Ventura County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Thursday, November 8, 2018
Reflections for Sergeant Ronald Lee Helus
You gave your life to save the lives of people you didn’t even know. There are very few that understand that or would do the same, and those of us that do understand can only hope that we will have your courage if that day should come for us. You’re not just a hero, you are the definition of the word. Always honored, never forgotten.
Ret. Captain Theresa Smith
Baton Rouge Police Dept
November 8, 2018
RIP Sergeant Ron Helus
BRIAN MOLYNEAUX CIVILIAN
citizen
November 8, 2018
RIP brother. Prayers for family and coworkers. Blessed are the peacemakers.
Lt.. Col (Retired) E.J Williams
DARE COUNTY S.O. (NC)
November 8, 2018
He walked with grace, and when called, ran into the fire. May eternal peace be yours Sir.
Jennifer Bottger-Smiley
ABC Headquarters, Sacramento, CA
November 8, 2018
Deepest sympathies to the family of Sergeant Helus in the tragic loss of their beloved. Prayers of healing & strength to the LE Community. The God of all comfort keeps watch over your weeping. He gathers up all your tears and puts them in his bottle (Psalm 56:8).
Jacquelynne Booker, Ret. Deputy
Shasta County, CA, Sheriffs Office
November 8, 2018
Rest in peace Brother Ron, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (Retired)
Sand Springs OK PD
November 8, 2018
May God watch over the family and fellow officers these heroes worked with. We can only imagine their pain. But we can sympathize with them and we must support them. Running to the danger when all others run away from it. Selfless and fearless to the end. They now work heavens Beat. And are in God's hands forever. Ever watching down on us all.
B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.
November 8, 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
November 8, 2018
Thank you for your service. May God Bless you,your Family and your Department
Retired Chief of Police Johnny McCurry
West Point Ga P.D.
November 8, 2018
So sorry for your lost
Auxilury police Officer patrolman Russel
Yonkers police department
November 8, 2018
The thoughts, hearts and prayers of everyone here at CCPD go out to the families, both blood and blue, of Sergeant Helus. May the Good Lord give you strength, comfort and peace.
He swore an oath to serve and protect and he made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of that oath.
Go with God brother, we have the watch from here.
Lt. Michael Caldwell, Chaplain
Cape Carteret Police Department, Cape Carteret, NC.
November 8, 2018
God Bless Sgt. Helus family and watch over them. Sgt. Helus a true HERO!
Sgt. Aaron Quintana (Ret.)
Pasadena P.D.
November 8, 2018
R.I.P my brother. We have the watch.
"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
Det. Johnny Keene (Ret)
San Diego Police Department
November 8, 2018
Greater love hath no man than this... Thank you for your selfless service, Brother. God comfort and strengthen your families, both blood and blue.
Chaplain Paul Worley
San Antonio Police Department
November 8, 2018
Rest In Peace. You will always be remembered as a hero.
Trevor Fenech
November 8, 2018
Thank you Sergeant Helus for your service and your sacrifice. My prayers for the Helus family and for the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
Thomas J Williams
LADOT-Retired
November 8, 2018
R.I.P. Sgt. Helum, you are a true hero. May the Lord comfort your family.
M. Medrano (Ret)
Marine Corps Police
November 8, 2018
RIP Sgt Helus my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Terry F Zech Ofc (Rey)
Department of Veterans Affairs Police Department Detroit Michigan
November 8, 2018
Rest in Peace hero!
Scott B Benedict
California Highway Patrol
November 8, 2018
God bless you Sergeant Ron Helus for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Rest In Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
November 8, 2018
God Bless You Brother
James ONeill
NYPD
November 8, 2018
Thank you for your service.
Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol (retired) 5342
November 8, 2018
Rest in peace. Thank you for your service and heroism.
May God bless your family for your loss.
Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)
November 8, 2018
Rest in peace Brother
Ventura City Code Enforcement Supervisor
Ventura
November 8, 2018
May the Lord comfort your family, friends and co workers at this most difficult time.
Thank you for your service.
God Bless you, rest in peace.
Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.
November 8, 2018
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