New Bern Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Monday, March 31, 2014
Reflections for Patrolman Alexander Edward Thalmann
Sincere condolences to the Thalmann family, extended family, friends, fellow veterans who served with him, and the New Bern, NC Police Department. Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace and know that your sacrifice, service and courage will never be forgotten. Ture Hero
Marissa Iannone, Civilian
Fayetteville Police Department
April 1, 2014
Absolutely hate to see this, brother. Thoughts and prayers from the MCAS Cherry Point Provost Marshall's Office. You will be sorely missed.
Cpl Smith, Kevin M
MCAS Cherry Point Provost Marshall's Office
April 1, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Supervisory FAM, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service
April 1, 2014
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER THALMANN, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER THALMANN .
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS
Ret PO David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada
April 1, 2014
My thoughts and Condolences go out to this officers family and friends and to the New Bern Police Dept with such a tragic loss and my prayers go out to all the officers involved who are recovering and dealing with this.
(Citizen of NC)
Have Family and Friends in Law Enforcement
April 1, 2014
How awful to think that you could be on the job one minute and gone the next. This young man was gunned down doing a hero's work. My tears fall for this new Police Officer and his family. Seven months on the force, but forever with God.
Please know I care much more than you would believe.
Deborah
Deborah Doyle
Mom of Police Officer
April 1, 2014
RIP, prayers for the Family.
Sgt Ron Cromer Retired
Martin Co Sheriff's Office, Stuart, FL
April 1, 2014
God Speed Officer Thalmann
Thomas Speakman
Citizen
April 1, 2014
I offer my deepest and heart felt condolences to the family, fellow officers and his many friends. Officer Thalman's tragic death at the hands of a violent felon should serve as a beacon and reminder of the heroic service that police officers provide to the nation on a daily basis.And, the danger faced each day, hour, minute and second! Rest in peace Officer Thalmann, And may God bless your legacy!
Lt. Col. (Ret) Billy Dickson
Florida Highway Patrol
April 1, 2014
To the family, friends, Chief of Police Toussaint E. Summers, Jr. and the New Bern Police Department.
You are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days ahead. Thank you for your serice. May God comfort and hold you close now and alway. John 15;13
Patrolman A.S. (Scott) Batson
Cherry Police Department, NC
April 1, 2014
Rest in peace Alex. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and your brothers and sisters in blue.
Deputy Sheriff
Jones County Sheriff's Office, NC
April 1, 2014
Alex, may God wrap his arms around you so that you can rest easy. Tell Don hello for me and watch over us as we stand watch. God Speed Brother.
Sergeant Todd Conway
New Bern Police Department
April 1, 2014
RIP Brother. Thank you for what you have given. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you, your family & all the members of the law enforcement community. God Bless you Sir.
Lt.Robert M.Petty (Retired)
North Bergen N.J.P.D.
April 1, 2014
Police Officer Alexander Thalmann 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. Alexander 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 Ms Police, Lt. retired
April 1, 2014
Rest in peace Brother.
Sergeant Mahan
EPSO
April 1, 2014
So saddened to hear the news.
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 1, 2014
There are no words to express the feelings that we, as a brotherhood, feel every time that force shudders to the death of a police officer. We all lift Officer Thalmann up to our God and know that he is forever watching over us as we strive to continue on with life. There is no way to fill the void that we feel, but we go on with the knowledge that it is exactly what he would want us to do. Prayers go out to his family and fellow officers, God bless you all.
Trooper First Class, John Giles (ret)
Kentucky State Police
April 1, 2014
My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with Officer Thalmann's family, fellow officers and the New Bern PD. Rest easy, hero.
Mike Enoch
Retired Deputy, Alamance Co. Sheriff's Office
March 31, 2014
Prayers go out to Officer Thalmann's family & his family of Blue also. God needed another Peacekeeper & took a great one! I also am Grateful & Thankful he was a Marine also. RIP Officer Thalmann from another retired Law Enforcement Officer & his wife. God be with you all at this sad time. Patricia & Winston Humphreys from Ft. Worth, Texas
Retired Sheriff's Bailiff/ Law Officer
Tarrant County Sheriff Dept. in Ft. Worth, Texas
March 31, 2014
Thank you, Officer Thalmann for the ultimate sacrifice you made to keep us safe. May God bless your family during these difficult times. New Bern is a special place for me and you made it a better place...you will be missed.
Security Officer Jessie Taub
Cary, North Carolina
March 31, 2014
GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE.
James P. Waggle
Civilian
March 31, 2014
The Thin Blue Line
There is a line the color of the sky
on a clear afternoon There is a line
the hue of the ocean on a bright sunny day
There is a line the purest shade of a newborn's eyes
awakening for the first time There is a line
that protects us from harm in all we do
whether day or night There is a line
no one can penetrate no one can alleviate
There is a line made of those who choose
to follow a calling many do not hear and still more do not comprehend
They choose to walk the path of fear, hate, and mistrust
taken by so few but marked by so many
And when one leaves this line they leave a legacy
but the line does not break for the remaining must still protect
There may be emptiness a loss, or sadness
but never a hole not in this line
This line that holds the ghosts of the souls who have gone
and the souls of the ghosts who will be The Thin Blue Line
RLZ
March 31, 2014
Thank you for your service to OUR Country and to YOUR Community. May you rest in peace.
Civilian Jo Warren
Cabarrus County Sheriff's Dept.
March 31, 2014
A tragic loss to all. Thank you for your service to community and country.
David G Clayton
Former Correctional Officer, Lovelock Nevada
March 31, 2014
my deepest condolences...
Andrew KIS Sgt. #4799
Toronto Police Service Ontario Canada
March 31, 2014
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