Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our Prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this most difficult time. Your service and ultimate Sacrifice will always be remembered

Deleger Dunn

September 23, 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

September 23, 2019

Semper Fi . My respects Sir.

Sgt David Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

September 23, 2019

On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Captain Vincent Liberto, Jr. and the extended law enforcement family of the Mandeville Police Department, Louisiana.


End of Watch Friday, September 20, 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

September 23, 2019

Once a Marine, Always a Marine! RIP Captain Vincent Liberto, Jr..
Semper Fi

A PART OF AMERICA DIED....

Somebody killed a policeman today .... And a part of America died…. A piece of our country he swore to protect .... Will be buried with him at his side.... The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,.... Just as if he had gone off to war, .... Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast .... To his name they will add a gold star.... The suspect that shot him will stand up in court .... With counsel demanding his rights,.... While a young widowed mother must work for her kids .... And spend many long, lonely nights... .. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today…. Maybe in your town or mine,.... While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors.... A cop put his life on the line.... Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street, .... And he stands at each new rookie's side; .... He answered the call… of himself gave his all,.... And a part of America died.

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

September 23, 2019

Prayers of comfort, hope, peace and strength for all the family and friends of Cpt. Liberto as you mourn the passing of your loved one. In the days and months ahead I hope the shared memories you have will help to bring some comfort to you all. God Bless you.

Pam
Wife of Lt. Kevin Clyde Mainhart EOW 5/11/2017

September 23, 2019

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

September 23, 2019

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Captain Liberto and the Mandeville Police Department during this time. Thank you, Captain Liberto, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

September 23, 2019

Thank you for your service Captain your job is done, Rest in God's Peace Condolences to your Family

Corporal Stephen Sullivan
Federal Reserve Bank Law Enforcement Retired

September 23, 2019

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

September 23, 2019

Semper Fi Brother! Thank You for your service. We have the Watch!

Police Officer Russ Orlando
Union City Police Department

September 22, 2019

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

September 22, 2019

My deepest sympathy and heart felt prayers go out to the Captain, his Family, his colleagues and his Community. An accomplished Officer that rose to the ranks of Captain, but still responded to to the calls of danger, without delay. Everyone is at such a loss over this senseless murder of one of our Hero’s! God Bless.

Billy Cloran PO
Boston PD

September 22, 2019

MPD Captain Vince Liberto/ USMC Sergeant of Marines. I had the honor to serve with Vince at 3/23 for many years and during Desert Storm. A Marines Marine. I also had the honor and privilege working with him during many traffic stops in Mandeville. A great leader and the ultimate public servant to his community. When God has Stands up MarineForceHeaven, Vince will be leading the charge. SF brother.

CWO-4 Warren Green
Louisiana State Police-retired

September 22, 2019

RIP, Captain Liberto Jr. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

September 22, 2019

IN VALOR THERE IS HOPE-RIP

Lt. Paul J Schettino
FBI NA 188 Session

Lt. Paul J. Schettino FBINA 188
Town of Fishkill NY Police

September 22, 2019

Once a Marine, Always a Marine! RIP Brother, Semper Fi!

“Marines”

You can have your Army Kakiis,
And your Navy Blues,
But here’s a different fighting man,
I’ll introduce to you.
His uniform is unlike,
Any you’ve ever seen,
The Germans called him “Devil Dog”,
His title is “Marine”.

He was trained in Parris Island,
The place that God forgot,
The sand was fourteen inches deep,
The sun was blazing hot.
He awakened up one morning,
In front of his rack he’ll stand,
And in through the doorway walked,
A giant of a man.

He turned and faced this young Marine,
With eyes as cold as steel,
He said, “I am your DI,
And this is for real.
I’ll make your life as miserable,
As miserable as I can,
And when you finally leave this place,
You’ll be a fighting man.
You’ll be a rifle expert,
You’ll know your weapon well,
And when you encounter the Viet Cong,
You’ll send their souls to Hell.

Now gather around you young Marines,
And lend me all your ears,
And I’ll tell you of a few things,
We’ve conquered through the years,
We fought at Iwo Jima,
The land of fire and Hell,
We killed all those Japanese,
And took their land as well.

Now you can tell your ladies,
And this my Lad is true,
To get herself a young “Marine”,
There is nothing he can’t do.
He’s peeled a million onions,
And twice as many spuds,
Then you’ll find him in the slop chutes,
A soaking up the suds.

