Palm Springs Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, October 8, 2016
Reflections for Police Officer Lesley Marie Zerebny
Rest Sister: Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:11
Undersheriff Rich Wenzl
Norton Co Sheriff
October 10, 2016
Words cannot express my sorrow over your loss. I lived in California for 25 years and was protected every moment of my time there by the thankless job police officers do. I must believe in a better place than an earth where tragedies like this take place. That's the only way I can make sense of this.
Please send my gratitude to your surviving officers who will continue to protect and serve. "You guys are truly special people, angels who walk among us."
Tim Daughtry
Tim Daughtry
US Citizen
October 10, 2016
Officer Zerebny,
I thank you for the services you given to the community, sadly it was all cut short. You had the courage and strength not many other females would have, to even sniff the line of duty you took.
What really breaks my heart and brings me to tears, is that you have a 4 month old child that will never get the chance to call you "mommy".
My prayers go out to your family at home, your friends, and the Palm Springs Police Department.
Officer Nguyen
Strategic Threat Management
October 10, 2016
We have truly lost 2 heroes who were beloved and honored as police officers. I had the pleasure of working briefly with Officer Zerebny and my heart hurts for the brothers and sisters of the Palm Springs Police Department as well as the members of the slain officer's families.
Cosette Freer
DOJ Riverside Crime Lab
October 10, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of police officer Lesley Zerebny and to the entire Palm Springs Police Dept. Your service, dedication and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. RIP. God Bless the Zerebny family.
Officer Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department
October 10, 2016
My heart is heavy with the loss of your HERO. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and department of Officer Zerebny.
Thank you for your dedicated service to your community. RIP Officer Zerebny.
May your little one come to know the HERO that you are from those who loved you and supported you and may she forever watch over you and be your guardian angel from above.
God bless you and your family and may God give your family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012
October 10, 2016
Sister, daughter, mother, woman, officer, public servant, protector... You are not forgotten
Officer N N
MPD Washington DC
October 10, 2016
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.
POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPT
October 10, 2016
Sister Zerebny and Brother Vega, you have paid the ultimate price. You both have served your community well, and have the gratitude of your brethren World Wide. May God keep you close, and May God be with your Families during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Sister Zerebny and Brother Vega, We Have The Watch.
Det. K. Robinzine
Berwyn Police Dept.
October 10, 2016
While not knowing either officer, I am left with a sad heart as I read the words of the passing of them. All who serve, along with their families and friends, deserve more than this in their end. May their next journey be healed with peace.
Ex-Correctional Officer/Acting CO
Whitehorse Correctional Center, Yukon, Canada
October 10, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Zerebny and the Palm Springs Police Department. May God Bless All Law Enforcement. RIP Sister.
Deputy Fred Parker
Putnam County Sheriff's Dept., TN.
October 10, 2016
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Bless your friends and family especially your baby daughter. It's easy to hate at a time like this but love is the only thing that will heal. Godspeed Officer Zerebny. You patrol the streets in heaven now.
Denise
a cop's daughter
October 10, 2016
My sympathy to both police families. As a retired police officer , with 23 years service in Phila. I've seen this too many times.
P/O Michael Verrecchia, Ret.
Philadelphia Police Dept.
October 10, 2016
Godspeed to our fallen Sister.
James E McAvoy, Sgt (Retired)
Town of Easton Massachusetts Police Dept
October 10, 2016
Rest in peace
Sgt
Wayne County Sheriff Tennessee
October 10, 2016
I feel deep in my soul for the loss of two wonderful Police Officers. I'm praying for your families and for your Police families as well. May you both Rest In Peace and now your with our Heavenly Father, safe.
Toni and John, retired Police Officers
Laguna Beach Police Department, retired
October 10, 2016
Rest in peace sister. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Officer Zerebny for your service and sacrifice for your community.
Detective Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Kansas
October 10, 2016
Rest in peace Officer Lesley Zerebny. You are a true hero.
Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County sheriff's office
October 10, 2016
People die every day and the world goes on like nothing happened. But when it’s a person you love, you think everyone should stop and take notice. That they ought to cry and light candles and tell you that you’re not alone.”
― Kristina McMorris, Letters From Home
To everyone left behind by Lesley. I want to tell you. You are not alone. I feel your pain. I'm not an officer, I'm not an american, but a human life has been lost. A life that cared for others, that protected others and in the end gave her life so that others could live. That kind of sacrifice eccoes around the world and have now reached me. I offer my deepest sympathies and respect for her and her fellow officer. May they rest in piece. Sincerely Rune
Rune Hammer Storm-Korsvig
October 10, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jacquie Rebel survivor
October 10, 2016
Rest in peace Officer Zerebny. I ask Our Heavenly Father to comfort and watch over your family, friends and the Palm Springs Police Department. Thank you for your dedication and service. God's speed sister.
Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Department
October 10, 2016
Avenue of the Fallen
Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010
Retired Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriffs Office
October 10, 2016
My condolences to the family of Police Officer Lesley Zerebny. Losing a loved one is difficult. Please 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 your loved ones again, in peaceful conditions, here on earth.
Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police
October 10, 2016
God rest her soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
October 10, 2016
Officer Zerebny, may you rest in peace our sister in blue. You will always be a true hero.
Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept
October 10, 2016
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