Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico
End of Watch Saturday, July 16, 2022
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Michael Adam Levison
Deputy Levison,
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
September 2, 2022
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
"Always Ready, Always There"
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
September 1, 2022
I will always love you My Michael A. Levison 218.
I'll keep my promise to take care of the family.
You are loved and you are missed.
Rest easy My Love.
Noëlle Y. Ashoo
Love of His Life
August 8, 2022
Deputy Sheriff Michael Adam Levison, your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace sir and may God Bless your family, friends and fellow deputies.
Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office
August 4, 2022
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
August 3, 2022
To my brothers & sisters at Bernalillo County, my deepest condolences on the loss of these fine men. Dedicated to their communities and the State of New Mexico, their loss will certainly cut deep throughout your department. To the families of these officers, please know that their sacrifice, while never easy for family, is appreciated by those they served and will not be forgotten.
Sgt. James Mair (Ret.)
Los Angeles Sheriff Dept- Denver Police Dept
July 26, 2022
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
July 26, 2022
On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Deputy, Michael Levison, in the line of duty. It's is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. We thank Deputy Levison for his service as a New Mexico Air National Guard Veteran. Our Prayers and Thoughts to the Bernaillo County Fire Department where Rescue Specialist Matthew King who was also killed.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
July 25, 2022
On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison. Please know we are eternally grateful for Michael’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Deputy Sheriff Levison, 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 Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico for Michael’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 Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison’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 #R309
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
July 24, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison. I am truly sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Deputy Levison will not be forgotten.
Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland
July 24, 2022
Sheriff Levison, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. 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 loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
July 24, 2022
Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Levison. 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
July 21, 2022
Deepest sympathy to the family of Under Sheriff Levison and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Bernalillo Sherff’s Office. May GOD give peace, comfort, and understanding to his family, friends, and associates for their loss. RIP Brother.
Chaplain Terry Longacre
Manor Township Police Department (Retired), Lancaster, County, Pennsyl
July 20, 2022
Deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff Earnhardt, and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Berniloll County, Sheriff’s Office, New Mexico. May GOD give peace, comfort, and understanding, to his family, friends, and associates for their loss.
Chaplain Terry Longacre
Manor Township Police Department (Retired), Lancaster, County, Pennsyl
July 20, 2022
RIP Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison. Thank you for your service
Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
July 20, 2022
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service to protect your community.
James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian
July 20, 2022
Rest in peace Brother.
Captain A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
July 20, 2022
Rest In Peace…
Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
July 19, 2022
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
July 19, 2022
Levison family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Deputy Levison 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 Res.Sgt Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Police Dept.
July 19, 2022
Rest In Peace, Deputy Levison. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
July 19, 2022
RIP BROTHER
Stephen Bruet, Probation Officer
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
July 18, 2022
May God have Mercy ob the Berernadillio Sheriff's Office of these three members of this community and help them heal from this tragic loss. They wete good men who died helping to protect their community as well as the loss of a firefighter.
Motor Officer Jim Bragg
Greenville City Police Dept.
July 18, 2022
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY SHERIFF LEVISON, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY SHERIFF LEVISON. 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
July 18, 2022
I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison. 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 Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
July 18, 2022
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