Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Sunday, July 13, 2014
Reflections for Detective Melvin Vincent Santiago
Rest in peace, Officer Santiago. Thank you for your dedication and service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Jersey City PD and many law enforcement brothers and sisters. Godspeed, Hero.
Kathy B
Grateful Citizen
July 13, 2014
Rest easy sir! We'll take it from here...
K9 Officer Havens and K9 Aries Mike Have
Oak Grove Ky police
July 13, 2014
Rest in peace brother.
Chief of Law Enforcement Christopher Qui
Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation
July 13, 2014
RIP officer, we are a little less safe without you. May peace be with you and your loved ones.
jennifer phillips
widow of Sgt Ron Phillips
July 13, 2014
My condolences o the officers family, & also to the Jersey City P.D.
Retired Police officer- ( Det ).
Concord P.D., Concord Police officer. ( Concord P. D.) Calif.
July 13, 2014
"One thing I know to be true is this, that the only ones among you who will be truly happy are those who have sought, and found, a way to serve." A. Schweitzer
Although Officer Melvin Santiago's career was cut short, still, he had chosen a life of service to his community, knowing full well the dangers he would face. Blessed are the Peacemakers.
RIP, Officer Melvin Santiago. Always honored, never forgotten. My prayers for his family, both blood and blue.
Sgt. Barbara L. Beland (Retired)
Monroe Co. S. O. Indiana
July 13, 2014
Rest in Peace Brother in the arms of our Lord
Chief Deputy John Tomaino Sr.l
Retired Mahoning County Sheriffs Office OHio
July 13, 2014
RIP sir
Police officer
City of Peekskill NY
July 13, 2014
My family's thoughts and prayers are with this brave Officer's family, friends and fellow Police Officers.
Sue Kennell
July 13, 2014
Kindly accept my heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of Officer Santiago. Being a retired Officer from New York City. This news hits hard. I know one of your retired Detectives Louis Rios.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the families concerned. God bless you all.
Rest in peace brother.
P.O. (Ret) Donald Current
City of New Yoirk PD # 2461
July 13, 2014
Rest easy my brother!!
Sgt Jared Gilstrap
Union County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
July 13, 2014
Rest well PO Santiago. End of Watch. Others will carry the torch.
1LT Ahmed Faried
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry)
July 13, 2014
Officer Santiago will NEVER be FORGOTTEN.
Always REMEMBERED as a HERO serving the community of Jersey City, NJ.
It is a shame he was taken at this young age of 23 and only 6 months on the force.
Always REMEMBER :Thin Blue Line: All Give Some & Some give All with their life. Never Forget.
Officer (retired) Pete O'Chat
Belmar PD NJ
July 13, 2014
Rest In Eternal Peace PO Melvin Santiago. God Bless You. Thoughts & Prayers.
PO Liz Philbin
Boston Police Department
July 13, 2014
RIP, Heaven has to be a better place now that Officer Santiago is there. May he truly rest in peace. my deepest condolences to the family & police officers who have to risk it all everyday.
Patrol Officer
Cleveland Ohio Police retired
July 13, 2014
As a fellow officer originally from Jersey, this one hits hard. May Officer Santiago rest in peace and comfort be brought to his family.
Police Officer Robert Cordasco
Boston Police Department
July 13, 2014
Rest in Peace, my brother. You gave a lot for your community and we all applaud you for that. Prayers are being sent up for your family and co-workers. May they find the strength to get through this very difficult time. You will never be forgotten
Marilyn McConnell (Sgt retired)
Birmingham Police Department
July 13, 2014
RIP officer Santiago, because of people like you people can walk freely in their cities all over the world.
Retired
Metropolitan Police London
July 13, 2014
Rest In Peace Brother Santiago. My prayers go out to your family and the members of your Department. May God Bless You All
Police Officer Tom Granchelli, (Ret)
Greenburgh NY Police Department
July 13, 2014
RIP brother prayers to your family
Correctional officer Michael Manski
Calif. Dept. of Corrections
July 13, 2014
Taken so soon to the Heavenly Legions! RIP my Brother in Blue!
Senior Special Agent B Sherwood,Retired
Port Terminal RR Police
July 13, 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.
July 13, 2014
RIP sir we have the watch from here
Deputy Tricia Simcik
Baird city marshal office
July 13, 2014
A person is a hero not for what he has done but for what he is willing to do. The first day you put on the uniform you knew what the cost might be and still you were willing to serve. God bless you and the family you left behind. Though I never knew you I will grieve with them.
Stephen W.Mosier, Police Officer (Ret.)
Bureau of Police, Portland, Oregon
July 13, 2014
My heart breaks for the young officer. Rest in peace.
Investigator Rich Carnaggio
Midwest Regional Fugitive Task Force
July 13, 2014
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