Nassau County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, February 5, 2011
Reflections for Police Officer Michael J. Califano
God Bless you sir.
Rick F.
Ret. CO
February 11, 2011
"The influence of each human being on others in this life is a kind of immortality." John Quincy Adams
God Bless the family of Michael Califano.
Sgt. Neil O'Keeffe
New York City Police Department
February 11, 2011
You fought the good fight, rest in peace Brother. May God show his mercy and grace on your family, friends, and coworkers.
Det. John Creamer
Daytona Beach Police
February 11, 2011
Prayers to Officer Califano's family and friends, as well to the entire Nassau County Police Department. RIP.
Emily
NE
February 11, 2011
Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. Proverbs 14:32
Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08
Anonymous
February 10, 2011
Thank you for your service.
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Sergeant
Connecitcut State Police
February 10, 2011
Police Officer Michael Califano, Thank You for your years of dedicated service to make Nassau County safer. You, Your Wife, Your 3 Children, and the rest of your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Think of how they must be wishing,
that we could know today,
how nothing but our sadness can really pass away.
And think of them as living in the hearts of those they touched,
for nothing loved is ever lost,
and they were loved so much.
-Unknown
Anonymous
February 10, 2011
With deepest Sorrow for your loss.
PO Craig Keitel
Scarsdale,NY
February 10, 2011
Rest in Peace Officer Califano.
Lieutenant
N.Y.P.D.
February 10, 2011
May You Rest In Peace Brother Califano
Deputy Donald R. Edwards
Southampton County Sheriff's Office
February 10, 2011
Rest in peace Officer Califano. God bless you, your family, your fellow officers and friends. You will not be forgotten.
Anonymous
February 9, 2011
Officer Califano, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.
Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.
February 9, 2011
Rest in Peace brother
Patrol Officer
Windsor Locks CT PD
February 9, 2011
To Officer Califano, thank you for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice in order to make this a better and safer place to live. I pray for your family and agency to stay strong during this tough time.
K-9 Officer Jason Williams
Henry County Indiana Sheriffs Department
February 9, 2011
Rest easy brother.
SPO 4920
Austin Police Dept, TX
February 9, 2011
Officer Califano, Yesterday, I spoke with someone from your Agency. As I told him, please know we are here for your family, including your family of blue.
You, your family, and your coworkers remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance
President Genesee Valley Concerns of Police Survivors
Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance /President GV C.O.P.S.
February 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Califano as well as the brotherhood at Nassau County Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!
Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department
February 9, 2011
My heart goes out to your wife and 3 children in this difficult time. Your ultimate sacrifice will NOT be forgotten. R.I.P. Officer Califano
PO
NYPD 44pct
February 8, 2011
My prays and thoughts go to the family and brother officers of Police Officer Michael Califano. A life cut to short by a series of tragic events. Rest in Peace my friend and may God watch over your family. You will never be forgotten.
RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
February 8, 2011
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for all you did keeping our county and highways safe. I did not know you but from what I've read You are a shining example on how guys should do the job and live thier lives. We pray for your family's strength and faith and hope they feel some comfort in this tragic time to know that you are with your daughter now in heaven. You will be missed!
Police Officer John T Horn
Nassau County Police Dept.
February 8, 2011
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.
Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office
February 8, 2011
Rest in peace brother. In time I hope your family and agency finds peace in your passing.
We will keep the fight going down here. Enjoy patrol on the streets of heaven. I will see you up there one day.
Dan Vaquero Police Officer II
San Diego Police Department
February 8, 2011
“The Final Inspection”
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
“Step forward now policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?”
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
“No Lord, I guess I ain’t,
Because those of us that carry badges
can’t always be a saint.
I’ve had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn’t mine to keep…
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.
I Know I don’t deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you’ve a place for me here,
Lord, It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t…..I’ll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
“Step forward now, policeman,
You’ve borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in hell.
author unknown
REST IN PEACE OFFICER CALIFANO.
To the Califano family: God Bless you and may the many loving memories you have of Officer Califano comfort you through this difficult time.
Anonymous
February 8, 2011
Rest In Peace. My thoughts go out to the family.
Anonymous
February 8, 2011
Policeman's Prayer
When I start my tour of duty God,
wherever crime may be,
As I walk the darkened streets
let me be close to thee.
Please give me understanding with both
the young and old.
Let me listen with attention until their
story is told.
Let me never make a judgement in
a rash or callous way.
But let me hold my patience, let each
man have his say.
Lord, if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life.
Lord, with your everlasting love
Protect our children and my wife.
Rest in Peace Brother
Stephen Macauley, Detective (Retired)
Nassau County P.D.
February 8, 2011
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