Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

July 13, 2016

"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."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Wyoming Police Department

July 13, 2016

RIP Brother. Thank you & God Bless.

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

July 13, 2016

A portion of a letter written by President Abraham Lincoln, printed in the Boston Evening Transcript on November 25, 1864.

“I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic (he) died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
A. Lincoln”

Police Officer M. Reuss
Eagan MN Police Department

July 13, 2016

Rest in Peace

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy#980 (Retired)
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

July 13, 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 13, 2016

Rest in Peace My Brother LEO.

A/ Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

July 13, 2016

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

July 12, 2016

I extend to the family and to the Town of Salem Department of Public Safety, my deepest sympathy.
May God be with each one as you strive to protect the community.

Thank you all for your service Shari J.

July 12, 2016

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

Sgt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

July 12, 2016

To the family of Public Safety Officer Michael Joshua Ventura, friends, Director David Shortess and the Town of Salem Department of Public Safety.
You are lifted up in thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and give you peace now and always. Thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

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

July 12, 2016

My sincere condolences to Officer Ventura's family and friends as well as his brothers and sisters with the Salem Department of Public Safety. RIP brother.

Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office

July 12, 2016

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

July 12, 2016

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln

Sergeant E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol

July 12, 2016

Thank you for your service to the citizens of Salem, WI. Your sacrifice is very much recognized and appreciated. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow officers of Salem Public Safety during this very difficult period. Rest in peace Sir.

KS,Special Agent
Dept. of Veterans Affairs-OIG CID

July 12, 2016

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

July 12, 2016

Josh. You Were/Are a good friend to me. I was lucky to know you all these 10 yrs. I will always remember our time at LCJ and when we lived together in Pleasant Prairie. You are truly missed my friend. Its not often special people like you come into another persons life. Thank You For Your friendship. Rest in Peace Brother

Chris. Corrections Officer
Lake County Sheriff (IL) Department

July 12, 2016

Rest in peace Brother Michael.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

July 12, 2016

My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

NYC Correction officer Edwin Rivera (R
NYCD

July 12, 2016

R.I.P. MIKE. I will remember your smile and great attitude when we crossed paths in the jail.

DEPUTY
LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF IL

July 12, 2016

RIP Brother

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

July 11, 2016

i'll miss you my brother

detective (ret) mark ross-corbett
zion, il police dept.

July 11, 2016

The DeKalb, Illinois Police Department sends their deepest sympathies. We thank you for your service.

DeKalb Police Department

July 11, 2016

Rest In Peace Officer Michael Joshua Ventura. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of the Town of Salem.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

July 11, 2016

May God be with Officer Ventura's family and all of the many other fallen Hero's family's !!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!!

survivor
Lafayette County AR. Sheriff's Office

July 11, 2016