Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Reflections for Correctional Officer Gregory Dale Mitchell
Rest easy
Mark Mottola
July 7, 2020
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 7, 2020
Rest in peace Correctional Officer Mitchell.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 31, 2019
John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
August 31, 2018
Please accept my condolences. Acts 24:15 reads "There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and unrighteous." I pray that GOD's wonderful promise he has outlined for our loved ones that have fallen asleep in death bring comfort to Correctional Officer Mitchell's family, friends, and colleagues.
ECS II Lem Toatley
Orlando Police Department
December 7, 2015
Rest in Peace Correctional Officer Gregory Mitchell. 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
August 19, 2015
Thank you for your service. May God bless your department and family.
Detective C Clouchete
Osceola county sheriffs office
August 13, 2015
Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vires et Honorem
Ptlm Frank Kapusta
Mohawk PD
August 12, 2015
On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Gregory was killed.
To the Mitchell family, fellow officers, and all who call Gregory beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Gregory Mitchell gave to his community and the citizens of Georgia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 7, 2015.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
August 5, 2015
RIP Brother. May you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
August 3, 2015
"Blue Spirited Watch"
Even though the many Law Enforcement Officers from all of our Neighboring Countries around this world have Fallen and Ended their Watch.
Their Devoted Spirits have Risen and are now carrying on their destinies up above in Heaven while awaiting to be rejoined in the distant future by the ones they love.
Richard "Jafa" Oddy ©
Richard "Jafa" Oddy
Civilian
August 2, 2015
Rest easy brother. God speed.
PO Olasokan
NYS University Police
August 2, 2015
RIP Brother.Thank you & God Bless.
Lt,Robert M.Petty (retired)
No.Bergen, N.J.P.D.
August 1, 2015
Rest in Peace Officer Mitchell. I ask our Heavenly Father to watch over and comfort your wife, friends and the Georgia Department of Corrections. God's speed brother.
Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Dept.
July 30, 2015
Rest in peace brother.
Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police
July 27, 2015
"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 Ched Miner
Powell PD
July 24, 2015
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER
July 23, 2015
When i heard about your death, i really felt like a wreck, this had to be really painful, but Jesus will always open his arms to you, RIP Gregory.
Sergeant Riley Wilkins
New York Police Department, 120th Precint.
July 22, 2015
God's peace and speed Officer Mitchell. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.
P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.
July 21, 2015
Rest in peace Officer Mitchell
Officer Joseph Bresette
Galesville Police Department (WI)
July 21, 2015
Rest in eternal peace, Officer Mitchell, 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
July 20, 2015
Rest easy now brother and thank you for your service. May God bless your family and department.
Detective C Clouchete
Osceola county sheriffs office
July 19, 2015
Correctional Officer Gregory Dale Mitchell:
Thank you for your dedicated and selfless service to the Georgia Department of Corrections and to the citizens of the State of Georgia. "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God." Matthew 5:9. Let us reflect on your life and not dwell on the circumstances surrounding your tragic and unfortunate death. "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13. Now, you are with Him! "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." Luke 23:43. However, your work is not yet completed; it is just beginning! "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." Ephesians 6:11. You are now an Angel of God! May He bless you and keep you always! "Well done, good and faithful servant!" Matthew 25:11.
Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Merrimack NH Police Department
July 19, 2015
Rest in Peace.
1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland
July 19, 2015
Rest in peace brother, prayers goes out to your family.
Sgt. Gerard J. Van Der Ham (Retired)
Sumter CI (Florida Dept. of Corrections)
July 19, 2015
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