Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sheriff Brad Swain, along with the deputies & staff of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (Indiana), offer our heartfelt sympathy to your entire department and to the family of your fallen Officer, Lieutenant David Formeza. May the outpouring of support and encouragement you receive from agencies both near and far, provide you with peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Liane Johnson, #53-66
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Indiana
U.S.A.

December 9, 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

December 3, 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

November 30, 2021

Lieutenant Formeza, 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. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

November 14, 2021

Rest in Peace Lieutenant Formeza. 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

November 13, 2021

RIP LIEUTENANT

Mother of an officer Lorie Triantos
DSP

November 10, 2021

RIP Lieutenant Formeza. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Perth Amboy

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

November 10, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Lieutenant David Formeza. I am truly sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Lieutenant Formeza will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

November 9, 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 Lieutenant, David Formeza, from complications of the COVID-19 VIRUS. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Lieutenant succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

November 9, 2021

R.I.P Lieutenant David Formeza

Brian Molyneaux
citizen

November 9, 2021

deepest condolences to the officer's family and friends

Randal Glenn
Canada Border Services Officer retired

November 9, 2021

Rest in Peace, Brother. I Thank you for your brave service to all of us.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Gainesville, GA

November 9, 2021

Rest in peace my Brother. It was an honor working along side you. May god bless you, the Formeza family and PAPD.

Ptl. Charles Impaglia (retired)
Woodbridge Police Dept

November 9, 2021

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

November 9, 2021

Salute Sir.

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

November 9, 2021

James P Waggle, Jr.
Civilian

November 9, 2021

Rest in peace, Lieutenant Formeza. 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

November 9, 2021

Dave may your family find peace in this difficult time. Rest easy Brother! Class # 88 Stamler Police Academy classmate

Sergeant Michael Horvath
Edison Police

November 8, 2021

God bless you Liuetenant David Formeza, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Perth Amboy Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

November 8, 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 Perth Amboy Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 7, 2021

Lieutenant Formeza, thank you for your service and know that you are in our prayers. God Bless you, Brother and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

November 7, 2021

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Lieutenant David Formeza. Please know we are eternally grateful for David’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Lieutenant Formeza, 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 Perth Amboy Police Department in Perth Amboy, New Jersey for David’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 Lieutenant David Formeza’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

November 7, 2021

Lieutenant David Formeza, your service will never be forgotten. To David's family, friends and coworkers, I am deeply sorry for your loss. He is in God's hands now.

Rest In Peace Sir!

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

November 7, 2021

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

November 7, 2021

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

November 6, 2021