Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

August 3, 2024

Thank you Officer Wordlaw for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of Cook County, IL. Your life mattered! Thank you for taking action when your friend was being robbed and for returning fire on your assailant. Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family and your coworkers. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God!

Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem NC Police Department

August 3, 2024

God Bless you Officer Wordlaw and your family and Department , you are a Legend Sir ,heroes are forgotten, LEGENDS LIVE FOREVER. It is sickening that the Court System continues to fail us .One year for weapons violations, that is what the Democratic run cities all over the U.S.has come to, how they can sleep at night is beyond me.One day these THUGS will find out at the end of the day THEY LOSE. ROMANS 13 4.

Retired Lieutenant Tommy Pettus
Talladega Police Department

August 3, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

August 3, 2024

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Officer Pedro Rodriguez
City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

August 3, 2024

Thank you for your service Officer Wordlaw. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow officers.

Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA

August 3, 2024

Rest easy, brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046x Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

August 3, 2024

RIP Corrections Officer Wordlaw. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Cook County

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

August 3, 2024

God bless Officer Wordlaw’s soul and the God of peace be with the family and loved ones, with all provisions of love and comfort. In Jesus name, amen.

Officer Yvonne E. Moore- Roundtre
Former CHAPD

August 3, 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

August 3, 2024

Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw, I am so very sorry to read this account of your murder here at the hands of this career criminal. Sadly, another example of a no consequences justice system.
I will pray that our Good Lord watches over you now and all those that love and care about you. I thank you for your brave service to all of us. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Leesburg. FL

August 3, 2024

Rest in peace Officer Wordlaw. Thank you Sir for your courageous sacrifice to protect your friends and fellow citizens in your community. May the good Lord comfort your immediate family and fellow colleagues.

Former reserve Deputy ( OCSO) FL Eddie A
Osceola county Sheriff's office

August 3, 2024

“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 2, 2024

Rest in Paradise Brother Officer. Prayers for your family and co-workers. Thank you for your service.

Retired M/Sgt Lisa Ditzler
Illinois State Police D-16

August 2, 2024

Corrections Officer Wordlaw, 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 4 1/2 years of commitment to law enforcement service, to your family, and to the Cook County Sheriff's Office - Department of Corrections. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 2, 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

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

August 2, 2024

Rest in peace brother. We have it from here.

Ptl. Joseph H. Sauber
Fayette Police Department (Ohio)

August 2, 2024

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

August 2, 2024

The Bible says in John 15:13, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” May God bless Officer Rafael Wordlaw‘s family, friends and colleagues, and may God surround them with His perfect peace. You will continually be in my prayers.

Civilian
Civilian

August 2, 2024

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

August 2, 2024

Dear Sheriff Thomas Dart:

I hope this letter finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw, a brave and dedicated professional.

The news of Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw’s death has deeply saddened me and my entire family. The sacrifice that he made while protecting and serving your community is a testament to the selfless and courageous nature of law enforcement officers like him. We can never truly understand the risks and challenges faced by those in law enforcement, and we are forever indebted to them for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw’s family and colleagues during this immensely challenging time. Their loss is immeasurable, and we can only hope that the outpouring of support from the community can offer some comfort in these trying times.

In times like these, we must remember the positive impact Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw had on countless lives throughout his life and career. The memories of his dedication, kindness, and professionalism will remain etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him.

To you, Sheriff Dart, and the entire Cook County Sheriff's Office - Department of Corrections, my family and I want to express our gratitude for the vital work you do each day, often in the face of danger and adversity. The sacrifice of your fallen colleague serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with your line of duty. Despite the risks, you continue to serve with integrity and unwavering commitment, and for that, we are immensely thankful.

Having served 44+ years as a Law Enforcement Professional, my family stands with you during this time of mourning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do to support your fallen hero’s family, you, and your department during this difficult period.

May the memories of Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw, a brave and dedicated professional be a source of strength and may his legacy inspire others to follow in his footsteps of honor and service. We will forever be indebted to the sacrifice he made to keep us safe.

With deepest sympathy,

Don P. Jensen Sr. - PM, PP, PGP, DrE
Chief of Police (retired)

August 2, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue.

“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Children of God.” Matthew 5:9

Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

August 2, 2024

I am sad to learn of the passing of Correctional Officer Rafael Wordlaw, I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Highways of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Cook County Sheriff's Office - Department of Corrections, Illinois.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

August 2, 2024

Rest in peace brother

Captain Michael Sannella
Retired NYPD

August 2, 2024

You should still be here today brother. Your heroism is not forgotten and I hope for strength with your loved ones during this time. This individual should’ve never been on the streets. Shame on the Illinois Criminal Justice System..

Officer C Vandergrift
Beatrice Police Department, Nebraska

August 2, 2024