Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Paul:
Thank you for serving. You sacrifice shall always be remembered. I pray for your family and friends. You served with honor and dignity, and I salute your dedicated service and bravery, and sacrifice. You heeded the call to help others, and your brothers and sisters in our unique fraternity are forever grateful.

Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (ret)
Washoe County Sheriff (Reno, Nevada) & NVDPS (current)

February 20, 2024

May you rest in peace, Officer, and may your family, your department and the good citizens of Burnsville find strength, peace and comfort.

Patrol Officer, Robert Kelly
Macalester College Department of Public Safety

February 20, 2024

RIP my Brother,
I will pray for your Family, Friends & Law Enforcement Family.
Thank you for, your Service, Honor and Sacrifice ><>

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.)
Chaplain ><>
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

February 20, 2024

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

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

February 20, 2024

God bless the officers and firefighter involved. Prayers to your families and community.

Patrol - Uniform Division William N
Temple Police Department, Temple TX

February 20, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother.

Capt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

February 20, 2024

Please join me in extending our thoughts and prayers to the immediate family of Police Officer Paul Elmstrand and the extended law enforcement family of the Burnsville Police Department, Minnesota.



End of Watch Sunday, February 18, 2024.



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

February 20, 2024

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

February 20, 2024

Rest In Peace Officer Ruge. Thank You For Your Service. My Condolences to the Family, Friends and Colleagues.

Fire Crew Officer J Ross
CDCR

February 19, 2024

Officer Elmstrand, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your 5 years of law enforcement service, to your family, and to the Burnsville Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 19, 2024

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Your friends and family are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in their faith.

Rest in peace brother, we will take the watch from here.

Chief Andrew Shagoury
Tuftonboro Police Department, NH

February 19, 2024

Officer Elmstrand, our world is full of evil people, and yet, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

February 19, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 19, 2024

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God. You will not be forgotten officers. RIP

Ptlmn. James Murray (ret.)
Chicago PD

February 19, 2024

Rest in peace, Officer Elmstrand. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

February 19, 2024

Rest in peace Officer Ruge. You are a true hero. You gave your life for your community, and citizens of Minnesota. . Know you will soon be sitting at the right hand of God. Unfortunately I never had the honor of meeting, and knowing you, but I know you were strong, honorable person Gob bless you sir.

Police Officer retired Brent Wagner.
Henderson Police Dept. San Diego County Sheriff’s Dept.

February 19, 2024

You are a true hero officer Elmstrand. You gave your life for your community, and the people of Minnesota. Rest in peace knowing you will soon be sitting at the right hand of God. I never had the honor of knowing you, but I know you were a strong, honorable person. Again, rest in peace hero.

Police Officer retired Brent Wagner.
Henderson Police Dept. San Diego County Sheriff’s Dept.

February 19, 2024

My heart breaks with you at the loss of these 3 fine first responders. As a fellow LEO I can only offer support, mourn and pray for them.

My prayers are with the families.

Patrolman Terry Petty
EMCC Police Dept.

February 19, 2024

Rest in Peace Officer Paul Elmstrand

• A PART OF AMERICA DIED....

Somebody killed a policeman today .... And a part of America died…. A piece of our country he swore to protect .... Will be buried with him at his side.... The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,.... Just as if he had gone off to war, .... Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast .... To his name they will add a gold star.... The suspect that shot him will stand up in court .... With counsel demanding his rights,.... While a young widowed mother must work for her kids .... And spend many long, lonely nights... .. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today…. Maybe in your town or mine,.... While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors.... A cop put his life on the line.... Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street, .... And he stands at each new rookie's side; .... He answered the call… of himself gave his all,.... And a part of America died.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

February 19, 2024

You and yours are the most prescious people we have ever known. Your kind is brave, courageous, and has integrity. Justice will be served in your honor. You will not be forgotten.

Patricia Harrison

February 19, 2024

Rest In Peace Police Officer Paul Elmstrand! Thank you for your 5 years of service with the Burnsville Police Department, in Minnesota and for your previous service as a community service officer. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your family and your friends during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers also go out to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Eddie & Kelly King

February 19, 2024

Thank you for your service Officer Elmstrand. Prayers to your family and the men and women of the Burnsville Police Department.

Chief William M. Renye
Grand Blanc Township Police Department

February 19, 2024

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

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

February 19, 2024

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

February 19, 2024

My deepest, heartfelt sympathies to Paul’s family, friends, and coworkers. You will all be in my prayers.

Ptlm. (Ret. Binghamton, NY P.D.) P.K. Ha
Binghamton NY

February 19, 2024