Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

April 1, 2019

A tragic loss. Prayers being sent up for your families, at home and at work. RIP Brother, we'll take it from here.

Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Department, Illinoise

April 1, 2019

Rest in Peace Trooper Ellis. Thank you for your Service.
My Prayers to your Family, both Blood and Blue.

Deputy Terri Albright, #668
DuPage County Sheriff's Office

April 1, 2019

Rest in peace Brother Gerald.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant Police Department
Nahant, MA

April 1, 2019

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

April 1, 2019

It makes me feel very sad seeing these EOW reports almost on a daily basis. I can't understand how people can be so careless and just take the life of another human being, without measuring the damages it causes to the family, friends, and community. RIP officers, and may God protect the families you leave behind.

Maria S. Solis
RN

April 1, 2019

On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Trooper Gerald Ellis and the extended law enforcement family of the Illinois State Police, Illinois.

End of Watch Saturday, March 30, 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."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

March 31, 2019

Thank-you, Trooper Ellis, for your service and your sacrifice. Great love has no man than this but to lay down his life for his friends. Well done, good and faithful servant, well done. Wishing peace and comfort for your family and friends.

Freya Fitzpatrick
Mother of a police officer

March 31, 2019

God Bless you Trooper Gerald Ellis ❤️, Rest In Peace. We are so thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifice. We are so saddened by this terrible news!! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!!

Kelly & Eddie King

March 31, 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

March 31, 2019

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

To honor Trooper Ellis, 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 Illinois State Police for Gerald’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 Trooper Ellis 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-Reserve Division
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27
[email protected]

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department
POINT 27- a Law Enforcement Liaison

March 31, 2019

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

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

March 31, 2019

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF TROOPER ELLIS, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF TROOPER ELLIS. 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

March 31, 2019

Blessed are the Peacemakers, prayers and condolences for family and friends

Sergeant Randy Keenan ~ (retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

March 31, 2019

Your service is appreciated and will not be forgotten RIP

Retired Chief of Police Johnny McCurry
West Point Ga P.D.

March 31, 2019

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the ISP during this most difficult and tragic time.....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

March 31, 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

March 31, 2019

The roads in heaven are now on your watch, R.I.P.

patrick kelly

March 31, 2019

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

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

March 31, 2019

Rest in peace Trooper Ellis!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

March 31, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and coworkers.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

March 31, 2019

Final Salute Trooper Ellis. 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

March 31, 2019

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

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

March 31, 2019

Rest in Peace Trooper Ellis

Police Officer Ahmed Danso-Faried
City of White Plains Police Department

March 31, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers for peace are with you, your family, your fellow troops and the community. You are revered for your service and sacrifice.

“Service before self is how we live and the sacrifices we make along the way become our lasting legacy.”

-Chief Mike Tusken
Duluth, MN Police Dept.

March 31, 2019