Elmendorf Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, August 23, 2014
Reflections for Chief of Police Michael Anthony Pimentel
Rest in Peace Chief Pimentel, my brother in blue. I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.
Evil will never prosper as long as brave men such as yourself stand for good.
"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Sons of God." Matthew 5:9
Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department
August 26, 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
August 26, 2014
We are deeply saddened by the loss of any life, especially those charged with protecting us.
Thank you for your service Chief and that of your family.
With deepest sympathies.
"Of the Troops, for the Troops."
Assist - Protect - Defend
Retired Army Military Police Family
Austin, TX
August 26, 2014
Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Elmendorf Police Department.
James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc.
August 26, 2014
So sad to hear that you passed in such a tragic way! You will truly be missed! You and your family are in my prayers! It was a pleasure working for you at Flashback Photo and Studio! Shari and Tom Hamman
Shari Hamman
former employee at Flashback Photo in Corpus Christi
August 26, 2014
Family, Friends, Fellow Co-Workers, City of Elmendorf and Citizens of Bexar County of Chief Michael Pimentel,
I know that this is a difficult time for all of you as I have known this loss myself. I will keep you in prayer and all of our brothers and sisters in blue. Know that the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Deputies did their jobs well while mourning the loss, which is very difficult to do knowning that we lost Michael! Please reach out to us and to Concern of Police Survivors (COPS) should you feel the need or have concerns.
From a Fellow Survivor
Sergeant Yvonne Villarreal Vann
Surviving Spouse of
Sergeant Kenneth Gary Vann
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
EOW 05-28-2011
Sergeant Yvonne Villarreal Vann
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
August 26, 2014
Prayers from our law enforcement family to the family of Elmendorf Police Chief Michael Pimentel who made the ultimate sacrifice today for his community. RIP brother in blue.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
LE Family
Bulverde Police Department
August 26, 2014
Prayers and thoughts go to Chef Pimentel's Family and to his brothers and sisters of Elmendorf Police Department. May his soul R.I.P.
Sgt. & Mrs. Abel Paniagua
Retired Federal Police Officer and Retired USMC GySgt.
August 26, 2014
God Bless this officer and his family. I pray for peace and strength as they mourn their loss. Please comfort each family member, and friend In Jesus name, Amen.
Janet Tipton
Friend of family member Angela Bassek
August 26, 2014
My deepest condolences and sympathy to Chief Pimentel’s family and friends my thoughts are with them, and the entire Elmendorf Police Department.
Officer C. Garcia, Coordinator
La Joya ISD Campus Crime Stoppers Inc.
August 26, 2014
Dear Cowboy,
All in Heaven 1 are lucky to have received you. The rest of us were lucky to have known you. Godspeed, Brother Cowboy, and watch over us.
Nancy Zermeno "Little Z", Probation Ofcr
Fmr Secretary of Blue Knights LEMC Chapter XXII
August 26, 2014
Rest in eternal peace, Chief Pimentel, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.
Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System
August 26, 2014
God Speed, Brother.
P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
August 26, 2014
Thank you for your service to a greatful Nation and thank you for your service to the community. Rest in Peace your life long deeds did not go unnoticed.
Detective/CSM R. Schoenberger
San Antonio Police Dept/US Army Reserve
August 26, 2014
Chief Pimentel,
Rest well in the arms of God.
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
August 26, 2014
RIP Chief. We have the watch from here.
Corporal Harlan Thompson
Tarrant County College Police Department
August 26, 2014
May God be with your family Sir. Rest easy my Brother.
Auxillary Officer Shane Porter
Uhrichsville Police Department, Ohio
August 26, 2014
Rest easy Sir. God speed.
Auxillary Officer Shane Porter
Uhrichsville Police Department
August 26, 2014
We have the watch from here Brother. God Bless you and your family.
Officer A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD
August 26, 2014
God speed brother.
P.O.
Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
August 26, 2014
My condolances to Chief Pimentel's family. Chief Pimentel was a great man and role model to his officers and community. Chief loved his job! I had the honor of working for Chief Pimentl when he was the Chief of Police at the Brownsville I.S.D. I wouldn't have accomplished what I have so far in my career with out his advise. Chief Pimentel will be watching over his officers from heaven. Thank you for your service and dedication R.I.P
Task force Officer
Customs & Border Protection
August 25, 2014
God bless you Chief.
Thanks for all you gave 'cause no man could give more.
Condolences to those who loved him.
Those who serve and protect are too frequently ridiculed by the poor
behavior of a tiny percentage of those who wear the badge.
I wish this great man's life received a 10th of the media coverage, nation wide, as the Ferguson riots.
Seaman J.D. Ogrey
USN
August 25, 2014
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD
August 25, 2014
God bless the family! I think it should be auto death penalty when someone does this to a law enforcement officer.. They are the last line of defense between citizens n chaos! Lord protect all law enforce. officers continually.. This should be a prayer on all American lips.
Sgt za H Raichuk
Retired
August 25, 2014
Rest in Peace Chief, we have the Watch
Policeman
Phoenix PD, Brother in Blue
August 25, 2014
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