Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

June 4, 2020

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 30, 2018

Today I ran a hero's 5k in your honor Sir. you are not forgotten.

Det. Michele Nelson
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA

June 4, 2017

Rest well my brother on this your first anniversary of your loss. May your family gain strength in time.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
N.Y.P.D. (retired)

June 4, 2017

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 J Kapusta
Moahwk Police Department

July 2, 2016

GOD needed you in heaven,may you watch over the realms of heaven and be at Peace.Such a terrible accident,sending love and sympathy to the MINGO family..I am also a MINGO in MS.,so I feel like I have lost a family member as well.R.I.P

Delores MinGo,SecurityOfficer,GulfPortMS
Family

June 28, 2016

God's peace and speed Sergeant Mingo. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago Police Dept.

June 27, 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

June 21, 2016

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Derrick Mingo. 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

June 21, 2016

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant Derrick Mingo and the extended law enforcement family of the of the Winnsboro, Louisiana Police Department.

End of Watch: Wednesday, June 4, 2016

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

June 17, 2016

To the family of Sergeant Derrick Mingo, friends, Chief of Police George Wilhite and the Winnsboro Police Department.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your service. Matthew 5;9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department, NC

June 16, 2016

Rest in Peace my Brother in " Servir et protéger".
Players out for all of your family, friends and co-workers.

2° Sgt Esio Bianchini
Polícia Militar do Paraná - Brasil

June 16, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

June 16, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss.

Jacqueline Rebel survivor
Arizona Department of Public Safety

June 15, 2016

You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County, NY Police Department

June 15, 2016

RIP Brother.Thank you & God Bless.

Lt.Robert M.Petty (ret)
No.Bergen, N.J. P.D.

June 15, 2016

God bless you my brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May His healing hand touch your family, friends, and fellow officers. Rest easy my brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Trooper Steve Olson
Michigan State Police

June 13, 2016

Rest in eternal peace, brother, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Department of Prisons

June 13, 2016

My Family sends Condolences to Derrick's Family, Friends, Community, Country.
May the God of Comfort & Peace be near all.
Thank you Derrick for your Unselfish & Brave Service.
RIP Derrick , Son of Valor, with Honor.
Gone From Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...

Ms. Karen Morgan, PSY. LE. GRAD.
EAGLES WING BAPTIST CHURCH, SD

June 13, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother

Retired Deputy Marshal
Dallas City Marshal's

June 11, 2016

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

Sgt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

June 11, 2016

With saddened hearts. Sergeant Derrick Mingo has gone 10-42...... Thank you for for your services will be missed but not forgotten.

James Hallgrimson Arrow Security Officer

June 10, 2016

Rest in Peace My Brother in Blue.

A/ Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

June 10, 2016

A Prayer for Sergeant Derrick Mingo:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Sergeant Derrick Mingo, of the Winnsboro, Louisiana Police Department was taken from us suddenly and violently in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. Heavenly Father, as we mourn the death of our Brother-in-Blue, Sergeant Derrick Mingo, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that he has entered into Your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Heavenly Father, we ask that you grant us a deeper appreciation for the efforts of all law enforcement officers and officials in our communities, states, and nationwide. For their dedication to our security, order and peace, we give You thanks. May they be encouraged in their work which benefits us ALL. Help us to grow that spirit of community that will make their job both easy and fulfilling. And now may our fellowship together and Your blessing upon them bring a renewed sense of partnership and joy for all of us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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

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

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, BSBS, LOCM, MNACM
Merrimack Police Department
Merrimack, NH 03054

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

June 10, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

June 9, 2016