Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Puente-Morales - I so appreciate your dedication to the city of Des Moines, Iowa and to the uniform of the Iowa National Guard. Deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan - protector of the peace not only in Iowa but throughout the world.

LTC(R) James D. Hamilton
DMPD Officer - 74' to 84'

April 2, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. RIP Brother. God Bless.

Ret Det Ray Kelly
Suffolk County, NY PD

April 2, 2016

God welcome you into Heaven brotherr. I pray your family has the strength to cope with your death and may perpetual life shine upon you.

Sgt.Mark Skaff RET.
Sioux City Iowa Police

April 1, 2016

RIP brother Carlos.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Inv. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

April 1, 2016

Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family and the Officers and Staff of the Des Moines Police Department.

Leonard Thompson

Deputy Chief (Retired)
Matlacha - Pine Island Fire Control District

April 1, 2016

Rest in Peace Officer Puente-Morales. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Puente-Morales Family and the Des Moines Police Department.

Corporal Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
Wayne, NJ

April 1, 2016

To the family of Police Officer Carlos Puente-Morales

My deepest condolences for your loss. Times like this can be very difficult, so pray constantly. Phillipians 4:6-7 admonishes us to throw our anxiety on our Heavenly Father who in turn will strengthen you and place peace upon your mind and heart. I hope you all are able to find comfort and heal very soon.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

April 1, 2016

Rest with God Officer Morales. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives. Your dedicated service will not be forgotten.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

April 1, 2016

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne/Retired
Jersey City PD

March 31, 2016

Rest in peace hero. May God hold your family and your brothers and sisters in blue in his loving arms and comfort them.

Tanya J. Berry
mother of deputy sheriff

March 31, 2016

Rip

Sgt. Dennis Bennett
Washington Department Corrections

March 31, 2016

You're gonna be missed, Staff Sergeant. You were one of the best leaders I've had the honor of serving with. Until Valhalla.

John Gilliland
Iowa Army National Guard

March 30, 2016

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

Frank Kapusta
Mohawk PD - Retired

March 30, 2016

RIP Brother and Sister, RIP.

Quinten Warren, Investigator
AK Dept Law, Special Prosecutions, MFCU

March 30, 2016

R.I.P. BROTHER Puente-Morales!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

March 29, 2016

RIP Brother. May God be with your Family and loved ones. Rest easy now.

Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)

March 29, 2016

Rest in Peace Police Officer Carlos Puente-Morales. Thank you for your service to this country and your community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department at this time.

Chief Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

March 29, 2016

Rest in Peace sir. Thank you for both your service to the country in the ANG and the citizens of Des Moines. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow officers of the Des Moines Police Department during this difficult time.

Special Agent
Dept. of Veterans Affairs-Office of Inspector General-CID

March 29, 2016

Thank you for your service and dedication. Rest in peace brother.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

March 29, 2016

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

March 29, 2016

Rest in Police Officer Puente-Morales. Thank you or your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

March 29, 2016

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

March 28, 2016

Rest in Peace Officer Puente-Morales.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
- Matthew 5:9

Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy
Session #60
Schenectady, NY

Recruit Barber

March 28, 2016

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

March 28, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct

March 28, 2016