Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Sunday, July 13, 2014
Reflections for Detective Melvin Vincent Santiago
This tragic incident brings tears to my eyes; to this young Officer, his family and friends, and for the Jersey City Police Department. Having spent 36 years as a Police Officer, I can only hope and pray. "The Thin Blue Line" is a little shorter today, but still as tough. Politicians keep cutting Public Safety Ranks and Budgets, but welfare continues to rise! May God welcome this young Officer. Thank-you for your service sir!!
Ret. Comm. Scott Barksdale
Broward County (Fla) and RCSD (SC)
July 16, 2014
Dear God the Father, please bring comfort and blessing to Officer Santiago's family and loved ones. This terrible loss of life brings sadness to all of us who recognize and realize that evil exists in this world and has no mercy or compassion for the innocent such as Officer Santiago. Officer Santiago died serving our country and he should be remembered always for the sacrifice he and his family has made. May God Bless Officer's Santiago's Family!
Michael Merritt
Private Citizen
July 16, 2014
God Bless you, your family, and the Jersey City Police Department. Thank you for your brave service. Rest in Peace...
Detective Jason Shepherd
Brick Township Police Department
July 16, 2014
RIP my fellow brother! Thank you for all that you have done.
Det. Chavez
Phoenix Police Department
July 16, 2014
The loss of Officer Melvin will never be forgotten. Melvin did what he was trained and loved to do. May all who knew Melvin, find comfort in your faith, from your friends and the law enforcement family.
Chaplain R. Thompson
South Charleston Police Dept.
July 16, 2014
Rest in Peace my brother in blue. Evil will never prosper as long as brave men such as yourself stand for good.
I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.
"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Sons of God." Matthew 5:9
Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department
July 16, 2014
Rest in peace young man. Your work is done, we got it from here, brother.
To JCPD: Please know that your brothers from NYPD are thinking, and praying for you guys. Stay strong.
Police Officer
NYPD
July 16, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Santiago's family as well as JCPD. Pray together, cry together, stand together, during this most difficult period only God, time, and family of Blue will help bridge the void. Officer Santiago will continue his service from a position above. May God Bless You All.
Lt. Gerald J. Witkowski (Retired)
Wauwatosa PD, WI.
July 16, 2014
Rest in Peace Brother, my prayers and thoughts go to your family and your department. Bless your soul.
Trooper Mazet
Maryland State Police
July 16, 2014
RIP my brother. May God bless and protect your family as well as the Jersey City PD.
David Figueroa
Las Vegas Metro PD
July 16, 2014
Rest in peace Melvin. Your bravery is a testament to your love and loyalty to your country and it's people. God bless your soul in eternal peace.
Captain (British Army) Adrian Craddock
British Army Bomb Tech teaching NJ Police and Sherrif
July 16, 2014
As a mother of a fallen Deputy my heart feels your pain. I pray that the Lord gives you strength and comfort. Your sons memory will forever live in the heart of all those that knew and loved him. He will forever be remembered by all of the surviving families of fallen officers. His brothers in blue and brown will never let him be forgotten. I pray for peace for his family and his LEO family. Officer Santiago you will never be forgotten. R.I.P Officer Santiago in the arms of your Savior.
Caroline Sears
Mother of Deputy Sheriff Michael C. Walizer EOW 3/31/12
July 16, 2014
Officer Santiago's death is very tragic, but his death troubles me in that I can imagine the immense pride his family had for him in becoming an officer and within the same year losing him. The the intense grief and injustice must be overwhelming.
There are a lot of youth that need help out there as well as many criminals that need to be dealt with. Officer Santiago did not even have a chance to reach the amazing potential that I believe he would have surpassed. His legacy was cut short by a loser in a split second.
I offer my condolences to the family and know he would have made a huge difference in the lives of many, but in death he will never be forgotten. I am proud that men like him choose the right path which sometimes takes strength, grit, and determination but ultimately serves as a role model to so many kids.
I hope his family gets the support they deserve and Officer Santiago will rest in peace.
Pamela Cruz
Concerned citizen and supporter
July 16, 2014
To my Fallen Brother, I Salute you, You and your Family will be in my prayers. You will truley be missed. R.I.P.
Officer Renzetti
NJDOC / SOG
July 16, 2014
Officer Santiago, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.
Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept
July 16, 2014
Thoughts & Prayers are with the family both blood & blue.
NPD Wife
July 16, 2014
Rest in Peace Sir............
Officer Thomas Wiederhold Retired
Fort Worth Texas Police Department
July 16, 2014
RIP brother Santiago. May comfort come to your friends and family.
Major McAlister
Fairfax County PD
July 16, 2014
You gave the ultimate sacrifice brother. We will take it from here. From Monmouth County to Hudson County we bleed blue.
Robert Tomaino WLBPD
WLB PD
July 16, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this young warrior. And to his fellow officers, we stand with you!
Patrolman R. Muwallif
IMPD
July 16, 2014
A man is not judged by his wealth or status, but by what he does during his life, be it many or just a few years.
Police Officer Melvin Santiago did much with his years.
My condolences to the family, including his Law Enforcement brothers and sisters.
Sergeant
Western Australia Police
July 16, 2014
RIP Brothet
PFC Matthew Froeming
U.S. Military Police
July 16, 2014
God bless brother. I'll be saying a prayer for you and your family tonight. We will take it from here....
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
July 16, 2014
Rest In Peace and my sincere condolences to the Santiago family...you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Civilian Supporter and LEO wife
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
July 15, 2014
Officer Santiago:
May you rest in eternal peace and may your family, co-workers and friends know that you were the best of the best in doing your duty. "There but for the grace of God go any of those who carry the badge."
Resident Agent in Charge (Retired) John
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives
July 15, 2014
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