Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Condolence to Trooper Bava's family. His actions being an officer help make our country a place that I and every other American should be proud to call home. May God watch over his family, both personal and work and may he Rest In Peace in God's arms.

Connie
proud aunt of a PA State Trooper

August 29, 2015

Descansa en Paz hermano en azul Agte. Bava, que tristeza empezando a vivir (25) años, , DIOS, tenga en su corazón a sus hermanos , amigos y demás familiares serás eternamente recordado.

Agte. Armando Maldonado
Policia de Puerto Rico (S.A.I.C.)

August 29, 2015

Rest In Peace Trooper.
We will take the watch from here.

Sgt. Kerri Dutcher
Walnut Grove MO Police Dept

August 29, 2015

You served your state well in a much too short period of time. Your true talent was never really shown and for that, Missouri has lost. We all mourn you, Brother.

God Bless you, Trooper Bava and may your eternal rest be ever so peaceful.

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

August 29, 2015

Rest in peace Trooper Bava

Officer Joseph Bresette
Galesville Police Department (WI)

August 29, 2015

Rest in peace officer, thank you for your service

Detective Constable Ged Cummins
Metropolitan. Police, New Scotland Yard, London

August 29, 2015

RIP Brother

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police, Va.

August 29, 2015

Truly unexpected and words left unsaid.... however, I like to think that after we leave this life, we are just on the other side of the veil... out of our earthly bodies and our Spirits with Heavenly Father and our loved ones that have passed. We can still 'talk' to them and sometimes feel their presence.
My stepfather, a policeman in Colorado, was injured in the line of duty and ultimately died. You imprinted the hearts of many acquaintances in Washington state, James, and of your community in Missouri. You will be missed but never forgotten. Thank you for your service to your community, too. Prayers for your family and Troopers, as well.

Eileen Straley
friend of family's

August 29, 2015

23rd PSALM

Earnest Hawkins Jr.
Prince Georges County Police MD (ret)

August 29, 2015

RIP Brother. May you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

August 29, 2015

May your service be forever remembered!

Chaplain
Colorado Springs Police Departmet

August 29, 2015

Peace be with the parents and siblings of Officer Bava.

Patrol Officer J. D. Owens
Biloxi Police Dept. Biloxi MS

August 29, 2015

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

August 29, 2015

My family would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Trooper James Bava during this very difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace, Trooper Bava.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer T. Fettig eow 2/16/04

August 29, 2015

While we are deeply saddened by your passing, the Law Enforcement Community was enriched by your professionalism, your service, and your sacrifice. Our thoughts are with your family, department, and friends. May you Rest In Peace.

Zone 5 Academy Session 59
New York State Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

August 29, 2015

As a parent of a uniformed police officer I share the sadness of the parents of Trooper James M. Bava. And like them I pray for peace, God's peace among men. Thank you for raising this young man the way you did. He made a difference in the lives he touched. We are grateful for his service to the community. We thank God for the bravery of men like Trooper Bava. May he rest in eternal peace.

Rev. Ron Bauman
Wadsworth, Ohio

August 29, 2015

Sincerests regards.
God bless you, and your family.
Rest in peace brother.

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

August 29, 2015

Trooper James M. Bava:

Thank you for your service to the citizens of the State of Missouri and to the Missouri State Highway Patrol! "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God" Matthew 5:9. Let us now celebrate your life and remember your sacrifice. "Greater love has no one that this, that someone lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13. However, death is not the end; it does not have the final say! And He [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise" Luke 23:43. Now, my Brother in Blue, rest easy; we will take it from here. "Well done, good and faithful servant" Matthew 25:11. May the Lord God bless you always!

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs, IHS
Merrimack NH Police Department

August 29, 2015

God bless you Trooper

Trooper
Maine State Police

August 29, 2015

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Trooper James Bava and the extended law enforcement family of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

August 29, 2015

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

May the Father welcome you home for a job well done. May your family, friends, brothers and sisters be blessed with peace during this time.

Lt. Norman Varner
Hampton Police Div. (retired)

August 29, 2015

God rest your soul brother and be with your family, friends and co-workers.
Thank you for your service.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

August 29, 2015

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 29, 2015

RIP Trooper Bava. Thank you for your service. Praying for your family, friends and fellow officers.

Cathy Porter Retired Probation/Parole O
Florida Department of Corrections

August 29, 2015

Trooper James Bava, during your tour of duty you served the citizens of Missouri 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 Trooper James Bava you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Missouri State Highway Patrol hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe and cover each others backs. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR.

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

August 29, 2015