Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Officer. Thank you for your service. May the Lord comfort your loved ones and fellow co-workers.

Ret. Officer Daniel K. Grzemski #11594
Chicago P.D.

November 20, 2018

RIP BROTHER

Firefighter James Hallgrimson
Clifton Volunteer fire department

November 20, 2018

Thank you Officer Jimenez for your bravery and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Illinois. 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

November 20, 2018

I am so very, very sorry to all of his family for such a loss. To give of his heart and commitment to his community. God Bless. I pray to see him at Christ's return. Thank you for your service Police Officer Samuel Jimenez. God bless and comfort to his family and friends. So very sorry.

Kim Durham
Davis Police Department - Daughter

November 20, 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 20, 2018

R.I.P. OFFICER JIMENEZ. THOUGH YOUR WATCH WAS SHORT, YOU DIED A “HERO”. GOD BLESS YOU, and YOUR FAMILY, ALL THE BRAVE CHICAGO POLICE OFFICERS, and ALL POLICE OFFICERS WHO NOW HAVE TO WORK UNDER SUCH DIFFICULT CONDITIONS.

Deputy Chief J. Buroff RET.
Chicago Ridge Police Dept.

November 20, 2018

Officer Jimenez heroic actions no doubt saved countless lives of those in the hospital.

A true warrior!
May he rest in peace.

Blessed are the peacemakers:
for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9

Sgt
Kankakee Police Department

November 20, 2018

Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Officer Samuel Jimenez. Officer Jimenez, thank you for your service and dedication. God Bless and may you rest in peace.

DeKalb, IL Police Department

November 20, 2018

Hero.

Mike Foulks, Chicago resident

November 20, 2018

Rest Peace in Brother We have the Watch from here.

Sgt. M. Fry
Toledo Ohio Police Department

November 20, 2018

You have made the ultimate sacrifice for our safety. May God bless you and your family. God speed, Officer Jimenez.

Citizen
Citizen

November 20, 2018

God Bless You Brother!!! Rest In Peace!!!

SA K Baucom
FBI Newark

November 20, 2018

Prayers to the family. Officer Jimenez is the definition of a true hero. Thank you for your service to our city.

Ms. Shannon's sixth graders
Chicago Public Schools

November 20, 2018

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God”

My thoughts and prayers are with the family , friends and colleagues of Officer Jimenez.

Sandra Zeck
Civilian

November 20, 2018

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

Abraham Lincoln

Lieutenant E.Kemmer
Nevada Department of Public Safety

November 20, 2018

Thank you for your sacrifice sir. We have the watch.

P/O CJN
Philadelphia Police Dept.

November 20, 2018

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Jimenez. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Chicago Police Department.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

November 20, 2018

RIP Officer. Sincere condolences to his wife and family and colleagues. Your passing has shocked the nation. You were a true hero trying to save others. You put their safety first. The nation weeps and so do others across the seas. May you and other law enforcement officers who have passed so tragically be the bright stars above that shine down on us below. May your blessed soul RIP

Constable Tessa Le Roux
South African Police Service

November 20, 2018

Our condolences go out to the family, friends, and coworkers. Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE.

Investigator Esrael Silva
Deaf Smith County District Attorney Office, Hereford, Texas

November 20, 2018

Rest In Peace Officer Jimenez , 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 (RET)
Veterans Affairs Police Department Detroit MI

November 20, 2018

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Officer Samuel Jimenez. Please know we are eternally grateful for Samuel’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Officer Jimenez, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Chicago Police Department for Samuel’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Officer Jimenez’s family.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department Retired
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Dallas Police Department (retired)

November 20, 2018

Sir,

You will never be forgotten. Thank you for having the courage to face the gunfire and to make the ultimate sacrifice as a police officer. The world has lost a good man. Please know your actions were not in vain brother.

Andrew Schuck-Police Officer
Everett PD, Everett WA

November 20, 2018

So very sorry for this young man's loss of life. Prayers to his family and friends. And his department. May he R.I.P. And Thank you for your service.

Dixie Carnahan
Civilian

November 20, 2018

RI.P Officer Samuel Jimenez

BRIAN MOLYNEAUX civilian
citizen

November 20, 2018

RIP brother. My deepest condolences to your family and fellow officers.

Sgt. David Bailey
Beckley Police Department

November 20, 2018