Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace, Officer Santiago......your watch is over; we have it now. Thank you for your dedication and service. You will not be forgotten. Prayers for the comfort of your family.

Dennis Wiggins, Sr. Police Officer (SPO)
Houston Police Department

July 14, 2014

My sincerest heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Sgt. Bruce Dzamba
Jersey City PD ( retired )

July 14, 2014

RIP!! Thank you for your service!!

Chief Deputy Joseph T. Budner
North Judson Police Department

July 14, 2014

Such a brave young man so full of energy and dedication that has left us way too soon. God Bless you Officer Santiago. May your family and friends find the answers they search for. I'm proud to call you my brother. You will be missed but never forgotten. May you rest in peace Officer Santiago.

Sgt. K. Schmittgens
St. Louis Metropolitan Police

July 14, 2014

Rest In Peace my brother in blue..

!st Class Officer Rios
BCOPD

July 14, 2014

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell PD, WY

July 14, 2014

In sorrow, we mourn those lost. In gratitude, we embrace those around us. In sympathy, we reach out to those who grieve.

I hope that you find peace and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Dennis N. Lyons, Deputy Sheriff
Champaign County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

July 14, 2014

I'll pray for Officer Santiago, his family, and the Jersey City Police Department.

Randy Ketchum

July 14, 2014

Brother Santiago, It's unbelievable how you were taken away from us way way to soon by this filthy poor excuse of a human. Criminal Campbell, I hope you rot in hell with all of the other animals. SHAME ON YOU NEWS 12!!!!!!!!!
To the entire Santiago family and JCPD I send my prayers and condolenses. RIP BROTHER MELVIN AND GODS SPEED>

P.O. Miguel Camacho #227
Bayonne Police Dept.

July 14, 2014

It is with deep sorrow I learned of Officer Santiago's death. As the Mom of a recently fallen Officer I empathize with the family of this young man.

He is a Hero and he will not be forgotten. I wish you love and peace for the future.

Stacey Thalmann
Loving Mother of Officer Alexander Edward Thalmann
New Bern Police Department, NC EOW 03/31/2014

July 13, 2014

Officer Santiago,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

July 13, 2014

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 13, 2014

Oficer Santiago was a rookie officer for the Jersey City Police Department. He was just 23 years of age and just graduated from the Police Academy. I am sure there will be police officers not just from New Jersey but Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, Viriginia, Maryland, Rhode Island and all over the country attending his funeral. Another name on the state and national police memorials will be added. He was just a rookie officer who was on the job for six months and a robber takes his life and then other officers take the life of the robber.

Bradford Paulson
Observer

July 13, 2014

May God be with your family and your Police family during this very trying time. Officer Santiago may you rest in peace. May God be with you.

Terry Clark former Officer
Knightstown, Indiana police dept.

July 13, 2014

GOD SPEED BROTHER

Det. Riefler
NJSP/SIU

July 13, 2014

Officer Santiago. It is so very sad to have lost you at such a young age in life. Thank you for your service to LE. May God watch over your Family an all LE.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

July 13, 2014

Officer Melvin Santiago, your time on the job was cut short no doubt, but what you did in 6 months was nothing short of incredible. Your service to community and heroism will always be remembered by your coworkers and the people of Jersey City. RIP brother and condolences to your family at home and your brothers in blue.

Inspector - Newark, NJ
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

July 13, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Melvin Santiago and the extended law enforcement family of the Jersey City, New Jersey 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

July 13, 2014

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Jersey City Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

July 13, 2014

Officer Santiago,

Praying that God opens the Gates of Heaven wide. There you will see all the officers like you who chose to "Protect and Serve" and paid the ultimate price.

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, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

July 13, 2014

Your a true hero

Captain David Sargent
Puyallup

July 13, 2014

As a mother of a police officer, my prayers go out to your family. May God and the angels comfort you in this terrible time. Know he is in good hands with God I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers and lights are lit. God Bless.

Pamela Dorfler
Mother of a Police Officer BCPD

July 13, 2014

Rest with God Officer Santiago. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

July 13, 2014

So young. The poor kid never even had a chance. RIP, son. My thoughts to your family, friend, your partner and your department.

Sergeant
Mashpee, MA Police Department

July 13, 2014

We will remember.

Patrolman Robert Gallo
Peabody

July 13, 2014