Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Thank you for all you have done to make the area safe for the people.

Anonymous

January 20, 2011

Rest easy now, you are certainly nothing less than a hero to us all. We'll take it from here. Prayers and condolences to your friends, family, and police family. RIP....

PO BEST - 10000
LVMPD - Las Vegas, Nevada

January 20, 2011

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Rest in Peace Brother!!

Sergeant Thomas Hixon
Miami-Dade Police Homicide

January 20, 2011

Detective Castillo thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

January 20, 2011

Thank you for your years of service and dedication to your community. Bless your family. Brother, we now have the watch. Godspeed.

Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

January 20, 2011

I am so sad to hear of the tragic events that claimed these detectives. Theirs' is the greatest sacfafice that is ofetn under-appreciated and just expected. I am sure they are the epitome of fine officers that put their lives on the line every day, week, year, of their career. God speed detectives.

P/O Kenneth Gorski
Philadelphia Police Officer

January 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Roger Castillo. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Miami-Dade Florida will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

January 20, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother your job here is done. May your family find comfort in Gods' love, knowing that you rest safely now in the arms of the angels. Your courage, and scarifice will never be forgotten, a heroes welcome awaits you in the Kingdom of Heaven.

OFFICER LASHELLS
FDEP DLE

January 20, 2011

Det Castillo, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

January 20, 2011

I know of no words that will suffice. No words that are adequate. I would like for the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Roger Castillo to know there are folks all across this country that will be lifting you up in prayer before the Almighty.
May you each experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior in the coming days.
I am very sorry for your loss.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

January 20, 2011

May you Rest in Peace...........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD

January 20, 2011

May you and your partner rest in peace. My prayers are with your families and co-workers for this tragic loss. You were trying to keep South Florida safe from evil please watch down on the rest of us who will continue each day to that same work. God watch over these two fine officers and the rest of us.

Sgt. Dave Argenti
Broward Sheriff's Office

January 20, 2011

Condolences to Detective Roger Castillo Family and Miami-Dade Police Department for their loss. May God give everyone the strength to go on as you deal with this tragic loss.

As a US citizen I am most grateful to Detective Roger Castillo for sacrificing his life to make our street safer.

Mae B. Hall
Citizen

January 20, 2011

REST IN PEACE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

January 20, 2011

God Bless Detective Castillo, family and friends. "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Abraham Lincoln

OFC Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department (FL)

January 20, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

January 20, 2011

Rest in peace, Detective Castillo. Thank you for your many years of service to your community. Your sacrifice and that of your family will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed, Hero.

Kathy B
Citizen

January 20, 2011

R.I.P. Det. Castillo, May God take you home, and may he give strength to your family at this difficult time.

Detective-Ret.
NYCPD

January 20, 2011

Rest In Peace Officer Castillo and Haworth and thank you for your service. I feel this quote is fitting for the the situation; "When good men die their goodness does not perish,but lives though they are gone. As for the bad,
All that was theirs dies and is buried with them." -Euripides

Kevin
Law Abiding Citizen/Devoted Police Supporter

January 20, 2011

Another hero lost. God speed and God bless the family.

Officer Deron McMichael
City of Mobile Police Department

January 20, 2011

Another sad day, as we lost two more officers who died in the line of duty. Doing what they swore to do "Protect and Serve." Such a tradegy, my condolenses to the families, and to all the families that have and will have lost a loved one in the line of duty

DB

January 20, 2011

RIP Detective Castillo.

To Family & Friends:
God didn’t promise days without pain,
laughter without sorrow, sun without rain;
but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears and light for the way.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (RET)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

January 20, 2011

R.I.P. Brother. You are a true hero.

P.O Spitale 259
Ret. Long Branch police NJ

January 20, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother. Know that your killer will not hurt anyone again. My condolences to your Family and the Miami-Dade PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success Pd, Long Island, NY

January 20, 2011

R.I.P. Brother. You are a true hero.

P.O Spitale 259
Ret. Long Branch police NJ

January 20, 2011