Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

September 10, 2024

On behalf on Session #22 at the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy we offer our Deepest condolences to Deputy Sheriff Wordlaw's family and to the Cook County Sheriffs Department.

Session #22
Zone Five Regional law Enforcement Training Academy

August 28, 2024

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

August 25, 2024

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

August 23, 2024

MY SINCERE PRAYERS AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH DEPUTY WORDLAW AND HIS LOVED ONES IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

August 13, 2024

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

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

August 9, 2024

Officer Wordlaw,

I'm so saddened to learn of your tragic loss as you heroically came to the aid of your friend. I must confess, I feel a certain amount of anger at the moment, having just read that your assailant was recently released from prison after serving just one year of an eight year sentence. I can't help but feel that you and your friend were done a grave injustice by the Illinois justice system. I will pray for your father, your aunt and your friends (especially your friend who was also wounded), loved ones and colleagues.

Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

August 9, 2024

RIP

Commander Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD

August 8, 2024

Our deepest condolences to Officer Wordlaw’s Father, Aunt and department after their devastating loss. We pray that you each have all the love and support that you need in this difficult time. A life taken in such a manner is unimaginable and heartbreaking. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deputy G. McCowan
A Step Further Foundation
#344 Gone but not Forgotten

August 6, 2024

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

August 5, 2024

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Wordlaw. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

August 5, 2024

MAy God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

August 4, 2024

On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw. Please know we are eternally grateful for Rafeal’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Correctional Officer Wordlaw, 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 Cook County Sheriff's Office - Department of Corrections in Chicago, Illinois for Rafael’s partner and his fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw’s father.

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 (Retired)
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

August 4, 2024

Condolences to his family

Carson loveless

August 4, 2024

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.

Ptlmn.James Murray
Chicago Police Department (Ret.)

August 4, 2024

Rest in Peace Officer.

Kevin Farrell
Former Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept.

August 4, 2024

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Wordlaw.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

August 4, 2024

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

August 4, 2024

Extending our thoughts and prayers to the immediate family of Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw and the extended law enforcement family of the Cook County Sheriff's Office - Department of Corrections, Illinois.



End of Watch Tuesday, July 30, 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

August 4, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

August 4, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother

james oneill
NYPD

August 4, 2024

Officer Wordlaw, our world is full of evil people, and yet, 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.

Jesus Espinosa
Civilian

August 4, 2024

Rest in peace, Officer Wordlaw. 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

August 3, 2024

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

August 3, 2024

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

August 3, 2024