Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A TRUE HERO WHO SUFFERED SO LONG. MAY HE NOW REST IN PEACE. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 22, 2010

Thank you brother for your years of dedication and service. Bless your family and God speed. We now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

March 22, 2010

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

Officer
Georgia

March 22, 2010

Rest in peace Sgt Essoe, you did a great job of fighting off the effects of your trauma. My sincere condolences to your family and your department. God speed as you patrol the streets of gold now. Thank you for your service. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN

March 22, 2010

GOD BLESS

Anonymous

March 22, 2010

For Sergeant Ira G. Essoe, Sr.:

We are grateful to Ira, a soldier-of-law, who faced a situation that brought to him one of the most terrifying moments any law officer could ever face, and he acted with courage, honor and distinction.

I am proud to render him a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennylvania State Police

March 22, 2010

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

March 22, 2010

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

March 22, 2010

Sergeant Essoe rest easy as your long battle is finally over. May God Bless you and your family. Thank you for your service.

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

March 22, 2010

You fought the good fight fellow brother. Rest in Peace.
"A hero never die's, they live on in the memories of their family, friends and community". God bless SGT Ira G. Essoe Sr. and all Law Enforcement Hero's.

Deputy SGT Retired
Iowa

March 22, 2010

Brother Ira,

Please keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

R.I.P. Brother

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett 67 ( ret)
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md.

March 22, 2010

Sgt Essoe, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

March 22, 2010

On behalf of the 6,180 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Sergeant Essoe’s family as well as the members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

March 22, 2010

Sgt Ira Essoe Sr.
Thank you for your sacrifice. I am so sorry that you had to live out the rest of your days dealing with the complications of your encounter with evil. May you take peaceful rest in the Lord's presence.

MPD 845

March 22, 2010

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Sgt. Ira Essoe Sr. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Sgt. Essoe and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

March 22, 2010

God had reserved a place for you in his kingdom among His honorable and heroic law enforcement angels. He has called you now to serve with this elite corp of officers for the rest of eternity bringing honor, glory and pride to Your family and all your brothers and sisters in the badge left behind. Your name, your honro and your dedication to serving God's children in your community will stand forever as a tribute to the love and dedication you demonstrated for your family, your brothers and sisters in the badge and all of the citizens of your community. Well done true and faithful brother, rest in peace. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD< Az State Chap. FOP

March 22, 2010

What a brave man. His children admired him so much all three including his daughter joinded the same department.Even his grandson is on his department too. What a honor to know such a family. God Bless you all.

Mary Huffman
Southern Ca. Concerns of Police Survivors

March 22, 2010

Go with God Son

murphy
n/a

March 22, 2010

God bless you, brother. Thank you for your honorable and tenacious service. You are in my heart and prayers.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Dept

March 22, 2010

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Ira Essoe Sr~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 and rest in peace, Sergeant Essoe Sr.

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

March 22, 2010

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

March 22, 2010

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Sergeant Essoe and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Sergeant Essoe for your dedicated service to the people of California and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 22, 2010

Rest In Peace

ACRES
SCOTT COUNTY TN

March 22, 2010

God bless you sir. Thank you for your service.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Office

March 22, 2010

Rest in peace Sgt. Essoe. Thanks for your sacrafice. Heros like you are what make this country safe and your service will never be forgotten.

retired police officer Bob Lester
Midland Police Department, Midland, Tx.

March 22, 2010