Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

May 2, 2011

It is with deep regret and sympathy that I read of the loss of your brother officer. And It is with great hope that his partner recovers quickly and fully. Our department had 3 officers injured in a shootout on Saturday, so we definitely share in your pain and concern. May Brother Tirado rest in peace, in the knowledge that his watch is done and he served well. He will not be forgotten. And may his family and friends know that the law enforcement community will hold them tight ind friendship and prayer.

Sgt. Patti Bahen
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

May 2, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

May 2, 2011

RIP Officer TIRADO.

Our prayers to those left behind.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

May 2, 2011

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

May 2, 2011

My prayers and thoughts to Officer Tirado's family both at home and on the force in Phoenix. Thank you for your service and sacrifice, you will not be forgotten. God Bless and Rest in Peace. May his family be comforted at this time.

Karen Perrucci
survivor of the shield

May 2, 2011

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis Co Police Dept

May 2, 2011

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Rolando Tirado. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

May 2, 2011

Rest in peace Brother. Your family, friends, agency, and fellow Officers in Arizona are in my prayers.

John C. Edwards Field Officer III
Mississippi Dept. of Corrections

May 2, 2011

Our thoughts and Prayers are with Officer Tirado's family, and Co-workers.
May they each be comforted and find peace.
May his memory and faithful service be remembered by all.

Rev. Tony Wells
Police Comission, Earle Arkansas

May 2, 2011

Rest In Peace

ACRES
SCOTT COUNTY TN

May 2, 2011

Our sincere condolences to Officer Tirado's family and agency and continued prayers for your wounded officer. We all feel Officer Tirado's loss and will not forget his sacrafice.

Lt. Scott Jenkins
Duluth Police Dept., Duluth, Minnesota

May 2, 2011

May God Bless Officer Tirado, his family and his extended family of fellow officers, may he rest in Peace he gave his life doing his job and providing for his family.

Ralph Sullivan
Atlanta Police Dept. Retired

May 2, 2011

Rest in peace my brave brother.

Lt. Ohio Sheriff's Office

May 2, 2011

Thank you for your serve and my prayers are with your family.

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (retired)

May 2, 2011

Rest in Peace Hero

Det. Castelhano
Mount Vernon NY pD

May 2, 2011

RIP Brother.

Q132
LEO

May 2, 2011

God Bless Officer Tirado, his family and friends. “I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.” Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department

May 2, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Buckeye Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

May 2, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 2, 2011

Rest in Peace my brother, we have the watch. Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

Marvin Tahmahkera, sergeant
ASU Police

May 2, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Rolando Tirado. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Buckeye Arizona will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Officer Tirado, know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Officer Tirado. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

May 2, 2011

Sincere thoughts and many prayers to your family, friends, community and the Buckeye Police Department.

Badge #864
AFOSI

May 2, 2011

Rolando you will truely be missed “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God (Matt 5:9).

Ofc K. Hauschild #3179
Buckeye Police

May 2, 2011

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

May 2, 2011