United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, August 13, 2021
Reflections for Special Agent Gregory Cleveland Holland
My Brother, you will be missed. Although we never meet in person you had a huge impact on my life. I was and still am inspired by your work ethic, the care you had for your co-workers, and your unfailing willingness to help. I will miss our weekly IM conversations. Until Valhalla warrior.
Joshua Fister
VA Police
August 23, 2021
Greg will be missed and I will always appreciate his professionalism and pleasant demeanor each and every time we communicated. I will never forget how he assisted the VA Police family whenever he could. I will miss our conversations and I send condolences to his entire family, friends, VA Police family and a special prayer for his children and fiancé.
VISN 16 Security Officer
Department of Veteran Affairs
August 23, 2021
Greg, you were always there for the men and women of the VA Police. I knew, personally, that I could always call you for anything, and you'd be there to provide your guidance and advice. From the first time we met 10 years ago, I knew you were the consummate professional, and had the passion for the job, just as I have. One of the many reasons I considered us more than friends. As it has been said, what happens when we die? "I know the ones who love us will miss us." Brother, I will miss you.
Chief Robert D Foster
Department of Veterans Affairs - Albuquerque
August 23, 2021
With deepest sympathy to the family. We lost a good person and VA Police Officer.
Major Don C. Foster
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Police (Atlanta)
August 23, 2021
I have known Greg professionally for several years. He was always available, professional and personable.
He was always committed to doing everything in excellence. He will be greatly missed. God Bless You and Keep you.
Chief Dennis Morin
Atlanta VA Police Services
August 23, 2021
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
August 23, 2021
R.I.P Agent Greg Holland
Brian Molyneaux
Citizen
August 22, 2021
Rest Easy Agent Holland. May the Comfort of God Wash over your Family & Loved Ones, Department & Community in the Upcoming Days, Weeks, Months ahead . You will never be forgotten!
Former 911 Dispatcher S. Wilson
Prattville Police Department, AL
August 22, 2021
Special Agent Holland,
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
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
August 22, 2021
SA Gregory Holland was a true professional, I spoke and coordinated with him on many occasions from the field, he was very supportive. Thoughts and prayers to his family both blood and blue, this is a horrible loss to our Law Enforcement Training Center (LETC). RIP Brother!
Retired Lieutenant/Police Operations Sup
Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Police Retired
August 21, 2021
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
August 21, 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
"This We'll Defend"
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
August 21, 2021
Rest In Peace Special Agent Gregory Cleveland Holland! Thank you for your 10 years of service with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services and your previous 16 years of service with the Pine Bluff Police Department in Arkansas and also for your service with the United States Army. 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 fiancée, your three daughters, your mother, and your four siblings during this tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never 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
August 21, 2021
Agent Holland, 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. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your mother is experiencing over the loss of her son. It is against the law of nature that a parent would outlive her child. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
August 21, 2021
Holland family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Agent Holland thank you for your service to your Country, Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Rudy Jones ( Retired )
Former Reserve Sgt Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Police Dept.
August 20, 2021
I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Deputy Special Agent Gregory Cleveland Holland. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed hm home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services, U.S. Government
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
August 20, 2021
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
August 20, 2021
Heavenly Father, you commit to us the swift and solemn trust of life: since we know not what a day may bring forth, but only that the hour for serving you is always present, may we wake to the instant claims of your will upon our lives. In the face of questions without answers, of dreams unfulfilled, of the emptiness that will not go away, we are only compelled to thank you always for lives faithfully lived, for good memories and living hopes. We are reminded as we pray for family and friends who are touched with the feeling of sorrow, that we pray to one who does not let go unnoticed even the falling of a sparrow to earth. We pray to one who weeps for his world, and therefore we come trusting that in life or death, we may find rest and comfort in him. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
August 20, 2021
deepest condolences to the officer's family and friends
Randal Glenn
Canada Border Services Officer retired
August 20, 2021
My heart sank when I learned of Greg's untimely passing. I still remember his goofy laugh and our roadtrip from Pine Bluff to Fort Benning.
Greg and I met and became instant friends during Basic Training. We were on the same squad in 4th Platoon, A-1/50th Infantry.
After Basic, we both went to 2/18th Infantry for our regular duty stations. He was in Echo Company and I in Charlie. The last time I talked to him was about one week before I separated from service.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, Blood and Blue.
Til we meet again War Dawg!
Play the Game / In Omnia Paratus
Sergeant Gildardo Guevara
Dept of California and Rehabilitation
August 20, 2021
Rest In Peace Special Agent Hollland, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. I was an officer at the VAMC in Detroit for 17 years. We have your back now.
TERRY FRANCIS ZECH OFC RET
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DETROIT MICHIGAN
August 20, 2021
Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
August 20, 2021
R.I.P Special Agent Greg Holland
Brian Molyneaux
Citizen
August 20, 2021
Rest in peace Special Agent Holland.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 20, 2021
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