Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer I Garrett Preston Russell Swasey

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Friday, November 27, 2015

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Reflections for Police Officer I Garrett Preston Russell Swasey

Officer Swasey

You are a kind caring brave soul who gave his life as a first responder in the face of extreme danger to protect the public. You will never be forgotten. Our hearts ache at your untimely passing. May you be kept iN peace and honor in the Kingdom of the Lord.

Deputy District Attorney Richard Sachs
San Diego D.A.

November 27, 2015

Sir you gave your life to save the lives of so many others. I thank you for them. Thoughts and prayers for all those suffering from this act of violence.

Jaye

November 27, 2015

I had a training class with the local sheriffs office when I was on active duty. Amongst our class was 3 UCCS officers, what a fine department. Its a terrible loss. Thank you for all you did Officer and RIP!

SSgt Bradley Key
US Air Force Security Forces

November 27, 2015

Thoughts and prayers go out for another fallen hero. R.I.P. Brother.

Retired Nick Palmere
Baltimore County Police Dept. Maryland

November 27, 2015

There simply are no words for another loss in blue. My heart grieves for Officer Swasey's family and friends, as they will forever mourn the loss of this hero.

Rest in Peace, Officer Swasey. May God watch over your family.

Daughter of fallen officer

November 27, 2015

You are a brave and kind man and good soul who gave his life for others in being a first responder and protector of the public. May you be blessed in the Kingdom of our Lord and may you always be remembered as our hearts ache for your untimely departure from us.

Deputy District Attorney Richard Sachs
San Diego D.A.

November 27, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers for your Family...RIP Brother. You did not die in vain but died a Hero. There is no doubt in my mind that you paid the ultimate sacrifice and in the process saved many many lives. A True Hero......

Deputy Bruce Holtzclaw
Los Angeles County Sheriff

November 27, 2015

RIP you are a Hero to many. Thank you for your Bravery and service. May God bless your family in this time of grief.

Patrol officer Bryan Janz
Sterling PD

November 27, 2015

My condolences to the family, co-workers and friends of Police Officer Swasey. RIP brother and thank you for your service.

Police Officer (retired)
New York Polce Department

November 27, 2015

R.I.P. BROTHER Swasey!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

November 27, 2015

Hearts weep tonight all over America. R I P Officer Swasey. May swift and final justice prevail.

citizen
Tampa,FL

November 27, 2015

My prayers are with your family and friends. I pray for peace beyond all understanding for them. Thank you for your service sir.

Sgt. Lisa Brazil
California Highway Patrol

November 27, 2015

Officer Swasey,
Thank-you for your service. Today, you stood in the front ranks of the thin blue line, making the ultimate sacrifice. Your bravery, courage, and dedication serve as an example to us all. The men and women of Colorado Springs, and the students and staff of UCCS, lost one of their bravest and finest when you fell. We will always remember you as a hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, and the brave men and women of the UCCS Campus Police and of the CSPD and EPSO. You fought the good fight. Rest in peace, our fallen brother.

Sergeant Dean Morgan
Buena Vista Police Department, Colorado

November 27, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Garrett Swasey at this time. I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him well as an officer. It will be a very sad Christmas without him for his family and fellow officers as well as all of Colorado Springs, CO. This was a very tragic event that took his life as of today. Things like this don't happen like this everyday but some events do like this one that happened today where a gunman walked into a Planned Parenthood and started shooting. He took four lives at the facility today including Officer Swayse. Extremely tragic this event that happened today in Colorado Springs.

Bradford Paulson
Observer

November 27, 2015

To the family of Officer Swasey and the Colorado Police Department.

My heart breaks for Officer Swasey's family, fellow officers and friends. There are no adequate words. Unfortunately, I feel your pain because my son was also fatally shot on 9/13/2015. You will be in our thoughts and prayers daily. I will leave you with this...my 8 year old grand-daughter recited this Irish Blessing before 1000's the day we laid my son to rest.

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again...
May the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand.
May He bless you and keep you safe.

RIP Officer Swasey. Your work here is done.

With love and respect.

Brenda Tiffany
Mother of KSP Trooper Joseph Cameron Ponder

November 27, 2015

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team Texas

November 27, 2015

So heartbroken to learn of your Ultimate Sacrifice. Prayers for you, and the family, friends & coworkers you left behind.

Trooper Tracy Ayers, Retired
New York State Police

November 27, 2015

You made the ultimate sacrifice doing what you loved.
Because of you and men and women like you there are countless people still alive. You answered a call and ran in when most would run out.
May you rest in peace knowing your life was given for those in need. A true calling most cannot even fathom. May your family in blood, and your family in blue understand the joy you had doing the job you loved, and the people you helped. Anyone brave enough to wear a badge of any kind needs to be held up as a true hero!

Jacob Chernov Former EMT Arizona
Member of the Human Race

November 27, 2015

St. Michael, be with him now. Be also with his family and friends, and with the Colorado Springs University Police.

We are so very, very sorry.

Ptl. M.A. Ryan
New York State University Police Brockport (ret.)

November 27, 2015

RIP Officer Swasey.

CPS Officer 18
COCC Campus Public Safety

November 27, 2015

Rest in Peace brother!! Proud of you,

Cpl. Galguera, Isidro
Santa Ana Police Dept, So. California

November 27, 2015

Rest well my friend, job well done.

We will take it from here


Sergeant First Class David Charles Osborne
US Army, Military Police

SFC Osborne
US Army Reserve

November 27, 2015

Rest In Peace Brother; say hello to our Brothers andSisters up there!

Chief James Cox
Bantam Lake Marine Patrol

November 27, 2015

RIP my brother

Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Lugo
Broward Sheriffs Office

November 27, 2015

My deepest regrets on your loss. We all lose when a LEO is killed in the line of duty defending our lives. May God give you strength during this time of mourning. Our Prayers and thoughts are with the family and Fellow Officers he served with. Each of us here feel your loss.

Brian J. Umbenhower
D.A.V. Color Guard Springfield,Mo

November 27, 2015

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