Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My condolences to his family, friends, and co-workers. I have written a poem that I think you will like:

The Badge

John 15:13 King James Version (KJV) Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends, (others).

The first responders wear a mask;
"Why?" Some may ask.
Because we believe in humanity.
Each of us, who laid our right hands
Upon the Bible, took an oath,
To protect and serve, this was
Our solemn troth.
Not only do Law-Enforcement,
Firefighters, and EMT's wear these
Badges of valor, but all whose
Reflections shine:
These are the Doctor's, Nurses,
PCT's, our Health Care providers,
Techs, Social Workers,
On down the line.
All of these precious lives do matter.

We knew, when we strapped
On our belts, we might not
Come home after our shift;
Each day could have been our last.
We are the role-models
And must pass on the eternal torch
Of self-sacrifice to our next generation.
We have quieted the child with tears;
We've sat with those those whose spirits
Needed a lift; we've cried with those who've
Suffered loss so they did not
Have to alone bare their heavy cross.
Love is an amazing gift.

We've been called by every name
Known to man;
Talked down those who've sought to maim
Whenever and whomever they can.
We've witnessed atrocities
Vengeful hearts,
Casting lots, and devising evil plots.
Yes, we lay down our lives everyday
To protect and serve.
We are the hero's ordained by God
Here on earth.
Say a little prayer for us,
And tell us you love us before
We walk out that door.

© Janice Bumbalough Marler : [email protected] 2020

I am a retired police officer. I am eighty years of age and now reside in Troy, Ohio. I graduated, in North Carolina, February 19, 1984-1994

July 4, 2020

May God bless this family who lost a great man far too soon.

Proud Mother of 2 law enforcement office
N/A

July 4, 2020

May God bless your soul, Officer Dia. May God grand condolences and blessings on your family and friends and fellow officers. Our hearts are breaking for your family. Please, everyone, know that you will be in our daily prayers in the many days to come. Be strong in the Lord. We are grateful to Anthony for his dedication.

Patricia a Doran

July 4, 2020

Rest in Peace Officer Dia. Thank you for your service. May God watch over your family and fellow officers.

Assistant Chief Roberto Filice
Salinas Police Dept.

July 4, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Anthony Dia,
Prayers and Condolences on this sad 4th of July.

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

July 4, 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 You Are. Your Sacrifice Will Never Be Forgotten. RIP Sir.

Diane Waynant-Murray
Sister of Inspector Brian P. Waynant Sr WPD/WFD 03/01/10

July 4, 2020

To the family of Ofc Dia I send condolences my heart goes out to you and to everyone who loved him. This is such a huge loss. No that the family of blue and the many friends and co-workers will be praying for you and your family. I pray that God bless you and strengthen you and forever keep his loving arms around your family

Sgt VPAPD (retired) Howard Giddings
VPAPD

July 4, 2020

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

July 4, 2020

Rest In Peace Brave Soul. I had the pleasure of working with the Toledo PD on a homicide case a few years ago and they are fine department and my prayers are with the PD and the family God Bless

Officer Mike Freer (ret)
Marietta GA PD

July 4, 2020

We will remember.

Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

July 4, 2020

Rest in Peace Officer Dia. 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

July 4, 2020

Rest in peace, your watch here on this earth is done. May your family be comforted by the prayers of your family in blue across the world as we pray for them.

C Romero Lt. Fed. VA Police
Ret Det 2g NYPD

July 4, 2020

My heart breaks for the family, both blood and blue that’s left behind. Rest easy brother, we have it from here.

Patrolman Eric Taylor
Parma Heights Police

July 4, 2020

God bless you Officer Dia. You're sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest easy and be with the Lord.

Sgt retired Don Morgan
NYPD

July 4, 2020

Taken so early in life. He will always be remembered as a true hero. May God bless his family as they grieve there loss. Officer Dia, you will never be forgotten.

Lieutenant Robert A Magnan ret
Rhode Island State Police.

July 4, 2020

Rest in peace little brother. We'll take it from here.

Asst. Chief of Police Chris Chandler
The Colony Police Department

July 4, 2020

Rest in peace brother

Detective A. Menichini
Burlington Police Dept

July 4, 2020

Forever a HERO remembered. Deepest heartache shared with you at this time with your family.

Family of fallen Laurie Gregorio
NBPD

July 4, 2020

Rest In Peace my brother. Your tour of duty is done my the good Lord watch over you and your family as my prayers go out for your friends brother and sisters and especially your family.

Sgt John Waguespack
Louisiana Department of Public Safety Weights and Standards

July 4, 2020

May you Rest In Peace as your work on earth is done. Your memory will never be forgotten as those before you remain heavy on our hearts. Your family has become ours and we are many. Thank you for making the world a better place for the short time you walked it, you will be greatly missed.

Corrina Hetrick-Dankert
Sibling survivor of William Hetrick

July 4, 2020

God Speed Officer Dia. May God comfort your family, Department and City. Rest In Peace Sir!

Former 911 Dispatcher S. Wilson
Prattville Police Department, AL

July 4, 2020

Gone too soon. May God and the law enforcement community protect your family. Rest in Peace.

Det. Reuben Shaw NYPD (Retired)
NYPD

July 4, 2020

Thank you and your service and protecting the community a man to young In passing My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and two sons Rest In Peace officer Dia

Ret. Deputy Taylor

July 4, 2020

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Rest easy brother we'll take the watch.

Field Training Officer Jesus Castellanos
Ft. Sill Police Department

July 4, 2020

RIP Brother!! Heroes Live Forever!! Thank you for your service and sacrifice!! We have the Thin Blue Line now!!

Deputy Sheriff Frank Reidy
Lucas County Sheriff's Office

July 4, 2020