Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer David Van Glasser

Phoenix Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch Thursday, May 19, 2016

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Reflections for Police Officer David Van Glasser

All of your Arizona brothers and sisters weep with your family. Rest easy, brother.

Officer Daniel Lucas
Tucson Police Department

May 20, 2016

Rest, brother.

PFC Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 20, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at home and in blue mourning this terrible tragedy. May David R.I.P .

retired police officer
Cleveland

May 20, 2016

"A Part of America Died"

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died

Edd Proft Chief Deputy Retired
ICSO

May 20, 2016

May the peace of the Lord comfort the family and friends and fellow officers.
Officer Glasser died a hero in service to his community and will never be forgotten.
Rest in Peace brother.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

May 19, 2016

RIP. Thank you for what you've done to protect your community. You will be remembered.

Police Explorer Garrett Carlson
Des Moines Police Department

May 19, 2016

God bless all of the police officers today. It was tough in the 60's when I first became a city cop. It was tough in the 70's when I was a highway patrolman in the east L.A.. area. It was never as tough as it is now. I have two sons who are city officer and a grandson who is a deputy sheriff. My wife and I fear daily for their safety. Our oldest grandson was KIA in Iraq. My wife, Karen and I have some idea of what you are going through. Read Romans 8:28. It is all that got us through our tragedy. If we can help please call.

Phillip "Danny" Williams. Traffic Office
California Highway Patrol (Ret) ID 8125

May 19, 2016

It's so hard when our brothers and sisters fall protecting the sheep from the wolves. You responded to this call as you are the sheepdog. Your heroic actions will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Martin Ross
United States Customs and Border Protection

May 19, 2016

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Phoenix Police Officer David Glasser. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow.
Know your loved one is a Hero to us all and will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you together with your Brothers and Sisters in blue.

Ptl. Richard Gray (retired) NYCPD
Highway Patrol 3

May 19, 2016

My Family is so sorry to hear of David's passing ... we send Tearful Condolences to David's Family, Friends, Department,
Community, & Country ...
Thank you David for your Unselfish & Brave Service & Thank you His Friends who Serve with Him ,the Same Gratitude is Expressed.
May God be near All who Knew & Loved David.
May the Lord & Us Who Remain Watch over the Warriors in Blue , The Military & as "Little Pony" My Special Needs Daughter would say ... Don't forget the Puppy Dogs ,Momma, Jesus !!!
RIP David, Son of Valor , with Honor.
Gone from Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...

Ms. Karen Morgan, PSY & LE GRAD.
Eagles Wing Baptist Church, SD

May 19, 2016

David thank you so much for your sacrifice to the community of Phoenix. You are a true hero to your colleagues and family. Your sacrifice and dedication to the community is the example of a hero. May you rest in peace. We will take it from here.

Officer Samantha Pimentel
Phoenix Police

May 19, 2016

Thank you for your long life of service and ultimate sacrifice! Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen them all!

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

May 19, 2016

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest easy, and please watch this while we stay and watch. We have it from here

Patrolman
Crescent PD

May 19, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Glasser, you will be missed.

Reserve Lt. David Cummings (retired)
Phoenix Police Department

May 19, 2016

May you rest in peace and God bless your family and loved ones.

Corporal Jorge Ainza
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office Nogales, Arizona

May 19, 2016

RIP my Brother in Blue, praying for your family, friends and Department. We bleed Blue when any Officer goes down.

Lt Michael Bryant
Stone Mountain City Police Georgia

May 19, 2016

RIP brother

Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept

May 19, 2016

A Prayer for Police Officer David Glasser:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer David Glasser, of the Phoenix, Arizona Police Department, was taken from us suddenly and violently 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. Heavenly Father, as we mourn the death of our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer David Glasser, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that he has entered into Your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

"For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should." [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, BSBS, MNACM
Merrimack Police Department
Merrimack, NH 03054

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

May 19, 2016

Thank you for all your years of service. Rest in peace and know there will be prayers for your loved ones and all the fellow Peace Officers everywhere.

Deputy Rob Delp
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, AZ

May 19, 2016

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Phoenix Police Department and to Officer David Glasser's family. During this difficult time there are no words to comfort you. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Volunteer Marilyn Woodall
Hampton Police Division Investigations

May 19, 2016

Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Officer Glasser. Your bravery has been appreciated.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 19, 2016

RIP Sir. You've completed your watch, and we thank you for your service. It's with heavy hearts, your fellow Officers will take it from here. Officer Glasser, you have been called Home, and may the LORD grant you peace. May HE also give comfort to your family and friends.

Deputy J. Porter. ( Retired )
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Phoenix AZ

May 19, 2016

Final Salute Officer Glasser, Thank You for your service. You are a Hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

May 19, 2016

A PART OF AMERICA DIED.... Somebody killed a policeman today .... And a part of America died…. A piece of our country he swore to protect .... Will be buried with him at his side.... The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,.... Just as if he had gone off to war, .... Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast .... To his name they will add a gold star.... The suspect that shot him will stand up in court .... With counsel demanding his rights,.... While a young widowed mother must work for her kids .... And spend many long, lonely nights... .. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today…. Maybe in your town or mine,.... While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors.... A cop put his life on the line.... Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street, .... And he stands at each new rookie's side; .... He answered the call… of himself gave his all,.... And a part of America died.

Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

May 19, 2016

I am sorry to here of his loss. My deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and members of the Phoenix Police Department.

Diana Sprain Public Safety Dispatcher
Nevada Dept. of Wildlife

May 19, 2016

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