Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Garafola, your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten and forever honored. Rest in Peace.

G. Anne Birkholz
Mother of Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/2011 Fond du Lac PD

May 5, 2022

Rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

July 17, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your LE brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 17, 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

I was blessed to have worked with Brad in Negotiator training on the state level with LACN. He was also willing to do whatever needed to be done. Friendly and welcoming, he is missed.

Captain Lafate Elliott Day, Jr.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office
Regional Training Academy Director

January 26, 2018

Thank you for everything you did to serve. Only the strong go down fighting. You risked your life to help another officer and died because if your selflessness. I remember when I saw the officers dead and others wounded on news. We were driving back from Florida and I was so shocked that my hometown was attacked. Rest In Peace. I remember you everyday and always thank your sacrifice.

Blue-Backing Citizen Sean Murphy
N/A

July 27, 2017

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

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

July 17, 2017

Rest in peace my brother.

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

July 17, 2017

Thank you for your service. The words that keep going through my mind are the words your Sheriff said at your funeral "

Brad ran toward danger... he did so to save his fallen brother... he died a hero,”

Thank you Deputy Garafola

Communication Special Michael Rutt
Longmont Emergency Communication Center

November 9, 2016

Dear Brad:

Thank you for the selfless act of courage displayed that horrible day. Your sacrifice has prevented vermin from hurting anyone else. A terrible price, paid by you and your agency, to ensure that our fellow Americans we are sworn to protect, shall not be in vain.

We have many critics today of law enforcement officers and the manner in which we do our job. They exist because they have never worn a badge or gun, and they never will. They never could, and they have NO CLUE about the sacrifice you, your family, and every other law enforcement officer makes everyday.

My prayer for your family is that time will ease the pain and suffering they are enduring, and they will forever have God's blessing. Certainly the void will never go away, but your family can always say that they have a hero in the family..and that is what you and every law enforcement officer in this great nation is, a hero.

Rest in peace, and, "Above all else, honor".

Sgt. Ron Tomassi, Retired
Lake Mary Police, Fl.

September 28, 2016

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

Trooper Steve Olson
Michigan State Police

September 26, 2016

We the Mobile Police Department (Chief James Barber) are sadden to hear of your loss. To the family of Deputy Sheriff Brad Garafola and the East Baton Rouge Parrish Sheriff's Office family we all are hurting.

May GOD, our refuge and our strength help you through your sorrow and in His mercy grant you peace to lighten each tomorrow.

Officer Joanne Watson
Mobile Police Department

August 31, 2016

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

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago Police Department

August 18, 2016

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Travis D. Bird
Commonwealth's Attorney - Spotsylvania County, VA

August 11, 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

PTLM Frank Kapusta
Moahwk Police Department

August 8, 2016

On behalf of the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers-USA, our prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Bradford Allen Garafola and the extended law enforcement family of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13). Thank you for your service Deputy Garafola.

Paul Lee (Ret. Capt. Chattanooga PD)
Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers-USA

August 2, 2016

To the Garafola family, fellow deputies, and all who call Brad beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you. This should never have happened.

You were my son's brother in green also so I thank you for your service to our country in the Corps and bid you semper fi.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Deputy Garafola gave to his community and the citizens of Louisiana, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 17, 2016

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

July 31, 2016

R I P brother

Lieutenant Ray Waters
Pitt County Sheriff Office

July 30, 2016

Rest in peace my brother.

Lieutenant (ret.), N.Y.P.D. Raymond Flor
N.Y.P.D.

July 30, 2016

RIP officer. Prayers to your blood, love and blue families.

Deputy sheriff Terri VanHouten
Rock County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska

July 29, 2016

May you rest in peace Brad. You were a pleasure to work with and a good hearted deputy.

Det. Daniel Luckett
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office

July 26, 2016

Rest with God Deputy Garafola. Your dedicated service and tragic loss of your life will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

retired police officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

July 25, 2016

Rest in peace Brother Bradford.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

July 25, 2016

I went to to school with Brad, great person. My father worked with him at EBRSO, thought highly of him. RIP brother. Thank you for all you did for the community.

Billy Ducote
Former classmate

July 25, 2016

God Bless you brother. And your friends and family. We got it from here, Sir. RIP.

Lt. C.B. O'Brien
West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office St Francisville,La

July 24, 2016