Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God watch over the Family and Fellow Officers that put their lives on the line for us everyday. We all lose when one of these heroes fall. And this one was a terrible loss. I hope his family will find some type of peace during this time of mourning. God will not let them down. Keep Faith and know he is in a better place.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

January 19, 2017

Rest in peace Sheriff Ackerman. I ask Our Heavenly Father to comfort and watch over your family, friends and the Lea County Sheriff"s Office. Thank you for your dedication and service. God's speed brother.

Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Department

January 19, 2017

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

January 19, 2017

Sheriff Ackerman was one of many Lea County law enforcement officials who oversaw funeral arrangements for my father (NM Mounted Patrol) around 8 years ago in Hobbs. His assistance and compassion to my family and me made an awful time a little less burdensome. I will be forever grateful for the help and service we received.
I am very sorry to hear of the Sheriff's tragic passing. My prayers and well-wishes for comfort and encouragement are with his family and law enforcement family. Blessings on each one in "good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over.."
Thank you for your service, Sheriff, and may you rest in peace.

Executive Sergeant Marla Hawkinson
McPherson Police Department / Daughter of Conrad Dean

January 19, 2017

***♡♡♡ Prayers/Blessings for the Immediate Family as well as the Department Family of this HERO Officer ♡♡♡***.

Disabled/Retired C.O. Michael Cubberly
Hudson County NJ Dept.of Public Safety

January 19, 2017

Rest in peace Sheriff Ackerman!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

January 19, 2017

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Dept.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

January 19, 2017

Rest in Peace Deputy Ackerman. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

January 19, 2017

Rest in peace sir, you are an inspiration to us all.

Police Explorer Jay Bossian
Fuquay Varina Police Department

January 19, 2017

May the Lord comfort your family, friends and co-workers at this difficult time.
Thank you for your service.
Rest in peace.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

January 19, 2017

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Sheriff Ackerman and the Lea County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Sheriff Ackerman, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

January 19, 2017

Rest in peace Brother.

Lt. Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

January 19, 2017

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

January 19, 2017

Rest In Peace brother

Det Andreoli
NYPD 108pct

January 19, 2017

Heaven must have needed another hero! Rest in Peace, Steve. Thank you for your service. <3

Correctional Officer II Maggie Irwin
Arizona Department of Corrections

January 19, 2017

Rest in peace Sheriff.....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the LCSO during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

January 19, 2017

Rest in peace Brother, Thank you for your service

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines, Iowa Police Department

January 19, 2017

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 19, 2017

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF SHERIFF ACKERMAN , AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF SHERIFF ACKERMAN .OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Ret Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service Ontario Canada

January 19, 2017

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

January 19, 2017

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF LEA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, SHERIFF STEVE ACKERMAN.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest. Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to Serve and Protect our communities.
We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifices of their families.
Daily our position is clear that we will Serve and Protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and our faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
ALL LIVES MATTER - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHOULD BE RESPECTED - If we don't respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject(s), or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired then who will?
SHERIFF ACKERMAN
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Lea County in the State of New Mexico with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have Served and Protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the perfomance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do..........Serving and Protecting your community with Honr and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, "LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW".
FINAL CALL
Sheriff Ackerman status........Sheriff Ackerman status........ Sheriff Ackerman status..........Attention All Units.............. Lea County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Steve Ackerman having served the citizens of Lea County in the State of New Mexico with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

January 19, 2017

Thank you for your service Sheriff Steve Ackerman.

Rest in peace. ~ Condolences to family & friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Deptartment

January 19, 2017

Thank you for your leadership and for your dedication to your community. May you rest in peace.

Lieutenant Chris Caiola
Washington State Patrol

January 19, 2017

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

January 19, 2017

Thank you Sheriff Ackerman for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of New Mexico. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

January 19, 2017