Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Rosemary Vela:

Thank you for your loyal and dedicated service to the citizens of Madison County, Tennessee and to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God" Matthew 5:9. Let us now celebrate your life and remember your selfless sacrifice in the Line-of-Duty. "Greater love has no one than 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 Sister 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, MNACM
Merrimack NH Police Department

September 29, 2015

We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident that claimed the life of Deputy Vela. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

Darlene Newton
Friend of Story County Sheriff's Office

September 29, 2015

Sincerest regards.
God bless.
Rest in peace sister.

Corrections Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- ACF

September 29, 2015

Rest in eternal peace, sister, 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

September 29, 2015

I'm so sorry that your life was cut so short, and forever grateful for your dedication and sacrifice to your community. Prayers for the surviving family and friends of your hero, Officer Vela, and may you rest in peace.

Brother of slain Deputy Marshall Odom E

September 29, 2015

R I P Sister

Herbie Buck, Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

September 29, 2015

You will be granted Eternal Rest & Peace by The greatest sheriff, "Our Father"
Thank you for your service ma'am.

Officer Armando Silva
Hollywood Police Department, Fl

September 29, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. RIP hero and thank you. NF!

citizen

September 29, 2015

May the Almight Chief by with all of those affected by this terrible loss.

Prayer and thoughts to the Vela Family.

Daniel McGuire, President
CISM Perspectives, Inc.

September 29, 2015

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Vela. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Madison County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

September 29, 2015

Rest in peace Sister....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the MCSO during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

September 29, 2015

Rest in peace sister. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Vela during this time of tragic and sudden loss.

Sr. Ptlmn Donnie Meaders(RET)
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

September 29, 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

September 29, 2015

I was one of the first females on patrol back in the 70's...I feel honored to have led the way for other females and when any officer is killed - but especially a female, by heart breaks just a little bit more.

Wendy Cromwell - Deputy Sheriff
Sonoma County

September 29, 2015

Rest in peace Sister Rosemary

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

September 29, 2015

Rest easy, Deputy Vela

Mr Derek Lundy
Civilian

September 29, 2015

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Let God bless you as you walk high on that mountain.

Patrolman Kenneth Shreve
Caseyville Illinois PD

September 29, 2015

Rest, sister.

PFC Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

September 29, 2015

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 29, 2015

Rest in peace Sister Rosemary, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

September 29, 2015

RIP sister.
You are in heaven now with Angle members of the Thin Blue Line.

Chief of Police (Retired)
LVPD

September 29, 2015

Deputy Vela,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again Ma'am.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

September 29, 2015

Rest with God deputy. Your tour here is done. Now you are home. Your short career and dedicated service will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time.

retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

September 29, 2015

Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

September 29, 2015

You have had your last Roll Call here..now you assmble with all of our brothers and sisters from the past RIP Deputy Rip...

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Bullit (Retired/Disbled)

September 29, 2015