Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Commander Frank Román-Rodríguez

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Monday, December 28, 2015

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Reflections for Commander Frank Román-Rodríguez

Rest in Peace Commander Román. 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

December 29, 2015

Thank you for your service Commander Roman. God Bless you!

Chief Florentino Perez
Linden-Kildare CISD Police Department

December 29, 2015

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, Sheriffs Office

December 29, 2015

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, Sheriffs Office

December 29, 2015

Rest in peace Commander Roman!
You will not be forgotten!

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

December 29, 2015

Descanse en paz Comandante. Gracias por ser deferencia y confianza hacia éste que subscribe. Nunca será olvidado.

Agente 22030 Juan C Gonzalez
Policías de PR

December 29, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ASAC, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 29, 2015

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

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

December 29, 2015

The 37th Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy sends out deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of our Fellow Officers.
During this time we hold close to the memories and good times shared as a source of comfort, Being ever mindful of the pride they embraced when wearing their uniform.

Respectfully submitted,
Lt. Eric Carpenter and the Cadets of Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy 37, Durham County Sheriff's Office, Durham, NC

Cadet Ryan Radulovich
Durham County Sheriff's Office

December 29, 2015

Comandante Frank Román
Gracias por todos los años de servicio al pueblo de Puerto Rico.
Descanse en paz y valla con Dios.

Sgto Rosalinda Lagares Feliciano 816791
Violencia Domestica Arecibo

December 29, 2015

Rest in Peace, Commander Roman. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

December 29, 2015

RIP Commander Roman. Thank you for your many years of service & sacrifice to LE. May God be with your Family and all LE.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

December 29, 2015

May you rest in peace Blue Brother. Thank you for your service. My prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends. Blessings.

Agte. Maria Arocho (Retired)
Puerto Rico Police Department

December 29, 2015

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

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

December 29, 2015

1st PSALM!!

Earnest Hawkins Jr
Prince Georges County Police (ret) MD

December 28, 2015

For Commander Frank Roman:
Lieutenant M. Soto:
Agent Rosario Hernandez de Hoyo:

We are shocked beyond almost all description that three noble law-officers would be senselessly slain yet by a fellow law-officer, and inside of the very premises where we are to feel safer than almost any location. No amount of reasoning nor comprehension seems to be enough to try and grasp what would possess one of our own to strike-out so violently and so devastatingly irresponsible, and treacherously bad. We are enraged, weakened and profoundly saddened by such a horrific act. Numbness reigns over us at this time and we can only pray for at least a shred of understanding as to why this might have occurred, if it is even possible to do so.
We further pray for all the families of the deceased, their co-workers, friends and all who care about them
May the entire law-enforcement community be prepared to reach-out to those closest to them for support, peace and consolation.
We stand shaken to the core as we render to each of these heroes, all soldiers-of-the law, a final salute.

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

December 28, 2015

RIP

Stephen Bruet, PPO II Stephen Bruet
NC Department of Public Safety

December 28, 2015

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Puerto Rico Police Department. Vaya con Dios Hermano.

Anonymous

December 28, 2015

Thank you for your Service. RIP . Praying for Family and Friends.

Grateful to All Who Risk All to Keep Us
Caring Private Citizen

December 28, 2015

Thank you for your Service.
May God's Grace strengthen and comfort Family and Friends. RIP

Grateful to All Who Risk All to Keep Us
Caring Private Citizen

December 28, 2015

With saddened Hearts. Commander Frank Roman has gone 10-42...... Thank you for your services. You will be missed but not forgotten.

James Hallgrimson Arrow Security Officer

December 28, 2015

Commander Román,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

December 28, 2015

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Commander Roman and the Puerto Rico Police Department during this time. Thank you, Commander Roman, for your service

Administration
National Police Wives Association

December 28, 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

December 28, 2015

A Prayer for Commander Frank Roman:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Commander Frank Roman, of the Puerto Rico Police Department, was suddenly and violently taken from us while in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." [John 15:13]

Pastor Steven R. Closs, MNACM
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

December 28, 2015

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