Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Maxwell Robert Dorley

Providence Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Reflections for Sergeant Maxwell Robert Dorley

For Sergeant Maxwell Dorley:

Among the many risks in law enforcement is the operation of a motor vehicle. Statistics support that the law officer is placed more at risk during emergency responses to incidents than almost at any other time. Constant vigilance and the use of lights & siren are no guarantee that we will be safe.
We regret the loss of Maxwell and pray for his family, friends, co-workers and those who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another at this time.
We are proud to render Sergeant Maxwell Dorley, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

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

April 22, 2012

The Providence PD has lost one of its finests. May God bless and guide Sergeant Dorley's family, friends and the entire PPD through these hard times. From Boston's finest, always stay safe and never forget your brother in blue. Rest in peace brother.

K9 Police Officer Rene Sanchez
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION CANINE UNIT

April 22, 2012

RIP Officer Dorley. My sincere condolences to your wife, children and your parents. You will not be forgotten

Robina Browne
Mother to Dep. Sheriff D Browne-Sanchez. EOW 2/10/2007 Honolulu, HI

April 22, 2012

I send my deepest thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Max Dorley. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Trafic Unit

April 22, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to Sgt. Dorley. As the wife of an officer we never know what might happen to our spouse when they leave us to go on duty. My prayers are with the family and department.

Elizabeth Hood
Wife of PFC Scott Hood, Public Safety Officer, City of Union, SC

April 21, 2012

My deepest sympathies to Sgt. Dorley's wife, children, family and the Providence police department. The job has many hazards, many with the same potential. Rest in peace Sergeant Dorley, heaven holds a special place for the peace keepers. Your brothers and sisters are as blessed to have you with them as we were to have you here. You will not be forgotten.

Trooper First Class Keith Rayeski-ret
NH State Police

April 21, 2012

A Life In Christ Is A Life Of A Journey With A Beautiful Resting Place ......To The Family And Friends Of Sergeant Maxwell Dorley ....Heart Felt Sympathies ....
And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died...1 Thessalonians 4:13–14...

THERESA MELODY
Someone who cares

April 21, 2012

And that is the ultimate sacrifice paid to protect the citizens of providence. God rest his soul

Police Officer Jose Amado
Boston Police Department

April 21, 2012

Sergeant Dorley- Rest in peace. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. As we prepared services for our brother in Greenland NH, you were protecting the people of Providence, so that a large contingent of your coworkers were up here supporting us. Thank you and your agency so much for your support, and rest in peace brother. In valor there is hope.
Hampton Police Association.

Hampton Police Association, NH

April 21, 2012

We would like to extend heartfelt prayers to the family of Sgt. Max Dorley and the Providence Police Department during this difficult time. Thank you, Sgt. Max Dorley for your service.

Claudine
Proud Providence Police 386's Wife

April 21, 2012

Thank-you for your brave service. Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

April 21, 2012

Rest in Peace sir, your Department was just here for a funeral in Hampton New Hampshire. Gone from sight but never forgotten! Godspeed!

Officer Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department, New Hampshire

April 21, 2012

From the night I started working third shift Max was someone I respected and looked up to. He was bidded in 17 car which at the time meant something. He treated everyone fairly and with respect but at the same time was not some one to mess with. He was as tough as they come. Max was a guy you could go to for guidance and advice...he would never judge you for it, he truly wanted you to be a better cop, sometimes he gave you advice whether you wanted it or not. He was always talking about his wife and children with such enthusiasm. He greeted you with a huge smile and a warm greeting despite your time on the job, stature or rank... The last time I saw him was a couple days ago, in passing and from a distance. We nodded at each other and said a quick hello, never knowing it would be our last. I remember meeting up with him to donate my old uniforms and traffic vests to send to Liberia. That really tells you what kind of guy he was. I can only hope to be the cop he was.

Detective Chris Currier
Providence Police Department

April 21, 2012

The morning of Sergeant Dorley's death our entire Providence College campus experienced a power outage for a few hours. This was God's way of pausing our world to let reflect on this unfortunate event and keep the family and friends of this officer in mind. Rest in peace.

Providence College Student

April 21, 2012

Respects from the Jaynes Family

Officer J.Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

April 21, 2012

Sgt. Dorley,

I had just returned from the funeral service for Chief Maloney when I learned of your tragic death. Now I prepare to mourn for you. Rest In Peace Sir. Always know that you will never be forgotten.

God Speed.

Ofc. D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

April 20, 2012

God's peace and speed Sergeant Dorley. Thank you for your years of brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

April 20, 2012

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

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

April 20, 2012

Your service to Gods children in your community will never be forgotten. Those brothers and sisters left behind will keep your honor, integrity and professionalism in memory for years to come and they will care for your family. Well done brother Max, God has a great new brother in his kingdom. Rest in peace. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ STATE CHAPLAIN FOP

April 20, 2012

Thank you for your service and dedication. May God watch over your family and protect them. Brother, we have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews NC
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews E.O.W. 9/30/2005

April 20, 2012

Rest In Peace Sergeant Dorley.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

April 20, 2012

Talk anyone can do, but protect and serve...only the braves and the right ones.

Thanks and Rest in Peace.

Senior Officer A.Pereira
Portugal Police Officer

April 20, 2012

MY prayers go out to all ur family and friends SARG!! IM A FORMER HILLBOROUGH COUNTY FL DEPUTY. ANY TIME I HERE OF ANY OFFICER LEAVING US! IT'S LIKE LOOSING FAMILY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY!!TO THE FAMILY!!, POLICE DEPT, AND ALL FRIENDS, R.I.P SARGE. GOD BLESS.

FORMER VOLUNTEER, DEPUTY. DEXTER DAVIS.
HILLBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF. TAMPA FL.

April 20, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother. Watch over as your fellow Officers continue on with the watch. My condolences to your Family and the Providence Police Department.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

April 20, 2012

We have your watch brother. A hero is never forgotten.

Officer Michael Velino
Woonsocket Police Department

April 20, 2012

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