Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Reflections for Sergeant Edwin Maldonado-García
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)
July 21, 2023
The fact that this hero died saving a kitten just shows the compassion that those charged with our safety really have. Prayers to the family and the department!
Capt.David Post/chmn Care For Cops
Captain, retired Gwinnett Cnty S.O Georgia
July 21, 2023
Thank you for your service.
Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )
July 21, 2023
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
July 21, 2023
RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Thank you for your service.
HEROES NEVER DIE....
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
July 21, 2023
Rest Brother
Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
July 21, 2023
Gracias por tus 37 años de servicio a la hermosa isla de Puerto Rico sargento. Descanza en páz y que Dios te colmé en su amor y misericordia. Tu sacrificio por 37 años será recordado por muchos. Espero que tu familía encuentre paz en esta tormenta de emociones.
Officer J. Vallejo Martinez
San Antonio Police Department
July 21, 2023
Rest in Peace Sir, Salute.
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
July 21, 2023
Rest in heavenly peace brother. we got it from here…
Youth Cadet Olivia Joyce
WCPD NY
July 21, 2023
Rest in peace brother
Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired
July 21, 2023
Rest in Peace Sgt. Maldonado Garcia. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.
Cpl. Antonio Hidalgo
Maryland-National Capital Park Police
July 21, 2023
Thank you for your service Sgt Maldonado-Garcia. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow officers during this tragic time.
Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA
July 21, 2023
"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him." Struck down in the midst of doing good. Another brother with a hero's heart.
Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain
July 21, 2023
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (ret.)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
July 21, 2023
God rest your soul, Sergeant Maldonado-García. May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten.
Investigator Christopher Port, Retired
California Highway Patrol, Valley Div. MAIT
July 21, 2023
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the difficult days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
July 21, 2023
What a selfless act of goodness of this man. My condolences to the family and department but I am sure the Lord has him in His arms
Citizen
Civilian
July 21, 2023
God bless you Sergeant Edwin Maldonado-Garcia, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Puerto Rico Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
July 21, 2023
Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time...
LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
July 21, 2023
Condolences from the state of Idaho.
Sergeant Michael Wendler
Idaho State Police
July 21, 2023
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