Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ray, its hard to believe its been seven years. I will never forget the moment I got that call. Going to the hospital and receiving the news of your passing. The difficult duty of notifying your family. You will be always be remembered for your kindness and sense of humor.

Sergeant-Retired Paul Alcozer
Bloomingdale PD-Retired

January 19, 2024

Every time I pass officer Murrell's light pole memorial, I get a shiver down my spine. This hit's really close to home. To any officer reading this, please be safe! Rest in peace Raymond Murrell.

Anonymous
Police volunteer

January 22, 2023

Miss you everyday and think of you every time I see an officer and we do the cross sign everytime we pass your memorial on Army Trail and Cardinal I still feel like I'm going to bump into you at the store or on the street somewhere

Mike Wruck
Dear friend

January 13, 2022

Miss you everyday little brother, life's not the same without you.

Antoinette Williams
Big sister

February 26, 2021

Rest in peace Officer Murrell.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 15, 2020

Never forgotten. Always honored. Always missed.

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Raymond was killed.

To the Murrell family, fellow officers, and all who call Raymond beloved , my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Murrell gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois , and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 19, 2017.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

September 20, 2018

I hope that everyone will find comfort in the scripture Acts 24:15-"And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." Until we see our loved ones again in Paradise on Earth, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 23, 2018

To the family and friends of Officer Murrell, my deepest condolences for your loss. I am running in Officer Murrell's memory at the National Police Week 5K. It has been an honor to learn about his life and sacrifice. He made a big impact in his short amount of time and the lives he touched will never forget him.

Gone too soon. Rest in Peace.

Special Agent Lindsay Kermisch
Diplomatic Security Service

May 11, 2018

RIP Officer. You deeply impacted Bloomingdale and the surrounding villages along with illinois. You may be gone but you are not forgotten. Heroes are never forgotten.

Michael Stumpfoll
Hope to become police officer.

April 11, 2018

5 miles in your honor Sir. You are not forgotten.

Detective Michele Nelson
Riverside County Sheriff's Department

January 19, 2018

Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

January 19, 2018

RIP my brother in blue. Thank you for your service. Thoughts and prayers to your family and the Bloomingdale PD.

Tony Halachoulis
Mt. Prospect PD (ret.), Bloomingdale resident

November 9, 2017

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Retired
Cincinnati P.D., Ret.

October 2, 2017

A student in our 3rd grade class, Leah Bilek, found a hand painted rock with the words, "In memory of Officer Raymond Murrell" while doing a 5K run in memory of one of our fallen local police officers, Officer D.W. Smith. After she picked it up during the race, her father, also a police officer, carried the rock the rest of the race. She brought it into school today to share it with us. We looked up Officer Murrell online and found this site. We wanted you to know about Leah's discovery of the rock and to let you know that we honor and appreciate Officer Murrell's service. The class feels that Leah's discovery of the rock was meant to be. We are sorry for your loss. From, Mrs. Swartz's 3rd Grade Class in Johnson City Intermediate School, Johnson City, NY

Classroom Teacher
Johnson City Intermediate School

June 12, 2017

Officer Murrell's Badge Number is #145. 01-19-2017 was one of the worst days in my life. I think of you every time I'm driving down Army Trail to a call. You are missed brother.

Officer Zachary Pugh
Glendale Heights PD, IL

May 17, 2017

Rest in peace brother 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 FrankKapusta
Mohawk PD

May 4, 2017

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Raymond was killed. To his family, please forgive the inaccuracies on my previous reflection. I had inadvertently sent it before edits were finished.

To the Murrell family, fellow officers, and all who call Raymond beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you. You were so very young and robbed of so many years.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Murrell gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 19, 2017.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

April 28, 2017

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Norman was killed.

To the Lewis family, fellow deputies, and all who call Norman beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Murrell gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 19, 2017.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

April 28, 2017

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Travis D. Bird
Spotsylvania CA's Office

March 10, 2017

Rest in Peace Sir. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May your family be comforted during this very difficult time.

K. Shipp, Special Agent
Dept. of VA OIG-CID

February 21, 2017

RIP BROTHER. MAY YOU SEE THE FACE OF GOD.

Sgt Doug Hettinger
Jasper PD

February 21, 2017

RIP brother

Lieutenant Ray Waters
Pitt County Sheriff Office, NC

February 14, 2017

Officer Murrell, your enthusiasm for the profession and your commitment to your mission are worthy of the highest honor. My thoughts are with your loved ones, friends and the BPD.

Tina Lewis Rowe
Captain, Denver Police Department (ret.)
U.S. Marshal, Colorado (ret.)

February 11, 2017

Thanks for everything.

Master Sergeant Jim Johnson
Illinois State Police

February 10, 2017

Rest in peace

Detective David Roberts
Chicago Police

February 8, 2017