Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Once again tragedy has struck the hearts of the members of the Chesterfield County Police Department. We have lost another of our brother officers. Ryan's family will remain in our prayers as we help them through this difficult time in their life. Our friend Criag is waiting for you Ryan and he will welcome you to the Lord's house.

Sergeant Kevin P. Carroll
Chesterfield County Police Department

The men and women of D-Platoon/ District II, Henrico County Police wish to express their sincere thoughts to the family of Ryan Cappelletty. We would also like all officers of the Chesterfield Police Department to know that our thoughts go out to them as well.

Sergeant G. L. Watson
Henrico Police

Godspeed my brother. You were on the job for only a short time. But now you'll move onto your new beat and watch over us from above.

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE
HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD
NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER
CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint. I've had to
work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been
violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. I know I
don't deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around
except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

Rachel, God will take care of you just as Ryan did. You are so strong. Ryan is the BEST! That is why he wore that badge.

God Bless you....We love you!!!

Police Officer Vicki Cangelosi
City Of Richmond

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace.......

Anonymous
Citizen

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police,who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premisesof all its undesirables, look with kindly and professionaleyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgment.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences with the devil, that the police officer's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all the people. Amen.

Det Sgt C. L. Israel
East Point Police Department, Ga

As one who is deeply saddened by the loss of ANY Police Officer, especially those in Virginia, I wish to express my deepest condolences to the friends, family, and co-workers of Officer Cappelletty. His young career was cut short by one of those whom we try and protect against. His loss is a symbol of the sacrifice and danger of police work and will be deeply felt by myself and all members of the Louisa Sheriff's Office.

Rest in peace, brother. May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind always be at your back.

We can never lose.

Deputy P. Siewert
Louisa County Sheriff's Office

We, the Communications Officers of Chesterfield County were deeply touched with the loss of our dear Officer. We resolve to keep his memory alive in our hearts and prayers. To his family we give our Peace along with our Prayers. Words can not express the loss that we are feeling on this day. We ask that everyone that reads this reflection take a moment and thank God for this precious life.

Supervisor Debra L. Harris
Chesterfield Emergency Communications

Read the news today. Another senseless and tragic loss to the Law Enforcement family!! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..............
God Bless the family of Officer Cappelletty

Off. J. Whitson
Portsmouth, Va P.D.

My heart goes out to Officer Cappelletty family. Losing a great man who serve his community and country with honor is something that we all hate hear. But remember he did what he enjoyed to protect and serve his community. God has his eye on Ryan and his family. To the family: Remember all the good times you had with officer Ryan and his memory will never leave your hearts. Take care and god bless you all.

IEasha Reilly

Well miss you..Rest In Peace(RIP) look down on us where ever you are now..

Anonymous

As I heard the news it sadden me that another brother in blue had to fall. Officer Ryan Eugene Cappelletty as God calls you to walk a beat at a better place, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. You served your brotherhood well and have now earned the rank of HERO.

Aux.Sgt.Brock Lehman
Crestline Police Department Crestline, Oh

Blessed are the few who live life for the masses. It is an Honor to have these Officers in our ranks. It is the calling of God, when we are called upon to make the highest of sacrafice. Until the day we patrol a zone together on those streets of gold. It will be my honor to cover your sector. You will not be forgotten as I complete my duties. All I ask is that you and the other Angels are in route when I call for back up.
10-8 (in service) 10-63 ( no report made ).

Ofc. Walters
East Point Police Dept. Georgia

Rest in peace, you served with honor.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the rain fall gently on your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand

God bless you and bring comfort to your family.

Ret/Sgt AJC
MCSD NJ

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Barbara Haydt
Petersburg ,Va.

Being a father of four children and the uncle of a Colonial Height police officer, it breaks my heart to read of such a tragedy. Though I have never thought of being an officer, I have the utmost respect for those who are! I have often said it takes a very special and caring person to become an officer - with most carrying this as a lifetime goal. God bless you Officer Cappelletty and though your time on earth, and as an officer, was short, I greatly appreciate what you stood for! My deepest condolences to your family.

Mac Porter (concerned citizen)

God bless your family. You will be in the thoughts of the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

ALL GIVE SOME, SOME GIVE ALL. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

VIRGINIA STATE POLICE

Rest easy, brother. You will never be forgotten, hero.

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

Thoughts and prayers are with your wife, and your friends. Rest in Peace.

Anonymous

To Ryans wife and family:

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of shock and sorrow. My prayer is for the Lord Jesus Christ to give each of you the strength you need during the coming days and weeks ahead. I did not know Ryan, but I have many friends on the Chesterfield County Police force and my heart goes out to ya'll.

God Bless and know that many are praying,

Pam

Pam Poindexter

Officer Cappelletty, May God bless you and your family during this most difficult time. Only He knows how to make sence out of this. You are a true hero who will be greatly missed.

Special Agent
FBI New York

I will always remeber the sunny day in Doucette Lot, when you and your wife to be informed me of your news...you were to be sworn as a police officer. Your eyes spirited and gleaming with pride and excitement in anticipation of the start of your future. Although short, your tour of duty here is complete and honorably served. Now, you have taken on a new watch. God be with you young brother, and may he comfort your wife and family.

Patrolman Eric D. Kraus
Edinboro University Police Department

My prayers and thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of this brave young man. God bless and heal you all.

Donna E. Douglas
Ettrick, VA