Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten....................

Det. Sgt. Edward Carlile
Northfield Village Police Dept (OH)

May 29, 2018

Rest in peace brother.

Investigator Stephen Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Dept. Tx

May 29, 2018

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Javier Cornejo, Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee WI

May 29, 2018

Rest in Peace Special Agent Ragsdale. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Parole Supervisor Howard C. Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

May 29, 2018

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

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

May 29, 2018

Thank you for your long life of service and sacrifice. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen them all.

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

May 29, 2018

Senior Special Agent Ragsdale, a tragic event that will leave a void in so many lives. The ATF is and will always be a magnificent agency but that strong chain has lost a vital link.

We mourn and honor your life here.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 29, 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

May 29, 2018

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

May 29, 2018

Ragsdale family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Special Agent Ragsdale thank you for your service to your Community and to your Agency. Most of all for thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the the of duty while training.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

May 28, 2018

Rest easy Brother. Prayers for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)

May 28, 2018

Thank you Senior Special Agent Ragsdale for your dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks of this great nation. 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 NEVER DIE...

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

May 28, 2018

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

Officer Jim Weaver (Retired)
LAPD

May 28, 2018

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff, FL.

May 28, 2018

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Senior Special Agent Paul Scott Ragsdale and the extended law enforcement family United States Department of Justice – ATF.


End of Watch Thursday, May 24, 2018


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.



I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.


By Jon F. Hooper


"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

May 28, 2018

Prayers and condolences for the family.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Rest in Peace sir.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

May 28, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank You and your family for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and coworkers.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

May 28, 2018

Agent Ragsdale, you served for many years serving your community. May our Lord reward you abundantly and may He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant. Your reward in heaven will be abundant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

May 28, 2018

Final Salute Senior Special Agent Ragsdale. Thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

May 28, 2018

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

May 28, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Senior Special Agent Paul Scott Ragsdale and the members of they United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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

May 28, 2018

"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 Police department
Powell, Wyoming

May 28, 2018

RIP brother! He was a kind and great man!

Sgt. Coburn (Ret.)
Hobbs PD

May 27, 2018

I am sorry to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Senior Special Agent Paul Scott Ragsdale. I know the Lord has welcomed him home to live forever. I pray our Heavenly Father deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and peers.

TW Martinez, Retired
State of New Mexico/JJS and FOP member

May 27, 2018

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Senior Special Agent Paul Scott Ragsdale
and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. 

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Special Agent Ragsdale, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on.  Just as you were always with him in the course of his duties, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be.  In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Agent Ragsdale is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

FBI Special Agent
FBI Washington, DC

May 27, 2018