Aliquippa City Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, April 11, 2020
Reflections for Chief of Police Robert William Sealock
Thank you for your service, both military as well as police, and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
April 11, 2021
Rob, you were my brother and friend! You could make anyone smile and always made those SH-T storms calls a bit better. Hope you and the other brothers and sisters are enjoying a game of spades and riding those heavenly Harleys.. Rest Easy "Clamp"...
PATROLMAN Francis CONKLE
City of Aliquippa
October 18, 2020
Praying for your family, friends, colleagues, agencies during this very difficult time for them and all of us. Thank you for your service! We shall remember you with pride and admiration always! May God Bless the Blue!
“The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 HCSB];
“Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 HCSB], and;
“No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 HCSB]
Depart in peace, Brother-in-Blue; in the name of God the Father who created you; in the name of Christ Jesus who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May you rest in peace and dwell forever with the Lord. Amen.
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, CIMT, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Ecumenical Clergy / Chaplain
Ministry: Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS
Nashua NH and Merrimack NH Police Departments
July 1, 2020
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
May 9, 2020
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
"Semper Fortis"
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
April 27, 2020
Rest in peace Chief Sealock. My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, and the members of the ACPD during this most difficult and tragic time.
Sgt. Scott Seitz
Plainsboro Township NJ Police Department
April 26, 2020
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden
April 23, 2020
On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Chief, Robert Sealock, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Chief succumbs from a medical complication. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. We also thank Chief Sealock for his service as a United States Navy Veteran.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
April 23, 2020
Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your many years of service to your community and this great nation, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Chief Sealock during this time of tragic and painful loss.
Sgt Donnie Meaders
Wetumka (OK) Police Department
April 20, 2020
RIP. Heaven gained one more hero.
Widow palm Beach County Sheriff Office D
PBSO
April 19, 2020
On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Chief Sealock.
Chip Nowlin
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association
April 18, 2020
Your pursuit of justice does us all proud. Thank you for your faithful service brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. Rest In Peace as you are now home with our Lord.
Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI
April 17, 2020
Great man and great cop. Rest in peace sir. We have the watch. Sorry to Aliquippa PD and all the LEOs in Western PA how knew him. It's a major loss for the city.
Cpl Josh Leheny
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
April 15, 2020
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Chief of Police Robert Sealock on their loss. May our Lord give them all the strength and comfort during this time of trial. Thank you Chief of Police Robert Sealock for your dedication and service to our nation and your community. Rest in peace.
CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protect
April 15, 2020
23 years of service, Thank you Chief Sealock. My heart is heavy with sorrow as I send my condolences. I pray God will bless you all as you grieve your loss.
Sheila Adkins-Reynolds
City of Montgomery Alabama Police Department
April 15, 2020
On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Chief of Police Robert Sealock and the extended law enforcement family of the Aliquippa City Police Department, Pennsylvania.
End of Watch Saturday, April 11, 2020.
Rest in Peace sister 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
April 14, 2020
So sad 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
April 14, 2020
Thank you for your service. Prayers for Family & Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
April 14, 2020
Chief Sealock, God wanted you to be with Him and to acknowledge your many years of unselfish and devoted service that others may live in safety. Your reward will be abundant. May our Lord immerse you and your loved ones you've left behind in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
April 14, 2020
My Deepest Sympathy to the family, friends and coworkers of this Fallen Officer. Thank you for your Dedication, Service and Protection. You Will Always Be Remembered As The True Hero That You Are. Your Sacrifice Will Never Be Forgotten. RIP Sir
RNBC Diane Waynant-Murray
Sister of Inspector Brian P. Waynant SR. WPD/ WFD 03/01/10
April 14, 2020
Rest in peace brother
Former Corporal Brian Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
April 13, 2020
Rest in Peace Chief Sealock, 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. Fair winds and following seas sailor.
TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN
April 13, 2020
Dear Chief of Police Robert Sealock,
May God rest you and keep you in HIS peace. Thank you for your service. I am so very sorry to hear of your early loss of life here upon this earth. Many prayers for you family, the Department and Community. Thank you, thank you.
God bless and rest you,
Kim
Kim Durham
Davis Police Department - Daughter
April 13, 2020
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
April 13, 2020
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
April 13, 2020
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