Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service sir GOD BLESS.

Mrs. C. Singleton
Concern Citizen Of South Carolina

January 8, 2019

So sorry, very sorry for this tragic loss of life, Office Shinners. My prayers are with your family. Thank you for your service, and hope to meet you on the other side someday. Thank you.

Kim Durham
Davis Police Department - Daughter

January 8, 2019

Rest In Peace brother, you won't be forgotten. We have the watch from here.

T.Atwater V.O VIPS
Provo Police Department

January 8, 2019

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

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

January 8, 2019

So sad to read of this murder of a brave young officer.
Thoughts with his family, colleagues and friends.
Rest Easy Hero

Ian Danks
Police retired

January 8, 2019

My prayers are with the family and fellow LEO. May the Lord be with them and hold them in his hands.

Fire Fighter Tammy Jordan
Geeslin Corner Vol. Fire Department Grenada Ms

January 8, 2019

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

January 8, 2019

Survivors of the Shield NYPD honors and remembers the life and service of
Master Police Officer Joseph Shinners
May he rest in the arms of angels .
May God console his family.

Susan McCormack
LOD NYPD survivor

January 8, 2019

Thank you Officer Shinners for your dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Utah. 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

January 8, 2019

Rest in Peace Brother...We mourn with the City of Orem over this tragic loss of our Brother in Arms.

Dep Investigator PAUL LOOP
Churchill County Sheriff's Office

January 8, 2019

RIO Officer Shinners. Sincere condolences to his wife and family. A tragic loss. Salute and Respect

Constable Tessa Le Roux
South African Police Service

January 8, 2019

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I know that God sends those angels to watch over our officers, sometimes to protect them and sometimes to whisk our officers into His presence.

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over seven years. I pray that Joseph's life and death will bring glory to God.

Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

January 8, 2019

Officer Shinners was the very best our department. He was energetic, intelligent, witty, kind, and loved by all. He loss is blow from which we will not soon recover. God bless Officer Joseph Shinners.

Lt. Brian taylor
Provo PD

January 8, 2019

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

January 8, 2019

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Joseph Shinners and the extended law enforcement family of the Provo Police Department, Utah.

End of Watch Saturday, January 5, 2019.

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

January 8, 2019

Thank you sir for your service. You will always be remembered for your ultimate sacrifice.

Police Explorer Jacob Taliaferro
Pinellas Park Police Explorers Post #912

January 8, 2019

May God bless Officer Shinners, his family, both blood and blue, and the Provo Police Department during this difficult time. I pray the good Lord gives each of them strength, courage & grace while they grieve for this fallen hero! Your selflessness in protecting your community Officer Shinners will never be forgotten,

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

T. Pippin, Certified Paralegal
Investigator (ret) Hills Co DA’s Office

January 7, 2019

So young. God bless him and family, as well. To his department, we understand.

Lezlie Souve'

January 7, 2019

Shinners family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Officer Shinners thank you for your Service to your Community and to your Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

January 7, 2019

So sad. Rest easy.

Trooper
New York State Police

January 7, 2019

Another tragic loss! Though I have never met Officer Shinner, my heart is full of saddness. To hear Chief Ferguson describe who he was as a person and Officer, hit home! I have cried for another lost brother, and I will pray for another another spouse and child who will only know of his father, through the stories of his character and service that will forever memorialize him for his service.

“ When an Officer’s heart is larger than their courage, there shall be no better guardian worthy of wearing a badge”

Chief Jack Carruth

Chief Jack D. Carruth
South Salt Lake Police Department

January 7, 2019

Rest In Peace brother. Prays for your family

Corporal Lily Southwick
Lehi

January 7, 2019

"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

January 7, 2019

Final Salute Officer Shinners. 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

January 7, 2019

RIP Sir: I Respect and Honor, the Thin Blue Line

Barb
None

January 7, 2019