Officer Down Memorial Page

It's hard for others to realize the dangers we encounter and we are so under compensated for the duties we carry out. I hate to see this happen to anyone, especially someone as dedicated as you. I pray for your family and may you rest in peace.

Correctional Captain
Bertie Correctional Inst. Windsor, NC
February 19, 2012

Rest in peace sister.

Sgt. Matt Allen
Granville PD Granville, WV
February 19, 2012

You are the first officer killed in the line duty after I got off of FTO. Thank you for your service, Cpl. Ester. I will remember your name.

Ofc. David Lund
Metro Transit Police Department, Minneapolis, MN
February 16, 2012

This officers family will be in my prayers. R.I.P. my sister in blue.

correctional officer
Kentucky Department of Corrections.
February 13, 2012

"Never forget what they did here. It is rather for us, the living, to be dedicated here to the great task remaining before us - that, from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here, gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
President Lincoln
Your sacrifice and last full measure of devotion will not be forgotten. RIP

Detective Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Missouri PD
February 9, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Corporal Barbara Ester and the Arkansas Department of Correction during this time. Thank you, Corporal Ester, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff
February 9, 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
February 9, 2012

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Corporal Ester. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Barbara she sounds like she was a great woman with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew her in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Barbara's life and the WOMAN that she was. Remember that Barbara's life was about so much more than the way she died. Barbara will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember her.

Corporal Ester, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been nine years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
February 6, 2012

May God continue to pour down his blessings on the family of Cpl. Barbara Ester. Sorry for your loss. When the chain is broken we are still one as a family.

Officer T. Bishop
Delaware Department of Corrections
February 4, 2012

Father God, bless this HERO Officers family with strength, peace, and comfort, that only YOU can provide. Bless the Department family as they cope with the loss. Be there, Lord, as they cry out to You in the midnight hour. Cause them to know that You are there and will never leave their side. I paise You and honor You, Lord, for hearing this prayer. In Jesus' Matchless Name, Amen.

Michael Cubberly, Disabled / Retired - HCDOC
Member: Honor Legion Police Departments of the State of NJ
February 4, 2012

May Our Lord and savior Jesus Christ Welcome you home. My Prayer go out to you and yor family as well as our Brother and Sisters in Corrections. May God Bless you for your service.

Correctional Counselor
Buerau of Prisons, Springfield, Mo
February 1, 2012

Rest in Peace sister...
God Bless, God Speed...

Officer P. Howe
Michigan Dept. of Corrections
January 31, 2012

It always saddens me to hear of another tragic death of a fellow law enforcement officer. Thank you for your service may you rest in peace.

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
January 31, 2012

May Barbara Ester rest in peace & watch over her fellow brothers & sisters as we struggle to do this job of protecting & serving. Keeping her immediate family & co-workers in prayer.

Officer Kim Jones
Atlanta P. D.
January 31, 2012

Rest in peace, offocer Ester

Herman
St. Lious Mo.
January 31, 2012

I want to say from the bottom of my heart, my condolences, the Job of a correctional officer is a extremly dangerous job my thoughts and prayers are with the Ester family, me and my wife are former correctional officer's who stand with my brothers and sisters in the corrections feild, when I look up into the sky and see the sun I know that you are looking down from heaven right now, your light will shine on all of the brave men and woman who do this job.

Lieutenant Herman Nelson
B.O.P
January 31, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Corporal Ester. Rest in Peace.

E. Collins, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons
January 31, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
January 31, 2012

With sadness and respect. Rest in Peace.

William Priore
Civilian
January 31, 2012

Rest in Peace my Sister in Blue. Your watch is over but you will never be forgotten.

FTI Beutler
Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center Charleston SC
January 30, 2012

Rest in peace Corporal Ester. Our prayers and condolences go out to her family, friends and fellow officers.

Senior Investigator Stuart A. Minor
Georgia Department of Corrections
January 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Corporal Ester as well as the brotherhood at Arkansas Department of Corrections. May you rest in God's eternal peace our sister!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department
January 30, 2012

May you rest in peace Sgt.Barbara Ester....My prayer's and condolences to her family,friends and co-worker's.

Corrections officer Rochelle Johnson
Ohio Department of Corrections
January 29, 2012

Rest well, Corporal Ester, your watch is done. Thank you for your service.

Civilian
January 29, 2012

Rest in peace Sister. A hero remembered, never dies.
Condolences to the family, LE family and friends.

A. Mixon, Detention Deputy #5172
Bradford County Sheriff's Office, Florida
January 29, 2012