Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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

July 5, 2019

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Detective Alvarez. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at New York Police Department.

US Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

July 5, 2019

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

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

July 5, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

July 5, 2019

Rest in peace Det. Alvarez. My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, and the members of the NYPD during this most difficult and tragic time.

Sgt. Scott Seitz
Plainsboro Township NJ Police Department

July 4, 2019

My deepest condolences to his wife, to his three loving children, parents and to his colleagues. He will never ever be forgotten. May his soul rest peacefully in Heaven.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police

July 4, 2019

Thank you for your brave service.

1st. Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980 (Retired)
Prince George's County Police Department

July 3, 2019

Godspeed Lou

You faught a Great Fight, not only in your Tenacity to beat what the debris of the Fallen Towers had sickened you with.

All of your social media posts updating us with how your treatments, gains & setbacks, which inspired others to fight that much harder & others to their volunteer time

Along with putting a Face to what all First Responders with 911 related Illnesses are going thru, so all of you aren't just a Statistic.

Congratulations on your last trip to DC
& Shaming Congress to Act to further Funding the 911 Fund for all Affected Families.

Lou,
You were a True Warrior

May you finally Rest in Peace
My Deepest Sympathies to you Family, Friends & Coworkers
Condolences to everyone that knew you even if they never had the Honor to meet you in person.

#BlueLivesMatter
Always

Fraternally Yours
From A Retired Blue

Retired Police Officer Tim D. Davies
Nassau County Police Department

July 3, 2019

R.I.P. BROTHER Alvarez!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

July 3, 2019

Rest easy my Brother. May your sacrifice and memory never fade.

Deputy Ron Buchholz
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office NM Retired.

July 3, 2019

R.I.P. Sir, We have the Watch! You've fought the GOOD fight. You, Sir, have made a difference in this world and We are HONORED to call You... Our Brother!!!

Capt Conway Robinson (USN Retired)
DoD Federal Police US NAVAL ACADEMY

July 3, 2019

The Bravest of the Brave! Detective Alvarez, may you rejoice in no longer suffering and letting your tired body now celebrate. You were a catalyst from that terrible day in 2001 until your passing. May both of your families ( personal and professional) find peace and serenity during such a difficult time. God Speed my friend!

Lt. Todd Rasmussen (Ret)
Granite District Police
Salt Lake City, Utah

July 3, 2019

Rip detective. I was there and saw the plane hit. I will never forget the bravery of the police and firemen. I can still smell the destruction it lingered for days. God be with you.

Anthony Messina sp4
Citizen

July 3, 2019

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

July 3, 2019

RIP

President Bobby Jenkins
Florida State FOP Lodge

July 3, 2019

Detective Alvarez,

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

July 3, 2019

Rest in peace my brother in a better place where you can watch over your loving family, and the NYPD. Thank you for your courage on behalf of all of us, and for those who were there at those sites. May condolences and blessings assuage your grieving family and that they know you died a hero, and never be forgotten. Until we meet.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

July 3, 2019

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Detective Luis Alvarez. Please know we are eternally grateful for Luis’ service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Detective Alvarez, 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 New York City Police Department for Luis’ 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 Detective Alvarez’ 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]
214-908-2617

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

July 2, 2019

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

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

July 2, 2019

Detective Alvarez, you put the safety of others before your own, and for that, you suffered for many years. Your bravery will not be forgotten, and our good Lord will reward you abundantly. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

July 2, 2019

The Albany Police Department gives its most sincere condolences to Detective Alvarez, his family, and the New York City Police Department. God Bless and Rest In Peace.

Session Four Albany Police Academy
The Albany Police Department

July 2, 2019

The Albany Police Department gives its most sincere condolences to Detective Alvarez, his family, and the New York City Police Department. God Bless and Rest In Peace.

Session Four
The Albany Police Department

July 2, 2019

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Detective Alvarez and the New York City Police Department during this time. Thank you, Detective Alvarez, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

July 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 Detective, Luis Alvarez, from complications from the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks at the World Trade Center twin tower buildings in New York City. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

July 2, 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

July 2, 2019