Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Reflections for Detention Officer Robert Perez
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Rest in peace, Officer Perez. You deserve your divine reward.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
February 19, 2021
RIP Detention Officer Perez. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of Harris County
Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
February 19, 2021
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
February 19, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Detention Officer Robert Perez and the extended law enforcement family of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas.
End of Watch Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
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
February 19, 2021
Officer Perez, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
February 19, 2021
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!
“The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons of God.” [Matthew 5:9 HSCB];
“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 HSCB]
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, RPP, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
February 19, 2021
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
February 18, 2021
I would like to extend my condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Officer Perez. He truly lived a life of service and sacrifice. I will be praying for your comfort and peace.
Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland
February 18, 2021
Rest in Peace Detention Officer Perez. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Perez Family and the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
February 18, 2021
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
February 18, 2021
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
February 18, 2021
On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Detention Officer Robert Perez. Please know we are eternally grateful for Robert’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Detention Officer Perez, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Family Assistance Unit in Houston, Texas for Robert’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Detention Officer Robert Perez’ family.
Also sent to the Harris County Sheriff’s Department was a US Navy Dog Tag from Shields of Strength to honor Robert’s service to the US Navy.
POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
February 18, 2021
Rest in peace Detention Officer Perez.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 18, 2021
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
February 18, 2021
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
"Forged by the Sea"
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 18, 2021
Rest in peace young brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service to your community, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Perez during this time of tragic and painful loss.
Donnie Meaders
Okfuskee County (OK) Sheriff's Dept, Retired
February 18, 2021
Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
February 18, 2021
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County(Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility
February 18, 2021
Rest in Peace Detention Officer Perez. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
February 18, 2021
My family and I would like to express our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Detention Officer Robert Perez 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 Detention Officer Robert Perez.
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
February 18, 2021
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
February 18, 2021
A corrections 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 Harris County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
February 18, 2021
Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!
Our prayers to the family and department.
Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department
February 18, 2021
Perez family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. DO Perez thank you for your service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Rudy Jones (Retired)
Former Cuyahoga Falls PD Ohio
February 18, 2021
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