Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP brother. Yuor service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Please continue to watch over us all.

E. Kittrell, S.O.S.
BOP-Leavenworth, KS

December 19, 2012

Corporal David Gogian, during your tour of duty you served your city and community with honor and dignity. It is now your time to rest, we will carry on from here. To the family of Corporal Gogian you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Topeka Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Fair Winds and Following Seas Brother

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

December 19, 2012

It Deeply Saddened me to hear of David's Tragic Passing. Dave was a Good Person and an Outstanding Meteorological Technician. I was one of his couterparts from another Air National Guard Weather Unit. I always looked forward to seeing him and being around him during our conferences and training workshops. He was always cheerful and had jokes. He always had positive things to say and offered words of encouragement when it came to dealing with the difficulties involved with our positions. Truly a person who dedicated himself to HELPING and PROTECTING as evidence of his joining the police force after a long outstanding military career.

I offer my Deepest Condolences to his Family, Friends and Relatives and My Thoughts and Prayers are with You All.

Chuck Patterson

SMSgt Charles "Chuck" Patterson (Ret)
Former 122nd Weather Flight Met Tech (Louisiana)

December 19, 2012

RIP Officer

Stephen Bruet PPO II
Department of Public Safety NC

December 19, 2012

I will miss you so much. Every time I backed you and your officers, you always had something witty and light to say about the call. I am at a loss for words.

Officer Patrick Saleh, PIO Troop K
Kansas Highway Patrol (Capitol Police)

December 19, 2012

The Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 53, would like to honor the life and memory of Corporal David Gogian. Thank you for your eight years of service. Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family he leaves behind.

Recruit Frederick Warfield
Saratoga Springs Police Department

December 18, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Gogian, Bless your family and the Topeka Police Department.

TFC Len Widener
Connecticut State Police

December 18, 2012

R.I.P. brothers Gogian and Atherly. We'll keep you and your families and our brothers and sisters with the Topeka P.D. in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and keep you.

Corporal James Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard,Tampa, Fla.

December 18, 2012

Rest with God Corporal Gogian. Your dedication and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Police Department

December 18, 2012

May the peace and comfort of our Lord and Savior be with the family and friends of our fallen brother. Rest now brother, we have it from here.

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.
(By Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller )

Detctive S.Bruinsma
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Fl

December 18, 2012

RIP brother David.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

December 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

December 18, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the families and fellow officers.

Officer Daniel McMurray
Humboldt Police Department

December 18, 2012

R.I.P. Officers Gogian and Atherly, You are truly Hero's. God Bless you and your families.

Det Hoffmann
SLMPD

December 18, 2012

God's peace and speed Corporal Gogian. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

December 18, 2012

The quiet of the night was broken by the sound of gunfire. Now two officers lay dead. This should never happen to those who protect and serve us as our first line of defense against crime. No matter how many times this happens, the feelings don't change whether active or retired law enforcement. We have all lost brothers. Unfortunately this time it was a Masonic brother also. Rest in peace my brother. Your duty is done.

Senior Special Agent (Retired) Tom Rigg
BNSF Railway Police

December 18, 2012

To the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal David Gogian-my heartfelt sympathies to you all at this gut wrenching time. This tragedy again shows just how dangerous law enforcement is on a daily basis. Your loved one served bravely and will be forever honored in our profession.

Sgt Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

December 18, 2012

R I P my bother and thank you for serving your community
and your nation. >Hand Salute<

State Trooper/Deputy Sheriff (ret)
KHP Kansas

December 18, 2012

Thank you for your courageous service. God bless you and your family and your department. RIP brother

Trooper Matthew J. Demny
Michigan State Police, Rockford Post

December 18, 2012

God Speed! R.I.P!

Deputy Kelly S Bruzeau
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

December 18, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPARTMENT

December 18, 2012

You and your partner have completed your assignments here and now serve with honor and love in Gods kingdom alongside all our brothers and sisters who preceded you into His kingdoom. Your honor, heroism and love will always be remembered here by those left behind. Thank you for your service to Gods children. Rest in peace. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired Detective
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chaplain FOP

December 18, 2012

May God Bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Especially your Brothers in Blue as they learn to cope as well. Thanks to you for giving your all. may you now R.I.P.

Brenda Johnson
citizen

December 18, 2012

David, we honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when David was killed in the line of duty. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To his family, you are in my heart's embrace today. I pray for the emotional healing for all who called David beloved.

I am sure it was a devastating blow for the family, the department, and the community to have lost two heroes to senseless violence. I also thank Corporal Gogian for his service to our country for serving in the military.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Corporal Gogian gave to his community and the citizens of Kansas, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on December 16, 2012.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 18, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano,TX

December 18, 2012