Austin Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Reflections for Senior Police Officer Randolph Boyd, Jr.
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.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, U.S.G.F.
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
We are “GOD STRONG”
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
August 27, 2021
Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
August 27, 2021
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Boyd, Jr. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Austin Police Department.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
August 27, 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 27, 2021
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Senior Police Officer Randolph Boyd, Jr 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 Senior Police Officer Randolph Boyd, Jr.
Gail. M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
August 27, 2021
Rest In Peace, Senior Officer Boyd. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
August 27, 2021
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Retired Fire Lt Frank J Corasaniti II
Baltimore City Fire Department
August 27, 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
August 27, 2021
Rest in peace, Officer Boyd. 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
August 27, 2021
Rest in Peace Officer Boyd . 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 27, 2021
God bless you Officer Randolph Boyd Jr., for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Austin Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
August 27, 2021
Rest Now Brother
Officer Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
August 27, 2021
One of the nicest guys at APD! Never complained and was always very positive! We will miss you Boyd!
Corporal Scott Little
Austin Police Department
August 27, 2021
Rest in peace.
J.R.
August 27, 2021
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
August 27, 2021
Rest In Peace Senior Police Officer Boyd. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Boyd Family and the Austin Police Department.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
August 27, 2021
Rest in Peace Senior Officer Boyd. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
August 27, 2021
PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF YOUR COMMUNITY. ANOTHER OFFICER TAKEN TO SOON. REST IN GODS ARMS.
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN LINDA KEM
None
August 27, 2021
Rest In Peace…
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
August 27, 2021
Senior Officer Boyd,
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 27, 2021
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
August 27, 2021
Rest in peace Senior Officer Boyd.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 27, 2021
A police 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 Austin Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven MarshallGeorges Mills, NH
August 27, 2021
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
August 27, 2021
Brother 7 years ago I talked to you about be a police officer when you and your wife lived here in Grand Prairie. I would see you running around our block getting ready to protect and serve. You told me you got on in Austin Pd and y’all were moving. I still have the picture you sent me after your academy graduation. You were a great person and neighbor. Thank you for your service. See you later.
P1 Police Officer Cornelius Gibson
Arlington Police Department
August 27, 2021
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