Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Reflections for Agent Benjamín Antonio De los Santos-Barbosa
I am sorry to hear about your agency's loss. Prayers for his nephew. May your fellow brothers find peace and remain safe.
Jacqueline
FCPD
April 24, 2017
"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 WY Police Department
April 24, 2017
May his soul rest in peace. May God protect his family at home and the fellow officers he served with.
Sam Leigh (Former Federal Police Officer, PFPA)
April 24, 2017
Descansa Companero y te esperan tus comapaneros que an pasado tambien. You died doing your best, and that can't be taken away. Descansa en paz.
Retired NYPD Detective Juan Villanueva
New York City Police3 Department
April 24, 2017
May you rest in peace thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. Let your Brothers and Sisters in blue take over from here.
Res.SGT Rudy Jones
GFPDR
Res.SGT.Rudy jones
Cuyahoga Falls,Ohio
April 24, 2017
My condolences to the family and fellow officers of this fallen hero. Now you are with your sister again and looking down on your department and your Nephew. May God wrap his arms around him in this time of sorrow.
Hannah Penn, Law Inforcement Supporter
Friend of Ofc. Eric Wayne Mumaw EOW 2/2/17
April 24, 2017
Descance en paz hermano de sangre azul. Mucha fortaleza a su familia.
Rodríguez
Policia de Puerto Rico
April 24, 2017
My heart bleeds for the loss of one who was loved, one who was a protector, and one who was and still is an inspiration to many. May God open his kingdom to an honored one coming home. Prayers for the family.
J. Bennett 325
Alachua P.D.
April 24, 2017
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
April 24, 2017
We send our most sincere condolences to Agent Barbosa's friends, family, and co workers. His death is a tragedy and will he will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit
April 24, 2017
R.I.P. BROTHER Santos-Barbosa!!!
Nebraska Police Officer
April 24, 2017
Descanse en paz,fortaleza a su familia y compañeros.
Agte.. Vanessa Miranda
Puerto Rico Police Dept.
April 23, 2017
Agent Benjamín De los Santos-Barbosa Dios Bendiga tu familia. Gracias por todo tu su trabajo y esfuerzo. Descansa en Paz .
Officer V.Cano
CCPD
April 23, 2017
God Bless Agent Benjamin De Los Santos-Barbosa and his family. When you kill my Brother Officer you kill a part of me. This I truly believe in my heart. "Blessed are the the peacemakers for they will be called the Children of God".
Sergeant Kenneth Vetter (retired)
NYPD
April 23, 2017
Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Puerto Rico Police Department.
James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc.
April 23, 2017
Que Dezcanses en paz, companero, servi, como Agente por 16, anos. Dios fortalezca tu familia.
Retired Agent, Cruz Barreto
Policia de Puerto Rico Retired
April 23, 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 Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho
April 23, 2017
Rip Brother
Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept
April 23, 2017
En Paz. descanse, Hermano! Rest In Peace brother! May our God grant your nephew peace and meet all his needs by God's grace...
PFC Raphael Camejo
Summerville Police
April 23, 2017
Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.
Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County sheriff's office
April 23, 2017
We send our most sincere condolences to Agent Barbosa's friends, family, and co workers. His death is a tragedy and will he will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service
Recruit Kevin Ray
Zone 5 police academy
April 23, 2017
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER (RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
April 23, 2017
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.
James P. Waggle
Civilian
April 23, 2017
RIP brother.
Lieutenant Ray Waters
Pitt County Sheriff Office, NC
April 23, 2017
Agent Benjamin, your life has been a testimony to your goodness as a person, and our Lord will reward you abundantly for that. I pray for the repose of your soul and also for your nephew, who has experienced the terrible loss of his loved ones. May our Lord immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
April 23, 2017
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