Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Rogelio "Roy" Gonzalez, Jr.

Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, July 15, 2005

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Reflections for Sergeant Rogelio "Roy" Gonzalez, Jr.

Policeman's 23rd Psalm



The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun

P/O Dan Bailey (Ret)
Norristown Police, Pa.

July 16, 2005

Well, I may not know you, but you served well. May you rest in peace, and may God bless you for the sacrifices you made in your job.

Sgt. Brandon Grove
Florence Police Explorers, SC

July 16, 2005

Lord Bless and keep you Brother. May His comforting Hand touch and comfort your loved ones...may He help bring quick recovery to our Brother who was hurt with you. We are grateful for your sacrificial faithfulness to duty. Rest assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

July 16, 2005

I pray you are in much safer place and watching over those who love you. You will not be forgotten in the hearts of those in law enforcement.

Columbus
Ohio

July 16, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve with the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Regelio Gonzales' family, friends, and co-workers with the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

July 16, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

July 16, 2005

Sergeant Gonzales,
Your and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Capt Josef T. Hagerer, Chaplain
Swiss Army, Ministerial Work

July 16, 2005

Our hearts go out to your family and fellow deputies during this sad time. I feel like I have lost a brother...because I have. Your bravery, service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. To your family, may God surround you in his loving arms and give you comfort during this time. And to Sgt. Gonzales, "go rest high on that mountain, your work here on earth is done"...we will carry on in your memory and will always remember and be grateful for your service to our state and community. God Bless You.

Enforcement Ranger Dan Chason
Louisiana Office of State Parks

July 16, 2005

YOUR SELFLESS SERVICE AND HEROISM WILL NOT GO UNREMEMBERED! WE, YOUR FELLOW BROTHERS, WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

DEPUTY ADRIAN GUERRERO
SANGAMON COUTNY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - IL

July 16, 2005

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Gonzales, as well as to the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace Sergeant Gonzales, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

July 16, 2005

OFC GONZALES,YOUR SERVICE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.FROM THE REST OF THE POLICE OFFICERS IN GONZALES.LOUISIANA,OR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.YOU WILL BE MISSED, MY BROTHER IN BLUE.

OFC DAVID BREAUX

OFC DAVID BREAUX
GONZALES CITY POLICE LOUISIANA

July 16, 2005

Roy was such a sweet person and we will all miss him. He was on duty when Bryan's dad was killed and had a difficult time dealing with it all. We will honor him and remember him always. Shelly and Justin, we love you and will never forget his sacrifice and your loss. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers. May God give you rest, peace, and comfort as only He can.

Carol Linder
fellow deputy's wife

July 16, 2005

I read this website everyday and it pains me everytime I see a name added to the list........Rest in peace Sgt Gonzales...we will keep up the watch....you are walking on the right side of the lord

Detective L. Fermin
Cumberland County Sheriff Office, NC

July 16, 2005

Rest in Peace.....You sacrifice has brought many to their feet, and made many settle their differences in hope that this website will no longer have to post names of officers who were killed in the line of duty.

Anonymous

July 16, 2005

To the family, sorry about your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. To Sergeant Gonzales, the lord loves peace keepers. Rest in peace brother.

Deputy

July 16, 2005

Thank you sir.
Your service is not forgotten.

July 16, 2005

GOD BLESS SGT. G, HIS FAMILY AND HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

DAVID JEWELL DEPUTY CHIEF RETIRED
JEFFERSON COUNTY (LOUISVILLE) KY PD

July 16, 2005

Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Sergeant Gonzales. Another senseless killing. God bless all of you on the thin blue line. We here in Michigan truly appreciate the sacrifices you make. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Michigan

July 16, 2005

Sergeant Gonzales thank you for your years of service. Thank you also for your ultimate sacrifice while protecting the citizens of Franklin Parish.

Deputy Justin Murphree
Union County Sheriff's Office Arkansas

July 16, 2005

There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for another. May you rest in eternal peace and watch over us...we have the watch from here.

Corporal John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department

July 16, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Roy, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

July 16, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Gonzales. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

July 16, 2005

No one who has ever worn the badge shall be forgotten, not as long as there is always another to pin on a badge and carry on.

July 16, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF THIS HERO. MY BROTHER, THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.

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

July 16, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

July 16, 2005

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