United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, May 4, 2020
Reflections for Officer Omar E. Palmer
You always made us feel protected on the job, Omar. Your untimely departure leaves us all with heavy hearts. We will truly miss your big heart, kindness, and immense knowledge on all matters. Rest easy, my friend, we know you've already taken your post UPSTAIRS to keep watching over us. We love you.
CBPO Bernard Gyan
CBPO @JFKIA
May 14, 2020
R.I.P Officer Omar Palmer
Brian Molyneaux
citizen
May 14, 2020
Palmer, you are one of the best I have work with, no matter how late you were always will to stay, for the sacrifice you have made to this great nation we honor you with love until we meet again, A-TCET for life
Larryc
Coworker, CBP
May 14, 2020
Omar,
You are the personification of the term "gentle giant".
Your massive frame was only surpassed by your even larger heart and giving nature.
I will miss engaging in our talks about up and coming boxers and UFC fights!
May you rest in eternal peace.
CBP Officer Michael Lewis
US Customs & Border Protection
May 14, 2020
Omar... it was a pleasure to know and work with you. As you can see with all the love shown you will be missed and have made such an impact on those you knew. Sleep well brother.
Officer Z Waiters
Customs and Border Protection
May 14, 2020
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
May 14, 2020
Rest In Peace Officer Palmer. Thank you for service. My thoughts and prayers are with Palmer Family and the US Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
May 14, 2020
Palmer family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Officer Palmer thank you for your service to your Community,Department and State. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept
May 14, 2020
Rest, brother.
Sgt Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
May 14, 2020
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
May 14, 2020
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Officer Omar E. Palmer during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Officer Omar E. Palmer.
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
May 14, 2020
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
May 14, 2020
My condolences to your family and friends. Rest in peace, CBPO Palmer, you were taken way too soon.
Anastasya D. Colella
Retired U.S. Border Patrol Agent
May 14, 2020
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Customs and Border Protection. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
May 14, 2020
Rest in peace Officer Omar E. Palmer. You are a true hero.
Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office, Ret.
May 14, 2020
R Ir P Brother
Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS
May 14, 2020
Rest In Peace! Thank you for your service!
Adult Probation and Parole Officer; Erie
Erie County Adult Probation and Parole
May 14, 2020
Rest in Peace Omar. May your family find peace. It was a pleasure to serve with you.
CEO Frank A. LaMonaca
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
May 14, 2020
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
May 14, 2020
RIP brother! From your counterparts up in Canada doing the same work for CBSA we thank you for your service!
Border Services Officer: BRODIE
Canada Border Services Agency
May 14, 2020
RIP Brother Palmer. Prayers being sent up for your families, at home and at work.
Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Department Illinois
May 14, 2020
Rest in peace brother. It was an honor to know and work with you. God bless your family.
Officer Stephen Nethersole
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
May 14, 2020
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
May 14, 2020
Thank you for your service.
Rest in Peace.
Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Law Enforcement/Department of Public Safety
May 14, 2020
Rest in Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our defenders.
Please continue your careful watch over us.
Thank you for your sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!
When Law Enforcement dies, a proud nation mourns.
Our prayers to the family and department.
Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department
May 14, 2020
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