Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

“In The Line Of Duty”
In Memory Of All Police Officers
Who Have Been Called To Make The Ultimate Sacrifice

What is the meaning of "In The Line Of Duty"
It means that an officer made the Ultimate sacrifice.
It means that someone took an officers life.
A hero has fallen. Officers who gave their all
To protect and serve us
Have been killed by someone whom they swore
To protect and serve.
It means that their badge will no longer be on their chest
And they will join "The Best Of The Best"
It means that family and friends are left behind
To deal with the lost of a loved one.
Only having the memories of that loved one
Close to their hearts. Something no one can ever take away.
It means that family members will stand at the officers grave
And wonder why... Why would someone take an officers life
And leave them there to die?
If we only knew. Today an officer will place their badge on their chest
To fulfill the dreams of heroes killed "In The Line Of Duty"
Lt. Avilucea you will always be remembered as a HERO.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson

May 31, 2008

I am always saddened to hear of a loss. My prayers go out to his family and dept. I know that his dedication and courage will carry on with those who he led.

VIP
Ventura Calif. police dept

May 31, 2008

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Lieutenant Michael Avilucea~you're in our thoughts and prayers dueing 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, Lieutenant Avilucea!

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

May 31, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

May 31, 2008

Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Lieutenant Avilucea,

How saddened we were to learn of your grievous loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Keep focused on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time of your fresh grief and may you find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are many people who care and understand. We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us. His love can surround us with comfort only He can give.

Maryland Transportation Authority Police
Sandra Crouch
Surviving Spouse of Officer Thomas Crouch
E.O.W. 10-31-91

Maryland Transportation Authority Police

May 31, 2008

Rest in peace Lieutenant Avilucea - may God bless you, your family and fellow officers.

Special Agent (Retired) Blair M. Gluba
NCIS

May 31, 2008

You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless.

Sgt. J.L. Brewer
Retired L.S.P.

May 31, 2008

Mike,

I have read some of the comments that were left by people that knew you- sounds like you were one heck of a street cop! I hope that God will comfort your family and friends, because I am sure that there will be a lot of hurting hearts......

Thanks for being the best! God Bless

Lieutenant Keith Eremea
Ark State Police

May 31, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Lt. Michael Avilucea. Thank you for your service and may God be those who will miss you so much but your legacy as a good cop will remain forever. God bless

Margaret Hood
Citizen Watch

May 31, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your service ad sacrafice will not be forgotten

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

May 31, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

May 31, 2008

Our prayers are with the family. Another hero taken from us. From the Arizona Chapter of the Concerns of Police Survivors and Earl and Laura Fisher.

Earl Fisher
Mountain Region Trustee
Concerns of Police Survivors

Det. Earl Fisher #R977
Phoenix P D and C.O.P.S.

May 31, 2008

Rest in peace Lieutenant Avilucea, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.

Shelly
Citizen

May 31, 2008

Rest in peace Lt. Avilucea. My thoughts are prayers go out to your family and friends.

Civilian Police Member - Lisa

May 31, 2008

May you rest in peace and may your family take solace knowing that St. Michael the Archangel, patron of police officers, has prepared a special place in heaven for you.

"As he was ever faithful to us in the full performance of his task and the protection of those who slept, so let us be, my Brothers and Sisters, faithful to him, ever zealous to protect and cherish the memory of his good deeds, forgetting his imperfections, and emblazoning his accomplishments."

David Eastman, Retired Police Officer
Baltimore Police Department

May 31, 2008

Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Lieutenant Michael Avilucea. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God bless and keep you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

May 31, 2008

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

May 31, 2008

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

May 31, 2008

Lieutenant Avilucea,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept La

May 31, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

May 31, 2008

.....to the families of blood and blue of Lt. Avilucea my deepest condolence are extended.......thank you sir for sharing the thin blue with me , rest gently now , we have the watch from here.........

officer val pickens
bpd/b'ham , al

May 31, 2008

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Lt. Michael Avilucea. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Memebers & Staff

May 31, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 31, 2008

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the New Mexico State Police, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

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

May 31, 2008

Rest in peace brother. God be with your family and friends in this time of grief. We will all continue to walk the thin blue line in your absence.

M. Hubbard patroolman
Ontwa Township Police

May 31, 2008