Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Angel Andrew Barcena

El Paso Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, September 25, 2004

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Reflections for Patrolman Angel Andrew Barcena

I'M SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT OFFICER BARCENA AND MY CONDOLENCES GO TO THE FAMILY OF ANGEL BARCENA GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
FROM:THE SANDOVAL FAMILY

LONNIE SANDOVAL SERGEANT
NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE

September 26, 2004

A other brother in blue gone. God be with you my Brother

RPO R A Davidson
GPD

September 25, 2004

My Condolences go out to Officer Barcenas family, friends and Brother and Sister Officer's of the El Paso Police Department.
One Month on the job and a Coward takes your life its not right I can only hope you rest in peace my Brother.
Now its your turn to keep watch over the rest of us who wear the Badge of honor.

PTLM. Mike Walker
Providence Police Department

September 25, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Angel Barcena
El Paso Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Angel... 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

September 25, 2004

Another senseless murder of a police officer. Our hearts, prayers and condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of this officer. God's peace be with you, Officer, and may He grant safety to all men and women serving in law enforcement.

Michigan Resident

September 25, 2004

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 at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With his counsel demanding his rights,
While a widowed Mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he’d 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.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today.
It happened 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 a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie’s side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died.

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

September 25, 2004

We are truly saddened at Angel'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.

September 25, 2004

Oh my--just 1 month into this thankless job and your luck already ran out....
My deepest thoughts go out to your family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time. Thank your for your service, brother. Salute!

P.O.-Michigan

September 25, 2004

Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Kevin Foster
Fort Worth Police

September 25, 2004

Officer Barcena, you never lived long enough to realize what a great job police work is. However, your short service did make a difference. You died a hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and dedication. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Dept.

September 25, 2004

Brother, you will not be forgotten. The day you walked across the stage and accepted the duty to serve and protect; you became family. We love you and we will never forget.

Deputy Adrian Guerrero
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office

September 25, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Angel Barcena. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

September 25, 2004

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Master Officer J.D.Koeppen, Capital City Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Cadet Officer A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

September 25, 2004

God Bless you for you service. It takes a special person to want to embark upon this career field. It saddens me to see your name added to this memorial. Rest in peace.

Sgt. Paul George
Houston Police Department

September 25, 2004

Just another brother who lost his life doing the ultimate sacrafice. Officer Barcena you will never be forgotten. May God watch over you and your family. Peace brother, we will take over from here.

PO Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

September 25, 2004

There are no words to describe the sorrow that the law enforcement community feels when it loses one of its own. Officer Barcena, we all mourn your senseless death. Even though you only served for one month, you made a lasting impact on your community, and an indelible mark with your brethern. Rest in Peace brother, you will not be forgotton.

Edward F. Beck, Ret.
Stone Harbor Police Dept., NJ

September 25, 2004

God bless you and your family. You were taken from us all too soon.

DE
St. Louis City Police

September 25, 2004

Rest in peace Officer Barcena. You will never be forgotten.

Ashley Drury
Clare, Michigan

September 25, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF THIS HERO. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL. MY BROTHER, MAY THE CITIZENS OF EL PASO NEVER FORGET YOU AND NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICE YOU GAVE FOR THEM. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. YOU SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE.

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

September 25, 2004

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