Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

October 30, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

October 29, 2019

Rest in Peace Deputy Ishmael. 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

October 29, 2019

Deepest Condolences from Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 17

Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement ACAD
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 17

October 28, 2019

May God bless you and your family. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace my brother in Blue.

(Ret) Trooper Dean Aires
PA State Police

October 27, 2019

Sheriff Ishmael, you died so that others may live. What could be a more noble purpose in life than that. Our all-loving, all-generous 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

October 26, 2019

RIP Deputy Sheriff Ishmael. Sincere condolences to his family and fellow colleagues for their tragic loss. Salute and Respect from the South African Police Service

Constable Tessa Le Roux
South African Police Service

October 26, 2019

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Officer Jim Weave
Los Angeles Police Department retired

October 26, 2019

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

Frank Kapusta, Ptlm, retired
Mohawk PD

October 26, 2019

God Bless you Deputy Sheriff Brian Ishmael, thank you for your service with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, and for your service with the Placerville Police Department ❤️. Thank you for making the people in El Dorado County, CA feel safer. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! 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!! (Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

October 25, 2019

We lost another warrior to evil as the war on law enforcement continues.

No words can comfort Katie, your beautiful kids, sister Brenda and parents Don & Kim but know that Brian paid the ultimate sacrifice doing what he loved; servicing the public trust in your hometown community.

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." By Theodore Roosevelt

Officer Steve Johns (Retired)
Reno Police Dept

October 25, 2019

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Brian was killed in the line of duty.

To the Ishmael family, fellow deputies, and all who call Brian beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support. I know that that you will receive that same kind of support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Deputy Ishmael gave to his community and the citizens of California and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 23, 2019.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

October 25, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Family and all his friends. May you find peace and strength in each other. May Brian rest in eternal peace.

Melissa Herrera
sister of Deputy Peter J. Herrera EOW 3/24/19

Assistant Chief
U.S.B.P.

October 25, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Brian Ishmael on their tragic loss. May our Lord give you them all the strength and comfort needed during this difficult time. Thank you for your dedication and service to your community. Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Brian Ishmael.

CBP Officer(retired) Luis Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection

October 25, 2019

God Bless You, Sir.

Far too young, far too soon. We will never forget your service and sacrifice. My prayers are for you and your blood and blue families.

Rest well, sir.

Dpty.Shrff. Dwayne E. Larriviere (Ret)
Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office

October 25, 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 Deputy Sheriff Ishmael.
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

October 25, 2019

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

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

October 25, 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

October 24, 2019

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your dedicated service and commitment to protecting your county and this nation. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten and you will be missed. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Ishmael during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Officer Donnie Meaders
Konawa (OK) Police Department

October 24, 2019

"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 suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd 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.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened 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 a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

Author Unknown

E.C. Proft Chief Deputy - retired
ICSO

October 24, 2019

It’s a tragedy the loss of a fallen brother. It saddens me to hear that we lose one more hero in the line of duty due to the growing crime and violent offenders. I pray that his family receives strength to endure this loss. My most deepest condolences.

Deputy Hernandez
Santa Clara County

October 24, 2019

Rest in peace brother in blue.

Deputy Pharoah M. Halbert
Cook County, Illinois Sheriff's Office

October 24, 2019

Deputy Ishmael, thank you for your service. The circumstances of your murder are proof that, even when legal, the marijuana business is not perfect and can still breed crime and scum who want to profit by it. I hope true justice comes for your murderer.

Those who will miss you the most, those who love you the most, will keep you with them in their hearts and minds, as can the rest of us who didn't know you personally. You are a Brother.

God Bless and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

October 24, 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 Deputy, Brian Ishmael, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our prayers and thoughts to the Deputy from the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office who was riding along with Deputy Ishmael for a safe and speedy recovery. Also our prayers and thoughts to the Placerville Police Department where Deputy Ishmael had previously served.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

October 24, 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 G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

October 24, 2019