Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Officer Petrina. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

May 10, 2014

RIP Brother, my prayers for you, your family and your agency. Job well done.

Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD

May 10, 2014

My Brother
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his
community and to his country.
He was a cop.
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.
He was a cop.
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.
He was a cop.
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.
He was a cop.
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strive to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.
He was a cop.
Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my brother.

- Author Unknown

Noreen-kate Finnegan
retired NYPD

May 10, 2014

Thought and prayers to all his loved ones.

God speed Officer Petrina.

Border Patro Agent Kevin Floss
Customs and Border Protection

May 10, 2014

RIP brother. We lost you to soon. Your family at the Hermitage Precinct will mourne your loss.

Sergeant Geoff Odom
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

May 10, 2014

RIP............Brother..............End of Tour..........God Bless

Detective Al Sheppard (Ret)
NYPD-Major Case Squad

May 10, 2014

Very sorry to hear of his loss. Our prayers to his family and may GOD be with them through this sad time. Thank you Officer Petrina for your service to your community.

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton AR. Police Dept.

May 10, 2014

Thank you for your service....My thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends & coworkers....R I P Officer Petrina

Val Naugle

May 10, 2014

RIP Brother. Thoughts & prayers are with you, your family & friends and your depaartment. God Bless.

Lt.Robert M.Petty (Retired)
North Bergen N.J.P.D.

May 10, 2014

Prayers for family, friends and co-workers of Officer Petrina. I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for your dedication and commitment. You will be missed.

Captain-retired
DeKalb County Police Department (Ga)

May 10, 2014

This is a tragic reminder of the dangers that Law Enforcement Officers encounter every day as we pin on the badge and go out into our communities to protect and serve. Life can change in a millisecond for both the Officers and the families...please pray for Officer Petrina and his family...our brother in blue. Rest in peace my friend.

Officer Jeff Batten
CSPD

May 10, 2014

Prayers and Thoughts to Officer Petrina's family and friends. God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. Jose Gonzales
Santa Fe Police, New Mexico

May 10, 2014

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

James P Waggle
Civilian

May 10, 2014

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

May 10, 2014

He was a great leader and person to know it was a honor serving with you sir. R.I.P. LT .See you on the high ground. Reaper 31 Gunner out.

Spc. Williams
Tennessee Army National Guard

May 10, 2014

Police Officer Michael Petrina,

When you made your decision to enter law enforcement some eight months ago you became blessed:

For the Lord said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9 ESV

When you investigated a traffic collision on I-65 on Saturday, May 10, 2014, you answered God's call to serve:

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." Isaiah 6:8 ESV

As a result, you were struck by an errant motorhome; sacrificing your life so that others might live and be protected:

And the Lord said, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 ESV

I, along with your family, friends, and comrades, will mourn your sacrifice and loss in the line of duty:

And the Lord said, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4 ESV

Now go! Rise up! And do battle against Satan and his demons as an angel for the Lord!

In God's merciful love,

Pastor Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua NH Police Department

May 10, 2014

Thank You Officer Michael Petrina for your service. My prayers tonight are that comfort will come to his family, friends and fellow officers. God Bless You Officer Petrina and may you rest in Peace.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

May 10, 2014

R.I.P. sir

Police wife Samantha Henn
NYPD

May 10, 2014

So sorry for this senseless loss. My condolences to Officer Petrinas' family, his friends and coworkers. may you rest in peace, Sir.

Glenn A. Kinsman
Father o an aspiring police officer

May 10, 2014

Brother, rest well. You brothers and sisters will stand strong in the memory of your sacrifice. We have the watch.

Det. Garrett Kidd
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

May 10, 2014

Officer Michael Petrina you will truly be missed by your family, friends, and colleagues. Thanks for all of the sacrifices throughout your career, and we'll take it from here sir. Rest in peace...

Sergeant James Bradford
Bradley County Sheriff Department

May 10, 2014

Peace to you officer, peace to friends and family. Gods speed

Officer Thomas Swan Ret
Ret LEO

May 10, 2014

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

May 10, 2014

Praying for Officer Petrina's family and friends at this tragic time. He realized his dream of wearing the badge - his watch ended way too soon. rest in peace brother, we will take it from here.

Officer Naya Pope
Irving Police, Texas

May 10, 2014

Rest in heaven with all those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Your service and dedication will never be forgotten. We will all keep your family in our prayers.

Former LEO Matt Bramlett

May 10, 2014