Officer Down Memorial Page

my dad my hero, i never really knew him i was to young when he was taken away from me, i have my memories that can never be taken away. your son thomas

Anonymous
May 24, 2010

Thank you, Patrolman Toivola, for standing so bravely between those you served and the evil that was ever threatening. It is your life, not your death, that makes you a hero. We will never forget you.

Angel in AL
October 17, 2008

Ofc. Toivola, I was a student in a local elementary school the day yo gave the last full measure of devtion to ur community. I often remember your ultimate sacrifice, and I honor you by wearing your wrist band. May you rest in peace with Him who does all things well! Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our community!

Dep. Chief Dave Laveck
Elwood Police Dept. Elwood, IL
March 5, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

vandenberghe
NH
October 17, 2007

OFFICER TOIVOLA, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
October 9, 2007

DAY IS DONE,
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL, SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER OR SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHT,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL. SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY,
AS WE GO, THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

A Brother In Blue

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)
October 21, 2004

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies...

Rest in peace, hero.

October 21, 2004

05/31/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Toivola.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
May 31, 2004