New Bern Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Monday, March 31, 2014
Reflections for Patrolman Alexander Edward Thalmann
GOD Bless you brother, Semper Fi. May your family find strength knowing you served both your country and community with such courage.
Ofc. G
CPD
April 3, 2014
Gob Bless and Thank you for your service.
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations
April 3, 2014
Officer Thalmann thank you for both your service and sacarfice to country and law enforcement. You are a true hero. Deepest sympathy and prayers to family and friends.
Sgt J Walter
Richmond PD Virginia
April 3, 2014
RIP brother Alexander.
May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.
Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department
April 3, 2014
Alexander: I have followed your achievements your entire life. Thank you for your unfailing service to country and community. Gone so young, gone too soon. We wish you peace in your transition. God bless. Judith and Michael, WA State
Judith
None
April 2, 2014
i live in uk and I'm sorry to hear this sad news of one of your serving officer had ended this officers life at such a young life in serving the state and a job he dreamed to do. But this is coming to to this country due to cut backs made by this government and when something like this happen the authority don't act to pretect the serving officers RIP officer Thaimann
Adrian Harnett
April 2, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this hero. I was lucky enough to serve those blue bloods who wear the badge as a NBPD member and my heart is broken for them. I know they will keep watch for you, Alex, which will sustain them through this difficult time. Rest now with Don and the NBPD family you are meeting at Heaven's gate.
Kirsten Juba
former NBPD employee
April 2, 2014
Rest in eternal peace, Officer Thalmann, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.
Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System
April 2, 2014
Officer Thalmann,
I don't know what to say. I don't know you personally, but I stand in awe of your service. I pray in thanks, feeling that you are with the Lord in the world and life that is truly real. But I also pray for your family, who I am sure will miss you dearly until their time to enter into life. I love you, brother. May God be with your family and friends.
Animal Services Shelter Maintenance
Burlington, NC Police Department
April 2, 2014
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
April 2, 2014
Your life was taken by a nobody at such a young age and without getting to really show what you could do. That in itself is tragic, but to have been so violently taken from your family is an outrage.
I do not mourn the animal that murdered you and I am grateful that God can forgive because I do not believe many of US can. I DO mourn you.
God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
April 2, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this trying time. Rest in peace my brother.
Officer
Public Building Authority
April 2, 2014
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln
Sgt. E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol
April 2, 2014
Officer Thalmann, You have joined the ranks of all those who chose to "Serve and Protect" but were called home way too early. Rest well in the arms of the Lord.
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, family and loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”
I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for the past three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.
Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011
April 2, 2014
God bless this brave young man-cover his family with your grace. Let his fellow officers heal in a manner that they will always remember the threats that are present in our lives, but do not let it sour them on their calling-to protect your community from the evildoers of this world. Sadly, a piece of us all has died with this young hero. May he rest in peace.
Commanding Officer
BPPJ CVEU
April 2, 2014
MY deepest condolences to Alex's family, the men and women of the New Bern Police Department, and those that knew or loved him. I taught Alex at the police academy at BCCC and found him to be a very polite, nice young gentleman.
Tandy Dunn
Beaufort County Community College BLET Instructor
April 2, 2014
We as a family are greatly saddened because of your loss and wish to extend our deepest condolences. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sgt. Cory Wride Family
Utah County Sheriffs Office
April 2, 2014
Rest In Peace, Brother.
P.O. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER
April 2, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Alexander Thalmann. 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 New Bern, North Carolina will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.
Final Salute
VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department
April 2, 2014
Officer Thalmann, thank you so very much for your service not only to the people of North Carolina but to the entire country. This is beyond tragic and no words can do your life justice. At this time my thoughts are with your family and friends, co-workers and agency, and the people of New Bern. You lived your life as a hero, and you will forever be remembered as one. Again, thank you so much for your service.
Sergeant B. Wolgast
Florida Department of Corrections
April 2, 2014
RIP Officer Thalmann. Thank you young Officer for your service to LE. May God watch over your Family and all LE.
Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police
April 2, 2014
Thank you for your brave service. Rest in Peace.
1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland
April 2, 2014
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Police Officer Alexander Thalmann as well as to the New Bern Police Department, New Bern, NC. May you rest in peace and know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service. End of Watch: Monday, March 31, 2014.
A memorial fund has been set up at First Citizens Bank to help with the funeral expenses of fallen New Bern Police Officer Alexander Thalmann. Those who wish to make a donation can go to any First Citizens Bank location in Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, Pitt and Beaufort counties.
Lynda S Johnson
April 1, 2014
May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.
Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.
April 1, 2014
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.
POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPARTMENT
April 1, 2014
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