Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

Ret. TFC. Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol

February 14, 2018

On behalf of the Albany Police Academy Session 2 we would like to send our condolences to the Morelli family and the entire Westerville Division of Police. Rest in Peace Officer Morelli.

Recruit Togias
Albany Police Department

February 13, 2018

Rest In Peace

Patrolman Earl Hodges
Ruleville Police Department Ruleville, Ms.

February 13, 2018

Rest In Peace Heros and thank you for your service. Prayers for strength and comfort for your families and friends.

Linda Frame
Appreciative American

February 13, 2018

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

February 13, 2018

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 PD, NY

February 13, 2018

My prayers are for the families, co workers and friends of officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering. May God comfort you during this very difficult time.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

February 13, 2018

Rest in honored glory.

Police Officer Ahmed Danso-Faried
White Plains Police Department

February 13, 2018

We are praying for God's hand of peace and comfort for surviving family and the rest of the Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol

February 13, 2018

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they will be called the children of God
(Matthew 5:9)

Deputy Director Louis A. Agosta
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy/Ohio Attorney General's Office

February 13, 2018

May your soul rest in peace..

Sam Leigh
Former US Pentagon Police Officer

February 13, 2018

Poem: Comfort me, oh friend. God laid my dad to rest today, Lord may his presence linger,and in my heart remain the joy this precious soul did mingle. To each of us he was and gave a harvest to treasure daily. A love so deep and real, that kept us true and steady.God laid my dad to rest this day, his life a lasting sway of love,truth and faithfulness in God,s eternal days. In our fathers guidance we,ve known the worth of life when from a faithful heart is shown. God laid my dad to rest today , a gallant man from yesterdays, through him much rejoycing and good remains. From God the joy and peace sustained. When darkness shadows me in fear, I,LL open memories window and gather all the laughter time on us bestowed. You are a strength I,ve leaned on you shared hopes light with all. Blest I,ve been, your life in mine,a peaceful ,sweet, sweet stain. Asleep in Christ to rise again we will hold hands and then, my heart again will sing.... Signed a sincere friend. ......
.........(1988) M.Carter

martha. carter/ citizen of reynoldsburg,
just another person who Cares for both officers.

February 13, 2018

Rest in Peace Brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.

LT. A. Orozco
ADOT/ECD

February 13, 2018

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.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 13, 2018

Rest Easy Hero , Your service is appreciated. Praying for all involved. Thanks for your dedication to the community you served.

Officer Alan Queen
State of Ohio Police

February 13, 2018

Thanks for your blessed service. My daughter, son in law and grandson live in the Westerville community. My family's prayers are with both of yours.

Chaplain, Jeffrey Broadnax
Grove City Department of Police

February 13, 2018

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.

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

February 13, 2018

Having a father who was in law enforcement for most of my life, as, over the years, a police officer, Lieutenant and a decorated Detective Sergeant, I can empathize to a a tiny, small degree of the fear that runs through family members every time their loved one goes to work. You always hope that call will never come. I am sickened when I think about how these families must have felt when that call came. I am so sincerely sorry for these two tragic losses, and for everybody that is affected by it, and who are experiencing pain and massive amounts of suffering. This was such a stupid, senseless act to happen to them and sometimes I really hate that the world works this way. They will truly never be forgotten. Ever.

Tiffany

February 12, 2018

Rest easy, Officer Morelli. God bless you for your service and sacrifice.

MC
Galloway, OH

February 12, 2018

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 12, 2018

Thank you for your service. RIP.

Sergeant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office

February 12, 2018

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

February 12, 2018

Md. Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors sends prayers to the Families and to the Co-Workers of both Officers. May you Rest In Peace. Thank You for Your Service to Your Community. You Will Never Be Forgotten.

Sue Nickerson
President of Md. Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors

February 12, 2018

Thank you for your service and dedication. RIP Officer Morelli.

In His mercy may the Lord grant you a safe lodging, and a holy and peaceful rest.

Lieutenant Todd Welsh #1511
DeKalb County Police Dept Decatur, Ga

February 12, 2018

Police Officer Eric Joering and Police Officer Anthony Morelli rest in peace. Prayers to you both and your families. We will get justice.

Patrolman First Class Peter Burdick (Retired) South Brunswick Police Department (NJ)

February 12, 2018