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Fedelis ad Mortem!! Rest in peace brother officer.

Captain Cedric Raymond
N.Y.P.D
2009-09-26

Officer Edwards

Most of us in Law Enforcement grew up with the soul intent of serving our Community or our Country. I have been an officer for almost 30 years and within that time I lost a lot of great officers such as yourself. It brings sadness to my heart to find out you were shot by a member of your own department. Now I know it may have been an accident but you would have still been alive today if it wasn't for that.

I try to teach all the officers under my command the " Wait Shoot Policy". They are only to fire their service weapons when a person or persons causes an reason for " Lethal Force. When a suspect pulls a gun out and aims it at officers or when the suspect has his gun drawn and attempts to raise it at officers. You were a great officer and I know you have made many of your friends and loved one's happy.

When an officer down call goes over the radio I always fear the worst. It doesn't matter what department you are from you do the same job as all Peace Officers do. You are now a angel protecting us from the skies and patrolling the streets of Heaven. I want to offer my condolences to all those who have worked the beat with him, were friends or family or others in Law Enforcement Or Military.

I just went to a memorial 3 days ago for a fallen officer by the name of George Valentino Cortez JR. He was killed 07/27/2007 while attempting to detain a suspect accused of cashing forged checks. He also had 2 years on the job. We all face the danger of not coming home after our shifts. I have been injured only once " In The Line Of Duty".




(10-7) Officer Omar J Edwards You Will Be Deeply Missed And Never Forgotten. 10-7 is our radio code for " Out Of Service" I don't Know Radio Codes for New York PD. Make sure you watch over all of us as we will watch over your family and friends.

Chief Jack F Harris
Phoenix Police Department
2009-07-30

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Anonymous

2009-07-25

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Thank you for your service.

Reserve Deputy K. Edge
WCSO
2009-07-25

Chief Dean Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Edwards. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

2009-07-21

Fidelis ad Mortem!

PO Adams
NYPD 46 PCT
2009-07-19

Tragedies happen. I hope lessons are learned from your sacrifice. May God have mercy on your soul and bless your family in their grief.

Chaplain1
Fremont, OH PD
2009-06-27

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Police Officer Omar J. Edwards,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Police Officer Omar J. Edwards. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Police Officer Omar J. Edwards is a hero.

Respectfully,

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

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

2009-06-24

R.I.P.

Sergeant
NYPD
2009-06-23

May God Bless you and your family during their time of need. Thank you for your service. May he look after your friends and family and give them the strength to get through the rough times and remember the good times. God Bless

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY
2009-06-23

Rest In Peace My Brother. May God Bless your family and help them through these tough times. We as a family will always be here for them. You are missed dearly.
Your Brother in Blues,
PO SANTOS NYPD

PO SANTOS
NYPD
2009-06-14

I was saddened when I heard of this. Thank you for your service and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Brother in Blue.

Trooper #975
Georgia State Patrol
2009-06-12

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GODBLESS YOUR FAMILY.

POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
2009-06-12

Thank you for you loyal service to our profession. You will be sadly missed by everyone. Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Investigator Bowman
Dare County Sheriffs Office, NC
2009-06-09

Det. Edwards,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

2009-06-09

Everytime I see a police officer ends up like this, it moves me greatly. My thoughts goes to his family, friends and fellow officers.

Rest in peace, Police Officer Omar J. Edwards.
You will never be forgotten. You were a hero. You were and will always remain a New York City Police Officer.

May God Almighty be merciful on your soul.

Anonymous

2009-06-09

May God Bless Officer Edwards, his family, and fellow officers. Thank you for your service Sir, you will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Ohio
2009-06-09

Rest in peace "Detective". Your posthumous promotion is the least that we could do to honor your memory. Watch over us as we patrol the streets of hell and welcome us home when it is our time to walk through heavens gates. You will not be forgotten...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
2009-06-08

To My Fallen Brother,
Rest in Peace ...

PO Archevald
NYPD
2009-06-07

we have shared alot of memories n our younger days it saddens me to find out you left this earth tragically but i know god has big plans for you.

Kevin L.Little
Junior High School Friend
2009-06-06

Rest in peace Detective (Police Officer) Omar Edwards! May God continue to bless your family. With Deepest Sympathy!

Anonymous

2009-06-06

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2009-06-06

On behalf of the Salem Auxiliary Police Officers... no words can express the pain of loosing an officer.

My tears and heart are heavy... rest in peace Officer Edwards... you are gone but are never forgotton.

Your brothers and sisters will watch over your young family.

Auxiliary Officer Daniel Means
Salem Police Dept, Ohio
2009-06-05

Officer Edwards,
you know better than anyone that an officers shift never ends. It is a huge responsibility, but you answered the call and served with with pirde and integrity. You are a true American hero, and you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office
2009-06-05

Officer Edwards; You were and are a hero to your big sister and to all of us in the Dept of Education touched by her loss. May your death bring us all closer together as human beings of one race.

citizen of Brooklyn, Barbara Solomon
friend of Melida Edwards
2009-06-05