Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.

According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because it is honored by God.

To the family of Inspector Ray Giacomelli and the Pittsburg Police Department, your extended family of Law Enforcement Officers grieve with you during this time. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you during this most difficult time.

Though our badges and uniforms may be different, our mission is the same. Rest in peace with the other fallen Heroes, my brother. We will continue the fight in your honor.

Florida Deputy Sheriff

Another one of our hero's lives is taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Inspector Giacomelli. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

God bless those that Inspector Giacomelli left behind. Know that you will never be alone, and that we now have an angel in blue watching over us all. When words will never be enough, try to stay strong for eachother, keeping Ray alive through the many memories you have made together.

God Bless

LEO Wife
NJ

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Ray be the be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Inspector Giacomelli's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out especially to his children. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Ray is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Ray was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar
Dennis McElderry's fiancee - E.O.W. (01/03/03)

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumns rain
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds circled in flight
I am the soft star that shines at night
I am the flowers that bloom by day
I am the fragrance of new mown hay
I am each blade of grass that grows
I am the rush of melting snow

Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die.

To his teenage daughters, your father gave his life protecting people he didn't even know, he will always be remembered as a hero that you can be so proud of. He is watching you from heaven and loving you everyday. Your Heavenly Father will keep your hearts protected and will give you peace. You will join a select group of people who have lost their loved one to the greater cause without regard for their own personal safety. All the world is a sadder place without your dad, but he went doing what he was born to do...

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

What a tragedy, a fine veteran officer struck down while he unselfishly served his community.

We all share the grief because we are all family of the badge, even though we wear different uniforms and serve differing agencies and locations.

He now patrols the streets of Heaven with St. Michael. I pray for our departed brother officer's soul, his family, friends and colleagues.

God Bless and be safe.

Chief JA Millan

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools, Avery Dist. SP

I pray that God provides the family and friends of Inspector Giacomelli comfort during your terrible loss.

North Carolina Police Officer

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

God Bless you!!! Officer Giacomelli

A Prayer
Kentucky

To the family, friends and co-workers of Inspector Giacomelli... I'm so sorry for your loss. Every one of these officers lost hurts me, but there's a special pain when it's another California officer. My brother's name will be added to the California Peace Officer's memorial next month, and already there are too many in line to be added at next year's memorial. Know that we are all out here, hurting for you and with you, recognizing Inspector Giacomelli for the hero he was, and praying for peace and comfort to your broken hearts.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

MAY GOD BLESS THIS HEROS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS. IN OUR PRAYERS WE PRAY THAT HIS MURDERER WILL BE CAUGHT AND DEALT WITH ACCORDINGLY. REST IN PEACE MY DEAR BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

Rest in peace blue angel. Thank you for a job well done.

S. Yates

With our deepest condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Inspector Giacomelli. May G-d grant him eternal rest.
Frank & Aleidy Piloto Retired
Miami Dade Police Department
Miami ,Florida

Frank A. Piloto, Jr., Retired
Miami Dade Police Department

God Bless, warrior. You lived and died a hero, never to be forgotten. I will continue for you. May the Lord watch over your loved ones. I rather be a servant at the house of the Lord than to dwell in tents amongst wickedness.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

On behalf of the men and women that serve the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department. Our hearts and prayers go out to Officer Ray Giacomelli's family, friends, and co-workers of the Pittsburg Police Department.

May you rest in peace. God bless

Officer D. Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

May you rest in peace, our brother in blue. Thank you for your dedicated service. To family...know you are being looked after always.

Anonymous

May God keep and protect you during this most horrific time.

Inspector Giacomelli, may you rest in peace and God Speed Brother

A Sister in Blue

Corporal
SPD

What a senseless loss of life! My prayers are with all of those affected by this fine officer's passing. May God comfort each of you.............John 15:13

Shelly Ragsdale, surviving spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale, Hohenwald Police Dept., EOW 11-27-00

Not gone...Just gone ahead

Anonymous

To the daughters, family, friends and coworkers of Inspector Giacomelli my heart and prayers go out to you all in this terrible time of loss. May Inspector Giacomelli rest in peace and continue his watch from above. Girls remember always that your dad is a true HERO.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

To the family and friends of Inspector Giacomelli:

I hope that in this time of sudden tragedy, you can come together to help comfort each other and keep the memory of this hero alive. God bless you!

Anonymous
Mountain View, CO

MAY THIS OFFICER REST IN PEACE IN HEAVEN FOREVER GOD/BLESS

LT. JOHN FRANGOS CRIME PREVENTION OFFICE
WALMARTSUPERSTORE PINELLAS PARK,FLA.

I am So sorry for your loss I know how you feel may God keep you in the palm of his hand

surviving Spouse Glenn Hicks 02-20-03

Here, I stand again, as the casket of a fallen brother draped with the American flag makes its way past the tear filled eye's of the officer(s) & families left to deal with the pain of
life without a father, husband, friend, & brother.

I watch as a sea of car's, lights rotating/flashing in a show of unity for a friend who paid the ultimate sacrifice. I watch as civilians stand to the side of the road, praying & paying
respect as the procession passes.

I listen as officer(s) fire their weapons in a 21 gun salute, and watch as the family, and other officers jump, as this reminds them of the last sound heard by our fallen brother.

At last, as tears stream down the faces of the mourners at the grave, we watch as the officer is laid to rest and say our final farewells to him our brother.

I reflect, and remember:
All gave some
And some gave all
Some stood through
For the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties
And recall
Some gave all. (unknown writer)

To all my brothers/sisters, may god be with you each and every day, and remember, we are a part of the largest family in the world, and when one hurts we all hurt.

To Inspector Ray Giacomelli, though I knew you not, you will never be forgotten, because you were also my brother.

Deputy Joe Wilder
Kenton County, KY

REST IN PEACE FALLEN OFFICER YOUR TIME HERE IS THROUGH GO WALK THE STREETS OF HEAVEN WITH THE GOOD LORD

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.
Anonymous

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