Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was born and raised in Palm Springs. Moved to Oregon and became a cop. I retired in 2014 when I realized that the respect level for police officers by the general public had dipped to levels that were unacceptable to me.

Today is a shock to my family and me. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of Officer Vega and Officer Zerebny.

I miss my hometown.

Thank you for putting your lives on the line everyday.

Deputy Ricardo Bojorquez, class of 1980 PSHS

Deputy Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff's Office/Oregon

October 9, 2016

Officer Zerebny we are saddened by your violent death and thankful for your dedication and service to your community. We pray for the Lord's peace to be with your family, friends and co-workers and we ask that the offender be met with swift justice.
This is a sad day, Rest in Peace brother.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

October 9, 2016

I thank you, and salute your service and sacrifice. Rest now. Fly with the angels. Thoughts, love and blessings to all affected by the loss of you to this realm. Semper Fi.

Merry Jane Clift community activist
Support.

October 9, 2016

A Prayer for Police Officer Jose Gilbert Vega:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Jose Gilbert Vega, of the Palm Springs, California 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 Jose Gilbert Vega, 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.

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs." [Matthew 5:3-10 NLT]

"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]

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

"Well done, my good and faithful servant." [Matthew: 25:21 NLT]

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, BSBS, LOICM, LOICC, MNACM
Merrimack Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Merrimack, NH 03054
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”

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

October 9, 2016

May you walk the Eternal Life and patrol the Golden Beat of Heaven...Honored by your service and commitment...Rest in Peace...

MPOl K. Jarrell
High Point PD, North Carolina

October 9, 2016

May God Bless you and your family. As a 25 plus year veteran police officer, I cannot and will not ever be able to just move on after such a tragic loss. Both of you served with honor and integrity whether it was 35 years or 18 months you both paid the ultimate price for our free sometimes ungrateful society. I remember back when all of our lives mattered Especially the Blue Lives. May God have you both in his Glory and Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our community and profession Law Enforcement!!

Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

Amen

Lieutenant Gonzalo C Gerardo
Calexico Police Department

October 9, 2016

Prayers for you, your department, friends and families of these officers. May God show His grace and mercy during this time of mourning.

Capt. Clyde B. Moore-retired
DeKalb County Police Department, Decatur, Georgia

October 9, 2016

Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

October 9, 2016

May God bless, receive, and keep these officers; may He bring comfort and some degree of closure to their families, friends, and colleagues; and may He watch over, heal, and restore the injured officer. Shannon L. Adler, “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.”

Donald Kincaid, SAC (retired)
ATF

October 9, 2016

I am sorry for your loss to the family, fellow officers, and friends. I will keep you all in my prayers. RIP.

Frank J. Corasaniti II
Retired Baltimore City Fire Lieut.

October 9, 2016

May God greet them with open arms and say"You have done well. Now, it's time to rest".

Officer Ashraf Mankarios
Burbank Airport Police Department

October 9, 2016

Our hearts are filled with sorrow for your loss. May you rest in peace and watch over us from on high. God be with your family, friends and the officers of the Palm Springs Police Dept.

Sgt D. Bowler
Los Angeles Police Department

October 9, 2016

R.I.P Officer Vega. Thank you for your service brother. May God be with your family, friends and department.

Correctional Officer H. Montoya
Ca. Dept. Of Corrections Southern Transportation Unit

October 9, 2016

Our Nation is consumed with lawlessness and terror and every day the men and women of Law Enforcement still wage that war. We are humbled by your sacrifice. I pray this will end but I know differently. Not until the lack of leadership in this nation changes will we see a change in its people and the respect and admiration for law enforcement return. 48 years ago I donned the uniform of a police office and though long retired now, in a manner of speaking I have never taken it off. Prayers for my Brothers.

Detective Joseph D. Sprowls (Ret)
NYPD

October 9, 2016

Rest with God Officer Vega. Your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

retired police officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

October 9, 2016

RIP Brother

Sergeant Patrick Bonito Jr
City of Marietta Police Department

October 9, 2016

RIP Officer. Prayers to your blood, love and blue families.

Deputy Sheriff Terri VanHouten
Rock County Nebraska Sheriff's Office

October 9, 2016

May Angels fly the to thy rest. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, may you rest in peace and know that your life and your service will never be forgotten.

Reverend JP Morgan
Retired

October 9, 2016

R.I.P. brothers...prayers for your families

Na Stephen Neil
Work for the courts

October 9, 2016

RIP, Brother. We have the watch now. My prayers for your family, friends & co-workers!

Deputy David Wheeler
Greene County Sheriffs Office

October 9, 2016

RIP Brother. Your service to your community and Our Nation shall Never be Forgotten.

NCIS Special Agent (Retired) Ed Coyle
NPD/VBPD/NCIS

October 9, 2016

Rest my fallen Brother we will stand shoulder to shoulder, shield to shield and hold the line until another another stands in your place. God Bless you and your family.

Chief Victor Araiza
El Paso ISD Police Department

October 9, 2016

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team Texas

October 9, 2016

RIP, we've got it from here

Patrolman Michael Shuler
OSHP

October 9, 2016

Very tragic! My condolences to your brothers and sisters in the Palm Springs PD. RIP +

Deputy City Marshal (Ret.) Tim Simora
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

October 9, 2016