Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of the Officer R. Cappelletty:

As a citizen of Chesterfield county, I offer my sincerest condolences. I am so sorry for your grief. It is a shame that the actions of one man has destroyed your family, his family, and the sense of order in the community. I wish you all well and my prayers will be with you.

Sincerely,

Lynette N. Johnson

A PART OF AMERICA DIED

Somebody killed a policeman today
And a part of America died...
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him by his side.

The beat the he walked was a battlefield too,
Just as if he had gone off to war;
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at
half-mast
To his name they will add a gold star.

The suspect who shot him will stand up in court
With counsel demanding his right's,
While a young widow must work for her kids
And spend many long, lonely nights.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today...
Maybe in your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors
A cop put his life on the line.

Now, his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side;
He answered the call...of himself gave his all,
And a part of America died.


Author unknown.

Jeanne Bailey (resident of chesterfield)

Another sad day for Law Enforcement Officials everywhere. God Bless those young Officer Callelletty left behind. Know that he will never be forgotten.

LEO Wife
NJ

I just wanted to say that I am thinking of you and your family - also the extended family of the Chesterfield Police Dept. I have several friends who are on the Chesterfield Police Dept and when I heard this yesterday morning was worried. Just know that there are a lot of people out here thinking and praying for you and his family...also the police department. You are in our prayers. They are our HEROS! - now he is not only a hero but one with wings...an Angel Hero! Thinking of you at this time. The Adams Family, Chesterfield-Virginia

Dear Mrs. Cappelletty, My heart goes out to you. I lost my husband and father in April. My heart is broken. I have to remember we had a good life while he was here. Like your husband, mine was hard working and a good man and father to our children. Our children are 12 and 14. Please know you are being thought of and are in my prayers as well as my children's last night. Lean on your family and friends, they are so important now. I can't tell you when it's gets better, to me it never will. People say it will. Please take care and remember people are thinking of you. Sincerely, Tyra Lamb

To Officer Cappelletty Family and Friends. My prayers and heart goes out to you. May God Bless you and May your love one rest in peace.
D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
Prentiss Police Dept. Prentiss Ms.
EOW 12/26/01

I had never heard your name until yesterday. It hurts so bad when one of our guardians goes down. I am so sorry. My prayers are with you, your wife, and your family.

Civilian Stephen M. Garbett
Virginia Emplyment Commission

I never knew Officer Cappelletty personally, but his loss is felt by everyone in Chexterfield, especially his family and those associated with the police department.
In Valor there is Hope.

Anonymous

always remember the good times, we will all miss you
God speed.

Anonymous

Another hero has had his life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Cappelletty. 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

To the wife and family of Officer Cappelletty, I cannot express my condolences strongly enough. I only hope that in these coming weeks and months that you can draw some comfort in all of these words and in the support of a department that will forever miss Ryan. On behalf of the 37,000 men and women of the NYPD, please accept our most heartfelt condolences and know that he was a brother for us too.

P.O. Campbell
New York City Police Department

Our sincerist condolences to this family. We have many family members in law enforcement and we truly will keep your family in our prayers. Regards, Steven Williams and family. GOd bless you all.

To the Family of Officer Cappelletty,

My prayers are with you during this difficult time. It takes a very special person to be a police officer, and it appears that Officer Cappelletty was just that. Please remember these words that have comforted me many times:

Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep-Wilbur Skeels, 1996

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the song that will never end.
I am the love of family and friends.
I am the child who has come to rest
In the arms of the Father who knows him best.
When you see the sunset fair,
I am the scented evening air.
I am the joy of a task well done.
I am the glow of the setting sun.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die.

Lord of Light, in our darkest hours let us remember you walk with us through difficult times. Nothing can touch us that does not pass through His hands. I pray for peace in the heart of every family member of this young man, and let us remember that time heals. In Jesus name, comfort this family with fond memories and peace. Amen

