Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The 37th Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy sends out deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of our Fellow Officers.
During this time we hold close to the memories and good times shared as a source of comfort, Being ever mindful of the pride they embraced when wearing their uniform.

Respectfully submitted,
Lt. Eric Carpenter and the Cadets of Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy 37, Durham County Sheriff's Office, Durham, NC

Cadet Ryan Radulovich
Durham County Sheriff's Office

December 29, 2015

Tnte 1 Luz M. Soto
Tuve el privilegio de conocerla durante el mes de octubre durante los repasos para su exámen. Lamento mucho su partida, gracias por todos los años de servicio que le dedico al pueblo de Puerto Rico. Descanse en paz y valla con Dios.

Sgto. Rosalinda Lagares Feliciano 816791
Violencia Domestica Arecibo

December 29, 2015

RIP Lt. Soto Thank you for your many years of service and sacrifice to LE. May God watch over your Family and all LE.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

December 29, 2015

May you rest in peace blue sister. Thank you for your service. My prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends. Blessings.

Agte. Maria Arocho (Retired)
Puerto Rico Police Department

December 29, 2015

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

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

December 29, 2015

23rd PSALM!!

Earnest Hawkins Jr
Prince Georges County Police (ret) MD

December 28, 2015

For Commander Frank Roman:
Lieutenant M. Soto:
Agent Rosario Hernandez de Hoyo:

We are shocked beyond almost all description that three noble law-officers would be senselessly slain yet by a fellow law-officer, and inside of the very premises where we are to feel safer than almost any location. No amount of reasoning nor comprehension seems to be enough to try and grasp what would possess one of our own to strike-out so violently and so devastatingly irresponsible, and treacherously bad. We are enraged, weakened and profoundly saddened by such a horrific act. Numbness reigns over us at this time and we can only pray for at least a shred of understanding as to why this might have occurred, if it is even possible to do so.
We further pray for all the families of the deceased, their co-workers, friends and all who care about them
May the entire law-enforcement community be prepared to reach-out to those closest to them for support, peace and consolation.
We stand shaken to the core as we render to each of these heroes, all soldiers-of-the law, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

December 28, 2015

RIP

Stephen Bruet, PPO II Stephen Bruet
NC Department of Public Safety

December 28, 2015

It will be a sad New Year with the deaths of three Puerto Rico Police Officers who were shot and killed by one of their own. My condoleces to the family and the entire Puerto Rico Police Department on this tragic event that has happened. I am sure the suspect who did this will be prossicuted in a court of law and senteced to life in prison. If Puerto Rico had a death penalty, I am sure they would take the prisoner out to see by boat and have him thrown to the sharks which would be the best way to get rid of a killer.

Bradford Paulson
Observer

December 28, 2015

R.I.P. Prayers to the family and brother officers. Thank you for your service and dedication. You will not be forgotten.

M.Sgt. Angel Alverio (Retired)
Wilmington De. Police Department

December 28, 2015

With saddened Hearts. Lieutenant Luz Soto has gone
10-42...... Thank you for your services. You will be missed but not forgotten.

James Hallgrimson Arrow Security Officer

December 28, 2015

La PPR esta de luto fortaleza para todos y para las familias d cada uno d ellos. RIP

Agente Sofia Figueroa
PPR

December 28, 2015

Lt. Soto,
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 Ma'am
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

December 28, 2015

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Lieutenant Soto and the Puerto Rico Police Department during this time. Thank you, Lieutenant Soto, for your service

Administration
National Police Wives Association

December 28, 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

December 28, 2015

A Prayer for Lieutenant Luz M. Soto:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Sister-in-Blue, Lieutenant Luz M. Soto, of the Puerto Rico Police Department, was suddenly and violently taken from us while in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to her aid, have mercy on her, and comfort her family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." [John 15:13]

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

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

December 28, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT

December 28, 2015

Hoy la PPR, esta de luto por esta tragedia, descanse en Paz y fortaleza a sus familias, gracias por sus servicios.

Agte. Armando Maldonado
Policia de Puerto Rico (SAIC)

December 28, 2015

To the Soto, Roman and Hernandez y Hoyo families, accept my most sincere condolences. A las familias Soto, Roman, Hernandez y Hoyo, acepten mis mas sinceras condolencias.

Assitant Fire Marshal Cesar r. Avila
City of Oakland Fire Department

December 28, 2015

Praying for Family and all loved ones. Heroes live forever in our hearts. RIP

Caring Private Citizen Kaye Bills
Private Citizen

December 28, 2015

My prayers go out to Lt. Soto, her family and Department and Community. RIP Sister,RIP.

Robert Mau, Sgt RETIRED
PD Joliet IL USA

December 28, 2015

Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

December 28, 2015

Rest in Peace! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

Sgt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

December 28, 2015

Truly this is a sad day for the brave officers who lost their lives in such a heinous and violent incident and for the law enforcement community.
My deep condolences to the families and friends of those three officers who were tragically murdered and may the Lord be with all.
Rest in Peace.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

December 28, 2015

Thank you for everything you did we will take it from here now .

NYPD APO David lora
NYPD

December 28, 2015