Selma Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Reflections for Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.
Rest In Peace
A fellow copper
St. Louis Police Department
February 6, 2023
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
February 5, 2023
A cop's cop to the very end, serving his community and facing the evil that some pretend does not exist.
To the family and loved ones of Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, my sincere condolences on the loss of a fine man. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.
And to the officers of the Selma Police Department, stay strong and know we support you.
Sgt. James Mair
Los Angeles Sheriff Dept- Denver Police Dept (Ret.)
February 5, 2023
Officer Carrasco, our world is full of evil people, and yet, 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, especially your parents and for your baby who will never know the love of a father. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
February 5, 2023
Officer Carrasco,
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
February 4, 2023
Heart broken. Rest in Peace.
Agent Robert Chavez
TABC
February 4, 2023
Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.
Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
February 4, 2023
Having been an Explorer and a Patrolman myself, every loss hits home. Until Valhalla Brother.
SSG. C. Clemons
KDOC
February 4, 2023
My prayers are with you
Businessman Randy Johnson
Taxes
February 3, 2023
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, 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 Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.
Gail. M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
February 3, 2023
Rest in Peace Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.! Thank you for your 2 years of service with the Selma Police Department, in California. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your parents, your brother, your sisters, and your girlfriend and unborn baby 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 3, 2023
Rest in Peace Brother, Bless you and your family and Department. To many examples of how the system is failing all of us Brothers. This THUG on the streets to do only one thing reek havoc on society. I am alive only by the grace of God ,in 2018 I was a 32 yr. Veteran, Lieutenant, shot twice by a felon who had done 30 yrs.for attempted murder, got out stole a gun ,kidnapped 3 women murdered 1 .He did not servive our exchange of gunfire. Brother I would take your place right now, so you could live and see your child ,and be with your family, because I Love you and feel I should had died that day so all my lost Brothers could still be here.But I can't, it hurts my heart so bad I can't stand the pain of the empty feeling. The guilt that I know shouldn't have because God left me here for a reason i can't explain. I Love you all and pray that one day we will be respected again as I was in 1987.
Lieutenant Tommy Pettus (Retired)
Talladega Police Department
February 3, 2023
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER CARRASCO, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER CARRASCO. 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
D J Herbert
Toronto Police Service
February 3, 2023
Heavenly Father, I come before You today grieved in heart over the divisions in our country; the United States of America. I grieve for every life lost to violence, regardless of color or creed. And I especially grieve this day over the senseless deaths of America’s Peace Officers whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. Please grant comfort and hope to their families. I know from the Holy Scriptures in Romans 13 that Peace Officers have a sacred task, to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty. I pray that You will protect them as they serve us. Give them wisdom, discernment, and a deep desire to serve You. Please surround every Peace Officer in our nation, the United States of America, with battalions of warring angels to protect them from harm. We stand together in the powerful and mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ against every work of Satan intended to inflict injury and death on our Protectors. May Satan’s power be thwarted, in Your mighty and holy name, and his plans exposed by Your Light. Lord Jesus, I know that Your word teaches us that in You there is neither Jew nor Greek, neither slave nor free, neither male nor female. All superficial distinctions between us have been abolished by Your sacrifice on the cross. By Your grace and power, lead us into a new day of racial harmony in our country, a day in which Your name is again lifted high in our nation, the United States of America, and the rule of law is honored by all. Please grant us spiritual, political, and cultural leaders who will speak to us with Your wisdom and Your truth. Please renew us in heart, mind, and spirit that we may once again be “One Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”. In the mighty and holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ, my Savior, my Redeemer, and the Mediator between me and you, Heavenly Father, in prayer, I pray! Amen.
"And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, M.BS, B.SBS, NCCA
Christian Chaplain Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
February 3, 2023
On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr. and the extended law enforcement family of the Selma Police Department, California.
End of Watch Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
February 3, 2023
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. Peace to your family.
Cpt Larry Meyers
NYPD
February 3, 2023
Rest in peace Officer Carrasco. May God comfort your immediate family and fellow colleagues. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Former reserve Deputy ( OCSO) FL Eddie A
Osceola county Sheriff's office
February 3, 2023
Gonzalo, you will never be forgotten! Thank you for making our world a better place!
Detective Bryan Bonitati
Maryland Department of Public Safety, United States Marshals Service/T
February 2, 2023
So sad to hear the news.
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.
Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
February 2, 2023
This is too sad. I am so very sorry, Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco. Thank you for your service. My prayers of love and comfort to your girlfriend and your unborn child. This is very hard. I pray for your family, the Department and Community. May God reward you richly in His Kingdom.
Kim Durham
Christina Giannone - Police Officer City of Davis
February 2, 2023
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
February 2, 2023
My prayers go out to his family. Praying strength& peace .
Police officer Rashawn Hollenquest
Nypd
February 2, 2023
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)
February 2, 2023
Requiescat in Paces
Sergean Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
February 2, 2023
You are a person of incredible courage and a hero to us all.
Lieutenant Kevin Pendley
Kingsburg Police Department
February 2, 2023
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