New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, January 17, 2022
Reflections for Detective James M. Ward
JIM I CANT BELIEVE YOUR GONE WE HAD THE ABSOLUTE FUNNIEST TIMES WHILE WORKING AS PARTNERS IN BRONX NARCOTICS SO SORRY MY BROTHER YOUR IN MY PRAYERS MISS YOU BROTHER
RET DET JAMES PALA
NYPD
March 25, 2024
Jimmy,
You were an awesome Detective when I worked with you in Bronx Narcotics. An Investigator who was more than happy to adapt to being an undercover on set as needed. Agile as hell for a big guy, you were not one to be messed with and you protected so many Officers with just your presence. My favorite recollection is when we were sending somebody out to Emilios for meal, you would order a hero, and say "And tell them don't be stingy with the cheese." Always made me laugh.
You are missed.
Sgt. Al Lent
NYPD
March 9, 2024
Det. Ward,
On today, the 2nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 17, 2024
Rest in peace Detective Ward.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 17, 2024
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
March 5, 2023
God of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, I pray. Amen.
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” [John 3:16 ESV]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, M.SBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
February 28, 2023
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