Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Patrick was killed.

To his family, fellow officers, and all who call Patrick beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you. This should never have happened.

I also thank Patrick for his distinguished service to our country, including 3 tours in Iraq/

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Patrick Zamarrpia gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 7, 2016

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

July 10, 2016

Rest in peace brothers in blue
Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten

Retired cpl. Investigator CID Angela Gra
Garland county Sheriffs Department

July 10, 2016

There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. -John 15:13 NLT.

Police Officer Roberto Yañez
Dallas Police Department

July 10, 2016

May you be remembered forever brother. Prayers to all.

Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

July 10, 2016

To the spouses, children, parents, extended families, brothers and sisters in the law enforcement community and the law abiding people of Dallas, Police Officer Patrick Zamarripa, Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, Police Officer Michael Krol, Sergeant Michael Smith, of the Dallas Police Department and Police Officer Brent Thompson, of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Department are Patriots in eavery sense of the word. Soldier/citizens who placed others before themselves day in and out, as professionals of The Thin Blue Line. As a citizen grateful to be residing in Texas, I am thankful each day for men and women of this caliber. May the cherished memories of your love and unselfish lives sustain your loved ones in the time to come. Rest in peace. With respect...

Thomas Huber (TSgt, USAF - retired)
USAF Security Police (law enforcement/corrections)

July 10, 2016

Rest in Peace my brothers in blue

Deputy Dunlap (ret)
Dallas City Marshal's

July 10, 2016

Officer Zamarripa, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

July 10, 2016

En manos de Dios descansa

Captain Mirtha Mendoza
Travis County Sheriff's Office

July 10, 2016

Rest in peace Brothers, we got this. Prayers to you and to all the families

Sergeant Major Rafael Casas
Western Kentucky University

July 10, 2016

My prayers and condolences for all of the officer's families who died on this tragic night.
You are all heroes. Thank you for your service.
Go rest high on that mountain thou good and faithful son.
Rest in Peace.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

July 10, 2016

Dear Brothers,

Thank YOU for taking the “Oath of Service” to uphold and defend.
Thank YOU for taking on the responsibility of serving your community, your department, our country.
Thank YOU for those long hours, days, weekends, and holidays YOU spent away from your Loved Ones.
Thank YOU for YOUR struggle to balance your family life with YOUR Commitment to public service.

Thank YOU to YOUR Loved Ones for sharing YOU with YOUR communities and our country.
Thank YOU to YOUR Loved Ones for letting YOU serve with us.
Thank YOU to YOUR Loved Ones for THEIR sacrifice and service to the public.

Thank YOU for YOUR Professionalism, YOUR Dedication, YOUR Commitment, YOUR Competency.
Thank YOU for Standing Watch knowing danger was present.
Thank YOU for being Courageous in the face of the unknown, terror, and fear.
Thank YOU for running toward danger while others ran away.
Thank YOU for giving your life so that many others may live.

YOUR Service, YOUR Dedication, YOUR Commitment, and YOUR Sacrifice is immensely and sincerely appreciated and will never be forgotten.
Rest in Love and Peace as your brothers and sisters behind the Shields and Stars assume your charge.
With a Heavy Heart for YOU and YOURS.

Your Sister,

Deputy Sheriff A. Kahawai-Kekipi
State of Hawai`i Sheriffs Division, Hawai`i Island Section

July 9, 2016

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Thank you for everything you have done. The mark you have left this world will never be forgotten.

Police Cadet Ryker Johnson
Livermore Police Department

July 9, 2016

RIP brother

Officer 84804
California Dept.Of Corrections

July 9, 2016

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

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

July 9, 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 Wyoming Police Department

July 9, 2016

RIP and thank you for your ultimate sacrifice!

PO/CSI S. Ma
CPD

July 9, 2016

RIP - All lives matter. So sorry at the news of your death. Your blood is on the hands of all the elites and politicians who chose to fan the flames if the racist BLM movement.

Detective Sergeant Doug Teachworth (Lynn
Lynnwood WA PD

July 9, 2016

God Bless and Godspeed

Lisa B
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

July 9, 2016

So sorry for the loss of these brave Police Officers. My thoughts and prayers go out the Dallas Police Department and to all of the families. Rest in Peace.

Julie Hendrix
father was a Portland, OR Policeman

July 9, 2016

Rest in Peace Officer Zamarripa......YOU ARE A TRUE HERO!!!!

May the Lord always be with US in our time of need.

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.


In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,

“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”


Mary Stevenson, 1936

DSO Anthony Molinaro
Kenosha County Sheriff's Office

July 9, 2016

Thank you my brother for your sacrifice.

Former Deputy Sheriff Perry County Ohio
Perry County Sheriff's Office

July 9, 2016

RIP Brother. May God be with your Family and loved ones. Rest easy now.

Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)

July 9, 2016

The 'Thin Blue Line' has been attacked, but not destroyed.

Our law enforcement officers nationwide did not cause the diminished race relations over the past few years. Our elected leaders and 'organizers' have blood on their hands.

May the police officers rest in peace and the injured heal rapidly.

Our nation must address and resolve it's problems.

God Bless America.

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

July 9, 2016

Rest in peace, Shipmate. Thank you for your service to your Nation, Navy, and Dallas, TX.
Blue lives matter.

Mike Turok LCDR USN Ret
Son of retired Detroit Police Officer (deceased)

July 9, 2016

Rest in peace. Thank you

Retired Chief of Police Johnny Mccurry
West Point Ga PD

July 9, 2016