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To Trooper Vincent P. Cila, his family and his fellow officers with the Massachusetts State Police:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Trooper Cila’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Trooper Cila and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
2009-07-22

Hey Vinny i was just thinking since you left us.i don't laugh as much.Miss you brother.
CURRENT F-TROOPER
(FORMER AGENCY)

F-TROOPER
MSP
2008-10-05

HOO-RAH Carry on Trooper. You will Never be forgotten. God Bless You.

Timothy A. Topulos
Massachusetts State Police
2008-09-08

Thinking of you on the 3rd anniversary of your EOW. What a distinguished
career and a wonderful human being. I am so sad for your loss. My heart
goes out to all those missing you. With love from the West coast Bellingham.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

2008-07-22

Rest in peace motorman.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department
2008-03-14

"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
2008-02-18

RIP SIR

2007-07-22

VINCENZO YOU ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH EVEN IN THE MOST STRESSFUL SITUATIONS YOU WERE A MAN AMONG MEN--I STILL MISS YOU----RIDE EASY BROTHER

F-TROOPER
MSP
2007-06-02

The the family and co-workers of Trooper Cila,

Know that your hero was remembered today. God bless Trooper Cila, his family, friends, and brother officers.

Former Indiana Deputy Sheriff

Former Indiana Sheriff's Deputy
Marion County Sheriiff
2006-07-22

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
2006-07-22

Trooper Cila, on this, the 1st Anniversary of your leaving us, I say thank you for your service and dedication. You are a hero. Rest well brother.

Border Patrol Agent
USBP
2006-07-22

Vinny,

Rest in Peace, Brother.

We will always remember you !!

Mass State Police

Massachusetts State Police
2006-06-22

Trooper Cila,
In my department i have the privilege of working with the great men and woman of the Mass State Police frequently. Althouogh i never had the honer of working beside you, The men and woman of your department say that anyone who has, was a better man for it. Your service to the commonwelth will never be forgotten. Rest in peace trooper.

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and until we meet again, may the lord
Hold you in the palm of his hand.

Semper Fidelis

Police Officer
Boston School Police
2006-05-18

Trooper Cila,
I had the honor of meeting your family on the bus in DC. They are wonderful people. I hope they do well, and they seek assistance from anyone of us, if needed. God bless you, your family and the sacrifice you and your family has made.
Jeff

Sergeant
Jasper PD (In)
2006-05-17

We will be in Washington with honor and respect to hear your name read.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04

Linda Rittenhouse

2006-05-09

God Bless you and your family.RIP Brother.

Semper Fi,

Police Officer William D. Mosher
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
2006-02-05

Cheryl, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers this season.

Leslie & Bobby Angelo

2005-12-15

Brother Cila,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables Law Enforcement Motorcycle

2005-12-02

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

2005-11-29

Trooper Cila,
You will not be forgotten. You will always be a motor brother. Keep the streets of Gold safe up there until we can join ya.
God Speed

Boise Police Motors

2005-11-28

On 07/25/05 RTG 42-05 remembered Trooper Vincent P. Cila and dedicated our training day to him.

You are not forgotten.

Boston Police Academy RTG 42-05
BPD
2005-11-21

Rest in Peace Motorman. Thank you for your sevice. Massachusees lost another fine man.

Motor Deputy
SBSD Ca.
2005-10-27

Trooper Cila,

I never met you but I learned about your death the day it happened. I was apart of the Student Trooper Program the week you were buried. I looked out my rooms widow to the rear company street and saw the RTT returning from your funeral. We went out side about 20 minuets later and heard the same speech the RTT got from there SDI. Although it was not directed towards me, I could not help but feel a chill run up my spine as he roughed to the recruits. He spoke of you as a hero and reminded the recruits of the sacrifice that some must make to make this state a safe place to live. I could only think of the bound that is shared in Law Enforcement. A “unconditional love” for one an other.
I pray for your family, Trooper Cila. May you rest in peace in heaven, sir.

STUDENT TROOPER, JULY 25-29, 05

2005-10-20

To the family and friends of Trooper Vincent Cila and his fellow officers with the Massachusetts State Police Department:

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Trooper Cila was tragically killed. His valor and dedication to his job will not be forgotten.

Our family grieves with you and for you. We share your agony as we lost our beloved Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg Police Dept. when he was fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers on April 23rd. I am so sorry that another family has to face this devastating trauma.

May you be comforted by the caring and support of your law enforcement community, and other police survivors. There will be many who will be with you each step of this awful journey.


This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the twenty two years of distinquished service Vincent gave to his community as a police officer, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 22, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

2005-10-11

Trooper Cila, thank you for your service. God Bless you and your family. I know you will watch down on all of our public saftey officals. Thank you.

2005-09-21