Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, July 8, 2016
Reflections for Senior Corporal Lorne Bradley Ahrens
To the Family of Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens
I was sadden when I heard of the death of Senior Corporal Ahrens and the other officers. Please try to take comfort in Jesus words found at John 5:28, 29 where he said that there would be a resurrection. Just think of the time when you will see all your loved ones again. Once again, my deepest condolences to the family.
Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police
July 9, 2016
Rest in peace Corporal Ahrens!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
July 9, 2016
Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.
Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office
July 9, 2016
Rest in peace brother. The good citizens of Dallas will never forget the sacrifice you made to protect them.
Cpl J.Nault
Royal Canadian Mounted Police- Alberta
July 9, 2016
There are three types of people in this world: sheep, wolves and sheepdogs. Some people prefer to believe that evil doesn't exist in this world and if it ever darkened their doorstep, they wouldn't know how to protect themselves. Those are the sheep.
Then you've got predators, who use violence to prey on the weak; they are the wolves.
And then there are those blessed with the gift of aggression. An overpowering need to protect the flock. These men and women are the rare breed who live to confront the wolf. We are called the sheepdog.
All these fallen brothers in blue showed this on this infamous day on law enforcement. We will continue the watch from here my brothers and we shall never forget. You All are in our prayers.
Sheriffs Deputy James McCall
Campbell County Sheriffs Office Jacksboro, TN
July 9, 2016
RIP brother. We will never forget you, and your bravery and service will be remembered.
Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police
July 9, 2016
Thank you for your service. We will never forget...
Mike Vela
Deputy District Attorney
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
July 9, 2016
No one can fully share the sorrow that the deaths of these heroic officers have brought to their families, the Dallas Police Department and to the community. I am humbled by the heroism of these dedicated Dallas Police Department Officers.
I am so very sorry for your loss. God be with each of you as you strive to protect us.
RIP Senior Corporal Ahrens.
Thank you all for your service Shari J.
July 9, 2016
May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.
Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado
July 9, 2016
What happened in Dallas is a complete disgrace. You are all heroes and the entire law enforcement community mourns, today, tomorrow, for all eternity.
Corporal Ahrens, God Bless you and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful. So long as those who know and love you best keep you in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
July 9, 2016
God bless you my brother in blue. The news of your murder by a racist coward was a shock to all of us in the law enforcement community. Many do not appreciate the risk we all take or the sacrifices we make as police officers. They talk ill of us, but call when something goes bump in the night. And what do we do? We go and we make them feel safe because that is our duty as guardians of the publics safety.
Thank you for performing your duty to the citizens of Dallas. Thank you for protecting the freedoms and rights of those who don't care for us. You were a true warrior and guardian to the end.
To your family, I am truly sorry for your loss. No one can appreciate the hell you are going through. You saw your husband off to work and he never came home again. Only the wives of those of us that wear the shield get it.
God I am so sorry. My heart breaks for all of you in Dallas.
Police Sergeant
Active Duty Police Sergeant
July 9, 2016
Our prayers and well wishes go out to all of the families of the 5 officers lost today int the tragic Dallas shooting. Also, we pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured during this incident. RIP brothers in arms. To all of our officers sacrificing their lives around the world, Go In God and may he keep his loving arms around you all.
Seargent
Cook County Sheriff's Department
July 9, 2016
Rest in peace brother.
Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx
July 9, 2016
May God welcome you into paradise. My respect SIr.
K-9 Tooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol
July 9, 2016
I was saddened by your death and your brothers senseless deaths as well for simply doing your jobs to maintain order and peace.
May you all rest forever in eternal peace!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and Department.
Stay strong!
Senior Officer Specialist B. Rodriguez
Federal Bureau of Prisons
July 9, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to the officer's family and I would also like to thank the officer for his bravery facing such a vicious man.
Accountant Mohsen Fouad
Broward Sherrif's Office
July 9, 2016
Rest with God Senior Corporal Ahrens. Your dedication and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.
retired police officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department
July 9, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dallas PD and Officer Ahrens' family during this difficult time. Thank you Officer Ahrens for your service to your community. Rest in peace sir.
Jan-ett Little
July 9, 2016
Thanks for your service and ultimate sacrifice brother. My prayers go out to you and your family in this traumatic time. You're end of watch ended abruptly and unjustly but we will cover your watch from here out. Rest in peace brother and god bless your family.
Deputy Sheriff Shane Allison
San Diego County Sheriff's Dept
July 9, 2016
Thank you for your Honorable Service, dedication and ultimate sacrifice. The career we have chosen is dangerous and we all know that when we go out to work every day. Nonetheless, this is a senseless act of violence! Rest in Peace Brother. We have the watch from here. My Thoughts and Prayers go out to your Entire Department and Family Members.
Officer Doug Parrow
City of Lead - South Dakota Police Department
July 9, 2016
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 Dallas Police Department. Our country is much less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
Anonymous
July 9, 2016
RIP Brother thank you for your service and sacrifice , may the lord watch over your family and friends , may he welcome you home .
Lieutenant (Ret) Robert Denault
Department of Defense Police
July 9, 2016
Thank you Sr. Cpl. Ahrens for serving the citizens of Dallas and sacrificing your life to protect the innocent. That is the true essence and meaning of a hero. May your friends and family know that we are holding them in our hearts as they go through these difficult days ahead. RIP hero.
Lisa B Eades
grateful citizen of Dallas
July 9, 2016
Rest in peace Brother. Prayers and condolences for family, friends and coworkers.
Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police, Va.
July 9, 2016
Rest in Peace Brother in Blue. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the Dallas Police Deparment.
P.O. Scott Korhonen
Chicago Police Department
July 9, 2016
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