Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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 24, 2015

My prayers are with his family and the entire McFarland Police Department RIP my brother

Retired Lt Ron Dunn
Virginia Gardens Police Dept

November 24, 2015

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice! Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends.

Darlene Newton
Friend of Story County Sheriff's Office

November 24, 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 24, 2015

Senseless tragedy. Thank you for your service as a peace officer and in our armed forces. Young men such as you make America the greatest nation among others. May you rest in eternal peace.

T. Huber (TSgt USAF retired)
USAF Security Police (law enforcement)

November 24, 2015

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Dept.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

November 24, 2015

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

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

November 24, 2015

My condolences to the family and department of Officer Copeland. May your good memories of him help you through this most difficult time.

Lt. Rexann Lemke (Ret.)
University of Wisconsin Police

November 24, 2015

A Prayer for Police Officer Ryan P. Copeland:

Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Police Officer Ryan P. Copeland of the McFarland, Wisconsin Police Department. He died serving us. Help us never to forget him. Help us celebrate the life of Police Officer Ryan P. Copeland 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. Amen

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” [Matthew 5:9]

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

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

November 24, 2015

Thank you Officer Copeland for protecting my freedom and security as a United States Army Veteran and a McFarland Police Officer.

On behalf of the Milwaukee County House of Correction, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Ryan Copeland and the extended law enforcement family of the McFarland, Wisconsin Police Department. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.


"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Lieutenant Joseph Morgano
Milwaukee County House of Correction

November 24, 2015

Rest in peace brother. May God and St. Mike watch over your family. We got it from here.

Thomas D. James Det.#129 (ret.)
Highland Police, Indiana

November 24, 2015

Thank you for protecting your community, sir. Heroes are never forgotten. My heartfelt condolences go out to your family and your department. Rest in peace.

Taylor Ramerth
Citizen of Chandler, Arizona, and supporter of law enforcement

November 24, 2015

May God hold your and your family in his loving arms and give you comfort. May God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service.

Tanya J. Berry
mother of deputy sheriff

November 24, 2015

Rest in peace brother

Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept

November 24, 2015

Thankyou for your dedication and service. My prayers are for your family.

C.C. Jones (special agent)
U.S. Secret Service

November 24, 2015

Seems an unreal fate for a man who was bigger than life itself. I will miss our little chats full of sarcasm laughter and fond memories.

Remember when we roamed the valley with no fear in charge of all we saw.

To those who have fallen, to those who are falling, and to those who will fall, we drink for you all.

See you again brother.

Misan Unoh
De Oppreso Liber

Mathew Guerra
United States Army 1st SFG ODA 1223

November 24, 2015

RIP Officer Copeland. Thank you for your service & dedication to LE. Also for your service to our Nation in the U.S. Army. May God be with your Family and all LE.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

November 24, 2015

Rest in Peace Brother. May God watch over his family during this time. We all lose when a officer dies in the line of duty. Again my heartfelt sorrow for your loss.

Brian J. Umbenhower
D.A.V. Color Guard Springfield,Mo

November 24, 2015

Rest in peace, Brother. You gave it all, and now it's time for others to carry on. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, friends, and co-workers.

Chief Paul Tracy and Officer Cindi Tracy
Elgin Police Department, Oklahoma

November 24, 2015

Officer Copeland,
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 24, 2015

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the McFarland Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

November 24, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. RIP Hero and thank you. NF!

citizen

November 24, 2015

My condolences to Officer Copeland's family and friends, as well as his brothers and sisters on the McFarland Police Department. Another hero taken too soon. RIP brother.

Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County Sheriff's Office

November 24, 2015

God bless Officer Copeland's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

November 24, 2015

Our deepest condolences to your family, friends, community, and your human and K-9 comrades of Wisconsin's McFarland Police Dep't. God Bless You Officer Ryan P. Copeland, and all those who serve and protect us.

civilian supporter

November 24, 2015