Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Michael Robert Foley

Alameda County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Thursday, February 23, 2017

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Michael Robert Foley

May There Be Peace Still In The World!

PEACE Jonathan Laurin
Laurin Land LLC

February 25, 2017

R.I.P. BROTHER Foley!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

February 25, 2017

May God watch over the Family and Fellow Officers that put their lives on the line for us everyday. We all lose when one of these heroes fall. And this one was a terrible loss. I hope his family will find some type of peace during this time of mourning. God will not let them down. Keep Faith and know he is in a better place.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

February 25, 2017

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

February 25, 2017

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

February 25, 2017

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 “it’s 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.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho

February 25, 2017

You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo
Nassau County PD, NY

February 25, 2017

RIP, Deputy Foley. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

February 25, 2017

RIP. Brother, may your sacrifice and memory never fade

Deputy Ron Buchholz
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office NM

February 25, 2017

Will keep you all in my prayers, God bless

Lt (RETIRED) Richard Hewitt
NYS Dept of Corrections

February 25, 2017

Rest in peace Brother Michael.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlon
Nahant, MA PD

February 25, 2017

Rest in peace Dep. Sheriff Foley. My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office during this most difficult and tragic time.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

February 25, 2017

God bless you Deputy Michael Foley for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family, and to your brothers and sisters of the Alameda County Sheriff's Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Police Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

February 25, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a Hero Deputy Foley. Thank you for doing your job. Rest in peace Dear Brother. God bless. "Heroes Live Forever"

Catherine Garibay Sanchez
Surviving Sister Of
Deputy Sheriff Steven Garibay
EOW February 10, 1987

February 24, 2017

Our prayers to Deputy Foley's family at his loss.

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton, Arkansas Police Dept

February 24, 2017

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and friends. I will keep you all in my prayers. RIP.

Frank J Corasaniti II, Fire Lieutenant
Retired Baltimore Fire Department

February 24, 2017

Rest easy Deputy. Thanks for your service.

Ranger John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Ranger

February 24, 2017

Prayers for Deputy Foley's family and friends.

Lynn Garst
FL Dept of Corrections

February 24, 2017

Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed by all of your co workers and the Sheriff. The Alameda County Sheriff's Department will mourn your death.

Bradford Paulson
Observer

February 24, 2017

A Prayer for Deputy Sheriff Michael Foley:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Deputy Sheriff Michael Foley, of the Alameda County, California Sheriff’s Office, was taken from us in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. Heavenly Father, as we mourn the death of our Brother-in-Blue, Deputy Sheriff Michael Foley, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that he has entered into Your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, BSBS, LOICM, LOICC, MNACM, MFCPO
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”
Prayer Warrior: “I fight on my knees!”

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

February 24, 2017

GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER.. PRAYERS FOR YOURLOVED ONES AND FRIENDS....RIP

BILLY GINN JR
RETIRED TOLEDO PLOICE DEPT

February 24, 2017

Rest in peace brother, your tour of duty is complete. Thank you for your many years of service, you will be missed. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Foley during this time of tragic and sudden loss.

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) S.O.

February 24, 2017

I knew Mike Foley when was a little boy growing up in East Oakland. He attended St. Lawrence O'Toole school with my brother Dan Sullivan. Mike was my brother's closest friend in elementary school and we became acquainted with his father, Officer Lawrence Foley at OPD. Officer Foley used to regale us with stories of his experiences on the Oakland streets during the turbulent 1960s. As a young rookie in Concord, Mike would sometimes take my brother on patrol. Dan said that Mike, like his father, believed in proactive law enforcement - i.e., stop the
trouble before it starts.

I was sorrowed ot learn of Mike's untimely death and extend my sincere sympathy to his family. My brother, who lost touch, predeceased him three years ago at age 57. I will remember both as michevious little kids who
vexed the nuns but were beloved by those around them.

RIP

PATRICK SULLIIVAN
CHILDHOOD FRIEND

February 24, 2017

I knew Mike Foley when was a little boy growing up in East Oakland. He attended St. Lawrence O'Toole school with my brother Dan Sullivan. Mike was my brother's closest friend in elementary school and we became acquainted with his father, Officer Lawrence Foley at OPD. Officer Foley used to regale us with stories of his experiences on the Oakland streets during the turbulent 1960s. As a young rookie in Concord, Mike would sometimes take my brother on patrol. Dan said that Mike, like his father, believed in proactivfe law enforecement - i.e., stop the
brouble before it starts.

I was sorrowed ot learn of Mike's untimely death and extend my sincere sympathy to his family. My brother, who lost touch, predeceased him three years ago at age 57. I will remember both as michevious little kids who
vexed the nuns but were beloved by those around them.

RIP

PATRICK SULLIVAN
CHILDHOOD FRIEND

February 24, 2017

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one who’s blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 24, 2017

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