Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in eternal peace, brother, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Department of Prisons

July 11, 2016

ALL MY PRAYERS,ALL MY THOUGHTS GO TO OFFICER PATRICK ZAMARRIPA AND HIS FAMILY.MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY.MAY GOD BLESS THE DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT.

DAVID HARRIS III,RETIRED DEPUTY
HENDERSSON CO. SHERIFF DEPT

July 11, 2016

Thank you for your prior service to the country and your service to the citizens of Dallas, TX. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow officers of the Dallas Police Department during this very difficult time. Your sacrifice is much appreciated and recognized. Rest in peace Sir.

KS,Special Agent
Dept. of Veterans Affairs-OIG CID

July 11, 2016

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.....

Det. Sgt. Edward Carlile
Northfield (OH) PD

July 11, 2016

Rest easy brother.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

July 11, 2016

REST EASY, SLEEP WELL MY BROTHERS.
KNOW THE BLUE LINE HAS HELD, YOUR JOB IS DONE.
REST EASY, SLEEP WELL.
OTHERS HAVE TAKEN UP WHERE YOU FELL, THE BLUE LINE HAS HELD.
PEACE, PEACE, AND FAREWELL......

Author unknown. "BLUE" added to the original words.

Sgt. Dave Richardson, Retired
Wash. D.C. Police Dept.

July 11, 2016

To the men and women of the Dallas Police Dept and to those families that have lost a loved one, my wife and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies. The loss if just so overwhelming. I have read all the histories of these fine men and they look like they would have made great friends. I put on my uniform every day now and think of them and I want to make sure every day counts. They will never be forgotten.

Deputy John Hendrickson and wife
Skagit Count Sheriff's Office, Mount Vernon, WA

July 11, 2016

Thank you for your honorable service. May you rest in eternal peace.

Captain Roger A. Gross, Retired
U. S. Park Police

July 11, 2016

God bless you my brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May His healing hand touch your family, friends, and fellow officers. Rest easy my brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Trooper Steve Olson
Michigan State Police

July 11, 2016

Praying for all killed in Dallas. Praying
For injured and for family's and entire
Dallas pd

Dee Dee Serpas retired Sgt
I lost so many friends in the line of duty Firefighter and K9s
Especially my Daddy Constable Carroll Serpas.Love you Daddy

July 11, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

July 11, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Officer Zamarripa for your 5 years of service and dedication to your community.

Detective Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks

July 11, 2016

God Bless your family - Keep on holding to God's unchanging hand because He is still in control of the world.

Gloria Smith
Georgia Department of Corrections

July 11, 2016

Police Officer Patrick Zamarripa, during your tour of duty your served the citizens of Dallas with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Patrick Zamarripa you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Dallas Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

Detective Grade One Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Branch

July 11, 2016

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Zamarripa and the Dallas Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Zamarripa, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

July 11, 2016

I am so sorry for your lost for your city. May God bring peace to your town, friends and families. I live in Kentucky and my heart goes out to one and all that has been effect by this senseless tragedy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Billie Marie Powell

July 11, 2016

I still can't believe it my man. I was just talking to you the other day on another protest we were working. We truly lost a good one. You never had an ounce of bad in you. I will always miss seeing you around brother. You left doing what you loved, and you've given many of us a new purpose in life. Thank you for everything! I'll catch up with you in the next one!

Police Officer G. Pina
Dallas Police Department

July 11, 2016

Rest In Peace My Brother.

Det. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

July 11, 2016

Rest in Peace my brother. Prayers for your family and department.

Ben McCoy
Former Police Officer, Naval Support Activity New Orleans

July 11, 2016

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace

Ms. Deanna Klick
Civilian

July 11, 2016

The Never Agains

What 5 Dallas Police Officers did not know when they woke on July 7, 2016
They did not know this would be the worst day in Law Enforcement since 911
They did not know this was the last day they would:
See the sun rise and set
Shower and shave
Brush their teeth
Put on their vest
Put on their uniform
Tie their shoes
Walk their dog
Pet their cat
Clean a litter box, a bird cage, a fish tank
Make their morning coffee
Fry an egg, make their toast, pour their orange juice
Raise their American Flag
Kiss their Loved one’s goodbye
Secure their home
Check their tires
Drive their car to work
Pay a bill - drop it in a mailbox
Worry about their family’s safety
Worry about a stranger's safety
Think about their parents
Remember a friend
Think about their children and grandchildren’s future
Pick out the next movie they would see or book to read
Smell a flower
See a painting
Admire a garden, a tree
Hear a bird sing

