Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Prayer and condolences for the family and the law enforcement department.
Thank you for your service and your life.
Rest in Peace Hero.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Law Enforcement/Department of Public Safety

June 24, 2021

IPMBA joins the Arvada community in mourning the loss of Officer Gordon Beesley. Gordon attended the IPMBA Police Cyclist Course held May 8-11, 2006, in Westminster, Colorado. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this difficult time.

Maureen Becker
International Police Mountain Bike Association

June 24, 2021

Prayers for the family of Officer Beesley and the Good Samaritan...rest in peace brother.

Jason Swanson
Chief of Police
Waterman Police Department (IL)

June 24, 2021

From one SRO and also 19yr vet to another, I’m sorry for what happened. Rest well brother, you will be missed.

Officer/SRO Mark Holthaus
Liberty Lake PD

June 24, 2021

Officer Beesley,

I arrived in Denver on 6/22, and heard
of your passing from your partners with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

I watched the news story of you biking to school with two students, and today I visited your memorial at the police department.

At the memorial I saw people of all ages, and from all walks of life mourning your loss. It is clear to me that you were special to so many people.

Thank you for all you did for the people of your community. You represent the badge in its finest form. Rest easy sir.

Detective Andrews
Eden Prairie Police Department (MN)

June 23, 2021

Fly high brother in blue ,, God has a special spot in heaven for those that put their lives on the line to protect and serve his fellow man, Test well Enjoy the golden streets and no crime, prayers for your family,

David Rabalais investigator
Retired, old and blue

June 23, 2021

To the family and friends of Officer Beesley, I would like to offer my deepest sympathy. I am truly sorry for your loss. Clearly, Officer Beesley made a positive impact in the community he served and he will not be forgotten. I will pray for your comfort and peace.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

June 23, 2021

Our deepest condolences to your family, The Arvada Police Department, & to all your brothers & sisters who help protect us all.
Officer Beesley was a prime example of what an officer should be.
We will not allow evil to take over our communities & all of us are our brother's keeper. The good Samaritan was an example of that & we extend our deepest condolences to his family & friends. Millons across our nation respect & support law enforcement.

Elena Kell civilian
Morrison Co resident

June 23, 2021

As the daughter of a retired officer I cannot tell you how sad this makes my heart. Your loss will be felt by family, friends, and members of your community, but also from a small community in California. I hope you rest in peace sir! Prayers to all that love you. Thank You for your service.

Nichole Johnson

June 23, 2021

Thank you Officer Beesley for the difference your presence made in my community. The care you showed for the children in your community and the lengths you would go to help people is very admirable. To the Arvada police department, I've met a number of officers with your department over my years and all of them were nothing short of amazing. One of them had a huge impact on the shift of my life & that is also what Officer Beesley is known for. I'm sorry for your loss. Officer Beesley family...I am sorry for your loss and though no words will make a difference just know that he was one of those officers that made a lasting impact on many and there are many people here to support you in this time. Thank you Officer Beesley.
A forever grateful Arvada resident,
Amanda Lynn graves

Amanda graves
Community member

June 23, 2021

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

June 23, 2021

Sincere condolences to the entire Arvada Police force, Officer Beesley's family and friends, and to the family of the good Samaritan . Also to all those affected by this horrific incident. We stand with you. Lest we forget.

All of the men and women of
The Glendale Police Department

June 23, 2021

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Beesley and the Arvada Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Beesley, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

June 23, 2021

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Beesley. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Arvada Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

June 23, 2021

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Gordon Beesley and the extended law enforcement family of the Arvada Police Department, Colorado.


End of Watch Monday, June 21, 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

June 23, 2021

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

June 23, 2021

Officer Beesley, there is a lot of evil in this world, and yet, you put your life in danger each and every day so that your community may live in peace and security. Your heroism will not go unnoticed by our Lord Jesus Christ, and your reward in heaven will be abundant. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy, Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

June 23, 2021

Rest in peace brother

Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.

June 22, 2021

James P Waggle, Jr.
Civilian

June 22, 2021

We have all lost a brother, no matter how far away or even if we knew him. I will pray for your family, brother! I live 1,200 miles away, but you protected the city my son and nephew live in. Thank you for your service!

Retired California Highway Patrol Office
California Highway Patrol

June 22, 2021

RIP. Thoughts to his family and brothers.

PFC William Hanson
Southern York County Regional Police Department SRO

June 22, 2021

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Police Officer Gordon Beesley. Please know we are eternally grateful for Gordon’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Police Officer Beesley, 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 Arvada Police Department in Arvada, Colorado for Gordon’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 Police Officer Gordon Beesley’s family.

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

June 22, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer.. My thoughts are with your family. way to young..

Detective. retired. Terry Shields
Chicago Police Dept

June 22, 2021

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

June 22, 2021

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

Author Unknown

E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office

June 22, 2021