Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God's peace and speed Officer Arocha. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

September 28, 2014

Rest In Peace Officer Arocha

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

September 28, 2014

Brother, you have served the City of Newark and anyone who ventured into that city for any reason for 23 long years. Now you can rest. The mission can never be completed, but you did your part and for that, you are a hero.

Your friends, co-workers and family are in my prayers. So long as you remain in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone from them.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 27, 2014

Rest in peace Officer Arocha, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

September 27, 2014

I am in the sheriff academy class 403. We are only in our 5th week but one big thing I got from my drill instructor is that law enforcement is big family. So when one officer falls its the same as one of us falling.

Sir, I just want to say thank you for wearing the badge honorably so that we can sleep easily at night. You sacrificed your time, family, and life so that others may stay safe. To me, that is a hero and I know you are in a better place.
My heart and prayer goes out with you, your family, your law enforcement family, and all the people you have touched.

Class 403 Sheriff Trainee. Recruit Woo
Los Angeles Sheriff Department

September 27, 2014

Rest In Peace Ray. You deserve it my brother. You are still a true friend and as always an honorable police officer. You were always respected and admired by me. I'll always keep your memories with me always. R.I.P.

Retired Police Officer Cesar Estrella
Newark Police Department

September 26, 2014

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE OFFICER REINALDO AROCHA, JR. I.D.#86.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Officer.
We in the Law Enforcement Community are a family, though we may wear different uniforms and have different badges, shields or stars pinned upon our chest, our areas of enforcement may vary, we consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are :
Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice.
Daily our position is clear that we will SERVE and PROTECT our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of GOOD over EVIL facing the unknown with COURAGE keeping our trust and faith in GOD. We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for LAW ENFORCEMENT is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
OFFICER AROCHA!
You did not die in vain
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Newark in the State of New Jersey with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a Law Enforcement Officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have SERVED and PROTECTED my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do.........SERVING
and PROTECTING your community with HONOR and PRIDE making a better and safer place for us all!
FINAL CALL
Officer Arocha status...........Officer Arocha status..............
Officer Arocha status.............Attention all Units................
Newark Police Department, Police Officer Reinald Arocha, Jr. I.D.#86 having served the citizens of Newark in the State of New Jersey with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN !!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

September 26, 2014

R.I.P my brother in blue, till we meet again.

P/O Private

September 26, 2014

Ray, I still can't believe you're gone. I will never forget you, the joking around, having breakfast at I-Hop, how much you loved your police vehicle Unit 813, previously 439. I'm going to miss your stories about your family that you loved and talked about all the time. I felt like I knew them personally. I'm sorry I couldn't attend your funeral services, but someone had to answer the calls for service. You are in a better place now, probably giving St. Peter a hard time for parking next to the Pearly Gates. I know you will look over us, and your family will be taken care of by all if needed
Rest in Eternal Peace my Friend, my Co-Worker, and my Brother in Blue.

P/O Christopher Freestone
Newark Police Department

September 26, 2014

More than a week has passed and we are still in shock. Rest in Peace my friend and brother in blue. You will be missed

Lieutenant Anthony Costa
Newark Police Department

September 26, 2014

My heart still hurts. I can't believe you are gone. You were such a sweet, funny and loving gentleman. You will be soo missed Arocha. I pray for your family.

PO M. Camacho
Newark Police Dept

September 26, 2014

Thank-you for your brave service. Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

September 26, 2014

R.I.P. My old friend and co worker I'm going to really miss you crazy sense of humor especially the old Jewish guy in the barber shop of Coming to America. I know you were proud of the send off we gave you. See you when I get up there.

Police Officer Gene Etchison
Newark Police Dept

September 26, 2014

We have the watch from her brother. May God Bless your family and friends.

Officer A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

September 26, 2014

Great guy u will be missed

Retired police Officer Juan Gonzalez
Newark

September 26, 2014

I could not find the words to express my sorrow for your death, and it is extremely hard to write this my friend. I ask God to give your family and friends the strength to endure this pain. I found this poem on line written by unknown author and will like to share it here on your memorial page.

Don't cry for me now I have died, for I'm still here I'm by your side,
My body's gone but my soul's is here, please don't shed another tear,
I am still here I'm all around, only my body lies in the ground.
I am the snowflake that kisses your nose,
I am the frost, that nips your toes.
I am the sun ,bringing you light,
I am the star, shining so bright.
I am the rain, refreshing the earth,
I am the laughter, I am the mirth.
I am the bird, up in the sky,
I am the cloud, that's drifting by.
I am the thoughts, inside your head,
While I'm still there, I can't be dead

Rest in Heaven Ray; with respect your Brother in Blue.

P/O E. Padilla Jr.
Newark Police Department, Newark NJ

September 26, 2014

Ray, I will never forget the time we shared. I loved your passion for your sons and your desire to help anyone you could without ever asking for anything in return. You were the epitome of an officer and a gentleman.

I still think you got over on me when you bought my riding lawn mower, so when we get together once again, you are going to mow my lawn :)

I loved that we could share our love for our children, I will never forget your heartfelt sentiment when you said you didn't deserve the sons you had. Yes you did, and they deserved you.

I will miss your awesome stories, your sense of humor and your kindness.

I promised your family you will never be forgotten. I hope we will make you proud of what is to come.

Lt. Amilkar M. Velez (Ret.)
Newark, NJ Police Department

September 26, 2014

God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
State of MN Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

September 26, 2014

Go with God, Brother and Rest Eternally in Peace. Though you have been taken physically, so long as you are kept in the hearts and minds of those who know and love you best, you will never truly be gone.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 26, 2014

To the family of Police Officer Reinaldo Arocha, friends, Chief of Police Anthony Campos and the Newark Police Department.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your service.
Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry Police Department, NC

September 26, 2014

Rest easy brother. Thank you for your service.

PO Olasokan
NYS University Police

September 26, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Reinaldo Arocha, Jr. as well as to the Newark Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Arocha, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 26, 2014

My heart is heavy to learn of this loss. My prayers and thoughts are with this hero's family and friends. God bless.

Stephanie Harris, LEOW - Spouse of Sgt, LAPD

September 25, 2014

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

September 25, 2014

To, Police Officer Reinaldo Arocha , thank you for your selfless service, diligence, and hard work while on watch. We are grateful for the scarifies that you have made to keep the peace. On behalf of the Heald Capstone Class of 2014 we would like to offer our prayers to you and your loved ones in this time of heartache.

Heald Capstone 2014

September 25, 2014