Officer Edward A. Rebel Arizona Department of Public Safety Arizona Tuesday, June 28, 1988  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 22 of 2

I MISS YOU.

Andrea
Granddaughter
2009-07-01

RIP.You will never be forgotten by the ones who love you and knew you.

Anonymous

2008-10-12

God bless you OFC Rebel, prayers go out to your family and friends who love you.

DFC. Daniel O'Donnell
Orange County Sheriff's Office (FL)
2008-09-14

20 YRS TODAY - CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?
20 YRS?!?!
AND I STILL LOVE YOU AS MUCH AS I DID WHEN I WAS 10 -
XOXXO POPPY XOXXO

EOW 6/28/88

ANDREA
GRANDDAUGHTER
2008-06-28

Officer Rebel,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your murder I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Arizona. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

2008-06-28

just got home from the memorial in washington dc - wow - as if you haven't been gone all these years. still the smell of you fresh in my nose. the way your vest hurt my arms as i gave you a hug when you came home - the sound of "how was your day today pop - catch any bad guys?" ring thru my ears. how it still hurts... oh man... how it still hurts. all i can say is "POP - I MISS YOU"

ANDREA
GRANDDAUGHTER
2008-05-17

Hi Bro:

I was planning on doing Roll Call training for my Watch on the 20th Anniversary(sic) of that tragic day. However, I may not be assigned here, so I am conducting training tomorrow.

To the Friends and Family of Officer Rebel:

Be assured that His Memory lives on, far beyond the borders of Arizona. In fact, my "LAPD Sister" (Shelley Ramirez), is having goose bumps, as I type this.....

Semper Fi,
"Major Pain"

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
2008-05-13

I salute you for your heroism and dedicated service to law enforcement. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and stand at their sides to protect them as they journey through life. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-07-27

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-07-25

Ed, will not ever be forgotn. not ev'r. not ev'r. promise.
xoxox

2007-07-12

J: you are the love of his life.

Long Live the Butterflies...xoxo

Kellie

2007-07-10

It was 19 years ago today that we got that dreaded phone call, that you had been shot and killed. My poor sister that had to break the news. I don't think any of us will ever get over the loss. It never gets any easier, I always dread this month. It makes me sad to think of all the things we have missed doing together, watching the grandkids and great grand child grow up, how much you would have enjoyed them. I have to mention the other Ed Rebel who is out on the road doing a great job. Your name sake a 4 year old Belgian Malinois, he is a super dog and his handler is so proud of him, says he is always ready to go out there and do his job. I love you.

Jacquie Rebel- wife

2007-06-28

I think about Uncle Ed all the time. I happen to think about him today, and I hadn't realized the date. Aunt Jackie, he's not ever forgotten. His love is wrapped around you and everyone he holds dear. I'm sure he's still making things right and just only from above. Santa Cruz, CA

Kellie Rebel-Watts
Niece Dion Ripps sister
2007-06-28

19 years wow. I still miss you everyday. Love you always.

Talia
Granddaughter
2007-06-28

a man is imortal as long as his name is rememberd wont ever forget you ed

mr tony ingall
sisterinlaws husband
2007-06-03

I went to the Memorial in Phoenix on Monday 7th May. What a roller coaster of emotions. I saw people I hadn't seen in years, it was such a comfort to be able to share the terrible grief, even after all these years, almost 19 years, and know that other people feel the same.

Jacquie Rebel- wife

2007-05-09

Uncle Ed Im proud to hang your badge in my living room and I am doing my best to take care of your Mom and wish I could do more and I hope that all officers learn something from your death and never drop there gard or take off there vests and hope that though your sacrifice that many more would be saved and to Jackie Darel and Aisa hope to hear from you I lost you phone #s Im back in Hawaii with my wife and kids Aloha

Dion Ripp
Nephew
2007-03-23

Rest in Peace, Officer Rebel. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2007-03-14

a small poem from an unknown patrolman ~~it came without a warning like the city summer, storm on the streets you drove for years it was there the badge was torn,your book has now been closed black asphalt turned to red,here is the final chapter in memory of a patrolman~~~dead. miss you edd.

tony ingall
husband to sisterinlaw
2006-06-29

Sir you are not forgotten. R.I.P. You are a true HERO.

Deputy Reed

2006-06-28

I think of you every day and miss you so much. The pain doesn't go away even after all these years.

Wife

2006-06-28

18 years to the day.... I'm still as sad as I was at 7 on a plane home to say good-bye. I think of you everyday and everyday feels like the first day I had to learn to live without you. I miss homemade waffles (that you ate with your fingers); Gran doesn't make them anymore. I miss everything. Your uniform hangs in my closet and I think your PACE t-shirt still smells like you.
It warms my heart to know that you made such an impression on the world before you left. So thank you to all who have care so much about the man we all love and miss so much.
Forever in our heart and I know you will always watch over us. Love you T

Talia
Granddaughter
2006-06-28

Ed was always there for me and my family - we could always rely on him through any problems. Will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts.

Gill Ingall and family
English sister in law
2006-06-27

He was a gentle man, a caring,generous man. A man who loved his family and his friends and co-workers like family. Even in death he was generous, my brother was a organ doner, several lives were saved by him the day he died. I miss him.
Karen Rebel
sister

Karen Rebel
sister
2006-05-06

My memory I cherish will always be you and my lovely Aunt Jacquie,your beautiful wife, dancing at my mother's wedding. Such a kind gentleman you were. I'm so proud that you were my Uncle.
Kellie Rebel

Neice, Kellie Rebel
Family
2006-03-08