2013

Rest In Peace Brother. Keep watch from above as your Fellow Officers continue on with the watch. My condolences to your Family and the US DoD.

Sgt Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

September 28, 2013

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

September 28, 2013

RIP Brother.

H539
USBP

September 28, 2013

Thank you for your Service and Rest in Peace. My sincere sympathy, and condolences to the Family!

Lieutenant Detective (Ret)
DOD CID Brunswick

September 28, 2013

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer ( Retired )
Martin Co. Sheriff's Office, Florida

September 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Kelly Jr., Supervisory FAM
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 28, 2013

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, 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 wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

September 28, 2013

Detective Frank Lema 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. Frank 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, Ms., Bs.
Walnut Grove Mississippi Police Dep Ret

September 28, 2013

Always a great man and a true gentleman never forgotten

Officer Chris Poncia
Providence Police / NSNPD 99-04

September 28, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

September 28, 2013

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 28, 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

September 28, 2013