Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless and keep his family. R.I.P. Your work here is ended and you will never be forgotten.

John Canepari, Auxiliary Captain
Florida Highway Patrol

July 8, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Thank you for your service!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 010905

July 8, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

July 8, 2012

R. I. P. fellow brother. God bless you and your family.

Stephen Bruet PPO II
NC Department of Public Safety

July 8, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

James
Arkansas Army Veteran

July 8, 2012

mis condolencias al oficial BRIAN LORENZO QUE DESCANCE EN PAZ, A LA PERSONA QUE LO ATROPELLÓ QUE DIOS LO PERDONE Y QUE RECIBE EL MEJOR CASTIGO QUE PUEDA RECIBIR EN ESTA TIERRA¡

EX JEFE DE SECCIÓN DE LA PJDF MEXICO

July 8, 2012

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Philadelphia Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH Police Dept.

July 8, 2012

Heroes live forever,prayers to your family and friends

BLR
Team Texas

July 8, 2012

i am so sorry for your loss not only was i hit by a drunk driver and still suffer today but i also come from a large family of nypd officers, my heart goes out to all his family, friends and co workers and as sad as it is im sure this 'jerk' i would really like to call him something else wil get off lightly as they all do........

maryann bluszcz

July 8, 2012

Rest in Peace..

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

July 8, 2012

My condolences to Officer Lorenzo`s family all members of the Philadelphia Police Department and Philadelphia Police Emerald Society.
Terry Dolan
Police Emerald Society of Ottawa-Hull

NON NOBIS SED PATRIAE

Not for ourselves but for our country

Cst. Terry Dolan
House of Commons Security Services

July 8, 2012

RIP my brother in Blue and my good friend , I will miss you, you had a smile so bright , thank you for all the times I was solo way back when I was still in uniform and I needed backup and heaven knows if you were on the street you were always quick to get my back, thanks for all the teasing when I was a rookie and the torture you and your partner put me through.. Lol You are what our badge and this dept stands for Honor and Integrity!! You are a " Damn good cop " and will be sadly missed by me and many others.. And such a huge loss to our police dept !! One of the best Highway Officers I know.. And have had the pleasure to work with as an officer and as a Detective and to have gotten to know as my friend ! Thank You for being my friend, coworker, brother in blue and most of all all the times you got my back on the street and wouldn't let anyone give me a hard time !!! Luv Ya xoxo. Sleep Well , sleep peaceful you are with all our angels ( fellow officers ) we have lost down through the years , tell them I said Hello!

Detective Linda A. Longo
Phila PD

July 8, 2012

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.)

July 8, 2012

Thankyou for your service, you are a hero who will never be forgotten. God bless your family and coworkers during these tragic times. You will never be forgotten.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

July 8, 2012

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 8, 2012

My sincere condolences and prayers goes to my brother in blue, My God give your family the strength and courage to celebrate your life,And remember as one of Gods Warriors.. To your Dept. I extend our salute in your Honor.. May GOD ALWAYS HELP PROTECT AND BLESS THE THIN BLUE LINE....

Corporal C.Macias
Passaic County Constable Police NJ

July 8, 2012

Thank you for your dedication to your fellow man. Rest in Peace. We will take it from here. God Speed!

Troopers HG and JL Vernon
Missouri State Highway Patrol

July 8, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lorenzo family, I had the opportunity to have met a great officer . Im also blessed with having a great partner in the 25th dist. ,your brother Manny. RIP Brian We all will miss you in the 25th, Hwy patrol and the entire Phila. Police Department.

P/O M.Lofton
25tth Dist.Philadelphia Police

July 8, 2012

RIP Officer Lorenzo, my prayers to your family, friends & co-workers.

Off. Albert W. Gesullo, Retired
Franconia Twp. PD

July 8, 2012

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 8, 2012

To my brother of the thin blue line: Thank you for your service and sacrifice. To your family, know that you have a friend with anyone who wears a badge. Know that Bian will always be remembered not for how he died but in how he lived. I will keep you in my thoughts in prayers.

Officer A.F. Cathell
Wise, Virginia Police Department

July 8, 2012

Thank you for your service.

Tim Liddell
California Highway Patrol (retired)

July 8, 2012

Brian, You were a good friend and you will be missed dearly. Philadelphia has lost a great cop, great motorcycle instructor and an all around great guy.......Rest in Peace Brother.....You will never be forgotten....Once Highway, Always Highway.

Ofc. Tom Fraser
Longboat Key, Fl Police former Phila PD

July 8, 2012

I have laid down my life in service to all of you. I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them. You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

Captain Doug Gist, (Retired) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

July 8, 2012

Rest in Peace. God Bless to all the Philadelphia Police officers, and police all across the world.

Gene

July 8, 2012