Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, March 30, 2019
Reflections for Trooper Gerald Wayne Ellis
Trooper Gerald Ellis, a true American hero!
Rest in peace sir, sincere condolences for family and friends.
Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department
April 2, 2019
On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Trooper, Gerald Ellis, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Trooper makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Also our thanks to Trooper Ellis for his service as a United States Military Veteran.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
April 2, 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
April 2, 2019
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Illinois State Police. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
April 2, 2019
I still can’t believe you’re gone brother. I’m honored to have met you and worked along side you. You were one of the best men I’ve ever known. You will be missed by all who knew you. Rest In Peace. Love you bro!
Master Sergeant
Illinois State Police -District 15
April 2, 2019
Eternal rest grant to him O Lord .May perpetual light Shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen
Citizen Rosemary OLeary
April 1, 2019
Thank you for your service sir GOD BLESS.
Mrs.C Singleton /Concern Citizen
April 1, 2019
Trooper Ellis,
May you rest in the arms of God and may God be with your family.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
April 1, 2019
So saddened to hear the news.
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.
Reserve Police Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
April 1, 2019
May God rest Trooper Ellis' soul. Prayers sent for Trooper Ellis and his family.
Bobby White,
Deputy Sheriff/Special Agent (retired)
Monterey County California Sheriff's Department/Federal Aviation Administration
April 1, 2019
Rest in peace Trooper Ellis.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 1, 2019
May you rest in peace, on watch from above as you protect your fellow officers.
Lezlie Souve'
Brotherhood for the Fallen MA.
April 1, 2019
Trooper Ellis, thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice! May you rest in eternal peace! My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with all of your loved ones - family, friends, and colleagues!
CIA II Vesna Klaric
Illinois State Police
April 1, 2019
Thank you, Trooper Gerald Ellis, for your service. My heart, love and prayers to your family, community and the Police Department. I pray for many of His blessings upon your life now and eternally. But, you are missed here. Thank you again, Kim
Kim Durham
Davis Police Department - Daughter
April 1, 2019
To the family of Trooper Gerald Ellis, friends, and the Illinois State Police, Illinois.
You are lifted up in heart, thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding to keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service.
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." John 3: 16 & 17
"Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department Goldsboro, NC
April 1, 2019
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
April 1, 2019
Rest in peace Trooper Ellis, 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
April 1, 2019
Rest in Peace Trooper Ellis. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
April 1, 2019
Our condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers. Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE.
D.A. Investigator Esrael Silva
Deaf Smith County District Attorney Office, Hereford, Texas
April 1, 2019
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
April 1, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service
April 1, 2019
Rest in peace Brother.
Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
April 1, 2019
On behalf of Moms Back the Blue of the St. Louis County Police Family Association, we offer
our heartfelt condolences to the family (blood and blue) and friends of Trooper Ellis.
We will be forever indebted to you for your selfless service and sacrifice.
Always Honored; Never Forgotten
Proud Moms from
Moms Back the Blue of the
St. Louis County Police Family Association
April 1, 2019
Rest In Peace brother
Deputy Alan Paige
Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Office, TX
April 1, 2019
Rest in peace sir, you gave the ultimate. You will not be forgotten.
Sgt Gary Svejcar
Crystal Lake Park Dist Police. Crystal Lake Il 60014
April 1, 2019
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