Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrol Officer Stephen J. Arkell

Brentwood Police Department, New Hampshire

End of Watch Monday, May 12, 2014

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Reflections for Patrol Officer Stephen J. Arkell

rest in peace brother

kenneth musillo
retired new york city police officer

May 13, 2014

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 “it’s 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.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Retired)
Jerome County, Idaho

May 13, 2014

Rest in Peace, brother. And thank you.

Sgt. Matthew Elliott
NH Liquor Enforcement

May 13, 2014

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Police Officer Boyce #3687
Prince Georges county Police Department

May 13, 2014

Another hero leaves us too soon. Thank you Officer Arkell for your service and sacrifice and you will never be forgotten. R.I.P. brother and God bless your family, friends and brother and sister officers with the Brentwood Police Department.

Sgt D. Bowler
Los Angeles Police Department

May 13, 2014

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

May 13, 2014

I am very sad to learn of the loss of a true hero in Patrolman Stephen Arkell. I pray the Lord bless his family, friends and peers.

JCOS TW Martinez
CYFD/JJS State of New Mexico

May 13, 2014

Rest in Peace Patrolman Arkell, thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, your friends and your Brother and Sister Officers.

Civilian Advisor Alex Cardella
Danbury Police Explorers

May 13, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the Arkell family. Our hearts grieve with the loss of your officer. Know you are in our thoughts.

The family of Corporal Bruce McKay
(Franconia NH PD, EOW 51107)

Sharon (McKay) Cairns
formerly fiancee of Corporal Bruce McKay

May 13, 2014

Patrolman Stephen Arkell,

When you made your decision to enter law enforcement some twelve years 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 responded to that Domestic Complaint in your community on Monday, May 12, 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 shot and killed upon entering the residence for which you were dispatched; 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

Rest in Peace fellow Brother of the Granite State.

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 13, 2014

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Patrol Officer (former)
Greeley Police Department

May 13, 2014

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

May 13, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

May 13, 2014

TO THE FAMILY,FRIENDS, AND COLLEAGUES OF BRENTWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT, PATROLMAN STEPHEN ARKELL.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Officer.
We in the Law Enforcement Community are a family.
Though we may wear different uniforms and have different badges, shields, or stars pinned upon our chest.
Our area of enforcement may vary, we consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are:
Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, county roads, state highways, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice.
Daily our position is clear that we will SERVE and PROTECT our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of GOOD over EVIL facing the unknown with COURAGE keeping our trust and faith in GOD. We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for LAW ENFORCEMENT is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
OFFICER ARKELL!
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Brentwood in the State of New Hampshire with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have SERVE and PROTECTED my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen Brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do.............SERVING
and PROTECTING your community with HONOR and PRIDE making a better and safer place for us all.
FINAL CALL
OFFICER ARKELL STATUS........OFFICER ARKELL STATUS........
OFFICER ARKELL STATUS.........ATTENTION ALL UNITS...........
BRENTWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT, PATROLMAN STEPHEN ARKELL I.D.# 87 HAVING SERVICED THE CITIZENS OF BRENTWOOD IN THE STATE OF HAMPSHIRE WITH HONOR, PRIDE AND DISTINCTION IS NOW 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

May 13, 2014

God rest his soul. Thank you for your service. Our prayers are with your family.

Karen & Bill Carruth
Family of many police officers

May 13, 2014

Rest In Peace Patrolman Arkell

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

May 13, 2014

Our sincere condolences to your family. May God grant them peace and pride in the knowledge you died doing your very best, without fear or favour, without malice or ill will. You protected and served and paid the ultimate price comrade. RIP

SPC Paul Jenkins (England)
British Police

May 13, 2014

Good times Steve, thanks for all the help and just doing what you do. You died doing one if the things you loved, (besides coaching!)Bwood misses you.
We got the watch.

ISA Ian M
NSCCCID

May 13, 2014

Sadly we once again have to say "ALL GIVE SOME - SOME HAVE GIVEN THEIR ALL". Rest in Peace our Brother and may your family, friends, co-workers and community be comforted...

John Koch (Trooper - Retired)
Washington State Patrol

May 13, 2014

Thank you for your service to your community. To your family, I am so sorry for your loss
RIP

R. Davey
USAF Air Police K9 (Ret)

May 13, 2014

Thank you for your service, you will always be remembered. I am honored to have met you, and I hope for the best for your family. Rest in Peace brother.

Officer Evan Nadeau
Exeter, NH Police Department

May 13, 2014

R.I.P. Officer ARKELL. Thank you for your service. Condolences and prayers to the families, friends, community and fellow officers. Your brother officers will carry on in your place. You will not be forgotten. God Bless

M.Sgt. Angel Alverio (Ret.)
Wilmington De. Police Department

May 13, 2014

Patrolman Stephen Arkell rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one,
and pray for you during the days to come. Stephen will be in
the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention
in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass,
They 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 hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your Brother in Law enforcement

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired


Streifenpolizist Stephen Arkell in Frieden ruhen Sie
Jetzt Mitglied einer Elite-Gruppe The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. Es gibt keine größere Opfer, das man geben kann
für seine ellow Mann. Zu der Familie Ich begrüße Ihre verlorenen geliebten Menschen, und beten für Sie, in den nächsten Tagen zu kommen. stephen in sein
das Unternehmen von Helden für immer und ewig.

The Thin Blue Line der Gefallenen aufrecht stehen
in ihrer Klasse "A"-Uniformen, Abzeichen und glänzenden Schuhen wie Glas, Sie sind eure Brüder und Schwestern der Law Enforcement. Alle von ihnen haben zuvor zahlte den höchsten Preis. Heute, wie viele andere, sie begrüßen Sie zu diesem heiligen Ort. Wie Sie sich die Thin Blue Line der Gefallenen zu marschieren, sind alle Augen auf dich konzentriert, als ob zu sagen, es wird in Ordnung sein Sie mit Ihrem ewigen bist
Partnern. Ein Gruß folgt und eine Träne auf so viele Gesichter zu sehen. Herzlich willkommen, Sie gut bedient. Jetzt kommen die Reihen, ein weiteres Mitglied The Thin Blue Line nach Hause gekommen.

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired

May 13, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Arkell's family and our brother's and sister's at Brentwood Police Department. Rest easy brother we'll take the watch from here.

Senior Patrolman Evan Boulanger
Belmont Police Department, New Hampshire

May 13, 2014

Rest in peace Patrolman Arkell!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

May 13, 2014

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