Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, October 12, 2023
Reflections for Sergeant Richard Carrero Mendez
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
October 13, 2023
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
October 13, 2023
Our Heavenly Father, I pray for this family, friends and co-workers that your love, strength and comfort would be felt by each of them and that you carry them in the days ahead. I pray in Jesus Name. AMEN
Chaplain James Brackeen
Richmond Hill Police Department
October 13, 2023
RIP MY BROTHER
Retired Police Officer Maria Alvarez
NYPD
October 13, 2023
Rest easy brother
Lt Michael Apgar
Greenbelt Police Department
October 13, 2023
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division
October 13, 2023
Salute!!!
Inspector Robert McCowan
Department of Homeland Security (FPS)
October 13, 2023
Blessed Are the Peacemakers, for They Will Be Called Children of God.
Ptlmn. James Murray
Chicago PD (Ret.)
October 13, 2023
Rest assured your brothers and sisters in blue now I have to watch. Thank you for your service. I wish your family and friends the best
David Mark Kling
Dauphin County Sheriff's Office (Ret)
October 13, 2023
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (ret.)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
October 13, 2023
"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."
Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain
October 13, 2023
Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Officer Richard Mendez
Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department
October 13, 2023
Rest in Peace Brother
Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Prayers for you and your family
GOD BLESS
Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department
October 13, 2023
Rest in peace, Officer Mendez. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
October 13, 2023
Rest in Peace
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
October 13, 2023
Requiescat in Paces
Sergeant (Retired) Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
October 13, 2023
Rest in peace, Officer Mendez. Thank you for your service.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
October 13, 2023
Rest in Peace Officer Mendez. Thank You for your service. My Condolences to his Family, Friends and colleagues.
Fire Crew Officer J Ross
CDCR
October 13, 2023
God rest your soul, Officer Mendez. 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
October 13, 2023
God bless you Richard Mendez. Thank you for protecting your community and defending us from thieves and evil. Thank you for your 23 years of service. I hope to shake your hand and salute your bravery in Heaven one day. Much peace, honor and empathy for your wife and daughter.
Grateful citizen Ryan P.
October 13, 2023
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
October 13, 2023
My deepest condolences to the entire Mendez family, and to his LEO family as well. May his soul rest in peace.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"
October 13, 2023
RIP & Thank U
Lt ( Ret ) Mason Rhodes
PD East Greenwich, RI
October 13, 2023
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.
October 13, 2023
May the good Lord Jesus cradle you in his arms my brother in blue.
Detective Gary Helscel
Cleveland Police Department
October 13, 2023
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