Downey Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Reflections for Police Officer Ricardo Galvez
To the family of Officer Ricardo Galvez I want to extend my sincere sympathy and grief at the death of your son. I truly know what it feels like to lose a son at a very early age. My son, Traffic Officer Brian M. Law with the California Highway Patrol was taken at a very early age (34) just last year. I read the details concerning your son's passing and was struck by the parallel between your son's life and the life of my boy. Both boys served in the Marine Corp, both of them chose to serve in law enforcement and both of the taken very close to the end of their shift. I felt compelled to let you know that I share your grief and outrage at the passing of your son.
Dennis Law
Houston, TX.
November 20, 2015
May God bless your family and fellow officers. Rest in peace my brother. Thank you for your service as a police officer and marine.
Inv. D. Dewees
Volusia County Sheriff's Office (FL)
November 20, 2015
Thank you Officer Galvez for your selfless service. Rest easy now; we'll take it from here.
Warden Nathan Cristofori
Department of Marine & Environmental Affairs
Plymouth, MA
November 20, 2015
Thank you for your service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your law enforcement family. You will not be forgotten. You will always be honored.... Rest easy...
-Police Unity Tour - Team CSPD
"We Ride For Those Who Died"
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Coral Springs Police Department, FL
November 20, 2015
Heartfelt condolences to your family, friends, coworkers and the Downey community. I have respect and support those who serve proudly as members of The Thin Blue Line. I thank you for your service as United States Marine, as well as a California Police Officer. May you rest in eternal peace embraced by the loving arms of a gracious Savior.
T. Huber (TSgt USAF retired)
USAF Security Police (law enforcement)
November 20, 2015
It is a shame we risk everything all the time and we cannot even be safe from harm's way in our own parking lot. You will always be remembered as a hero for donning the uniform of justice daily and not for the way you died. Your brothers and sisters will surely do all they can to ensure the monsters responsible for your death are captured. Rest in peace brother....you will always live in everyone's hearts!
Detective Sergeant Jeremy Sims
Matteson, IL Police Department
November 20, 2015
Thank you for your prior service to the country and your current service to the citizens of Downey, California. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow officers of the Downey Police Department during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Sir.
Special Agent-CID
Dept. of Veterans Affairs-Office of Inspector General
November 20, 2015
May God hold you and your family in his loving arms. Thank you for your service. May God Bless you.
Tanya J. Berry
mother of deputy sheriff
November 20, 2015
With saddened hearts Officer Ricky Galvez. Has gone 10-42....... thank you for your services to are contry and to the Downey police dept. You will be missed but not forgotten.
James Hallgrimson Arrow Security Officer
November 20, 2015
Rest with God Officer Galvez, your tour here is over. You are home with God and happy. Your dedicated service and tragic and senseless loss of your life will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.
retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department
November 20, 2015
To The Family of Police Officer Ricardo Galvez
My deepest condolences to the family. Please take comfort in Jesus words found at John 5:28,29 where he said that there would be a resurrection. We look forward to the time that we will see our loved ones again. Once again, I am so sorry for your lose.
Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police
November 20, 2015
Rest in Peace Officer Galvez, your watch is over. I salute you.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and all my brothers and sisters of the Downey Police Department.
Semper Fi!!
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic Unit North
November 20, 2015
Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.
Dmytro
November 20, 2015
Heartfelt condolences to Officer Galvez's family, friends and work colleagues. May his spirit be as one with the universe. R.I.P. :(
Retired Senior Constable
New South Wales Police Force, Australia
November 20, 2015
My prayers and Respect Marine. Semper Fi
K-9 Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol
November 19, 2015
Officer Galvez,
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 dear Sir.
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
November 19, 2015
Rest in peace, my brother.
Sgt Armando Echevarria
Atwater Police Dept
November 19, 2015
Thank you brother for your service.....we got it from here.
Semper Fi!
Deputy Dave Kosnosky
Snohomish County Sheriffs Office
November 19, 2015
RIP BROTHER
Stephen Bruet PPO II
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
November 19, 2015
Rest in peace.
Sgt. Jim Russo
November 19, 2015
Rest in Peace...
Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
November 19, 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
November 19, 2015
May almighty God receive your soul and place you in his mansion. I feel pain every time this happens. I pray for you and your family and Department.
Semper Fi Marine!
Patrolman-Retired. Alex Valencia
Arroyo Grande Police Department
November 19, 2015
Another ambush, another officer gone. Rest in peace sir, we have the watch now.
Sergeant James Alfieri
New York State Office Of Court Administration
November 19, 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 19, 2015
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