Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace

A fellow copper
St. Louis Police Department

May 10, 2023

On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Police Officer Areanah M. Preston. Please know we are eternally grateful for Areanah’s service and her ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Police Officer Preston, 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 Chaplin Bob Montelongo, Chicago Police Department in Chicago, Illinois for Areanah’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent three Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Police Officer Areanah M. Preston’s mother, father, and twin sibling.

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

May 10, 2023

Godspeed My Sister in Blue-RIP, Never Foprgotten

Retired Sgt. D.R. Harvey #628
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Arizona

May 10, 2023

Rest in peace my sister in blue. God rest your soul.

Deputy R. Leyva 1488
Citrus County Sheriff/Retired CPD Officer

May 10, 2023

Thank you for your service, sister. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

May 10, 2023

Rest In Peace

james oneill
NYPD

May 10, 2023

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

May 10, 2023

For twenty years, Chicago was home. We lived in a near South suburb but were fortunate to conduct fruitful ministry in South Shore, Back of The Yards, Pilsen and West Englewood. We served some 15,000 full, hot meals streetside in these locations regardless the weather or other concerns. More than once, as a pastor and law enforcement chaplain, have I stood beside a police officer while trying to process the tragedy or violence in front of them. There's no virtue in recounting any of those scenarios, but I knew well the weight these men/women of law enforcement would have to carry while processing the tragedy they were called upon to administrate. On more than one occasion, a Chicago Police Officer would be parked close by shadowing us while we tried to make a difference. I was raised by a parent, also a pastor, who also had the highest regard for those in this profession and learned, from an early age, to show respect. Scripture is clear that 'the Powers that be are ordained of God.' When it comes to the loss of life for one of these servants, I know my words are inadequate. I don't have the adequate word to use to express my profound sorrow and respect. Thank you for your service. You really are earth's example of selfless service. We pray fof Officer Preston's family. I am a father of a 32 year-old beautiful woman. I can only imagine the extent of the family's pain and will add them to our daily prayer list. [email protected] / 708-705-7300

Chaplain Freddie Steel
Billy Graham Chaplain's Commission

May 10, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Areanah M. Preston. May she R.I.P.

Robert B Rice

May 10, 2023

Lord Jesus, as we watch America’s Peace Officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the peace officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, 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 am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Christian Chaplain Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

May 10, 2023

May Our Lord Have a Special place in His Heavenly Home for this Ture Hero.
My Deepest Sympathies go out the Family of Officer Areanah Preston, and to the Chicago Police Department.

Michael Sullivan, Retired Chicago Police Officer, 9th District.

May 10, 2023

All give some, some give all. Rest in Peace!

Ptl B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

May 10, 2023

Rest In Peace…

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

May 10, 2023

Thanks, Police Officer Aréanah M. Preston for your service. Praying for Ms. Preston's family. God bless you all.

William Twitty

May 10, 2023

God rest her soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

May 10, 2023

Rest in Peace Police Officer Aréanah M. Preston! Thank you for your 2 1/2 years of service with the Chicago Police Department, in Illinois. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your mother, your father, and your twin sibling 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 friends , and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Kelly King

May 10, 2023

Rest in peace Sister Areanah, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD, Tulsa Police Department

May 10, 2023

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

May 10, 2023

A police officer should be remembered not by how she died but by how she lived! A great woman has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family, and the Chicago Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Sister!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 10, 2023

RIP Officer Preston> Thank you for your service to the citizens of Chicago

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

May 10, 2023

God bless you Aréanah Preston. Thank you for protecting your community and defending us from evil. I hope to shake your hand and salute your bravery in Heaven one day. Your mother and father deserve significant justice.

Grateful citizen Ryan P.

May 10, 2023

This is heart breaking

Chief William Grundy
Watervliet Arsenal Police Department

May 10, 2023

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

May 10, 2023

I feel really sorry. First one officer dead, now two. This is disgusting. Thank god the suspects were caught and arrested. They better be sentenced to DEATH. As a future Chicago police officer, this hits me hardest. Condolences to family, friends, and fellow officers. She is gone but not forgotten.

Future Chicago Police Officer
Chicago Police Department

May 10, 2023

God Bless you and your family

Deb Holmes
Chicago PD (retired)

May 10, 2023