Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

ONCE AGAIN I READ WITH SADNESS AT THE LOSS OF ANOTHER OFFICER. TO OFFICER RIVERA'S FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS: GOD HEALS PAIN THROUGH TIME. MAY OFFICER RIVERA'S MEMORY STAY WITH YOU. TO OFFICER RIVERA: GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN

CORPORAL ELAINE HUNTER
CHAMBERS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

December 4, 2004

Please pass on my heart felt sympathy to your fallen colleague. I had the privilage of coming to the 9/11 service in 2003 and visited ground zero in 2004 with my own family. My affection and respect for my colleagues in the NYPD is unfailing. In the Met, we are now discouraged from pursuing suspects over roof tops after one of our officers fell to his death a few years ago. I hope this officers tragic passing will highlight the need for your senior officers to look at the whole aspect of roof top chases (as ours did), and discourage this kind of pursuit. We are too precious a commodity to loose in this way. I remain yours respectfully.

Paul Tickner Police Constable 455KG Dagenham Borough Met Police London England

police constable
Metropolitan Police London

December 2, 2004

THANK YOU BROTHER FOR GIVING YOUR LIFE SO THE REST CAN LIFE IN PEACE.

PATROLMAN, GREG TOMLINSON
N. MANCHESTER P.D., IN

December 2, 2004

AS A FORMER NEW YORK PEACE OFFICER.NOBODY UNTERSTANDS THE PAIN WE FEEL WHEN ONE OF OUR FAMILY PAY THE ULTIMATE PRICE.MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU MY BROTHER.

Sgt Lance Keefer
Public safety Fl.

December 1, 2004

I am very saddened to hear of the death of Officer Rivera. The NYPD certainly has endured its massive share of losses in our ranks over the generations.

It is so sad to lose a young and dedicated officer unexpectedly. We can find solace in the fact that he died in the service of his fellow man

"There is no greater love than this, that a man lays down his life for his friends"

This brave officer is now in a better place, on Heaven's watch with St. Michael, no longer having to endure the toils and turmoil of this life. But we grieve the loss even as we rejoice the life.

My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Be safe out there brothers and sisters.

Master Sgt. JA Millan, US Army Military Police
Camp Bucca Iraq
Civilian Chief-NC Public Schools
Avery Dist. Law Enforcement

Master Sgt. JA Millan
US Army Military Police, Iraq

November 30, 2004

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!!

Sgt. Daniel Abrahamson
Osceola County Sheriffs Office

November 30, 2004

I am so sorry that others have to endure the loss of a loved one who was protecting us from evil. To Officer Rivera's fiancée, I personally know your pain. I know how devastating this has been to you. I will keep you in my prayers.

To Officer Rivera's fellow officers, I hope you are able to catch the individual(s) responsible for this senseless tragedy even if no Earthly punishment will be true justice.

I am truly sorry for your loss. May God give you the peace you'll need.

Lee Ann
Officer André Booker, Henrico, VA PD
EOW 1-12-03

November 30, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of a lost brother in the thin blue line of Law Enforcement. Thank you for your service to this country. God will take care of you now.

Sean Hoover
Ft. Myers Police Department

November 29, 2004

Rest in Peace my Brother. We thank you for your faithfulness & dedication to duty above and beyond the call. Be assured your loved ones are never alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

November 29, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Rivera. Having lost one of our own this year (Deputy Michael Arruda, EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain you are experiencing. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grives with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

November 29, 2004

My sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Rivera, may he rest in peace.

Linda
sister of Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

November 29, 2004

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
PSALM 23:4

Sgt.
Frankfort Police

November 29, 2004

Thank you for your sacrifice, sleep well brother in blue...We take it from here.
Laurent

P.O. DREIKAUS Laurent
police municipale FRANCE

November 29, 2004

I pray that your family and friends find comfort and strength from the reflections left by your extended L.E. family. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming! "Rest high on the mountain" brother!

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

November 29, 2004

Rest Easy Brother William, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

November 29, 2004

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

November 29, 2004

Good Morning William,
As you NOW know, Jesus Loves You, and...So Do We!
John 3:16

...Only Bosco Knows the Pain...
Only Bosco knows the pain...of losing a brother or sister.
So, who is Bosco?
He is the hero of Third Watch:
He is you and I...
He is "cops" personified...
He knows...
Only Bosco knows...
He is from the Big Apple and the little village
He is from the north, south, east and west...
only Bosco knows...
He has seen it too many times...
And...he knows the pain
He knows you William...and he loves you like a brother...
God be with you William...
Your brother misses you...
For...
Only Bosco knows the pain...
Only Bosco knows...

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond, Va Police

November 29, 2004

Rest in peace brother

Ofc G Watts
San Francisco Police-TTF

November 29, 2004

To my brother in blue and his family, we all will miss you. Your tireless efforts will not be forgotten God Bless all your family members. We all shed a tear!!!!!!

Federal Police Officer R. Jackson
US Dept. Of Veterans Affairs

November 28, 2004

My Fallen Brother,

Your service will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family and friends.
Rest in peace...

Detective Kevin Angell #2016
Sarasota Co Sheriff's Office Honor Guard

November 28, 2004

REST EASY BROTHER BILL, PLEASE PROTECT AND WATCH OVER US. GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND THE NYPD.

DETECTIVE TONY BRISINTE
ORANGE CO SO ORLANDO FL

November 28, 2004

To all Family, Friends, and Co Workers:

On Behalf of myself, and the Family of Police Officer Daniel Starks (Ft Myers Fl, E/O/W 10-25-03) we want you to know that you are all in our prayers! The Lord will sustain you as you go through this difficult, and trying time, but just remember your loved one is being cared for in Heaven, and is now eternally safe. We hope that you all remain as strong as possible, and know that we are all thinking of you. No words are quite ever adequate, but Police Officers make the ultimate sacrifice everyday, and our hope, and prayer is that they will always be remembered for their heroic efforts, and kind hearts.
Blessings Always,
Jessica Ruhl (Daniel’s Fiancée) & the Family of Officer Daniel Starks

November 28, 2004

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER RIVERA OF NEW YORK CITY'S FINEST. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. QUE DIOS TE BENDIGA.

POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT,BOSTON MA

November 28, 2004

My thougths and prayers are with Officer Rivera's fiancee', child, family, friends and co-workers. I pray the burgular is found and apprehended. May God bless you and comfort you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

November 28, 2004

-When the dust settles and the smoke of battle clears and we've reached the end of the race, perhaps not perfectly but all the way to the end, you will hear these words - "Well done my faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Masters Kingdom."

-Father John Corapi

God Bless You Brother.

Doug Cruz
Florida DEP Police

November 28, 2004