Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, October 18, 2020
Reflections for Sergeant Harry Morris Cohen
Praying for your family, friends, colleagues, and agency 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!
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God. [Matthew 5:9];
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4], and;
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13]
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, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy / Chaplain
The Steven R. Closs Ministries
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
October 21, 2020
Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.
Jerry Matalone (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
October 21, 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
October 21, 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
October 21, 2020
Rest in Peace Sgt Cohen, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
TERRY F. ZECH OFC RET
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN
October 21, 2020
When I was a young Deputy, Harry mentored me and always pointed me in the right direction. I will never forget our friendship and you will always be with me. My heart goes out to your family and to all our family in tan and green.
Deputy jon kuhn
Riverside Sheriff
October 21, 2020
Rest in peace Sergeant Cohen!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
October 21, 2020
Rest in Peace Sergeant Harry Cohen! Thank you for your 24 years of service with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department in California. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your loved ones!! 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!! (Matthew5:9)
Kelly & Eddie King
October 21, 2020
Rest in peace Seargent Cohen. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers for the immediate family and fellow officers.
Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff , OCSO FL
Osceola County Sheriff Office
October 21, 2020
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD., NY.
October 21, 2020
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
October 21, 2020
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Law Enforcement Family as well as immediate family and friends. I know first hand how hard it is to lose someone suddenly such as this. Please know that God will greet him at the gates of heaven with open arms. Peace be upon you.
Former LEO. OH & GA Harrison Nelson
APD - CPD
October 21, 2020
On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant Harry Cohen and the extended law enforcement family of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California.
End of Watch Sunday, October 18, 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 Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
October 21, 2020
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
October 21, 2020
May the Cohen family be blessed at this time. Please stay strong at this time!
F.T.O. Michael St.Clair II
Chicago Police Department
October 21, 2020
It was my honor and pleasure to work for this good man.
Rest in peace Sergeant Cohen, and God Bless all the men and women of law enforcement.
Cpl. Bill Cuddy (ret)
Riverside Sheriff's Dept.
October 21, 2020
Rip my brother .
Deputy sheriff
Wcso
October 21, 2020
A Prayer for the Mourning:
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’
Numbers 6:24-26
Chaplain Alex Pickens III
Lansing, MI
October 20, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother
Sgt. CCB (Ret)
USPP
October 20, 2020
My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. May you rest in peace knowing that you served and protected your community valiantly.
Corrections Officer Julie Mizner
Cherry County Justice Center
October 20, 2020
May God comfort the Cohen Family during the loss of there beloved Harry. Lord please be with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Lord please bring peace to all of those who are effected by this great loss. REST IN PEACE BROTHER!
Police Officer & Antoine Thomas
Wilson's Mills Police Department
October 20, 2020
R I P Brother
Herbie Buck Ret Officer
NYSDOCS
October 20, 2020
R.I.P Sergeant Harry Cohen
Brian Molyneaux
citizen
October 20, 2020
RIP, Sgt Cohen. Thank you for your service. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione, ret.
Rochester Police Department, NY
October 20, 2020
I was sad to learn of the passing of a Sergeant Harry Cohen doing what he loved in life, he will now start a new assignment and patrol the Streets of Heaven. With deepest sympathy to his family, friends and all members of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, you will be missed. From all the volunteers of Perris Station
Volunteer Michael McAleavey
RSO/Perris Station Volunteers
October 20, 2020
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