Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for service and dedication. Rest in peace brother.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

August 17, 2015

RIP to my brother over the river. Your sacrifice is appreciated.

Officer J. Wardell
BCPD

August 16, 2015

REST IN PEACE. WE NEED YOUR KIND OF OFFICERS IN MY CITY. WE NEED JUSTICE FOR THOSE WHO FALL VICTIM TO DOMESTIC ABUSERS AND ANIMALS CRUELTY.

Tina Marie White
online friend

August 16, 2015

May you rest in peace and that your family and friends know that you will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family and friends. God Bless.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic Unit North

August 15, 2015

It is never fair on how cruel fate can be. We never know when our time is up. Yet the men and woman in blue keep charging forward in this never ending battle against evil. Officer Lavalley you will not be forgotten.

MPO J Gent
Ogden City PD Utah

August 13, 2015

You fulfilled your duty, my Brother. My heart is broken, but yours is alive and with God. You will live forever in His arms and in the hearts of anyone who ever knew your name.

Ret. Cpl. Michael Seyfried
Prince George's County, MD Police

August 13, 2015

RIP brother. May God rest your soul. Till we meet again.

Deputy Sheriff C Callender
Bexar County Sheriff's Office

August 12, 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

A man’s life is not measured by his wealth or status, but by what he does with his time on earth, be that many or just a few years. Police Officer Thomas La Valley did much with his years.

I stand in awe at the bravery of this young officer and the too many other officers who’s names grace these pages.

My deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of Police Officer Thomas La Valley. I will not forget his sacrifice and what he stood for, as a man and as a Law Enforcement Officer.

Sergeant
Western Australia Police

August 12, 2015

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 11, 2015

Rest easy brother.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

August 11, 2015

Dear Almighty God please take up the soul of Officer LaValley. With great sadness; sending respect and prayers for strength.

Those in Heaven are saddened by our tears and they say
"Pray for those that will never know the love we know and the memories we made."

Love is eternal. It transcends all things. Time,
space and even our passing.

Dear Lord In Heaven.

Citizen Volunteer
Los Angeles Police Department

August 11, 2015

Those of us on night watch go to calls like this often. We worry about the family in need of our help who called us and our fellow officers. Often times we think of those in need and our partners more than ourselves. My heart breaks for officer lavalley, his brothers and sisters in blue on his squad and his family.

We need to remember Ofc. Lavalley's sacrifice and discuss this in our role calls. May God bless Ofc Lavalley, his squad and agency and his family now and always.

Rest in peace Thomas

Ofc peter Keane
Winter garden police dept

August 11, 2015

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

August 10, 2015

My family and church family will be praying for your family...

Patrolman Stanley Clemons
Brooklyn PD

August 10, 2015

Rest in peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

August 10, 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

August 10, 2015

Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten.

Patrol Officer Joel Diaz
Beavercreek Police Department-Ohio

August 10, 2015

You paid the ultimate price and for that you will never be forgotten. You families are in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed Brother!

Inv. C. King
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

August 10, 2015

Praying for the Family & Friends of this brave soul. May God be with them during such a tragic loss of life. I pray for our brothers & sisters in Law Enforcement & Fire and Rescue for these senseless killings are becoming the norm and that is not the way it ought to be.

Captain Terry Dalton
Stokes Co. Sheriff's Office

August 10, 2015

Rest in peace Brother. We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

Sgt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

August 9, 2015

Prayers!

Les Powell

August 9, 2015

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 four 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 9, 2015

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver Retired
Jerome County Idaho, Sheriffs Office

August 9, 2015

Police Officer Thomas LaValley, during your tour of duty you served the citizens of Shreveport with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Police Officer Thomas LaValley you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Shreveport Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe. Rest well young WARRIOR.

Detective Grade One Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Branch

August 9, 2015