Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Brother Rabain

Police Officer Steven Austin
Trenton Police Department

March 7, 2015

I am so sorry to read this, and will be thinking of your family.

Melanie Rowley. NA
Have friends who are LEO's.

March 7, 2015

Thank you for your service on earth. You are now transferred to the "Heavenly Police Department" and GOD is your Chief.

Cpl Charles Ridgely #1019 (retired)
Prince George's County Police Dept MD

March 7, 2015

IN MEMORY OF POLICE OFFICER BRENNAN RABAIN

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer Brennan Rabain:

From the beginning of time after Cain killed his brother, Abel, there has been a need for law enforcement officers to protect the weak and to bring evildoers to justice. This work is necessary in a sinful world and is dangerous. In modern times, some twenty-eight police officers have sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens of Prince George’s County, Maryland. Today, we honor the sacrifice of Police Officer Brennan Rabain, of the Prince George’s County, Maryland, Police Department; who was killed on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in the line-of-duty, in a single vehicle traffic collision while attempting to make a traffic stop in the 9500 block of Greenbelt Road in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Police Officer Brennan Rabain. He died serving us. Help us never to forget. Help us celebrate the life of Police Officer Brennan Rabain and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.

As for the citizens of Prince George’s County, Maryland, help them to faithfully equip their law enforcement officers with the best tools to protect their county. May their training be adequate to the task. Help the citizens of Prince George’s County, Maryland, to remember to pay their law enforcement officers fairly and treat them with respect. Help the citizens of Prince George’s County, Maryland, to obey the law and treat each other with dignity so as not to add to the burden of crime and pain to their county.

The time for mourning will soon pass. We have now remembered and celebrated the life lost in this great tragedy. As the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer Brennan Rabain go forward, they must celebrate the good things in their lives; and to celebrate life itself!

Finally, Lord God, we pray for the families, friends, and colleagues of all the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line-of-duty and we thank you for their sacrifices. Bless the lives of their families, friends, and colleagues so they might find healing. Help their law enforcement organizations support the families of these fallen heroes. Even though their deaths might have been senseless, make something good come out of these situations so that their law enforcement organizations and the communities in which they lived and served might be stronger because of their lives and their deaths.

Now, Police Officer Brennan Rabain, may the Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen.

In His Service,

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police of the Nashua NH (USA) Police Department
Police Chaplain of the Merrimack NH (USA) Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Merrimack NH Police Department

March 7, 2015

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James Waggle
Civilian

March 7, 2015

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LE SUPPORTER

March 7, 2015

For Police Officer Brennan Rabain:

The patrol-officer faces many risks and among them is the continual presence behind the wheel in traffic. We are not excluded from the hazards of the roadway. We regret that our brother Brennan would be the next patrol-officer to forfeit his life in the process of providing safety and security to the public.
We pray for Brennan's family, co-workers, friends and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another at this time.
We are proud to render Officer Brenna Ramain, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

March 7, 2015

For Officer Brennan Rabain:

The patrol-officer faces many risks and his/her continual duty behind the wheel in traffic presents yet another hazard that comes with our job. We, too, are never relieved of the dangers of crashing thereby chancing serious injury or death.
We regret that our brother Brennan would be the next patrol-officer to forfeit his life while serving and protecting the public. We pray for his family, co-workers, friends and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another at this time.
We are proud to render Officer Brennan Rabain, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

March 7, 2015

Rest in peace, brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Drew Young
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March 7, 2015

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

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

March 7, 2015

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
Copyright BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

March 7, 2015

To the Family and Police Family of Police Officer Brennan Rabain my prayers with you. It is not how these officers died that made them heroes it is how they lived..

Pastor David Matthew Duffany
Outreach Ministries of One

March 7, 2015

Rest with God Officer Rabain. Your ultimate sacrifice as well as your devotion and dedication will never be forgotten, may your young Son know his Dad was a hero. Prayers for the department and your family during this time in their lives.

Retired Police Offier Bob Lester
Midland, Texas Police Department

March 7, 2015

ST MICHAEL WILL TAKE CARE OF BRENNAN IN HEAVEN. THE DEPT WILL TAKE CARE OF THE FAMILY, GOD BLESS.

OFFICER A. HERRERA
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL MOTOR OFFICER

March 7, 2015

Rest easy brother. We'll take it from here.

PO Olasokan
NYS University Police

March 7, 2015

Thank you Officer Rabain for your service and ultimate sacrifice. We pray for God's comfort and peace to surround your family and friends.

Darlene Newton
friend of Story County Sheriff's Office

March 7, 2015

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Rabain and the Prince George's County Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Rabain, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

March 7, 2015

Watch over the heavens for us brother. Thank you for your hard work, we got it from here.

O.F.C
Baltimore County Police Department

March 7, 2015

Rest in Peace Officer Rabain. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rabain Family and the Prince George County Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ

March 7, 2015

An Officer’s Heart
By Kathy Farace

I chose to work in law enforcement;
It’s my duty and my call.
I will serve no matter what the risk
In a crisis great or small.

Protecting life and liberties
From jeopardy and from theat.
No matter what the time or cause,
I’ll respond with no regret

The thin blue line of courage is a symbol that reflects,
The depth of strength to conquer,
Fear our commitment and respect.

Duty calls, the race begins, days end is unbeknown.
Though focused on the work at hand
My heart is back at home.

As an officer I know I’m not in this alone.
You stand with me by my side and pray my safety home.

I give you this special gift a heart for us to share;
Holding precious words of love far days so hard to bear.

Every moment of every day, in my heart you’ll always be.
We’ll never be far apart……You have “A Piece of Me”

Jaime Sandoval
Heald College Capstone

March 7, 2015

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May you forever rest in heavenly peace.

Ptl. Marshall Gallo
Parma Law Post

March 7, 2015

R.I.P. Officer Rabain. Prayers to his family, brother officers, friends and community. Thank you for your service and sacrifices. You will not be forgotten. Truly sad to have died so young, such a short career and leave behind family and his three year old..

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

March 7, 2015

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

March 7, 2015

Rest in peace Brennan. Your family in Bermuda is praying. You are my cousin and you will be missed. Larry Roger Rabain there are no words can describe the loss you are feeling.

N/A Janine Gibbons Alicea

March 7, 2015

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

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

March 7, 2015