Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Add to My HeroesOsvaldo Pérez-León
Agent Osvaldo Pérez-León was killed in an automobile accident while transporting children who were participating in the Youth Athletic League program.
A tractor-trailer traveling in the opposite direction crossed into the opposing lane of traffic while attempting to avoid another car. The truck struck a bus, pushing it into the van.
Agent Pérez-León was flown to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The seven children in the van sustained minor injuries.
Agent Pérez-León had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for eight years.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 130 ReflectionsFather God, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-In-Blue, Agent Osvaldo Perez-Leon, of the Puerto Rico Police Department, was suddenly and violently taken from us; killed in a traffic collision in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and comrades by the power and protection of the Cross. I ask this through the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by His Authority, I pray. Amen.
Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from God's Word:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 ESV];
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 ESV];
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV];
"And he [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43 ESV], and;
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16 ESV].
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., MSBS
Ordained/Licensed Independent CGOM Clergy No. 36526
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Member: National Certified Chaplains Association
Member: National Association of Christian Ministers
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