Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you Rest in Peace.

Sergeant
Winter Garden PD

January 23, 2012

Mere words can not express the sorrow that is felt by loved ones, fellow officers and the officers who never had the pleasure of meeting Sgt. Ester. As I read through the comments it was agreed that she was a great officer, she fought the good fight, but God decided he needed another good Angel to watch over the rest of us still here. My sympathies go out to family, loved ones, friends and co-workers. Know she is now changed positions, on for another task. She is now our guardian angel! Rest in peace Sgt. Ester.

Officer Kim Evans DO II
Durham County Sheriffs Office

January 23, 2012

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

January 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Ester's husband and everyone at the Arkansas Department of Correction.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

January 23, 2012

In honor and glory will your service be remembered, Sgt. Ester. May God's comfort and strength touch the heart and spirit of your family and community. Your dedication will always be remembered.

Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille, Oregon Police Department

January 23, 2012

As you departed the bonds of this earth and touched the face of God, know that the service and dedication you had for your department, its fellow officers and the citizens of your community will never be forgotten. May God comfort in this time of sorrow your family, your fellow officers and all those whose lives you have touched. May you RIP, we’ll take it from here.

Captain James Moore
Gardner Police Department

January 23, 2012

Thank you for your service. May you walk in the sunlight in heaven among "The Fallen", your Law Enforcement brothers and sisters who gave the "Last Full Measure of Devotion" doing their duty and protecting others from the animals that would do them harm. Your watch is over Sergeant, we've got it from here. God Bless you, your family and all my brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement.

Sergeant Ed Hoffman
Michigan Department of Corrections

January 23, 2012

If this woman should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on?Thank you for carrying the flag Officer Ester.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriffs Office(Ca.)

January 23, 2012

On behalf of the Michigan Department of Corrections, we send our condolences to the family, coworkers, and friends of Sgt. Barbara Ester. May the Arkansas Department of Corrections find peace in this time of sorrow and grief. Our thoughts are with you all.

John C. Cordell, Honor Guard Commander
Michigan Department of Corrections

January 23, 2012

She was a brave woman who chose to do a dangerous job, serving her fellow men. May she sleep in the arms of the Lord until we are all reunited again. Sincerest condolences from Texas.

Deputy Chief Dan Gabehart
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, TX

January 23, 2012

To the husband and family of Sgt. Ester we send our deepest sympanthies and grieve with you for this terrible loss. In protecting and serving our loved ones give their all....their very lives. Until time is no more may God comfort you until you and Barbara are reunited.

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004

January 23, 2012

On behalf of the West Virginia Division of Corrections, we also grieve your loss. Our condolences to friends, family, and the entire Arkansas Department of Corrections. Thank you Sgt. Barbara Ester for your service and sacrifice, may you rest in peace.

"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Robin Ramey, Investigator
West Virginia Division of Corrections

January 23, 2012

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Barbara Ester and the Arkansas Department of Correction. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Sergeant Ester, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

January 23, 2012

Rest in peace Sergeant Ester. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to public service. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers.

Sgt. Karen Wilkinson
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Des Moines, Ia

January 23, 2012

Rest In Peace Sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, and friends.

Sgt. Jarrod Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections

January 23, 2012

Rest in Peace Sgt. My thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Esters family and freinds.

Detective
Grand Rapids Police Dept.

January 23, 2012

On behalf of the 6,043 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Sergeant Ester’s family as well as the members of the Arkansas Department of Correction. 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

January 23, 2012

Rest in peace my Sister!
"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Jack Garcia, Retired FBI
FBI

January 23, 2012

My sincerest condolences to the family and department. We will continue to pray for you all in this difficult time.

Staff Sergeant
US ARMY USAR/NG Chaplain

January 23, 2012

Rest in Peace Sergeant Ester, Thank you for your service .
My condolences to Sergeant Esters family and the Arkansas Department of Correction. R.I.P

Sgt Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Trafic & Escort Unit

January 23, 2012

Rest in Peace sarge. The world lost a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. You did a job not many people can do, and you did it well.

Ofc. burns
Bureau of prisons Chicago

January 23, 2012

Thank you for your years of dedication and service. You shall always be remembered. May God watch over your family and protect them. We now have the watch. Godspeed.

Deputy R. L. Matthews N.C.
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews E.O.W. 9/30/05

January 23, 2012

On behalf of Evening Watch at Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles, California we also grieve at your loss. Correctional Staff perform in selfless duty with no tools to defend themselves with besides verbal persuassion. It is such a shame that this occurred.
We honor Barbara's life even though we never met her. All females in this business represent her and her attention to detail in discovering contraband. We sincerely hope and pray someone with guts risks their careers and stands up to gutless Congress and make some damn changes, giving us the tools we need and deserve.
Lord provide us peace and safety, have mercy on each one of us and our families. Amen!

Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons

January 22, 2012

I am truly sorry for your loss may God continue to strengthen and bless your family and friends during this difficult time.

God Bless All.

Officer S. Brown
Arkansas Department of Corrections

January 22, 2012

RIP Sgt. Ester. May God welcome you and watch over your family and department.

Master Trooper Craig Rhodes
Louisiana State Police

January 22, 2012