Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Shinners, it’s been reported that you are a Massachusetts native, which brings this travesty close to home.

We mourn and honor you here. We pray for you and those who know and love you best and I know, if they keep you in their hearts and minds, you’ll never truly be gone from them.

God bless and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

January 7, 2019

Prayers for his wife and young son. Prayers for his department and brothers/sisters in arms.
May all find peace and comfort, knowing he is resting in the arms of angels.
Thank you Officer Shinners, for your bravery in the face of danger, and service to your fellow man.

George Young
Citizen

January 7, 2019

Officer Shinners, Such a tragic and horrific end to such a young officer with such a young family. May GOD watch over and protect your families ( Blood & Blue) and comfort them during this time of loss and mourning. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Provo. You will be missed but not forgotten. Thanks for making the “Ultimate Sacrifice.” Rest In Peace Brother!!!

Sgt. (Ret) Steve Davis
Maricopa County S.O.

January 7, 2019

Police Officer Joseph Shinners, during your tour of duty you served the citizens of Provo, Utah, with compassion, dignity and honor. It is now your turn to rest with all the other heroes that have gone before you. To the family of Police Officer Joseph Shinners you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Provo Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson Ret.
Metropolitan Police Department/ Homicide Branch

January 7, 2019

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

January 7, 2019

God bless you, your family, Agency and Community Off. Shinners.

Retired Steve P
CA LEO (ret)

January 7, 2019

To the family of Officer Joseph Shinners, please accept the deep felt sadness and sorrow on the loss of Joseph. I pray God's comfort for your department and especially for his wife and young son. We grieve with you as part of the family of the thin blue line.
Regretfully,
Chaplain Bob Cutlipp, Az. Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol

Robert Cutlipp

January 7, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Shinners, 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 ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

January 7, 2019

Rest in peace, Joseph. Godspeed Brother!


'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
~Matthew 5:9

#TheThinBlueLine

January 7, 2019

RIP BROTHER YOU ARE A TRUE HERO!! REST EASY!!

Stephen Bruet PPO
NCDPS

January 7, 2019

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

January 7, 2019

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

January 7, 2019

Joe Shinners was a friend and neighbor. We both shared concerns for the disrespect toward law enforcement officers throughout the United States. Every time we talked, I expressed concern for his safety. My wife and I prayed for his safety every day. He will be greatly missed.

Traffic Office - retired
California Highway Patrol

January 7, 2019

My Condolences to Officer Shinners’ family and the Provo Police Department. This tragedy is being felt by all law enforcement officers across the nation. Rest easy brother.

Trooper Travis Smaka
Nevada Highway Patrol

January 7, 2019

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…

This inspiring poem was written by Jim Weaver, a retired LAPD Officer and former Idaho Sheriff. It is submitted with his full support and approval. We feel ceremonies such as this actually occur in the Heavenly Realm. We can all gain a glimpse at… ImagineHeaven.net …with the faith building book by Pastor John Burke, and his NDE interviews with credible individuals granted such Near Death Experiences. Both my Pastor and Family Doctors feel many such instances are fully valid. Indeed, “Do nor fear…for it is the Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom” (Luke 12:32). May the Family, Friends and Department be comforted as Magnificent Reunions truly await all Christians!

Joe Lanier
A former Asst. Chief with the Jasper Texas PD

January 7, 2019

Rest In Peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Deputy Sheriff Branden Shemwell
Shelby County Sheriffs Office

January 7, 2019

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:39-40
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

January 7, 2019

We join with those praying to the God of Peace to bring comfort to the family of Officer Shinners.

Chaplain Bill Upton
Tooele City PD

January 7, 2019

RIP, Officers Shinners. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

January 7, 2019

Rest In Peace. Thank you for your service and commitment.
You are truly a hero

Patrolman - C.R. Blevins
Matthews Police Dept. Matthews NC

January 7, 2019

God bless you, Officer Shinners. You will not be forgotten.Thank you for your service.

Byron Jones
Citizen

January 7, 2019

Officer Shinners, thank you for your services and my deepest sympathy for your family, friends, and colleagues.

Rest In Peace.

David Porter (Civilian)

January 7, 2019

Another good man down because some POS thought he didn’t have to follow the laws of civilization. This needs to stop now. Rest in peace brother, prayers for you and your family.

J McGurn
Philadelphia Police Department

January 7, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Joseph Shinners.

Prayers and condolences for family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ Retired
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

January 7, 2019

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

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

January 7, 2019