Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Sergeant Abimael Castro-Berrocales and the Puerto Rico Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Castro-Berrocales, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

January 13, 2012

Caídos en cumplimiento del deber

Gloriosos mártires de nuestra fuerza
Caídos en cumplimiento del deber.

Héroes de noble corazón,
Que dieron sus vidas sin pedir nada a cambio,
Que murieron sabiendo que no fue en vano.

Sabiendo que fue por una razón
Razón que sólo los que vestimos
Este uniforme podemos comprender.

Sabiendo tal vez
Que podemos ser mañana nosotros,
Quienes se agreguen a esta larga lista
De hombres y mujeres que están
Sentados a la vera de Dios.

Sabiendo que su paso por este mundo
Dejó su huella y su ejemplo.

Ejemplo de valor y coraje,
Que demostraron entregando su vida
Por salvar a otros.

Rindamos nuestro homenaje,
No permitiendo olvidar a nuestros
Mártires y a nuestros…

Héroes caídos en cumplimiento del deber.

Agte.Cruz
Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD)

January 12, 2012

Rest in Peace, Praying for the family and friends...

Cpl. Grantham

January 12, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

January 11, 2012

Hermano..Que Dios te bendiga...

Det. Noel Garcia (Humacao)
N.Y.P.D (ret.)

January 11, 2012

The Final Inspection

The Police Officer stood and faced God,
Whose time shall always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, you 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 guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

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 fears.

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

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

"Step forward now, you policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

~Author Unknown~

Officer Essick
Elgin

January 11, 2012

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

John 15:13, NIV

Jeff Billingsley, Founder/Chaplain
Badges that Care, Oklahoma City OK USA

January 11, 2012

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF SGT BERROCALES. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. SGT BERRAOCALES, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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

January 9, 2012

God bless the family, your in our prayers for support and peace. Sgt.Castro-Berrocales rest in peace my brother. Thank you for everything you've done in keeping us safe. Que Dios bendiga a la Familia. Y que pronto se aga justicia al profugo.

D/S Jimmy Maisonet
Palm Beach Co.Sheriff's Office

January 9, 2012

RIP My brother, I hope the suspect is apprehended quickly. Que dios bendige a la familia.

Sergeant Efrem Gonzalez
Newark, NJ

January 8, 2012

I go to this web page everyday in hopes that another brother or sister WON'T be posted on this wall. I make it a habit to check your reflection page each morning in regards to checking the suspect status may have changed to in custody! I pray that your killer is brought to justice and behind bars soon! May God Bless you all during this difficult time.

Deputy Joseph Lovelace
Dickson County Sheriff's Office

January 8, 2012

RIP Brother, may god bless you, and your family. May your killer be captured, and brought to justice.

Police Officer, Public Safety Officer
Chicago Police Officer

January 8, 2012

Rest in Peace brother. Your watch is done.

Sgt. Joe Vigueras
LAPD

January 7, 2012

God bless you and your family. Rest in peace brother!!!!!!!

E.Borghesani
San Francisco Police Dept.

January 7, 2012

My condolences to the family, may God give them comfort during this difficult time.

Rest in Peace Brother, you will never be forgotten.

FSgt James Hoelscher
Village Public Safety Officer/Alaska

January 7, 2012

Yo quiero que la familia de nuestro queridismo Sgto. Castro Berrocales
sepa que yo tanto les guardo como les llevo SENDOS en mi corazon! Quiero que sepan tambien que estoy rezando al dios incesantamente para todos usteds ( Abimael incluido ) Que dios tanto les vela como les proteja sendos!

Josh Holcomb

Josh Holcomb civilian
none

January 7, 2012

My condolences to the the family of Sergeant Castro-Berroclaes' and the law enforcement community of Puerto Rico My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you heal from this tragedy. Thank you for the valuable service that you provide to our country. Rest in peace.

Matt Schweyer
Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction

January 6, 2012

God Bless You and your family, Rest in peace brother.

DFC M.C. Dougherty
Marshall County Sheriffs Office - WV

January 6, 2012

RIP - May God bless your family during this difficult time.

Que en Paz descanse!

ENS TORRES
USN

January 6, 2012

Que dios el todo poderoso te tenga en Su gloria.Tu muerte no quedara impune..God bless your soul and we all hope your murderer pays the consequenses for a unjustified act.Dios bendiga tu familia hermano de sangre azul. :'(

Agente Mario Montesino Rivera #26516
Puerto Rico Police Dept.

January 6, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

January 6, 2012

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

January 6, 2012

May the murderer of SGT Castro-Berrocales be captured and punished to the full extent of the law. Another honorable man that served and dedicated his life to protect others has been slain by a coward. I pray for his wife and son's and may God see them though this tragedy and bless them abundantly in the future. To all of our fellow officers in Peurto Rico may God bless and keep you safe.

Maj.Larry Carter
Norfolk Sheriff's Office VA

January 6, 2012

"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."

Lauren, Ca
Family of LEO

January 6, 2012

Lamento mucho la perdida de este gran ser humano. Comparto con ustedes similar tragedia pues hacen 13 a~os atras mi padre, Manuel VII Zurita, tambien fallecio durante esta temporada.

Let God guide you through these troubled times and remember that every day that goes by you are not alone.

Darlenne Zurita
US Customs

January 6, 2012