New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, December 20, 2014
Reflections for Detective Rafael L. Ramos
On this very dark day i wish to extend all my thoughts to the families of the fallen.
Being a police officer myself i feel very close to this tragedy.
We all are brothers and sisters in blue and we all grieve together
Agent Carole Briand patrol officer
SQ highway patrol,Quebec,Canada
December 22, 2014
Dear Ramos Family,
I am truly sorry for you loss.. As a family member of the NYPD, it is heartbreaking to hear of this tragedy. Prayers for your family and hope that one day you will find peace again.
Donna Miceli
Sister of Police Officers, and friend of Police Officers
December 22, 2014
Rest in Peace, my brother of the Badge! God Bless your family, friends and Department.
Bob Reed, Retired Police Officer
South Lake Tahoe Police Department
December 22, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the fallen officers and the NYPD family. I pray each family will find solace and resolve by comforting each other. Thank for your service.
PO IV Valencia Pedescleaux
New Orleans PD
December 22, 2014
RIP Brother
Officer Evan Martin
Bellows Falls Vermont Police Department
December 22, 2014
Rest in peace and thank you for your service.. May the lord wrap his loving arms around you and your family during this most difficult time... The only blessing in this horrible tragedy is that your family won't have to go thru a trial. Rest Blue Angel.
Proud wife of Sgt. R. Garcia
IHB Police Florida
December 22, 2014
May God Bless your family and all of your fellow brothers and sisters of the NYPD. Thank you for your service and God rest your soul.
Corporal James Fuller
Calera, Alabama Police Department
December 22, 2014
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice brother. May the Lord welcome you into his mighty kingdom with open arms. Watch over us as we stand watch. Prayers to your family and loved ones. You pay the ultimate sacrifice!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9
Sgt. Brad Logan, #303
Cashion, Oklahoma
December 22, 2014
God Bless you and your family......
Rest in Peace my Brother;
the Coward is gone and your memory will live on.
Officer
Colorado Springs PD
December 22, 2014
You have given your all and paid the ultimate price to keep us all safe. We now pray for your family who has to stay behind and pick up the pieces. May GOD watch over them and give them the strength to carry on your bravery. Say hello to my son Brian EOW 2014 I'm sure he will show you the ropes.
Connie Widmann Mother of D.F.C. Brian K. Heller
Worcester County Sheriff Dept
Maryland
Mother
Worcester County Sheriff Dept
December 22, 2014
Rest in peace Gentlemen. Your loss is felt here in the UK and like Officers around the world we thank you for trying to keep the streets safe for one and all.
Officer Dog Handler Howard Jacques
Her Majesty's Prison Service
December 22, 2014
My condolences to friends, family and the New York Police Department.
Oakland (CA) Police Recruit
December 22, 2014
My prays and sorrow goes out to the families of both of our brothers. We don't forget or ever stop praying for the families of our fallen brothers and sisters in Blue.
My God bless and hold you all close in this tragic time.
Deputy R. Ray
Buncombe County Sheriff Dept.
December 22, 2014
MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY, FRIENDS & COWORKERS.....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.....RIP Officer Ramos
Val Naugle
December 22, 2014
"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department
December 22, 2014
Loosing one brother is hard. Two at one time is unbearable; however, it is how both Officer Liu and Officer Ramos lived and worked will allow their fellow Law Enforcement Officers to carry on.
"In Valor there is Hope."
Trooper
Alaska State Troopers
December 22, 2014
My condolences to the both officers family and to the NYPD officers and partners of Officers Liu and Ramos.As a police officer since 35 years, it still hard to see events like these ones, be doubly careful in the line of your duty.
Sergent Normand Desrochers
Quebec Provincial Police
December 22, 2014
Rest in peace Officer Ramos. You will forever be remembered as a hero by your family, LEO Brothers, and God.
Badge Wives of Payne County, Oklahoma
LEO
December 22, 2014
Why Police Officers are the true hero's of society:
Lord I ask for courage
Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...
Courage to take me
Where others will not go...
Courage to deal with
What other choose to ignore...
I ask for strength
Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...
I ask for dedication
Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...
Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...
And please Lord
Through it all
Be at my side...
Till my end of watch
Sergeant Jay Von
Brother in Blue
December 22, 2014
On behalf of my entire department, we wish to share our condolences with the families of Officer Ramos and Officer Liu as well as the entire NYCPD. Our hearts are with you all at this time of tragedy and our flag flies at half staff in honor of the sacrifices by both officers.
Chief of Police
Stevens Institute of Technology Campus Police Department
December 22, 2014
Rest now and may God Bless your family and the NYPD
Sheriff Huey Hoss Mack
Baldwin County Sheriff
December 22, 2014
My sincere sympathies for the family, friends and fellow officers of our fallen brother...
Rest in Peace
Lieutenant
Illinois State Police
December 22, 2014
My sincere sympathies and utmost respect to the family and friends of Officer Liu, including our brothers & sisters in law enforcement. Rest in Peace...
Lieutenant
Illinois State Police
December 22, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Family and to all Members-of-Service of the City of New York. Rest in peace, P.O. Ramos.
Lucas A. Armeña, Citizen
Personal Friend of the New York City Police Department
December 22, 2014
Rest Peacefully my brothers in Blue. You are the true Hero's!
Sgt. Christopher McWilliams
CT. State Police
December 22, 2014
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