Red Lake Nation Police Department, Tribal Police
End of Watch Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Reflections for Police Officer Ryan Andrew Bialke
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)
August 28, 2021
Officer Bialke,
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
August 22, 2021
I would like to offer my condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Officer Bialke. I am so sorry for your loss. May God walk with you through your grief and bring you comfort and peace.
Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland
August 12, 2021
Rest in Peace Officer Bialke. 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
August 11, 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
August 6, 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, Ryan Bialke, 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 your community has not gone unnoticed.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
August 5, 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
one’s character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
CBP Officer(retired), Luis R Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection
August 4, 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
August 4, 2021
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Bialke. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Red Lake Nation Police Department.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
August 3, 2021
We will remember.
Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement
August 2, 2021
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
August 2, 2021
Requiescat in Pacem
Sergeants Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
August 1, 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 Bialke during this time of tragic and senseless loss.
Donnie Meaders
Okfuskee County (OK) Sheriff's Dept, Retired
July 31, 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
July 31, 2021
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER BIALKE, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER BIALKE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS
Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada
July 31, 2021
RIP. Thank you for your service.
Emma
July 30, 2021
RIP, Officer Bialke. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
July 30, 2021
Thank you Officer Ryan Bialke for your unselfish and dedicated service, you have made a positive difference and we will not forget the ultimate sacrifice you made for the rest of us. “There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.” (John 15:13 on National LE Memorial). God bless you and may you rest in peace.
SAIC Bill Chandler
Minnesota LEO (ret)
July 30, 2021
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
July 30, 2021
Rest in peace brother
Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.
July 30, 2021
Rest in peace Officer Ryan Bialke.
Prayers & condolences for family & friends.
Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department
July 30, 2021
Prayers to the family .when we loose a good officer we all suffer. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ALL
Howard Ray
July 30, 2021
Thoughts and prayers to Officer Bialke’s families both blood and blue.
We grieve with you at this most difficult time and pray that you find solace as you struggle for answers.
Another hero gone before his time
Constable Jeff Elvish
Thunder Bay Police
July 30, 2021
Know that your brothers and sisters in blue will always look after your family and speak of you as the hero you are. Rest easy brother. Your job is done. We have the watch from here.
Officer Robert Cordasco
Boston Police Department
July 29, 2021
Rest In Peace Police Officer Ryan Bialke! Thank you for your 6 years of service with the Red Lake Nation Police Department, in Minnesota. 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 wife and your four children during this tragedy, and we want them to know that you will ever be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)
Kelly & Eddie King
July 29, 2021
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