Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Assistant Chief Vincent and the Brigham City Police Department during this time. Thank you, Assistant Chief Vincent, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

October 29, 2018

Assistant Chief Vincent, looking at your photo, I see a happy smiling man, proud to wear his uniform. You served willingly and unselfishly for many years, and your reward in heaven will be abundant. May our good Lord immerse you and your loved in His loving embrace and immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

October 29, 2018

On behalf of Moms Back the Blue of the St. Louis County Police Family Association, we offer our
heartfelt condolences to the family (blood and blue) and friends of Assistant Chief of Police Vincent.
We will be forever indebted to you for your selfless service and sacrifice.
Always Honored; Never Forgotten

Proud Moms from
Moms Back the Blue of the
St. Louis County Police Family Association

October 29, 2018

To the family of Assistant Chief of Police Dennis Vincent, friends, Chief of Police Michael Nelsen and the Brigham City Police Department.
You are lifted up in heart, thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department, NC

October 29, 2018

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles

October 29, 2018

Rest in peace Chief Vincent!
You will not be forgotten!

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

October 29, 2018

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Assistant Chief of Police Dennis Vincent and the extended law enforcement family of the Brigham City Police Department, Utah.


End of Watch Friday, October 26, 2018

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

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

October 29, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and coworkers.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 29, 2018

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Assistant Chief Dennis Vincent. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Brigham City, Utah will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children and grandchildren of Assistant Chief Vincent, know that their Dad and Grandfather is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Assistant Chief Vincent. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

October 29, 2018

Rest easy Brother, Thank you for your service. You won’t be forgotten.

Blessed are the peacemakers: For they shall be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:9

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

October 29, 2018

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your many years of service, your commitment to your community will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Assistant Chief Vincent during this time of tragic and sudden loss.

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Okfuskee County (OK) Sheriff's Office

October 29, 2018

Thank you for your service

B.P
CJ Student

October 29, 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

October 29, 2018

Chief, your demise is heartbreaking and tragic. May your eternal rest be ever peaceful. You have earned it. God Bless, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

October 29, 2018

Rest in Peace My Brother in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

October 29, 2018

Scripture Readings of Comfort for Assistant Chief of Police Dennis Vincent, of the Brigham City, Utah Police Department and his Family and his Colleagues:

For the Lord Jesus proclaimed, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God." [Matthew 5:9 ESV] and "Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends." [John 15:13 ESV]. Rest in Peace our Hero-in-Blue. We will take it from here. For the Lord Jesus promised, “… Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise!” [Luke 23:43 EVS] God speed my Brother!

And for the family, friends, and the law enforcement agency in which he served, please find comfort in Jesus’ words, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 NKJV]

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” [Psalm 23:1-6 NKJV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D. Div.
Nashua / Merrimack NH Police Departments

October 29, 2018

Rest In Peace my Brother

Lieutenant Shannon Yates
University of Southern Mississippi Police Dept

October 29, 2018

Thank you for your dedicated service Asst. Chief of Police Dennis Vincent. My condolences go out to your family, friends and the Brigham City Police Department. May you rest in eternal peace.

PSO A. Marwaha
Campus Public Safety

October 28, 2018

I grew up watching Assistant Chief Vincent work side by side with my father (now retired). He was always positive and a great example of what an officer should be. I started my career in Law Enforcement in 2007 and in September 2016 I had the opportunity to transfer to the Brigham City Police Department. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work under Assistant Chief Vincent and learn from him the passed two years. Rest easy “Chief” I will see you in the other side.

Officer III Kyle Whitaker
Brigham City Police Department

October 28, 2018

My first SWAT commander. A great man of honor and duty! Our department will not be the same without you!!! We will carry on with the values you have instilled within us. You will never be forgotten!!!

Dr. Lance R. Bryce
Brigham City S.W.A.T.

October 28, 2018

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief (retired) Jim Allen
Mobile County Alabama Child Support Enforcement

October 28, 2018

RIP, Assistant Chief Vincent. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

October 28, 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 whose 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 28, 2018

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

October 28, 2018

Thank you Vinny, I'll cherish the memories. God's speed Brother......

Sergeant Derek Dickey
Logan City Police Department

October 28, 2018