Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

En paz descanse mi Hermano en azul. Rest in peace my brother in blue.

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

October 20, 2016

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, family and loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for the past four years. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Faith helps us see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

October 20, 2016

Sincerest regards.
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

October 20, 2016

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

October 20, 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 19, 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 19, 2016

RIP

Lieutenant Ray Waters
Pitt County Sheriff Office, NC

October 19, 2016

Sorry for the loss from your Blue Brothers of BPD and ex Puerto Rico PD RIP and just thinking that if the retirement system would haven't change he would have retire already , the bad economy of the US commonwealth of PR made them change the retirement .

Police Officer Miguel Martinez
BALTIMORE city Police

October 19, 2016

RIP my Brother, RIP.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

Your sacrifice was far too great.

Quinten Warren, Investigator
Alaska, Special Prosecutions, Medicaid Fraud

October 19, 2016

To the family of Sergeant Luis Meléndez-Maldonado, friends, Superintendent Jose L. Caldero López and the Puerto Rico Police Department.
You are lifted up in thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you peace now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9

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

October 19, 2016

A real "Hero" taken.
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

October 19, 2016

To all family and friends of Sgt. Luis A. Meléndez-Maldonado, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrow-filled time of loss. May the Grace of God comfort and guide you, holding you close in safety.

Boone Police
Boone, NC

October 19, 2016

RIP brother, you won't be forgotten.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

October 19, 2016

Sergeant Melendez-Maldonado, thank you sir for your sernice. So many years of serving the citizens of Puerto Rico. And to have it end at the hands of a killer is a tragedy for your family and Department. Hopefully the killer never sees the light of day as a free man again. We will keep you in our thoughts. Please watch over us as we carry on.

Sergeant William Foley
Chicago Ridge IL PD

October 19, 2016

R.I.P BROTHER Meléndez-Maldonado!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

October 18, 2016

God be with you and your family Sir. Prayers and thoughts for all who are making the ultimate sacrifice for the peace on our streets. Hermano Que Dios lo tenga en la Gloria.

Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff Eddie Alve
Osceola County Sheriff Office

October 18, 2016

Thank you officer for your service. Condolences to his family, co-workers and the community he served.

Civilian Dee Beltz
Civilian

October 18, 2016

My Family in America , Indian Country send tearful condolences to Luis's Family, Freinds, Department, Community, & Country.
Thank you Luis & Your Fellow Officers for your Unselfish & Brave Service.
RIP Luis , Son of Valor, with Honor.
Gone from Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...

Ms. Karen Morgan PSY. & LE. GRAD.
Eagles Wing Baptist Church, Sisseton,SD

October 18, 2016

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

October 18, 2016

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

October 18, 2016

Puerto Rico has had far more than their share of LOD deaths especially in recent months. ONE is too many, but this is outrageous.

Hermano, you fought the good fight and for that we are ALL grateful. You probably accomplished more in your 30 years than some will in 40. You are a hero.

God Bless you and may you forever Rest in Peace.

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

October 18, 2016

When I start my tour of duty God, wherever crime may be, As I walk the darkened streets alone, let me be close to thee. Please give me understanding with both the young and old. let me llisten with attention until there story's told. Let me never make a judgment in a rush or callous way. But let me hold my patience, let each man have his say. Lord if some dark and dreary night, i must give my life, Lord with your everlasting love protact those special in my life. RIP Sergeant Luis A. Melendez-Maldonado

James Hallgrimson Blue Steel Security Officer

October 18, 2016

RIP my Brother, RIP.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

Your sacrifice was far too great.

Quinten Warren, Investigator
Alaska, Special Prosecutions, Medicaid Fraud

October 18, 2016

Rest easy Luis, we'll take it from here

CPL Michael l Hanks
USPIS Postal Police

October 18, 2016

Very sorry to hear the news... Rest in peace. My thoughts are extended to family, friends and fellow officers.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Departmen

October 17, 2016