Officer Down Memorial Page

As we start a new year(2013), your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

To my active duty Brothers and Sisters, PLEASE STAY SAFE!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01
January 1, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPARTMENT
December 18, 2012

My prayers go out to all of those who protect and serve. Thank you for your service to the people, the town, the community. You will be greatly missed.

Anonymous
#1 Fan of todays Superheroes, Those who Protect and Serve
November 15, 2012

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Peter was lkilled. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To his family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Officer Peter Kneeland gave to his community and the citizens of Massachusetts, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 7, 2012 and the intervening years between 1991 and his death.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
November 12, 2012

Rest in Peace Police Officer Peter Kneeland. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your department at this time. Thank you for your service to this country and your community.

Sgt. Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC
November 2, 2012

Officer Kneeland,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Worcester. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 24, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Kneeland, Bless your family and the Worcester Police Department.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Trafic & Escort Unit
October 21, 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."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department
October 19, 2012

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha Love from Calgary, Alberta
October 19, 2012

Another "Hero" taken. May God grant you eternal peace. Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret)
Nassau County PD, Nassau NY.
October 19, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Kneeland. Gone but never forgotten. May god watch over your department and dedicated family who helped you during that horrible time. GODSPEED!

Officer Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH
October 18, 2012

God Bless you Officer Kneeland. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department
October 18, 2012

Sir, Rest in peace in the presence of God.

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for 20 months. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011
October 18, 2012

All my thoughts and prayers to the Kneeland family and the members of the Worcester Police Dept... Yet another hero has been called home to God...

Trooper First Class William R. Talbert, Maryland State Police
Son of Officer William D. Talbert, Montgomery County Police Dept, MD (EOW - 1/27/2012)
October 18, 2012

" Pay Job Pete" I will forever remember your dancing blue eyes, your great sense of humor and above all, your love and devotion for your children. Keep Heaven safe for the rest of the angels. It was an honor to know and work with you. Take care my friend. You will be missed.

Brenda (Lazaro) McGrath PSA
Worc PD
October 16, 2012

God bless you and your family Peter. You fought the good fight for so very long. May you enjoy eternal peace and rest. And may your Sisters and Brothers on the WPD continue to be inspired by your example.

Tim Whelan
MSP D-2
October 16, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

WOMAN - Ashley Brandow - WIFE of DFC Brian Brandow - H.C.S.O. - 731
October 16, 2012

God Bless You and Your Family. Thank You for Your Service and Your Dedication.

John Hall, EMT
Take Care Health Georgetown, KY
October 15, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Office Peter Kneeland and the Worcester Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Kneeland, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff
October 15, 2012

Thank you for service and dedication to law enforcement. RIP brother

FL State Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol
October 15, 2012

Lord I ask that you Watch over his Family and Help them during this Most Difficult Time , I know he is Smileing down upon them now and able to do those things agian that he once was unable to do because of that Drunk Driver , I to suffered the affects of a Drunk Driver , But Lord Please be with his Mother and Family , and his Fellow Police Force during this Time

Just a Fellow Comunity Lady with a Heart
October 15, 2012

Saint Michael the Archangel, welcome this fellow defender of all that is good into your kingdom. We pray for you and ask you both to watch over the brothers and sisters out there on the streets. RIP Officer Kneeland!

Lieutenant Michael Ledoux (Retired)
Nashua NH Police & CARFAX Police Crash Assistance
October 14, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother. You are able to move about freely now without pain. My condolences to your Family and the Worcester Police Department.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY
October 12, 2012

You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.

D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O
October 12, 2012

May god be with the Kneeland family.

DEP.SHERIFF P.M.HALBERT#4549
COOK COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS
October 12, 2012