Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My prayers are with the family. thank you for his service. I also pray for the other officers in this incident and I ask God to keep them strong.

Lt Tim Ridgeway
Greenville County Sheriff's Office

June 19, 2004

Rest in peace brother.

Detective John O'Sullivan
Eagle County Sheriff

June 19, 2004

The citizens of California have lost a true law enforcement professional and Deputy Sheriff Michael Arruda's family have lost a wonderful man. God Bless

Detective T. Kirkpatrick
Los Angeles Police Department

June 19, 2004

I remember the time you backed me up on a t-stop and then inquired about the results a few days later with genuine concern for myself and my partner. Thanks for being there. Obviously God called you to him too soon. You did your time on earth, now go 10-8 on the streets of heaven. Ofcr Vince Fontes, Los Angeles County Police/Whittier Narrows Station

Ofcr. Vince Fontes
Los Angeles County Police

June 18, 2004

We are truly saddened at Mike's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

June 18, 2004

I have read some of the reflections but could not bear to read all of them as I am very sad. However, I wanted to thank each of every one of you who have responded. Most of all I wanted to thank Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Industry Station for taking care of my family as we mourned and grieved here awaiting the funeral. Thanks so much for your kindness and caring ways. My family and I are extremely grateful and can easily see that Mike was loved by all.

Deanna Medeiros
Deputy Michael R. Arruda's cousin

June 18, 2004

You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in the LA County Sheriff's Office.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

June 18, 2004

Deputy Arruda, I met you once many years ago when you worked for my father, Retired Sergeant Fredric Montaldo (LACSD). Although our meeting was brief, I still remember it. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. You will not be forgotten!

Police Officer Fredric Montlado II
Phoenix Police Departmetn

June 18, 2004

I am Deputy Sheriff Mike Arruda's aunt.
I have read some of the postings and would like to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers for Mike. I will share with the rest of our family.
Thank you so much it means a great deal.

Officer Carol OShea
New Bedford Police Dept

June 18, 2004

My prayers are for all the officers involved in this incident and their families. God Bless.

Lieutenant Glenn Powell
Sacramento County Sheriff

June 18, 2004

On the wings of angels he flew, all forgiven he knew, now at peace with GOD, no more worry, no more tears...Enter MY Kingdom Officer Arruda, GOD said "Peace I will give you here, tears I will wipe from your loved ones near, I am proud of you Peacemaker, here we will wait and with joy, think of the day when we all reunite just one last time, in one last battle, now stand at my right side son, I have chosen another great warrior for my side, be at peace, your comrades will sustain, I will look upon them each day and together You and I will pray"

May GOD Bless Arruda family and comrades....

Officer Scott Parker
Pelican Bay Police Department, Tarrant County Texas

June 18, 2004

May God our Almighty Father be with you to welcome you home and may He be with your family who morn your loss. God Bless you Brother. You are in our prayers

Officer Patrick Kennedy
Vancouver PD, Vancouver WA

June 18, 2004

May God our Almighty Father be with you to welcome you home and may He be with your family who morn your loss. God Bless you Brother. You are in our prayers

Officer Patrick Kennedy
Vancouver PD, Vancouver WA

June 18, 2004

To Dep Arruda's fiance,
It is troubling that another name has been added to the list. Though words cannot erase the pain that your family is going through, may you be comforted in knowing that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Rest assured that your love's legacy will live on through your children. He died a true HERO in every sense of the word.

To The LAC Sheriff's Dept Family,
Your Deputy was taken from you in the most unfortunate of circumstance. Wrap your arms around your surviving deputy and hold him close, for his grief is such that you may never comprehend.

May God Bless and Keep you all.

Friend of fallen Officer Mark Sawyers, Sterling Hgts PD EOW 6-05-04

June 18, 2004

Deputy Arruda,

Rest in Peace my Brother...Thank you for your service and dedication. My prayers are with your family and the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Office. GODSPEED.....

Officer
NC

June 18, 2004

My heart and prayers are with the son, fiancee, parents, family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Arruda. May he rest in peace now and continue his watch from above. God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee D. Azure
EOW 08/06/02

June 18, 2004

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. Thank you Deputy Arruda for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

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.

June 18, 2004

Rest in peace, brother. You were taken too soon and under tragic circumstances. May you watch over your family from above and be there to back us up in our future hour of need. You are a hero to all of us.

Mike Sergeant
Los Angeles Police Department

June 18, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff Michael R. Arruda and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Michael... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

June 17, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Arruda,his family,fiancee and the LA County Sheriffs Dept.Rest in peace brother.

Texas Peace Officer
University of Houston Downtown Law Enforcement Academy Class 89

June 17, 2004

You, your family, your Dept., and the community you served are all in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
CHP

June 17, 2004

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO DEPUTY ARRUDA, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

P/O BILL BATTISTA #509
NARBERTH P.D

June 17, 2004

Rest in peace my brother. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy J Walton
Los Angeles County Sheriff

June 17, 2004

Godspeed Brother. Your duty and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

S/A C. Cooper
US ED-OIG

June 17, 2004

May GOD always be with you and your family,we shall all meet again at the cross roads.

Detective T. Robertson
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

June 17, 2004