And when he gets to Heaven,
St.Peter he will tell,
Another “Marine” reporting Sir.
I’ve served my time in Hell.

Written and copyright by: David Lee Bell
1968
USMC 1968-1971

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1968 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

September 22, 2019

Once a Marine, Always a Marine! RIP Brother, Semper Fi!

“Marines”

You can have your Army Kakiis,
And your Navy Blues,
But here’s a different fighting man,
I’ll introduce to you.
His uniform is unlike,
Any you’ve ever seen,
The Germans called him “Devil Dog”,
His title is “Marine”.

He was trained in Parris Island,
The place that God forgot,
The sand was fourteen inches deep,
The sun was blazing hot.
He awakened up one morning,
In front of his rack he’ll stand,
And in through the doorway walked,
A giant of a man.

He turned and faced this young Marine,
With eyes as cold as steel,
He said, “I am your DI,
And this is for real.
I’ll make your life as miserable,
As miserable as I can,
And when you finally leave this place,
You’ll be a fighting man.
You’ll be a rifle expert,
You’ll know your weapon well,
And when you encounter the Viet Cong,
You’ll send their souls to Hell.

Now gather around you young Marines,
And lend me all your ears,
And I’ll tell you of a few things,
We’ve conquered through the years,
We fought at Iwo Jima,
The land of fire and Hell,
We killed all those Japanese,
And took their land as well.

Now you can tell your ladies,
And this my Lad is true,
To get herself a young “Marine”,
There is nothing he can’t do.
He’s peeled a million onions,
And twice as many spuds,
Then you’ll find him in the slop chutes,
A soaking up the suds.

And when he gets to Heaven,
St.Peter he will tell,
Another “Marine” reporting Sir.
I’ve served my time in Hell.

Written and copyright by: David Lee Bell
1968
USMC 1968-1971

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1968 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

September 22, 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

September 22, 2019

Thank you for your service sir GOD BLESS.

Mrs.C Singleton /Concern Citizen

September 22, 2019

I do not know Captain Liberto.
but he leaves many empty hearts.
My name is Ed Moreno. I have been in LE for 42 years.
My son Matthew was a Patrol sergeant For the Las Animas County Sheriffs office. He also made the ultimate sacrifice. on 12/12 2018.
I know there are no words of comfort for his brothers and sisters in blue.
I also know as a parent who lost his son as a fallen hero. Cap. Liberto will be forever missed and in the hearts of many in his community.
the family well, I have a ear and a heart for you. as no words will ever replace the love for your Husband, father and brother. my only words will be that time may heal. I don't know. but good bye god bless and thanks for your service. I salute you, Fallen Hero Captain Vincent Liberto…!

Sergeant Matthew Troy Moreno

September 22, 2019

Rest in Peace, good and faithful servant.
God has already reserved a special place
for our protectors.
Please continue your watch over us.


Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

September 22, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero for your sacrifice and service to this country. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and brothers/sisters in blue.

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

September 22, 2019

I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Captain Vincent Liberto, Jr. I beleive our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Highways of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and all members of the Mandeville Police Department, Louisiana.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

September 22, 2019

Heavenly Father, our hearts and prayers go out to the Mandeville, Louisiana Police Department and for the family, friends, and colleagues of Captain Vincent Liberto, Jr., of the Mandeville Police Department, who was shot and killed in the Line-of-Duty on Friday, September 20, 2019. Depart, dear Brother-in-Blue, out of this world into the arms of the Father who created you, into the arms of the Son who redeemed you, and into the arms of the Spirit who made you whole. You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, and you have kept the faith [Inspired by 2Timothy 4:7]. Now rest easy in peace. We will take it from here. Amen.

Jesus teaches us the following:

1. “Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4];
2. “Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children.” [Matthew 5:9];
3. "The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends.” [John 15:13], and;
4. “I [Jesus] can guarantee this Truth: Today you will be with Me in Paradise.” [Luke 23:43].

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained & Licensed Independent Christian Minister
The Steven Robert Closs First Responder Chaplaincy
Merrimack, NH 03054
Appointed Chaplain: Merrimack NH Police Department [Since 2014]
Appointed Chaplain: Nashua NH Police Department [Since 2018]

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

September 22, 2019