Watch children play
Admire a pretty girl
Help an elderly person solve a problem
Earn their pay for a shift well done
Say a prayer
Wonder if it would rain the weekend coming up
Laugh at a joke
Tell a joke
Agree/disagree with a fellow officer
Obey their supervisor
Debate Hillary /Trump
Mow their lawn
Wash their car
‘Honeydo’ something for their wives
They didn't know they would never again:
See another baseball or football game
Fire up the grill
Swim in the ocean
Check their email, Facebook a friend or check out a tweet
Shake their partners hand
Pick up something for their wives on the way home
Buy her a valentine
Blow out another candle on their birthday cake
Enter a church again
Take a vacation again
They would never again see, kiss or love their wives or children or see their children grow or their children's future children
They didn’t know they would never watch the news again
They didn't know they would be the news at the end of the day
They didn't know any of this for this was the day they would take their last breath and die a heroic death
They didn't know they were Heroes even before they made the ultimate sacrifice in their profession

They didn't know their death would come from someone that didn't know them and someone that they didn't know
They didn't know it would come from an evil, horrific, cruel act of hatred and violence
They didn't know they would not have time for last words, last prayers, last goodbyes and last Peace with God
They didn't know they would create a global tsunami of tears and push their Country into an abyss of grief and sorrow.
They didn’t know the Flag they loved would be lowered to Half Mast to Honor them.
They didn't know they mattered that much; but they do
They didn't know they would be immortal; but they are
They didn't know they would rest that evening in the light and peace of their Creator’s Heaven and Angels would be singing for them. They didn't know they would be saluted that day by the very noble profession they served; and saluted again when they were welcomed by those that have gone before them.
They didn't know all this - on this day - but we know. We who are left to cry, mourn and grieve for them and try to figure out the WHY.
What's left for us is to return the noble, heroic, valiant and brave sacrifice made by Dallas Police Officers Brent Thompson, Lorne Ahrens, Patrick Zamarripa, Michael J. Smith, and Michael Krol by doing something meaningful for their loss. Let's remember and live a founding principle of our Country - All Men Are Created Equal - for those words are a Universal Truth. And while we enjoy the freedom to speak, lets watch that our words spoken and written are not hateful or hurtful. For those of us who know and intrinsically believe all lives matter, let's just keep saying ‘Black Lives Matter’ until we don't have to say them anymore.
Let's Remember, Honor, Support, Help and Appreciate those we need who serve our Safety and Freedom. Let’s pray for the seven wounded, still healing, and the families of those 5 Dallas Police Officers lost whose lives will never be the same again. Let’s keep their Chiefs in our prayers also while they lead their law enforcement teams that must continue to serve and protect its citizens. Let’s live in harmony and peace for we all bleed the same color. Do we really love our Country if we don’t respect its principles and obey its laws and love and respect the people we share it with? Let’s judge others only by the good or bad deeds they do and by what is the same in all of us - not what is different. Let that be the legacy of the Dallas Five Officers - that our Country is made better by their lives and the tragic loss of their tomorrows. Let the best in them, that they gave up for us, bring out the better in all of us for all of our tomorrows.
Barbara Snow U.S. WAR DOGS ASSN CH 2 Bronson FL 32621 [email protected]
7/10/16

Barbara Snow Exec Director
US WAR DOGS ASSN CH 2

July 11, 2016

Your service to the City of Dallas will never be forgotten. I am very proud of you. Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy#980 (Retired)
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

July 11, 2016

Rest in Peace my brothers in blue. I know you all are in Heaven because you spent your time in Hell here on earth. May Almighty God keep you by his side and comfort your families, as well as your police family. You will be forever missed but never forgotten.

Sr. TPR. M.L. Sisk (Retired)
Ga State Patrol

July 11, 2016

Dear Officer Zamarripa,
I mourn with your family the loss of your life, and the fact that you were protecting and serving the citizens of Dallas when you were gunned down by the sniper who had no idea who you were. Rest in peace and your family will be in my prayers!

Mrs. Sharon Kermes
Private citizen in Florida

July 11, 2016

RIP Brother, Matthew 5:9

Retired Officer B Bartholomew
Mesquite Police Department

July 11, 2016