Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii
End of Watch Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Reflections for Officer Bill Sapolu
Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
August 10, 2023
Law Enforcement Officers willingly put on a uniform every day and protect our communities, states, and nation and some end up making the ultimate sacrifice.
Heavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of not returning at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, I pray. Amen.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]
“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, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
Christian Chaplain Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
August 10, 2023
Rest In Peace Brother!!
Undersheriff Victor Manata
Union County Sheriff’s Office ( New Jersey )
August 9, 2023
Rest in peace Motorman.
Firefighter Mike McAllister
Washington State my
August 9, 2023
Aloha, brother. Mahalo for living a life of service. You will be missed by your HPD Ohana.
My deepest condolences to the Sapolu, Taflinger, and Napoleon Ohanas, as well as their extended family and friends.
My heart also goes out to Bill’s “A Touch of Gold” Ohana. Thank you for the years of beautiful music.
Officer Kimberly Ann Chaney
Honolulu Police Department
August 9, 2023
When I start my tour of duty God, wherever crime may be, As I walk the darkened streets alone, let me be close to thee. Please give me understanding with both the young and old. Let me listen with attention until their story's told. Let me never make a judgement in a rash or callous way. But let me hold my patience, let each man have his say. Lord if some dark and dreary night, I must give my life, Lord with your everlasting love protect my family and those in my life.
David Gorham - Owner
Fallen Officer Ministries
August 9, 2023
Please accept my sincerest condolences to Officer Sapolu’s family and to his brother and sisters in blue at the Honolulu Police Department. May God watch over his soul.
Ret. Sgt. John J. Mihalik Jr.
Robbinsville Township Police Dept. Robbinsville, NJ
August 9, 2023
My thoughts & prayers go out to all his family & friends.
Gina Consolini RN
Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health
August 9, 2023
Thank you for your service.
Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )
August 9, 2023
R I P Brother
Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS
August 9, 2023
RIP Sir
Senior Police Officer Sean Carmon
West Covina (Ca) Police Department (Ret.)
August 9, 2023
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
August 9, 2023
RIP Officer Sapolu. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of Honolulu
Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120
August 9, 2023
Condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers from Blue Knights NC II
Frank Spears Chaplain
Blue Knights NC II
August 9, 2023
Rest in Peace Officer Sapolu. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sapolu Family and the Honolulu Police Department.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
August 9, 2023
Aloha oe aloha ke Akua my friend. A hui hou, until we meet again in Jesus.
Police Chaplain Keoki Awai
Honolulu Police Department
August 9, 2023
Rest Easy Brother
Deputy Sheriff. Ron Buchholz
Retired Santa Fe County Sheriff NM.
August 9, 2023
A tragic loss of a Brother...Our condolences and love to the Sapolu and Honolulu PD Family.
Sergeant Somphon Penland
Parkland College PD (IL)
August 9, 2023
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
August 9, 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)
August 9, 2023
I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Officer Bill Sapolu. I know 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 Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
August 9, 2023
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
August 9, 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. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.
HEROES NEVER DIE....
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
August 9, 2023
God Bless you and your family.
Deb Holmes
Chicago PD (retired)
August 9, 2023
God rest your soul, Officer Sapolu. 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
August 9, 2023
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