Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless You Deputy Lemus!!!!

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, PA

May 13, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 13, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Mariano Lemus, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

May 13, 2005

Thank you and God Bless you, Deputy Lemus, for your noble service. You answered the call when your community needed you, when it needed someone with the moral strength and the steely courage to stand up in the face of those who would victimize others. As a police officer, you knew the various risks you faced, not just those posed by guns, knives, and fists. You knew you were not invincible. Nevertheless, you answered the call to duty each and every time without hesitation. You are a hero. Rest in heavenly peace, sir. You will always be remembered in the hearts and minds of your brothers and sisters in blue.

Deputy Sheriff Karl C. Gwynne
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, FL

May 13, 2005

I just read the memorial for Deputy Sheriff Rocky Lemus and it saddens me to think that his life ended in such a way. One thing is for sure though. He didn't die in vein.
I praise the Almighty for men and women such as Deputy Lemus who so unselfishly gave their lives. He will be remembered as a true hero.
Just know that there are lots of folks across this country that care very deeply. Thanks to the ODMP it makes it easy to reach across the nation and hold the hands of the family, friends and co-workers. May God continue to pour out His endless blessings.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.

May 13, 2005

Rest easy brother.....we got it from here..........

Officer
Kentucky PD

May 13, 2005

rest in peace sir. let the arms of st. michael embrace you..we salute you for your courage, duty and honor.

citizen

May 13, 2005

May you rest in peace,Deputy Lemus. Your service is appreciated, and you will not be forgotten. Even though I did not know you, my prayers are with you and your loved ones. May they take comfort during this difficult time in knowing that you are in a better place.

jason

May 13, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in southeast Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Rocky did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Rocky be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Lemus' family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you. If you ever need anything please do not hesistate to contact me. Dennis' department will always know how to reach me.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Rocky is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Rocky was well respected and well loved. You were blessed to have had him in your life, even for a short time.

Thank you Deputy Lemus for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

May 13, 2005

The men and women of the Mahomet Police Department extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Mariano Lemus. Our fallen brother will not be forgotten.

To Deputy Lemus, Thank you for your service to your community and country. God Bless You! Rest in Peace Sir!

Mahomet, IL Police Dept.

May 13, 2005

May God keep you and continue to watch over your family.

A Sergeant's Girlfriend

May 13, 2005

Rocky-ALthough we never knew you, our prayers are with your family and co-workers in hopes they may find some peace.

God speed, sir. We will take the watch from here.

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 13, 2005

Rest in peace my brother

May 12, 2005

Deputy Lemus, you have served this community with honor, and your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to your wife and children for all they've gone through this past year during your illness. Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now.

Police Officer
Orlando Police Dept.

May 12, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Cpl. Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

May 12, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

May 12, 2005

I worked with Rocky for several years and I can't think of one time he didn't make me laugh. He was a great person and deputy who will be missed by all who knew him.
May GOD bless you and you family.

Deputy Todd Yonke
Orange County Sheriff's Office

May 12, 2005

Deputy Lemus, That thankless job that you, your brothers and sisters in blue perform can take you in so many ways. Thank you sir for performing it bravely. You are not forgotten

May 12, 2005