Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

October 6, 2016

Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace, brother.

PO 10738
DPD

September 28, 2016

Dear Pat:

“WHEN?”

When, Father God, will the cries of widows be silenced for the deceased spouse?
When, Father God, will the cries of the orphaned children become a thing of the past?
When, Father God, will the public realize the sacrifice of the officers AND their families?
When will the day come when we can stop adding names to “The Wall”?
When, Father God, will the candle of the wicked be put out forever?
You lived your life and career as an example to others to emulate, though it will be difficult. You did this job, certainly not for the pay, (as you are not “an athlete!), but like the rest of us, because you decided to take a stand against evil and the peace loving people of our nation. To keep them safe from harm and all the degradations of the world.
Pat, some people have a convoluted idea of what a hero is. Someone who can throw a football, swing a bat, do a “3 pointer”, a “Hat trick”. Not heroes, JUST sports players. But YOU, Pat, and every man and woman who puts on a badge and gun, and our REAL heroes.
May you rest in peace and know your service and sacrifice to the people of Dallas, shall not be in vain. Though you left us to go home, our Thin Blue Line has held. To Americans everywhere: When you see a police officer, why not say “Thank you for your service”? It has an impact that you can’t understand.

Rest in peace, Amen.

Sgt. Ron Tomassi, Retired
Lake Mary Police, Fl.

September 19, 2016

It was an Honor, and a Privilege to be afforded the opportunity to work with you at south west patrol.

PO Waddle 10652
Dallas Police

September 11, 2016

It was more than a pleasure working with you brother. Thank you for all the cover the short time we worked together at South East. I'll never forget that night and your sacrifice Z. Rest in peace and you know we have the watch from here.

Police Officer M. Rushing 9694
Dallas Police Department

September 3, 2016

You are a great example of a leader. Your name will never be forgotten in my house. Ill make sure my children remember you also. Travel in peace my brother. Till we meet again at Jesus feet.

P. O. Anonymous Anonymous
Dallas PD

August 6, 2016

i am prayer for you family

brandy barnard

July 26, 2016

It angers me when all of the police are painted in a bad way for the actions of a few (very few) bad cops and suspicious shootings in Louisiana, Minnesota, and South Carolina. Bad cops like Slager can not paint a negative picture of law enforcement. People saw the brave things you did on that night. These .5% of bad apples cannot and will not represent you. You are more honorable than that and you did more than enough to prove that on that tragic night.

You had absolutely nothing to do with those shootings and were only doing your job and more than that. You did not deserve the terrible things that happened to you, your family, and your fellow officers.

Anonymous

July 23, 2016

Thank You for your service Brother! "Fair winds and following seas".

Detective J. Rickard
Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff

July 19, 2016

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Patricio E. Zamarripa and the extended law enforcement family of the Dallas Police Department, Texas.

End of Watch: Thursday, July 7, 2016

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 19, 2016

Rest in Peace brother.

"Blue Lives Matter"

Steve Van Slyke, retired Officer
El Cajon Police Department

July 18, 2016

RIP brother Patricio.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Investigator D. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

July 18, 2016

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Zamarripa, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Police Officer
Seattle Police Department

July 18, 2016

R.I.P. Brother, may God watch over you, your Family, and Co-Workers, & Friends. Brother rest a sure you have been the guiding light for all Brothers & Sisters to follow and NEVER forget you are LOVED, Now it's time for all of our Brothers & Sisters to follow your light and bring peace to your City, State, & Nation. GOD has called you home now where you will have other duties we will take it from here, Brother you have worked hard and your work will NOT go unnoticed, from another Brother in Blue Retired 34 years.

Chief Wayne Van (Retired)

July 18, 2016

I have no Rank. I have no Title. What I do have is a heart full of sorrow tonight. I see your young dear face so full of hope and optimism, yet you died in such a negative and hopeless way. You represented good and the shooter represented evil. You went down but you went down a hero. We will never forget what you and your comrades did to help rid our world of evil. Your actions saved lives and I hope you rest in peace at the feet of God.

Mrs. Loretta Mainquist
NCDCR

July 18, 2016

Godspeed my friend. May you rest easy, Sir. We have your watch from here. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

July 18, 2016

Officer Zamarripa, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice of protecting those citizens you swore to protect. My thoughts and prayers for you, your family, and your fellow LEO family. Rest in peace, brother.

Former LEO
CCSO

July 17, 2016

Rest in Peace Officer Zamarripa. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers are with your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

July 17, 2016

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over five years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

July 16, 2016

God Bless the Dallas Police Department

Sergeant Brian Pitts
Police

July 15, 2016

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa B
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

July 14, 2016

Thank you and your brothers for being so faithful in serving your city. Dallas was blessed by your service.

NYPD Shanwah Lee
NYPD

July 14, 2016

Officer Zamarripa,

I want to personally thank you for the dedication and service to our country. The courage and unwavering dedication to duty, to God, to Country, and to Humanity were inspirational and on full display on that infamous evening.
I did not personally know you but I am proud to call you "SHIPMATE"
You exemplified the Navy motto of HONOR, COURAGE, AND COMMITTMENT.
As you touch the face of GOD, I can image that GOD will welcome you aboard with a stentorian "BRAVO ZULU"!!!

Rest in Peace,
SHIPMATE.

LT Markel Zatarain
USN

LT Markel Zatarain
EMF Dallas ONE-DET-N: NOSC San Antonio

July 14, 2016

May the Love, Grace, and comfort of Jesus Christ be with the whole family.
i started out with you in DET-21 before moving to DET-22
we went on separate raven missions from each other, (columbia,kuwait, etc) but when i heard that a raven went down it hurt real bad. i can only hope that you are flying now with the Lord way up high. thanks for your example of courage. take care shipmate.

MA2 Miller
USN ret

July 13, 2016

A real "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

July 13, 2016