Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

20 years has come and gone since that day. Time goes so quickly. Rest in peace my friend

Friend and coworker
Garfield Hts. P.D.

August 14, 2014

May God bless the family of Sgt Glivar...we know Dennis already has been

Officer Ron Emary
Chandler, Arizona PD

September 28, 2013

Although nearly twenty years later, justice for Sergeant Glivar has been served. My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Glivar's survivors, friends and colleagues. Sergeant, you may now Rest in Peace.

James Bourque, Correctional Counselor
USDOJ/Fed. Bureau of Prisons (Ret.)

September 25, 2013

Rest in Peace Sgt. Gliva 10-42. May God bless your wife and fellow officers.

Det. JP McGrath(retired)
Schenectady Police Department, NY

September 25, 2013

Thank you Sergeant Glivar, prayers for you and your family.

Gary Hummert, Retired Police Officer
Lakeshire, Mo. Police Department

September 25, 2013

Sergeant Dennis N. Glivar, Thank YOU for Your Service.
You and Your Family and all of the Garfield Heights Police Department, Ohio are in my Thoughts and Prayers today.
RIP my Brother

Deputy Rita Bierly, Retired
Kentucky

September 25, 2013

I honestly hope the killer of Officer Glivar truly found God but I praise the state of Ohio for carrying out his death sentence. There is forgiveness and there is justice and one should never negate the other. God Speed Officer Glivar.

Deputy Cooper
Marion County Sheriff's Office

September 25, 2013

Sergeant Gliva please R.I.P. and know that the P.O.S. that murdered you is now rotting in hell.

Ret. Dep. Sheriff Mic Flynn
Cook County

September 25, 2013

I just read that the individual responsible for all the pain for all these years was put to death last night. He requested mercy as he found God, well now he is with God if he has truely repented. I know the suffering that those who love you and those who were close to you suffered all these years have received some closure but it took a long long time. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 25, 2013

I just read an article stating the suspect was finally put to death. May you rest in peace and your family have some closure.

Patrolman Shawn Occhipinti
Kirkland Police Department

September 25, 2013

Justice has been done brother. It took 19 years but it has been done. Rest easy.

Ptlm. Jim Larkin
North Ridgeville P.D.

September 25, 2013

Rest in peace Sgt. Glivar...

Mike, Patrolman

August 15, 2013

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

August 14, 2013

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 14, 2012

God Bless You Sarge...

Mike, Patrolman

August 14, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.
Continue to watch over us Sarge.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

August 14, 2012

May you rest in peace, Sgt. Glivar. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Mike, Patrolman

August 14, 2011

Although I did not know you well, I remeber that day as if it were yesterday. Sixteen years have passed, but your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Mike, Patrolman

August 17, 2010

It has been 15 years since that horrible day. You will never be forgotten. Keep watch over your brothers fighting the good fight.

Mike

August 16, 2009

I DIDNT KNOW YOU MUCH BUT I REMEMBER THE NITE AS CLEAR AS DAY I WAS ONLY 15 YEARS OLD AND I REMEBER I HEARD THE TRAGIC NEWS ON THE SCANNER ILL NEVER FORGET THAT NITE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION REST IN PEACE SARGE

SGT.KEVIN GOMOLKA
USS

January 25, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 3, 2008

Still remembered........

Daughter of an officer

August 16, 2007

I think of you often. To this day you guide, and inspire me. You represent to me what a police officer should be. Calm, cool, collected, intelligent, polite, stern and strong, but compassionate. You had a special gift. You could fight off five of the biggest strongest criminals, while cuddling an infant safely in your arms. It is an honor that I can say I knew such a hero.

September 1, 2006

Police Officer
Friend/Co-worker

September 2, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Sergeant Dennis N. Glivar and his fellow officers with the Garfield Heights Police Department:

On this the twelth anniversary of Dennis' tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. Dennis' professionalism and dedication will never be forgotten, nor will his courage and valor. In looking at his picture, he had such expressive eyes and was such a handsome officer ...he could be the ideal recruiting poster for any law enforcement agency.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am so sorry that Dennis was robbed of his life so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Dennis gave to his community and the citizens of Ohio, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 16, 1994.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
eow 4/24/05

August 16, 2006

Thank you for your years of service and dedication. Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

April 28, 2006