Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Monday, October 24, 2016
Reflections for Sergeant Alfonso Lopez
Dedication to God Country Duty and Honor to all he men and women who make that Great Sacrifice as Police Officers and military in Serving their Community and Country my deepest Condolis to all the families and Officers who Suffered a Great and Horrific lost
Sincerely
John Serrano
US NAVY RETIRED
PO2/E5 Military Police John Serrano
US NAVY RETIRED W/20 Years Active Duty
October 25, 2016
Eternal Rest
S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police
October 25, 2016
RIP Sergeant. This one really hits home since I went to high school with this mans son. May you continue to watch over LA and your family.
Officer Michael Pollard
FCSD
October 25, 2016
May God comfort your family and your brothers and sisters at your Department and all across this great Nation.
Conservation Officer Dwayne Epling
Jicarilla Game & Fish, Law Enforcement Division
October 25, 2016
RIP Brother
Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept
October 25, 2016
Rest In Peace...
Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
October 25, 2016
Rest with God Sgt. Lopez. Your dedicated service and untimely death will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time their lives.
retired police officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department
October 25, 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 25, 2016
Rest in peace.
Sgt. Jim Russo
October 25, 2016
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office. Our country is much less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.
Anonymous
October 25, 2016
God bless. RIP Thank you for your service.
Deputy Micheal Veatch
Macon county TN
October 25, 2016
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Dept.
Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department
October 25, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You gave your life serving in a difficult area of California and I am sure you made a difference in that community. May God Bless you and your loved ones.
officer- Retired
NJ State- HSPD
October 25, 2016
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep you all in my prayers. RIP.
Frank J. Corasaniti II
Retired Baltimore City Fire Lieut.
October 25, 2016
Rest easy sergeant Lopez. Your sacrifice will not he forgotten. Thank you for your service
Civilian Julian Cardenas
Blue Family
October 25, 2016
God bless you Sergeant Alfonso Lopez for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family, and to your brothers and sisters of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Rest in Peace Brother, we have the watch now.
Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
October 25, 2016
Rest in Peace my friend. May the Lord welcome you with open arms as he blesses the family and friends you left behind. You made a difference brother.
Sgt. Dan Scott (Retired)
LASD/Co-Worker
October 25, 2016
Rest easy we have the watch from here
Patrol officer Benjamin Sosa
O'Fallon IL Police Dept
October 25, 2016
God Speed, Brother.
Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ
October 25, 2016
Damn Al, sooo sorry to hear this! I remember you as a "Boot" at ELA and backing each other up! We were part of the 7 ELA Deps that transferred out in the same March of 2001, you were going to SVB. I am glad I saw you over the years at Fleet (car services) and at STARS Center! RIP my partner!
Deputy Neil Schroepfer
LASD
October 25, 2016
May God comfort and bring you peace during this difficult time.
Sgt. Gary Buwalda
United States Secret Service Uniformed Division
October 25, 2016
Rest in peace Brother. Prayers for family, friends and coworkers.
Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police, Va.
October 25, 2016
When God sent His angels to bring you home He had His reasons. Someday we will be able to ask why; but for now we offer our prayers for peace and comfort to those left behind. RIP Brother.
E.A. Keeney, S/MSgt, USAF (Ret)
USAF Security Police
October 25, 2016
Sergeant Lopez, thank you sir for your service. So many years on the Sheriff's Department. The citizens of Los Angeles County mourn your passing. We will keep your family and Department in our thoughts. Please watch over us as we carry on.
Sergeant William Foley
Chicago Ridge IL PD
October 25, 2016
En paz descanse mi Hermano en azul. Rest in peace my brother in blue.
N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)
October 25, 2016
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