Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I'm not a cop. Just a private citizen. But in my mind, no cop who leaves us in the line of duty, anywhere, in any jurisdiction, at any time in our history, is a name that is ever forgotten or a life that fades in importance. Quiet the contrary. Rather, that person lives on in our hearts with respect and admiration. Thank you for choosing this profession, Officer Zerebny and Officer Vega. And all Officers past, present, and future. I'm certain there is a special place in Heaven for those who end this watch but begin a new one even greater.

Tommy Hubbs
Palm Springs resident

October 13, 2016

Rest in peace sister 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
Mohawk PD

October 13, 2016

Never forgotten.

Sgt. Steven Marlow
Fort Walton Beach PD

October 12, 2016

Rest in Peace Officer Zerebny. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Palm Springs, CA. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow officers of the Palm Springs Police Department during this very difficult time. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

K. Shipp, Special Agent
Dept. of Veterans Affairs-OIG CID

October 12, 2016

Blessed are the peacemakers....for they shall be called the children of God

Detective Christopher McManus Fairmont
Fairmont, N.C.

October 12, 2016

Condolences to your family and your department. I bless Cora and your family and pray for healing.

Randy Baethge
USBP

October 12, 2016

Thank you for your service Officer Zerebny. My thoughts, prayers and heart are with your family and friends. May God comfort and hold them in the days ahead...

As a mother myself, my prayers will forever be with your daughter. I know she will be so proud learning about the amazing person you were & so honored when she learns of your heroism and selflessness. You will never be forgotten!

May you rest easy, and in peace.

Finally, to your family in blue--my heart is with you all. Please know that there are many citizens like myself who respect, treasure and honor each and every one of you and the many sacrifices you make for us every day. We are so incredibly thankful for our heroes in blue! May God bless you all!

US Citizen
DFW, Texas

October 12, 2016

Rip. You will not be forgotten.

Sgt Al Sellinger
Scotch Plains Police Dept

October 12, 2016

God bless you and family, a guardian angel in the past and future!
In the service of God's Police Force.
God bless you all.

Cpl. Gerry Quintero
Miami Dade Seaport Enforcement

October 12, 2016

There is no greater love than to give a life for another. My prayer and hope is for the child of Officer Zerebny to succeed in life, recalling every day her sacrifice made for her life and others to continue on. Rest in the arms of Jesus dear Lesley. You served us all to the very ultimate.

Detective retired Stan Nelson
Los Angeles Police Department

October 12, 2016

My heartfelt condolences for the loss of my sister in blue, and solace for her family at a time like this. May God watch over you and all of us.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

October 12, 2016

Officer Zerebny, you have served your city well. Please rest well knowing you have made a difference. God bless you, your family, and the Palm Springs PD during these most dark times. Godspeed, Officer Zerebny.

NT

October 11, 2016

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 11, 2016

So sorry to hear of this incident ... may your family be comforted knowing that you gave your all.

Lieutenant T. Liddi
SFSUPD

October 11, 2016

Thank you sister for your service. I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. This young beautiful officer, wife, mother, and hero. My heart is so heavy for this brave young servant who gave it all. Believe me sister you will never be forgotten. May your rest in Heaven remain in the comforting arms of our Savior. God knows you left us much too soon and far to tragic.

Deon A. Clayton, Correction Treat. Spec
DOJ - Federal Bureau Of Prisons

October 11, 2016

God bless both of you.

Detective David Roberts
Chicago Police

October 11, 2016

Thank you for your sacrifice and for your service. you will always be remembered.

Rest in Peace...

Deputy Hall
San Diego Sheriff

October 11, 2016

Officer Zerebny, there are no words. Rest in Peace, Sister and may your murderer face true justice, no matter what.

God Bless.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

October 11, 2016

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Zerebny. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Palm Springs Police Department.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

October 11, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ASAC, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 11, 2016

RIP Officer Zerebny. I am so sorry that your life was cut so tragically short by this senseless act. My thoughts and prayers are with your baby, your husband and parents and with your fellow officers.

Lieutenant Frank Bradley Ret.
Cheshire Police Department, Cheshire, CT

October 11, 2016

God Bless you Sister, there are no words to describe the grief your husband is experiencing and God Bless your baby girl who will be deprived of a mother's love and devotion. My heart is broken.

Captain Tom Cox
Knox County Sheriff's Office TN

October 11, 2016

Rest in peace Sister.

Patrolman Stephen Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Department

October 11, 2016

May Officer Lesley Zerebny Forever Rest In Eternal Peace and May Their Spirits Soar High Above in Heaven. For she has Honorably and Heroically Completed her Tour of Duty. My Thoughts and Prayers are extended to her Families, Friends and Co-workers. Godspeed to All!

Sgt. Michael Gover
Veterans Affairs Police Palo Alto, Ca

October 11, 2016

Rest in peace sister.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

October 11, 2016