Palm Springs Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, October 8, 2016
Reflections for Police Officer Lesley Marie Zerebny
RIP Officer Zerebny. Thank you Sister for your service and sacrifice to LE. Although your service was short, you gave it all. May God be with your Family and all LE. It is so sad that you only had a few months to spend with your child.
Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police
October 10, 2016
May GOD be with your family and strengthen them and comfort them at your loss Officer Zerebny. You will be missed but your service will be greatly appreciated by many in your city. Your child will grow up admiring you for your service and dedication as it grows up, One day you will all be reunited in Heaven and we know you will be watching over your family until that day. GOD bless you..
Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton, Arkansas Police Dept
October 10, 2016
So sorry to hear of yet another two deaths in the law enforcement family. When a person whose sole purpose is to protect any and every member of the community they serve is killed in the commission of that duty, everyone suffers. My heart goes out to the families of these brave and selfless officers, and my hope is that everyone who knew them can move past the tremendous pain and remember the wonderful job they did on a daily basis. Their sacrifice is never in vain.
Patty S. Kowalczyk
13th Judicial Circuit, Illinois Probation
October 10, 2016
Oh Father God, please bless these two police officers who lost their lives today and their families. Help their loved ones through their grief. Cause their needs to be met. Make all their worries be answered by your provisions. Please surround them with your loving care and carry them through this time in your strong arms. Make them know it was not for nothing. Give them hope and faith in you and make them trust in you forever.
Thank you Lord.
Ms. Randie Ray
Individual
October 10, 2016
I am truly sorry this happened may you Rest In Peace. It seems like almost everyday I'm receiving notifications of a fallen officer that is having their life taken away for trying to do some good in this world. Again I apologize my condolences to you and your department.
Recruit Rivera
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept
October 10, 2016
Rest in Peace brother and sister in blue. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences to your families and to your colleagues in this tragic time. Always remembered
Cheif Inspector Steve Kentwell
NSW Police Force Australia
October 10, 2016
Although I didn't know her, my heart bleeds for her husband and newborn. Thank you for protecting the citizens of Palm Springs CA. May our Heavenly Father surround you, and your family and department with his courage, strength and love.
Retired Police Dispatcher
Retired
October 10, 2016
God certainly takes the best home with Him! RIP and thank you for your service!
C. White
Just a grateful American citizen
October 10, 2016
My heart is ripped out. I am sorry you made this ultimate sacrifice. I've been around LEOs since birth and have been to many LEO funerals, all murdered but two. For me to say "Thank you for your service and sacrifice" is not enough. If I could trade my life for yours, I would. I will not allow you to be forgotten, my hero. "Until Valhalla." God has a special place for His heroes.
Veronica (Morgan) Forston
former San Diego Police Explorer Captain
October 10, 2016
Officer Zerebny,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Ma'am.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.
Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79
October 9, 2016
Thank you for your service hero.
Special Agent Brandon Trinidad
CGIS
October 9, 2016
How heartbreaking. I pray for the families involved. The children and spouses left behind. Rip your shift has ended.
Brenda Crosby Cpl
MCSO. (Retired)
October 9, 2016
God Bless you Sister. You made the ultimate sacrifice and so very needlessly. Though you left a hole in the Palm Springs PD roster, the hole you left in so many lives can never be filled. Especially that of your innocent child who will never know the touch of your hand or your caress. A dirty filthy meaningless object posing as a human denied you child that. I know in my heart that all of those you have left behind will teach your child about how special you are.
God Bless and may you live forever in the hearts and minds of those who know and love you best and all who come after. Rest in Peace.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
October 9, 2016
Gone too soon. God bless
Sgt ( Retired) Doug Aden
City of Fairview, Oregon
October 9, 2016
Beautifully said. May he and all officers before him Rest In Peace. They will never be forgotten.
Linda Sledge (NYC Police line of duty widow) January 28, 1980
Linda Sledge
NYC Police line of duty widow
October 9, 2016
The Suspect should have a toe tag..............This really saddens me.......two great officers life's were cut short by someone that is a scumbag. RIP Semper Fi
Officer Rouse
Orange PD
October 9, 2016
My heart goes out to those brave LEOs and their families. My oldest boy is a Sheriff and soon to be in the RCMP. Even though I'm a retired Soldier, every time he rucks up and goes on duty, I worry, as is a fathers prerogative. God bless all who wear the uniform of the police and May God have a special place for these two brave souls.
Sgt. (ret) Guy Lefebvre, CD, NCSO
Fatrher to an LEO
October 9, 2016
Words cannot express my sorrow at the loss of these brave officers. My prayers go out to the family, friends, co workers and the city of Palm Springs.
May the Good Lord comfort those that are left behind.
Rest in peace-your job here is done.
Thank you for your service.
Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.
October 9, 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
October 9, 2016
This is so unbelievable: the loss a young police officer starting her career and a senior police officer with 35 years of service on the verge of retirement. I know that both officers are with God Almighty, walking the heavens with Jesus Christ, beholding the community they served with dedication, integrity, and honor.
Harry Keeney (Lt ret) from son Thomas
Los Angeles Police Dept
October 9, 2016
What a sad day for the families and america!!
God Bless You Both!!
Tom Fairley
Former Bay St Louis PD
October 9, 2016
Peace and love Lesley's family and the entire Palm Springs PD family. Thank you for your extreme sacrifice. Peace and love.
Division Chief (retired)
Cal Fire
October 9, 2016
May the Lord give strength, comfort and peace to your family and brothers and sisters in Blue. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Officer Dwayne Epling
JAG&F, Law Enforcement Division
Dwayne Epling
Jicarilla Apache Game & Fish, Law Enforcement
October 9, 2016
RIP Sister. Thank you & God Bless.
Lt.Robert M.Petty (ret)
No.Bergen, N.J. P.D.
October 9, 2016
SO SAD TO LEARN THAT A COWARD TOOK YOUR LIFE, A MOM FROM YOUR 4 MONTH OLD, FRIENDS, AND LOVED ONES! MAY GOD EMBRACE YOU IN HIS ARMS AND GIVE STRENGTH TO ALL EFFECTED BY YOUR PASSING. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!
Detective Hommy Cruz
Paterson Police (NJ)
October 9, 2016
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