Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To You're family and Department
Such a tragic loss so young at 43 Life is just getting good,
Rest in peace Brother

Detective Rick Spargos

May 2, 2007

To Mrs. Gama, the children of Deputy Gama, his mother, family, friends and coworkers you are all in my prayers as you face these troubled times. May God be with you and guide you. Deputy Gama, thank you sir for you many years of service, protection and dedication. May you rest in peace...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

May 2, 2007

May you rest in God's peace.

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

May 2, 2007

May God hold the family, friends, and law enforcement brothers and sisters of Deputy GAMA in his warm embrace and comfort you as you grieve for the loss of a hero in blue.

Detective
Toledo Police Department

May 2, 2007

Mere words will not soften the pain and hurt that is being felt by your loved ones, friends and brother officers.May they have some comfort in knowing that they are being held in the hearts and prayers of so very many people today and in the times to come.May you Rest in Peace and may they
always remember just how much they were ,and still are, loved by you.

May 2, 2007

To the deputies and personnel of the LASD and the Gama family:
All our respects, thoughts, and prayers to all of you in the loss of Deputy Raul Gama. Another officer down in the line of duty and another death from a drunk driver. Though I never met Deputy Gama, the LASD helps protect my friends and family there in southern California and I thank you for your never failing service.

Loyalty... Integrity... Courage... DRIVE ON.

Rest easy brother, we've got it from here.

A. P. Mitchell
State of Alaska Div. of Juv. Justice

May 2, 2007

Rest in peace brother your job here is done.Now your new job of watching over us begins God speed to you. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten , your family and friends are in my prayers.

Sgt. Vancuren
Oklahoma City Police Department

May 2, 2007

Another good officer lost to the idiocy of drunk driving .... my thoughts and prayers are with Dep. Gama's family, friends, and coworkers. His service was one of honor and pride and courage, and will never be forgotten.

Laurie Wicks
Communications, Phoenix PD
Phoenix, AZ

Laurie Wicks
Phoenix Police Department

May 2, 2007

My sincere condolences to your family. You chose a noble profession, I'm sorry you had to leave us.

Sergeant Kevin Brady
NYPD Mounted

May 2, 2007

Another brother lost but never forgotten. Thank you for your many years of valuable service. You'll never have to be 10-8 again! Rest in peace. Kevin Callies

P.O. Kevin Callies
Milwaukee Police Department

May 2, 2007

May god bless you and your family. Rest in peace brother.

Patrolman
Upper Chichester Twp. Police (PA)

May 2, 2007

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Gama, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

May 2, 2007

Deputy Gama, Thank you for your service to our
Great County. You will never be forgotten.
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be
called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.
God Speed my Brother.. Heroes Live Forever!

Lt. R.T. Ernie Willis, Ret.
Cleveland Co. Sheriff's Office NC

May 2, 2007

To the family and friends of Deputy Gama,
My deepest, heartfelt sorrow for your loss. Raul is heaven's newest angel who earned his wings before he left his watch. Rest in peace brother. You will be sorely missed.

John
Former Colorado Springs PD

May 2, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

May 2, 2007

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
surviving spouse, Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

May 1, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

May 1, 2007

Everyday I open Officer Down Memorial Page, to my relief there wasn’t any new names. I thanked God. As the day progressed I watched the news, only to find out another hero has passed. My husband too wears the same uniform. Its hurts so deeply to hear again of the loss of life, taken so senselessly. My prayers go out to you and your family. May God carry your family through this dreadful time. I know there are no words to bring comfort to your wife and children, just know your extended family is a large one who loves and cares for their own. Thank you and your family for the sacrifices that have been made, some of us know the sacrifices oh to well. You will never be forgotten.

Wife of Riverside California Deputy

May 1, 2007

May God Bless Raul's family and Bless him and his family.
His mother gave birth to him to make this world a better place, and he did just that. His wife married Raul to have children to make this world a better place and they are. Let his brother and sister officers and The Great State of California and the County of Los Angeles never forget Raul and his greiving family and help them in all ways possible.
Dear Lord let Raul's passing mark not his death but his life
that we celibrate. Thanks Mom.Thanks Mrs GamaANd Thanks Kids

Cincinnati Police Specialist Retired
Cincinnati Police

May 1, 2007

God Bless you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

T
citizen

May 1, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.


DANIEL
FUGITIVE RECOVERY AGENT
AURORA, COLORADO

Fugitive Recovery (Daniel Garcia)

May 1, 2007

Thank you for your service and commitment to the LASD and the citizens of Los Angeles County. We will miis your bravery and dedication. May God be with your family in their time of mourning. Rest in peace brother.

Special Agent Vic Bello
U.S. Department of Justice

May 1, 2007

Deputy Gama, Lay your arm to rest on the other's of the past who put for these words,

"As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional right of all men to liberty, equality and justice."

You will live on through your extended family in the thin blue line. Godbless you and welcome another hero to the gates of heaven. May god take care of you family at this precious moment in time.

Officer Josh Keliikoa
U.S. Federal Reserve

May 1, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police

May 1, 2007

“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 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 1, 2007