Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

July 25, 2021

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.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 14, 2021

Gordon, you were such a great Officer, always kind to this little boy growing up. Your kindness in part is why I am an Officer today. You always encouraged, always smiled, and were so approachable. My heart is broken, but I will carry your memory always. Thank you for your service sir, I will always remember you.

Police Officer II, Justin R.
New Castle, CO Police Department

July 14, 2021

My heart felt condolences to Police Officer Gordon Beesley, SRO, and to Mr. Johnny Harley. May their souls forever rest in Heaven. God protect the students at the school Officer Beesley worked.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

July 13, 2021

Thank you Officer Beesley for your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Colorado, it will never be forgotten. My deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at the Arvada Police Department. God bless you brother and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Sergeant Craig Danielson
West Fargo Police Department
West Fargo, ND

July 5, 2021

Rest in peace brother.. may god bless your family and department. Thank you Mr Hurley for your sacrafice. May god bless your family as well...

Sergeant Rikki Ruggerio
Loris Police

July 5, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer Beesley. 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

June 30, 2021

Rest In Peace brother. Your service will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this tragic time. Matthew 5:9

Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI

June 30, 2021

For Mr. Hurley, I salyte you too. Both You and Gordon's Families will be in my prayers and on my heart. Thank you for all you have done.

Sgt. Jerry Seymour (RET)
Colorado

June 29, 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

June 28, 2021

Tragic situation, rest in peace brother. My deepest condolences as well to the Hurley Family.

Detective Stephen Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Dept. Tx

June 28, 2021

Rest in peace Officer Beesley. May God bless you, your family and colleagues.

Blair Gluba
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (Retired)

June 28, 2021

Gordon, we miss you so much already. There is a hole in our hearts which was filled by your smile. My heart is broken, not only for me but more importantly for your family. I will miss our conversations and your constant drive to be better. I was so proud to see you playing your drum in our pipe and drum band. You will never be forgotten....

Deputy Chief AJ DeAndrea
Arvada, CO. PD

June 27, 2021

May God's hand of peace and comfort be with the surviving families and the Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

June 27, 2021

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Beesley during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Donnie Meaders
Okemah (OK) Police Department (Retired)

June 27, 2021

Officer Beesley,

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

June 27, 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

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

June 27, 2021

Please know you and your family are in my daily prayers. God bless you and yours.

Leah Talley, wife of Fallen Officer Eric H. Talley,
EOW 3-22-21

June 27, 2021

My condolences to the officer and the samaritan killed. My prayers for solace to the families.

Sergeant Ebony Huntley
NYPD

June 27, 2021

I’m praying for your family and coworkers. Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace

Maxine, mother
Deputy Josh Rutherford EOW 5/29/03

June 26, 2021

Ofc Beesley was a coworker, father, drummer and friend. Gordo was never without a smile and kind word. Gordo had a saying "Look for something good everyday". I'll admit I am having a hard time doing that now but I will try.

God speed Gordo, you will be missed

Ret Detective William H Johnson
Arvada Police Dept

June 26, 2021

I believe we are all at a loss for words. Thank you for what you all do each day. My heart goes out to your department and Officer Beasley’s family. And to the officer who responded and had to take action - resulting in a death of a subject who was helping - there for the grace of god go each of us. You did what you thought was right. We are in an amazing time of turmoil for police. Continue to stand tall, hold your heads high, for all of you are doing amazing work!

/Rebecca Arndt CSPD

June 26, 2021

My prayers go out to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Beesley. He was a true hero who gave his life for what he believed in. May the Lord welcome him with open arms so that he may Rest In Peace after a job well done.

Former D.C. Police Sergeant Anna McClana
Metropolitan Police Department, Washington,

June 26, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Gordon Beesley in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Officer makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve community has not gone unnoticed. Our Prayers and Thoughts to the family of the bystander that was also killed while assisting Officer Beesley.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

June 25, 2021

I’m at a loss for words. My deepest condolences to the Beesley family, and to my brethren at APD.

Sergeant A. Hamilton
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

June 25, 2021