Martha Paxton
citizen, Staunton, Virginia

I CAN'T EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY ENOUGH FOR THE LOSS OF OFFICER CAPPALLETTY. I LOST MY FATHER 4 WEEKS AGO SUDDENLY AND THE HURT AND EMPTINESS I FEEL IS OVER WHELMING. BUT AT HIS FUNERAL I CHOSE A PASSAGE THAT I KNEW HE WOULD HAVE WANTED ME TO FOLLOW. I KNOW THAT THIS CAN'T TAKE THE PAIN AWAY FROM OFFICER CAPPALETTY'S FRIENDS AND FAMILY BUT IT HAS HELPED ME TO SURVIVE WITHOUT HIM.
" MISS ME BUT LET ME GO"
WHEN I COME TO THE END OF THE ROAD
AND THE SUN HAS SET FOR ME,
I WANT NO RITES IN A GLOOM FILLED ROOM
WHY CRY FOR A SOUL SET FREE?
MISS ME A LITTLE-BUT NOT TOO LONG
AND NOT WITH YOUR HEAD BOWED LOW,
REMEMBER THE LOVE THAT WE ONCE SHARED
MISS ME -BUT LET ME GO.
FOR THIS JOURNEY THAT WE ALL MUST TAKE
AND EACH MUST GO ALONE,
IT'S ALL PART OF THE MASTER'S PLAN
A STEP ON THE ROAD TO HOME.
WHEN YOU ARE LONELY AND SICK OF HEART
GO TO THE FRIENDS WE KNOW,
AND BURY YOUR SORROWS IN DOING GOOD DEEDS.
MISS ME-BUT LET ME GO....
-AUTHOR UNKNOWN
I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AGAIN. IT'S NOT FAIR THAT A GOOD PERSON HAS TO BE TAKEN AWAY FROM HIS FAMILY SO YOUNG, BUT HE LIVES IN YOUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES SO HE'S ALWAYS WITH YOU.
MY HEART GOES TO MRS CAPPALLETTY SHE WILL NEED ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT FROM HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
CHESTERFIELD POLICE HAS LOST A GOOD MAN!

MY SINCERE SYMPATHY
PAT MARTIN
MIDLOTHIAN,VA

PAT MARTIN

Blessed are the Peace Makers for they are the the children of God. May God Bless Ofc. Cappellettty's family and the men and women of Chesterfield County Police Department.

Detective
Prince William County Police, Va.

Every morning I read the ODMP before leaving for work. I am brought around to reality reading the forty or so names and departments of officers killed each day. I had hoped sometime in my 24 + years that the names would stop. Now I see Ryan's name, and read Ryan's story. How sorry I feel for his family, friends, co-workers and the community. I have been to ENOUGH officer's funerals in the last 24 years. May GOD watch over Ryan's family, especially his partners and co-workers, and comfort them. The community has lost another Guardian of Freedom, and he will surely be missed. I will hope that someday, no more names will have to be added to "The Wall"....... Rest easy Ryan, those of us left behind will carry on your Noble calling, you have earned your heavenly rewards, enjoy them..... OFFICER.... Vaya Con Dios...

Lt. Nat Bettis
Noble Oklahoma PD

To the Family of Officere Ryan Cappelletty,

Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. We did not personally know Officer Cappelletty but that does not matter. Another young life has been taken in a senseless act of violence. May God keep and protect you in His hands forever.
Rest in Peace Officer Cappelletty and God Speed.

Larry & Maxine Covington
Chesterfield County Citizens

Anytime that I hear that a officer is injured or killed I become deeply sadden. My heart goes out to the family of this young officer and his fellow officers in Chesterfield.

Sgt. Rodney Soulsby (Retired)
Metropolitan Police D.C.

Although I only met you once, you are my brother.
You will be missed.
RM, Chesterfield PD

CHPD

I knew Ryan's Dad from High School, the "Old Days". My heart goes out to his family and his agency. He will be in my prayers.

Sgt. Larry Balla
Grandview Heights, Ohio PD

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

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 Officer Ryan E. Cappelletty and the Chesterfield County 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.

To all my brothers and sisters, please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in.
May God be with you every day, please remember, we are a part of the largest family in the world and when one hurts we all hurt.

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

Florida Deputy Sheriff

We can't explain why people or things go bad or why you were taken at such a young age. Ryan your courage, strength and willingness to help not only the people we protect but your fellow officers, is shinning example for all. You knew working in law enforcement that life could be lost and still you served. Your service has cost you life, but I am sure that your sacrifice saved one of us who would have been there had you not. We will not forget you brother. We are PROUD!!


Those who have fallen before you will guild you; as you will for those yet to fall.
We love you Go with God

Officer P.J. Cimbal U-310
Chesterfield County Police Department

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Officer
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection

Rest in peace Brother. We will take it from here.

Texas Police Officer