Richmond Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, November 6, 2015
Reflections for Senior Patrol Officer Daniel Neil Ellis
TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF RICHMOND
POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE OFFICER DANIEL ELLIS.
My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest.
Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to serve and protect our communities. We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are :
Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by Honor, Service and Pride.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice.
Daily our position is clear that we will serve and protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession Law Enforcement, for we willingly walk the line of Good over Evil
facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice
might be required of us in the service to our community, for
Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
OFFICER ELLIS
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens in the City of Richmond in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have served and protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my Brother!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you love to do............Serving
and Protecting your community with Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FINAL CALL
Officer Ellis status.................Officer Ellis status.................
Officer Ellis status..................Attention all Units................
Richmond Police Department, Police Officer Daniel Ellis having served the citizens in the City of Richmond in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01
November 6, 2015
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Officer Ellis and eternally thankful for his service. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to his family and friends as they begin to grieve.
Darlene Newton
Friend of Story County Sheriff's Office
November 6, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with officer Ellis and his family. Far too many, far too young, it breaks my heart to have so many of the good ones taken! Sleep Easy Brother NY LEO's are praying for you.
Officer Nicoletti
NYS courts
November 6, 2015
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.
James P Waggle, Jr.
Civilian
November 6, 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
November 6, 2015
Rest in peace Brother Daniel, 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
November 6, 2015
Rest easy brother, for we now have the watch.
Captain Kevin Clark
Denton County Sheriff's Office
November 6, 2015
God rest his soul and embrace his family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time.
Lt. Marvin Ryals
El Paso County Sheriff's Office-El Paso Texas
November 6, 2015
Rest easy brother, you have stood your watch with pride and professionalism. Go to the promised place where you can look down to see your brothers continue what you have started. Thank you for your service. May the light of Christ ease the pain on the ones you have loved, and those who have loved you in return.
Sean D. Creamer; Chief
TPSU, New Bern NC
November 6, 2015
Officer Daniel Ellis, An ordinary man, doing the exordinary everyday!
Thank You, Officer Ellis for giving your All.
May you rest forever in the arms of our Loud and Savior, Jesus Christ
Jamie Prewitt Civilian Supporter
Madison Co School Employee & Richmond Ky Citizen
November 6, 2015
Thank you for your service.
Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol (retired)
November 6, 2015
Thanks for serving and giving your life.
Senior officer
BOP
November 6, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Ellis, his family and his department. Rest in Peace Brother!!!
Lt. David Savage
Aiken DPS
Aiken, SC 29801
November 6, 2015
RIP Officer Ellis. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to LE. May God be with your Family and all LE.
Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police
November 6, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. God Bless. I am so sorry.
Stephanie Harris, LEOW - Spouse of Sgt, LAPD
November 6, 2015
Thank you for your dedication and service to making your community safer. You gave your life so that others would live. May God Bless you and your family. We got your watch from here.
Deputy Constable Billy Barnett
Denton County Comstables Office Pct 3
November 6, 2015
Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Richmond Police Department.
James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc.
November 6, 2015
God, filled with mercy, dwelling in the heavens' heights,
bring proper rest beneath the wings of your Lord,
amid the ranks of the holy and the pure,
illuminating like the brilliance of the skies the soul of Daniel Ellis who went to his eternal place of rest.
May You who are the source of mercy shelter him beneath Your wings eternally,
and bind his soul among the living, that he may rest in peace. And let us say: Amen.
Bill Mann
Civilian Supporter
South Pasadena, CA
November 6, 2015
May the Good Lord bring some measure of peace to his family.
"Greater Love Hath No Man....
Chaplain Joe McCarthy, Southold Fire Dept., Southold NY
November 6, 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
November 6, 2015
Rest well my brother in arms.
Job well done.
We will take it from here.
SFC David Charles Osborne
US Army Military Police
November 6, 2015
To the family of Police Officer Daniel Ellis, friends, Chief Larry R. Brock and the Richmond Police Department.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9
Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry Hospital Police Department Goldsboro, NC
November 6, 2015
Heaven has another guardian of the gate. Gods Speed to Officers Ellis Family. My family is Grieving with them
FAMILY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
FAMILY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
November 6, 2015
GOD bless your family during this tough time. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. We will continue the watch from here brother. RIP.
Deputy Brandon Moore
Bristol Virginia Sheriff's Office
November 6, 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
November 6, 2015
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