Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

IN MEMORY OF POLICE OFFICER CHRISTOPHER GOODELL

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer Christopher Goodell:

From the beginning of time after Cain killed his brother, Abel, there has been a need for law enforcement officers to protect the weak and to bring evildoers to justice. This work is necessary in a sinful world and is dangerous. In modern times, some four hundred and seventy law enforcement officers have sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens of the State of New Jersey. Today, we honor the sacrifice of Police Officer Christopher Goodell, of the Waldwick, New Jersey Police Department; who was killed in-the-line of duty when his patrol vehicle was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer unit, while parked along the shoulder and running radar on Route 17, in Waldwick, New Jersey, on Thursday, July 17, 2014, and forced into a retaining wall.

Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Police Officer Christopher Goodell. He died serving us. Help us never to forget. Help us celebrate the life of Police Officer Christopher Goodell and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.

As for the citizens of Waldwick, New Jersey, help them to faithfully equip their law enforcement officers with the best tools to protect their community. May their training be adequate to the task. Help the citizens of Waldwick, New Jersey, to remember to pay their law enforcement officers fairly and treat them with respect. Help the citizens of Waldwick, New Jersey, to obey the law and treat each other with dignity so as not to add to the burden of crime and pain to their community.

The time for mourning will soon pass. We have now remembered and celebrated the life lost in this great tragedy. As the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer Christopher Goodell go forward, they must celebrate the good things in their lives; and to celebrate life itself!

Finally, Lord God, we pray for the families, friends, and colleagues of all the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line-of-duty and we thank you for their sacrifices. Bless the lives of their families, friends, and colleagues so they might find healing. Help their law enforcement organizations support the families of these fallen heroes. Even though their deaths might have been senseless, make something good come out of these situations so that their law enforcement organizations and the communities in which they lived and served might be stronger because of their lives and their deaths.

Amen.

Lord God, hear our prayers.

Now, may the Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen.


In His Service,

Pastor Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua NH Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

Pastor Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua NH Police Department

July 17, 2014

Officer Goodell,
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 17, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Christopher, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and Courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs OK PD

July 17, 2014

RIP Officer Goodell. May your family and friends find peace during this difficult time.

Janet Malkowski
Philadelphia, PA

July 17, 2014

My prayers and thoughts go out to Officer GOODELL'S family, friends and co-workers. May time bring peace to you all.

Trooper First Class, CVE Unit Scott CAL
PA State Police

July 17, 2014

RIP and thank yu for your service! My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends.

citizen

July 17, 2014

Rest in Peace Police Officer Chris Goodell. Thank you for your service to this country and your community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department at this time.

Chief Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

July 17, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

July 17, 2014

Thank you for your service to your community. My prayers go out to your family, your fiancée and co-workers.

RuthAnn Cross
private citizen

July 17, 2014

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo
NJDOC

July 17, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother, we've got it from here.

Sgt David Tarantino
Village of Suffern PD

July 17, 2014

Thank you for your services! R.I.P.

Deputy Jesse Casas
Harris County Sheriff's Office

July 17, 2014

Thank you for your service and dedication to the citizens of Waldwick, rest in peace!

God Bless you and your family.

Brad G
Former US Secret Service Uniformed

July 17, 2014

R.I.P. Brother....

Patrolman 1st Class (Retired) E Kirby
M.T.P.D.

July 17, 2014

Rest in peace Officer Goodell!
you will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

July 17, 2014

Rest in peace Officer Goodell.

SEMPER FI

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
City of Alameda, CA Police Dpt.

July 17, 2014

Our hearts ache for your extreme loss. He served his country in many ways and will be sorely missed by all. May you find comfort in the the serenity of loved ones and community. Blessings!

Clergy
Support

July 17, 2014

Semper Fi, my brother. Until we meet again...

LCpl Tim Rollins
US Marine Corps (Veteran 1976-79)

July 17, 2014

Chris served his country and community. He is a hero who now is watching over us from heaven. May God hold him close in His arms. Thank you brother for your service. Rest in peace.

Detective, retired Fred Haas
Milwaukee P.D. fellow officer and brother

July 17, 2014

Rest in peace Officer Goodell. Your dedication and sacrifice to the citizens of this great country will never be forgotten! Rest easy knowing that your Marines and brothers and sisters in blue will carry on what you have begun. Semper Fi!

Detective Misty Holley
Portsmouth Police Dept.

July 17, 2014

R I P Brother

Ret.Officer Herbie Buck
NYSDOCS

July 17, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

PO Levy
Town of Clarkstown, NY

July 17, 2014

I express my condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Police Officer Chris Goodell . I am confident that members of his community will show their appreciation for his years of service protecting his community. He is a true hero who has made the ultimate sacrifice. May his memory and sacrifice remain forever.

Corporal
PA State Police

July 17, 2014

My prayers are with with the friends and family of Officer Goodell. Rest in the arms of our Lord. Matthew 5:9

Chaplain Mike Kelliher
San Bernardino Sheriff

July 17, 2014

Thank you for your service to your community. May you RIP!

Rich Davey
36th Air Police K9 Bitburg, Germany 1961-1964 (Maplewood, NJ)

July 17, 2014