Gardena Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, November 15, 2018
Reflections for Police Officer Toshio Hirai
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
November 17, 2018
Bravo Zulu Officer Hirai and thank you for your service. Here is a reflection for a job well done in memory of falling officers everywhere
TRYING TO UNDERSTAND
"Is daddy coming home soon?" asks a precious little face.
"It's past when he should be here.
Is he working on a case?"
Your dad's not coming home son.
He's working late tonight.
He's a policeman up in heaven, making sure we're all alright.
"But mommy, why'd he leave us?
I miss him when he's gone."
I know you miss him darling, but now we must be strong.
"Who's gonna teach me baseball, and help me fly my kite.
And help me with my homework,
and buy me my first bike?"
Your daddy loved you darling, and he didn't want to leave.
But a bad man took, your daddy, and left us all to grieve.
Be proud of who your dad was,
and how he earned his pay.
Because it's people like your daddy
that keep us safe each day.
"Mommy, when I get bigger, and if it's okay with you,
I'm gonna be like daddy, and be a policeman too."
"In memory of fallen officers everywhere"
by: Daniel T. Dunbar
Sergeant Howard Giddings (Ret.)
Virginia Port Authority PD
November 17, 2018
May God bless Officer Hirai and his family at this most trying time. Officer Hirai died protecting others. He did not die in vain. His spirit will live on in his son.
Ret. Officer JR Neary
East Los Angeles,CA
November 17, 2018
Toshio you will be missed. Thank you for being the best partner to my husband and swat brother. We have a beautiful angel watching over us.
Gardena police department
Wife of his partner
November 16, 2018
RIP, Brother. Thanks for your service.
Chaplain Greg Smith
San Bernardino County Sheriff, Retired
November 16, 2018
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed motorman.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden
November 16, 2018
Thank you for your service.
Col. B. E. Faust
Greensboro Police Department, NC
November 16, 2018
Rest In Peace Officer Hirai
DOD Officer James Friedman (Retired)
Naval Weapons Station Police Charleston, SC
November 16, 2018
Final Salute Officer Hirai. 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
November 16, 2018
RIP
Sheriff’s Detective Kenneth Seel
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
November 16, 2018
R.I.P. BROTHER Toshio Hirai!!!
Nebraska Police Officer
November 16, 2018
With Deepest Sympathy. Prayers for your family,friends and agency. Thanks for your service. R. I. P. Brother.
Deputy Avis Burrows
Flagler County Sheriff's Office, Florida
November 16, 2018
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department
November 16, 2018
Thank you for your service Sir GOD BLESS.
Mrs. C. Singleton
Concern Citizen Of South Carolina
November 16, 2018
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief (retired) Jim Allen
Mobile County Alabama Child Support Enforcement
November 16, 2018
We will remember.
Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement
November 16, 2018
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER HIRAI , AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER HIRAI. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
Ret Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada
November 16, 2018
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
November 16, 2018
Rest in Peace Officer Hirai. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hirai Family and the Gardena Police Department.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
Wayne, New Jersey
November 16, 2018
Rest in Peace Officer Hirai, Thank you for your Service.
My Prayers to your Family both Blood and Blue.
Deputy Terri Albright, #668
DuPage County Sheriff's Office
November 16, 2018
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
November 16, 2018
RIP brother
Officer Ckeveland Hunter #3299
Veterans Affairs Police Department las Vgeas
November 16, 2018
RIP Motorman! You may have had your last ride on Earth, but ride free in Heaven now. Another hero lost too soon.
Lt. GJG (Retired - Reserve)
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
November 16, 2018
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers ofPolice Officer Toshio Hirai during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Police Officer Toshio Hirai.
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
November 16, 2018
Condolences to the Gardena Police Department and the family of Officer Toshio Hirai. May God be with you all during this difficult time. With deep respect and sympathy - Joe Perez
Joe Perez, Captain, DoD Police
Los Angeles Air Force Base
November 16, 2018
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