Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest peacefully knowing we have the Line down here!

Sgt. Y. Moreno
LAPD

November 22, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

November 22, 2015

1 Thessalonians 4:14 - For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

Prayers to family and friends.

Ret. Military (USAF-E6) GARY L PAYNE

November 21, 2015

Semper Fidelis, my brother Marine and brother in blue. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten

Patrol Officer Walt Christiansen
MPS

November 21, 2015

Thank you for your brave service. Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

November 21, 2015

Semper Fi, Marine. Now we've got the watch.

SgtMaj D de Hagara
USMC (ret)

November 21, 2015

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:39-40
Rest in peace brother.

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

November 21, 2015

My Brother Ricky Galvez. As a Veteran and Police Officer, you have dedicated your life to the safety, security, and quality of life for all in the communities you had sworn to serve. With dignity and respect and tireless service to them, you made the ultimate sacrifice, as your Military and Police Department Brother. I salute you and mourn the loss we all suffer without you. Rest in peace and God bless you, your Department and your Family.

Police Officer Chris Jackson
New York City Police Department

November 21, 2015

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Ricky Galvez and the extended law enforcement family of the Downey, California Police Department. 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

November 21, 2015

Officer Galvez, the animals who murdered you in the parking lot of your own station will find true justice, if not in this world, then in the next.

All who know and love you best are in my prayers and I know they will forever keep you in their hearts and minds, thus always having you near.

Thank you for your service, hero and may God Bless you. May your eternal rest always be at peace, Brother.

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

November 21, 2015

God bless you & your family. RIP

Traffic Officer Enriquez
LADOT

November 21, 2015

I can't believe that crap ...
As a Mother , it really ticks me off , the cowards parents raise & unleash on the world. Yes, they contribute to their EVIL !!!
I'm 50 & have watched decades of irresponsible parenting take our children's lives !!!
My Cherokee heart aches for Ricardo's Family, Friends, Department, Community, & Country.
The 9/11 "Purple Heart " Memorial Candles will be lit to Remember Ricardo & Other Fallen Officers.
RIP,Ricardo , Son of Valor, with Honor.
Gone from Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...

Karen Morgan, PSY & LE , Grad
Eagles Wing Baptist Church, Sisseton,SD

November 21, 2015

I never thought I would see my brother on this page. 10-8 or 10-7 you had my back code 3. I will miss you my brother! You will be in my heart forever. Going 10-8 will never be the same without you. Changing out, getting ready and looking at your locker will never be the same. I love you!!!

Police Officer Jerry Villa
Downey PD

November 21, 2015

My condolences to Officer Galvez family & friends. May the words of Revelation 21:3,4 bring comfort to all "he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore, the former things have passed away". RIP Officer Galvez

L. Toatley
Orlando Police Dispatcher

November 21, 2015

Another of my family, my brother, killed by a coward. I pray for his immediate family to ease their pain although I know it can't. I want them to know I grieve just like them for he was my brother in blue, connected to me by the unbreakable Thin Blue Line. I never met him here but, I will meet him in a better place one day. Rest in God embrace brother and remember WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!

Major Joe Whala ( Ret )
Idabel Police Dept. ( Oklahoma )

November 21, 2015

R.I.P. my Brother, and may God Bless you.

Det. Carlos Selvi
Baltimore County P.D.

November 20, 2015

“Marines”

You can have your Army Kakiis,
And your Navy Blues,
But here’s a different fighting man,
I’ll introduce to you.
His uniform is unlike,
Any you’ve ever seen,
The Germans called him “Devil Dog”,
His title is “Marine”.

He was trained in Parris Island,
The place that God forgot,
The sand was fourteen inches deep,
The sun was blazing hot.
He awakened up one morning,
In front of his rack he’ll stand,
And in through the doorway walked,
A giant of a man.

He turned and faced this young Marine,
With eyes as cold as steel,
He said, “I am your DI,
And this is for real.
I’ll make your life as miserable,
As miserable as I can,
And when you finally leave this place,
You’ll be a fighting man.
You’ll be a rifle expert,
You’ll know your weapon well,
And when you encounter the Viet Cong,
You’ll send their souls to Hell.

Now gather around you young Marines,
And lend me all your ears,
And I’ll tell you of a few things,
We’ve conquered through the years,
We fought at Iwo Jima,
The land of fire and Hell,
We killed all those Japanese,
And took their land as well.

Now you can tell your ladies,
And this my Lad is true,
To get herself a young “Marine”,
There is nothing he can’t do.
He’s peeled a million onions,
And twice as many spuds,
Then you’ll find him in the slop chutes,
A soaking up the suds.

And when he gets to Heaven,
St.Peter he will tell,
Another “Marine” reporting Sir.
I’ve served my time in Hell.

Written and copyright by: David Lee Bell
1968
USMC 1968-1971
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1968 BMI- All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 20, 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

November 20, 2015

A tragic loss for mankind. Officer Galvez, you will be missed by all who knew you and all those you served. Thank you for your dedication to protecting the citizens of Downey, as well as the citizens of the United States. As a resident of Downey and a Detective in the Los Angeles Police Department, no words can describe the pain we feel as a Law Enforcement Family. I pray that the three men are punished to the fullest extent of the law and that one day they will rot in the fires of HELL.

Detective L. Garcia
Los Angeles Police Department

November 20, 2015

Rest in peace Officer Galvez

Officer Joseph Bresette
Galesville Police Department (WI)

November 20, 2015

God bless you brother, RIP! My thoughs and prayer are with your family, friends and your department.

Officer P Marshall
Atlanta PD

November 20, 2015

Rest in peace brother in blue! May God be with your family through this rough time. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice and thank you for servicing our great country as a Marine and a Police Officer.

Officer D. Marable
Columbus State Police Department Columbus, OH

November 20, 2015

The thin blue line just got a little thinner. Rest in Peace Officer Galvez.

"Blue Lives Matter"

Steve Van Slyke Retired Officer
El Cajon Police Department

November 20, 2015

R.I.P. Brother

Sgt. Wayne Gainous ( Retired)
Portsmouth, Va. PD

November 20, 2015

Semper fi... I know our father who art in heaven, will welcome you along with other sheepdogs that have gone before us. Stay the course brother

May your spirit fly like the angels.

Deputy Camarena
San Bernardino, SO California

November 20, 2015