Rochester Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Reflections for Police Officer Daryl R. Pierson
Rest in Peace Officer Pierson. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends. R.I.P Sir!
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic Unit
September 4, 2014
The Association of Rochester Police and Area Law Enforcement Retirees (ARPALER) salute Officer Pierson for his service to the Rochester community and his ultimate sacrifice. You and your family will remain in our prayers.
Executive VP Louis D'Angelo
ARPALER
September 4, 2014
God Bless. Rest my brother.
Asst. Chief Jerry Horner
DeKalb County PD, Georgia
September 4, 2014
May God shine upon Officer Pierson and his family. A true hero who gave his life for the safety of others.
Investigator
New York State Police
September 4, 2014
May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.
Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado
September 4, 2014
Another brave police officer loses his life in the line of duty. He leaves behind not just his family but an entire community that is in mourning. The suspect is not back behind bars as of yet but in the hospital where he is being held. The individual who shot the officer will find himself once again behind bars possibly for the rest of his life without seeing the chance of parole.
Bradford Paulson
Observer
September 4, 2014
Thank you for your sacrifice. Another peace keeper has finished his duty here on earth. May to the family, May The Lord comfort and give you His peace during your loss. Kids, your Father is a real hero!
Chaplain Richard Thompson
South Charleston PD
September 4, 2014
Rest in peace, sir, and thank you for your service.
"Blessed are peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God" [Matthew 5:9]
Tom
Grateful citizen
September 4, 2014
Another brave police officer loses hi life in the line of duty. He leaves behind not just his family but an entire community that is in mourning. The suspect is not back behind bars as of yet but in the hospital where he is being held. The individual who shot the officer will find himself once again behind bars possibly for the rest of his life without seeing the chance of parole.
Bradford Paulson
Observer
September 4, 2014
RIP Brother
Cpl. Ron Cristofaro (Retired)
Bartow Police Dept. Bartow, Fl.
September 4, 2014
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama
September 4, 2014
Gone but not forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice, I'm honored to have you as my Brother in Blue. Keeping your family and department in prayer!
N. Salamone - Patrol
Shallotte PD
September 4, 2014
Daryl, we will all miss your easy smile. It was an honor to work with you. We will watch after your beautiful family, as you watch over your fellow brothers and sisters in blue from above. RIP brother.....
Inv. Catherine Farina
Rochester Police Department
September 4, 2014
RIP. May God welcome you with open arms! You are a true Hero!
Mike
September 4, 2014
God Bless you brother!
Lt. Tim O'Neill
Waynesville Police Department
September 4, 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
September 4, 2014
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Rochester Police Department. May you rest in peace.
Palm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police
September 4, 2014
God Bless you and thank you for your service Officer Pierson
Detective (Retired)
Inglewood PD
September 4, 2014
RIP! You Sir are a HERO!
Patti Olesen, Founder Vest America K9s
Vest America K9s
September 4, 2014
RIP. May God bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten.
Patrol Kert Siemiawski
Skokie
September 4, 2014
For the family
Just remember that he will be in heaven looking over you
rest in peace.
p.o bruce ve
nypd retired
September 4, 2014
Thank you sir for your service, our prayers are with your family and your agency.
Lieutenant Zach Jacobsen
Washington County Sheriff's Office Missouri
September 4, 2014
RIP BROTHER.... GODS SPEED...MY PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY AND OUR BLUE FAMILY IN ROCHESTER...
P.O. DUFAN
NYPD
September 4, 2014
What a tragedy. But not one that did not serve a purpose. The family of Officer Daryl Pierson will remember him as a man who "stood in the gap". May that memory comfort you in the years to come.
Stan Jefferson
citizen
September 4, 2014
“Heroes Now and Then”
Some thought you did it for the paycheck,
Some thought you just had weekend fun,
There were those who didn’t take you serious,
But you trained for a job to be done.
Some of you are in the Military Reserves,
And some in the National Guard,
We never thought you’d ever leave us,
But you did when duty called.
You were heading for a possible battle,
We prayed you wouldn’t have to fight,
“Dear God, watch over our friends and loved ones”,
And help them make it through the night.
History was made in that desert sand,
It’s been awhile- a war we won,
You fought with your soul and all your heart,
It was without doubt a job well done.
Over 500,000 troops in “Desert Shield”,
But you were a few of our own,
You’ll never know how proud we were,
And so glad you made it home.
Some forty years ago there was another war,
And like now the troops returned,
But they didn’t get a heroes welcome,
They were cursed and flags were burned.
But you made us all proud to be “Americans”,
The yellow ribbons and the American flags,
From coast to coast the people cheered,
You got the welcome they never had.
So our friends be proud of what you did,
You showed the world we’re second to none,
The Iraq’s might not agree,
But to America –you are number one.
Then you were sent to Somalia Land,
A place of war, hunger and death,
You were sent to give a helping hand,
So as Americans you did your best.
Most were glad you came,
The world watched- America stood still,
It was only a peace keeping mission,
So why were Americans killed.
So let us thank the ones not coming home,
The ones who gave their lives for this land,
They died in Nam, Iraq- all over the world,
And they were proud to be “Americans”.
Written © David Bell 1990
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1990 BMI- All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
September 4, 2014
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