Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

November 19, 2015

I am sad to hear about another Officer being ambushed for NO reason. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. He chose to protect us and now he is with God. Thank You for what you were trying to do and couldn't continue to do.

N/A
Private Detective/VIP

November 19, 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 Ricky Galvez 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 19, 2015

GODSPEED

SSG, USA S Bundy
U.S. Army

November 19, 2015

God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 19, 2015

A Prayer for Police Officer Ricardo "Ricky" Galvez:

Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Police Officer Ricardo "Ricky" Galvez of the Downey, California Police Department. He died serving us. Help us never to forget him. Help us celebrate the life of Police Officer Ricardo "Ricky" Galvez and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them Your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.

Lord God, as we mourn the sudden and violent death in the Line-of-Duty of our brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Ricardo "Ricky" Galvez, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that Police Officer Ricardo "Ricky" Galvez, has entered into your presence. Amen

Pastor Steven Robert Closs, MNACM
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

November 19, 2015

Psalm 71:20-21

Though you have made me see troubles,
many and bitter,
you will restore my life again;
from the depths of the earth
you will again bring me up.
You will increase my honor
and comfort me once more.

Greg Williams, Officer (Ret.)
California Highway Patrol

November 19, 2015

Rest in Peace Officer Galvez. Thank you for your service to our city and it's citizens. You will not be forgotten.

Ambulance Operator Matthew Cristea
Downey Fire Department

November 19, 2015

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

November 19, 2015

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

November 19, 2015

Semper Fidelis

Lt. M.R. Frost
Lexington Va Police

November 19, 2015

Rest in Peace Saying prays for your family Thank you for the protection you gave us,and kept this city a safe place

Rich Lew
Fromer Bergen County Sheriff Ofc.

November 19, 2015

The DeKalb, Illinois Police Department sends their deepest sympathies. Thank you for your service Officer Galvez!

DeKalb Illinois Police Department

November 19, 2015

Ricky,
I will never forget you as I still think of you before hearing about your death. I recently passed by your old house and explained to my wife that you lived their. I live in Downey and you protected my family every day. I can't thank you enough I can't miss you enough and these crimes have to come to an end because enough is enough. I love you man I'll never forget you and I'll alway represent you. To my best friend Ricky aka headache RIP. Words won't explain how I'm feeling right now...ill see you up their Ricky we can play basketball like the good old times. I love you man. -Moses

Moses Muro
High school and college best friend

November 19, 2015

I am sorry for the family and the department and wish them the best over the coming days, weeks and years.

Sergeant Doug

November 19, 2015

May God bless you and punish these evil cowards.

Police Officer Nelson Menendez
Santa Ana police department

November 19, 2015

Rest in Peace Officer Galvez. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

November 19, 2015

Final Salute Officer Galvez, thank you for your service. You are a Hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

November 19, 2015

May God be with your family during this tough time. Thank you for your service to this country not only as a LEO but also as a Marine. GOD BLESS your family.

Deputy Brandon Moore
Bristol Virginia Sheriffs Office

November 19, 2015

Bless the Galvez family and friends. There is a special place in Heaven for those who give their lives protecting and serving us. Officer Galvez is a hero and a patriot.

Cristy Edwards

November 19, 2015

RIP Brother. May God be with your Family and loved ones. You and your department are in my prayers.

Patrolman Steven Austin
Trenton Police Department (NJ)

November 19, 2015

God bless your family. rest easy brother, we will get these guys.

Patrolman, jay raulerson
Lawtey Police Dept.

November 19, 2015

Rest in peace Off. Galvez.

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

November 19, 2015

R.I.P. OFFICER

Civilian Matthew Waldeck
None

November 19, 2015

I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Officer Galvez. He served our country in the U.S. Marines and then continued to serve the citizens of Downey. I will be praying for his family and friends. God Bless and RIP.

Senior Investigator Ed Ramirez
Riverside DA, Retired LAPD Detective

November 19, 2015