Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Donta J. Manuel

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, November 28, 2007

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Donta J. Manuel

Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. God bless you and your family.

Agent Paul Bruno
Jupiter PD

November 28, 2007

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9)

Joe Caragiulo
Miami Police (retired)

November 28, 2007

I just left a reflection for Officer Wallace. I just wanted to say thank you for serving. I am about to enter the Academy, God willing. It will be an honor to serve in the same profession as you two officers. Rest in peace.

Marlene
citizen about to join the Police Academy

November 28, 2007

Thank you, Deputy Manuel, for your service to the people of Florida and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
Citizen's Police Academy graduates

Janice Brown
civilian

November 28, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about this. I actually grew up in Palm Beach County, Royal Palm Beach specifically, and when i heard about this just broke my heart even more than it already has been. May God be with all of you during this time.

Melissa Linn
wife of West Virginia State Trooper Brian W. Linn EOW 11-2-07

November 28, 2007

May I express my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Deputies Manuel and Wallace and all of the members of the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Department. My heart goes out to you.

Investigator
New York State Police

Investigator

November 28, 2007

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

November 28, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Donta Manuel~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you & rest in peace, Deputy Manuel!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

November 28, 2007

It is with great sadness, that two more Palm Beach Deputies were killed in a tragic accident. Our hearts and prayers to the families of all involved. God Bless Officer Manuel for his service to P.B.S.O. He will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD

November 28, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

November 28, 2007

My heart goes out to you, your family, and your co-workers. Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here.

Ofc. Joe Hunchard #1228
New Smyrna Beach Police Department (FL) - Delta Squad

November 28, 2007

Rest in peace Deputy Manuel, I hope you always remember you died a hero and that we are forever grateful for your sacrifice.

Reserve B. Haapoja
WPD

November 28, 2007

Our condolences to the family,friends and co-workers of Palm Beach County. Deputy Manuel your a true Warrior. May you rest in peace. Members of A-Squad will dedicate its shift in your honor God Speed.

A-Squad
Woodbridge PD Woodbridge CT

November 28, 2007

Rest in peace.

Rick F.

November 28, 2007

Thank You for your serve Brother. Rest in Peace

Patrolman Patrick Stesner Jr
Berkeley Twp, NJ

November 28, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 28, 2007

Donte,

May God hold you in his arms and guide you through the gates of heaven and bless your family and friends.

Will take it from here our Brother.

Your Brothers and Sisters of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

PBSO
palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

November 28, 2007

D/S Manuel,

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your agency. Rest in peace my brother…

Lt. Jeffrey Katz
Boynton Beach Police Department

November 28, 2007

D/S Manuel,

Donta,

Thank you my brother for everything you have done and all the people you have influenced. You and Johnathan will not be forgotten but will be missed deeply by everyone here. Be well my brother.

Cpl. R. Govantes
PBSO

November 28, 2007

I was deeply saddened to hear the news about the sudden death of Deputy Manuel. To the family, my thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time; you have my deepest sympathy. Deputy Manuel was summoned to joined an elite team of South Florida's finest in heaven.

Agent A. Gebhardt
DHS

November 28, 2007

"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED, BUT HOW HE LIVED, THAT MAKES HIM A HERO" May God Bless your family and friends. THANK YOU for keeping US safe. May God also grant peace to the Officer driving the car. This was a horrible accident and all Florida Law Enforcement will need time to heal. GODSPEED.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

November 28, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO DEPUTY MANUEL'S FAMILY AND THE PALM BEACH S.O. DURING THIS TRAGEDY. MAY THE LORD KEEP ALL EFFECTED, IN HIS CLOSE EMBRACE.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

SGT RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF - TYLER, TX

November 28, 2007

A true hero never dies he just watches from a higher cloud. As you sit among the angels your work will not be forgotten. Thank you.

a grateful citizen

November 28, 2007

Rest In Peace, Deputy Manuel.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

November 28, 2007

My sincerest condolences to the Wallace and Manuel families, the citizens of Palm Beach County, and my brothers and sisters in green at PBSO. We all know and accept the risks ingerent to the job every time we suit up for work, but tghe trajedy is only compounded when the event is accidental like this. You are all in my thoughts and prayers...

Cpl Tim Nazzaro & Narcotics K-9 Coco
Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office

November 28, 2007

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