Bridgewater College Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Reflections for Police Officer John Painter
Officer Painter and Officer Jefferson, thank you for your dedicated service and duty. May you both pass through the narrow gate and into glory. I pray for both of your families.
Rest in Peace.
Jeff Claycomb
February 2, 2022
Both people who died today will be remembered forever. I hope their souls fly freely in the wind, may the culprit burn in the deepest pits of hell for this heinous crime. May they rest in peace....
Jeffrey John Parkes
February 2, 2022
I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Police Officer John Painter. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him 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 Bridgewater College Police Department, Virginia.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
February 2, 2022
REST IN PEACE BROTHERS. UNTIL VALHALLA WE WILL HOLD THE LINE
SSG. C. CLEMONS
KDOC EDCF
February 2, 2022
When I read this it took me back in time when another shooting occured at Virginia Tech. I wrote a song entitled 'Infinite Love' The words flowed as did the music. I am so very sorry for their loss. I too used to work as a campus Police Officer at Duke Univisirty in the 80's
I am a retired police officer. I am eighty years of age and now reside in Troy, Ohio. I graduated, in North Carolina, February 19, 1984-1994
February 2, 2022
Rest In Peace Brother.
Chief of Police Michael McGregor
Oakland City University Police Department
February 2, 2022
Painter family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Officer Painter thank you for your service to your 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.
February 1, 2022
Rest in Peace Police Officer John Painter! Thank you for your service with the Bridgewater College Police Department, in Virginia. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your family during this terrible 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!! (Matthew 5:9)
Kelly & Eddie King
February 1, 2022
Rest in Peace my Brothers in Arms
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
February 1, 2022
Thank God for these officers! Their sacrifice saved countless lives. Rest in Peace.
SFC S. TURNER (RET.)
NJSP
February 1, 2022
St. Michael be with him now, with his family and friends, and the Bridgeport College PD.
We are so very, very sorry.
Ptl. M.A. Ryan
New York State University Police Brockport (ret.)
February 1, 2022
Rest in Peace Brother
Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Prayers for you and your family
GOD BLESS
Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department
February 1, 2022
Another senseless act of war upon our LE Officers. Officer Painter and CSO Officer Jefferson may you both RIP and may GOD wrap his loving arms around your love ones and comfort them in this tragic time. Thanks to you for the service you gave and may your assailant receive punishment he deserves.
Deputy Sheriff (Ret) Glen Allison
Tarrant County S.O. Ft Worth, Texas
February 1, 2022
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Police Officer John Painter 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 Police Officer John Painter.
Gail. M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
February 1, 2022
Thank you both for your service. Keeping all families, friends and coworkers of Police Officer John Painter and civilian Campus Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson on prayer for God's Peace and comfort.
Carol Roskam
February 1, 2022
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
February 1, 2022
R.I.P Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson
Brian Molyneaux
Citizen Toronto Canada
February 1, 2022
R. I.P My Brother.
Sgt. Kevin J Nielsen (Ret.)
South River Borough
February 1, 2022
My deepest condolences to the families of Police Officer John Painter and Campus Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson. May God bless these families.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D
February 1, 2022
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
February 1, 2022
Rest In Peace, Officer Painter. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
February 1, 2022
R.I.P Officer John Painter
Brian Molyneaux
Citizen Toronto Canada
February 1, 2022
SINCERE C0ND0LENCES T0 THE FAMILY 0F P0LICE 0FFICER J0HN PAINTER & HIS DEPT & ALS0 T0 THE CAMPUS SECURITY 0FFICER*S FAMILY & DEPTS Y0UR NAMES & BADGE #S ARE SACRED & REVERED AS Y0U B0TH PATR0L THE STREETS 0> HEAVEN G0D 0NLY TAKES THE BEST IT SEEMS UNTIL VALHALLA REST EASY, MEN
Joe Hallen
NYSDOCS. F0RMER NYSD0CS C0
February 1, 2022
Sending my deepest and most heartfelt condolences for your tragic loss. Deepest sympathy to your friends and family.
Rest In Peace.!
Enid Rodríguez
February 1, 2022
R I P Brothers
Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS
February 1, 2022
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