Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I have shed tears with you. It's something you would never imagine happening. If I could have, I would have given my life to spare theirs. I have both families, their friends, and their brothers in blue in my prayers everyday. I'm so, so sorry. Officer Soldo, thank you for your service sir. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

Renee
Louisville, Kentucky

June 21, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Igor Soldo as well as to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Soldo, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

June 20, 2014

RIP

Matt Lyons
OSPD

June 20, 2014

What a cowardly thing to do. And then to kill yourself rather than face up to your actions... Shameful. Rest in peace, officer. Thank you for your service to the people of this great nation.

Private First Class Matt Harrison
US Army National Guard

June 20, 2014

Thank you for keeping watch. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Take your place among the Hall of Heroes. We've got it from here.

Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Perez
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Arizona

June 20, 2014

May Police Officer Igor Soldo find peace in God's loving embrace. His family and friends strength in God's mercy and he be remembered for how he lived his life.

Sergeant Jason Shaw
NYC Environmental Police

June 19, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Igor Soldo and the extended law enforcement family of the Las Vegas, Nevada Metropolitan Police Department. . Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

June 19, 2014

RIP brothers and heroes. To have your life taken after such a short time and in such a way is terrible and my prayers are with your family and fellow officers.

Major Kevin L. Boyd
US Army
Former Savannah Georgia Police Officer

June 16, 2014

RIP, brothers. Thank you for answering the call to serve. Ours is a debt never possible to repay. May God give solace to the immediate families and the LVMPD. It is was a unimaginable, heinous crime against all lawful persons.

Chaplain Paul Worley
San Antonio, Texas Police Department

June 16, 2014

Hugs, Thoughts and Prayers to the Family, Friends and co-workers of Officer Soldo. Another HERO taken too soon.
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Rest in peace.

CTO/Supervisor Deborah Bush
Campbell County Va

June 16, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to the Family and Fellow Police Officers of Officer Igor Soldo. Officer Soldo gave the ultimate sacrifice for something that he so strongly believed in. The world is truly a lesser place without your presents. Just remember Heroes Never Die!!!!

Corporal Chad Thomas
Mahoning Township Police Department Danville, Pa.

June 14, 2014

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the friends and family of this fallen officer and hero. Thanks for your service. We will not forget.

Officer Edwin Lara / External Ops
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard

June 14, 2014

My sincerest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Beck. May you find peace and comfort in reflecting on the time you had with him on this earth and the opportunity you have to be with him again when our Saviour returns to call us home.
LVMPD officers hold your heads high for noble is the cause.

Master Deputy Brent Bagshaw
Orange County Sheriff's Office (FL)

June 14, 2014

I am at a loss for words, killed only because you put on a uniform. Because you stood up to do what is right and just. A country lost a great man, great Officer, great husband, and father. I will pray for your family & fellow Officers Igor soldo.

J.Youngmark
MSP

June 13, 2014

Horrible, horrible incident. God bless the family of the officers and the LVPD members that had to endure this horrific scene.

Detective
Martin County Sheriff's Office (FL)

June 13, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Soldo's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

June 13, 2014

May you rest in peace. My prayers goes out to all Family and Friends.

Police Officer Chele Victorin
Miami-Dade Police Dept

June 13, 2014

When I heard about this story, it hurt my heart that two officers in a city I love was taking away too soon and the civilian and to your family and close friends he will be with you always.

Civilian

June 13, 2014

RIP!

Matt Lyons
OPD

June 13, 2014

Had the honor of attending your memorial today. You were a Cop I would have love to met. Your brothers will watch after your wife and Logan. RIP

Commander Patrick Maxwell
LASD

June 12, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother - My heart and prayers go out to your family and the Metro Police Department.

Officer Doug Parrow
Lead South Dakota Police Department

June 12, 2014

My deepest heart felt condolances go out to the family of this officer. May the find peace and comfort in the coming future.

Ofc. Sean Taylor
Lansing Township Police

June 12, 2014

Rest easy brother. Thank you for your service.

PO Olasokan
NYS University Police

June 12, 2014

RIP Brother your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Detective Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

June 12, 2014

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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

June 12, 2014