Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Reflections for Sergeant Raymond John Scholwinski
He was once my supervisor for a brief time when I worked the floors at the old 1301 Jail. Very nice guy and a great supervisor. I remember the day he died (although I hadn’t yet received the news), when I witnessed the Blue Angels doing a very quick flyover above Downtown Houston, and I’d like to think it was a fitting tribute to him for his decades of public service. May he fly high and be with God.
W. Laws - retired
HCSO
April 23, 2024
RIP Sergeant Scholwinski. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Harris County
Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
September 22, 2020
Sergeant Scholwinski,
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
July 11, 2020
Thank you Sergeant Scholwinski for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Texas. You are a true American HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever rest in peace, my brother.
HEROES NEVER DIE...
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
July 4, 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
To the family of Sergeant Raymond John Scholwinski, friends, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and the
Harris County Sheriff's Office, TX
You are lifted up in heart, thought and prayer. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding to keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your many years of service!
"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
"For he (Jesus) has said, I will never leave you or forsake you." Hebrews 13:5
Patrolman A.S. Batson
CH / OB PD
Goldsboro, NC
June 24, 2020
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
June 24, 2020
On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant Raymond John Scholwinski and the extended law enforcement family of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas.
End of Watch Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
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
June 22, 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
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
June 16, 2020
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Scholwinski . Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
June 15, 2020
On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Sergeant Scholwinski.
Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association
June 13, 2020
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
June 12, 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
June 11, 2020
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Raymond John Scholwinski 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 Sergeant Raymond John Scholwinski.
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
June 11, 2020
Rest in Peace Sergeant Scholwinski. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
June 11, 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
June 11, 2020
Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time....
LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
June 11, 2020
R I P Brother
Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS
June 11, 2020
Rest in Peace Sergeant Scholwinski. 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
June 11, 2020
I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Sergeant Raymond John Scholwinski. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his family, friends and all members of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
June 11, 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
June 11, 2020
Rest in Peace Sir!! Thanking you for your lifetime commitment to keeping your community safe. Prayers being sent up for your families, at home and at work.
Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Department Illinois
June 11, 2020
RIP Sergeant Scholwinski. I thank you for your 44 years of devoted service to the citizens of Harris County Texas.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D
June 11, 2020
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
June 11, 2020
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF SERGEANT SCHOLWINSKI, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF SERGEANT SCHOLWINSKI. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS
Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada
June 11, 2020
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