Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Sunday, March 13, 2016
Reflections for Corporal Jacai David Colson
God's speed my friend. Thank You for your service and may God Bless and keep, and bring peace to your family friends and fellow officers.
Officer James Tomlinson
Austin P.D./ Former Howard County PD officer 1994-1998
March 14, 2016
We stand together as One. For our lives are divided by what we stand for, the people that honor our work & who we serve, and too often by our lives that we sacarfice. It's our families that are the hero's. For they know not the hour or the day. The honor that we carry.
TFC Vernon Watkins
MSP Retired
March 14, 2016
What a tragic story. This brave officer was just walking out of his office when he was ambushed by two cowards intent on killing a LEO. Please accept my sincere condolences to his family. fellow officers and friends...
Jack Mrozinski (Retired Deputy Sheriff)
Portage County Sheriff's Dept., Wisconsin
March 14, 2016
What a loss to Prince Georges County. It is never easy to lose a young person who has devoted his/her life to upholding the safety of his/her community. May each member of the force and his family find Peace in the Hope of the Resurrection, and may each know that there is support for all law enforcement in all communities.
Judy Schwerdtfeger
Henrico County S.A.L.T./Triad Council
March 14, 2016
Our deepest condolence are with the family and department of Officer Colson.
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Isaiah 6:8
Rest in peace brother.
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy
Session #60
Schenectady, NY
Recruit Barber
March 14, 2016
My heart breaks for everyone affected by such a senseless act. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers and I say thank you to all the men and women who put their lives on the line for us all everyday. Officer Colson you will not be forgotten.
Donna Burdette
Civilian Aberdeen Police
March 14, 2016
Rest in peace warrior, we have the watch from here
Cpl M. Phillips
PGPD, Special Operations Division
March 14, 2016
RIP!!!!! My prayers goes out to the family and to your fellow officers of the PGPD.
Officer D Anderson
NZPD
March 14, 2016
Thank you for your service and sacrifice and may you rest in peace.
Commonwealth's Attorney Travis Bird
Spotsylvania County, VA
March 14, 2016
On behalf of all the Prayer Partners with the Adopt-A-Cop Prayer Ministry (www.adopt-a-cop.org) I wish to express our sincere sympathy and condolences to the department and family of Officer Jacai Colson. "The LORD is near to the broken-hearted and He rescues those crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
Chaplain Clif Cummings
Adopt-A-Cop Prayer Ministries
March 14, 2016
RIP Sir. Your watch is over, and you have done well. But you have been called home. You brothers and sisters will take over your watch from here. I thank you for your service Officer Colson. May the LORD grant you peace, and may HE comfort your family, in and out of uniform.
Deputy J. Porter. ( Retired )
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Az
March 14, 2016
Blessed are the peacekeepers, God bless your family.
Officer Greg Stewart
Retired Police
March 14, 2016
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.
POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT
March 14, 2016
"When adversity comes to the Warrior... The Warrior steps into it and through it . For adversity will always come to the Warrior until the day The Lord takes the Warrior home". Rest in peace, you will be missed.
Police Explorer Matthew Badie
San Leandro Police Department Explorer post #540
March 14, 2016
God Bless you,and thank you for all you did to keep us safe!
Sergeant Brian Canedo
San Francisco Police Dept(retired)
March 14, 2016
My condolences to Officer Colson's family and friends, as well as his brothers and sisters with the Prince George's County Police Department. How sad to see another hero gunned down by a coward. May you rest in peace brother.
Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County Sheriff's Office
March 14, 2016
Sad to hear another fine officer taken away by cowards. Rest in Peace officer.
Captain Curtis Clark
Big Dog Security and Investigations.
March 14, 2016
Officer Colson, now your 10-7, way to soon here on Earth,
your forever 10-8 on St. Michaels Force above, watching over
those left behind, May God Bless!
Bob Gerhold, #C-129 / Former Dispatcher
P.G.Co.P.D., Maryland
March 14, 2016
Officer Colson,
This is a very difficult time for everybody but one thing is for certain-PGPD stand by their fallen officers and their families. I wish you peace and rest and I am sorry that your career of helping people has been cut so short, this world needs people like you.
God Bless
Retired Officer Frick
PGPD
March 14, 2016
Murdered by cowards. Thank you for your service Officer Colson. Too many people today have no respect for our LEO's. My condolences to your family, friends, and fellow officers. Keep watch and keep them safe.
Christine
wife of retired LEO
March 14, 2016
Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County, NY Police Department
March 14, 2016
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of our brothers and sisters in blue in Prince George and equally to Officer Colson's family and friends. Your loss is our loss...we will all mourn.
Sergeant Lisa Cintron
Colorado Springs Police Department
March 14, 2016
"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department
March 14, 2016
Rest in peace Brother and thank you for your sacrifice. May God comfort your family, loved ones, and friends.
Special Agent (AFOSI) Charles Ashe
Air Force Office of Special Investigations Academy
March 14, 2016
May God receive you like all our brother and sisters who have given there life before it was there time. May you help prepare for those who we be following you to the big station house in the heavens.God have mercy on your soul.My thoughts for your family.
Retired P.O. Philip Cerbini
N.Y.P.D.
March 14, 2016
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