Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My God be with his family. RIP.

Sheriff Mike Jolley
Harris County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

October 16, 2016

R I P Brother

Ret. Officer Herbie Buck
NYSDOCS

October 16, 2016

I thank you my brother for your sacrifice,and for the sacrifice of your family.You made a difference.

Capt.Davd Post
Gwinnett Ga.S.O/Chmn.Care For Cops

October 16, 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 16, 2016

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

October 16, 2016

This is such a tragic loss. A 30 year veteran can never be replaced. You have done so much, now rest. RIH, prayers for family of blood and blue.

Officer's mom Josephine Miller
Fountain, Florida

October 16, 2016

Peace be with his soul. GOD BLESS

Commander Res. (Ret.) George Bozikis
OCSO

October 16, 2016

Rest In Peace and Vaya con Dios, mi hermano!

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

October 16, 2016

Very Sad. Rest in Peace Brother.

Corporal B.P. Sullivan (Ret)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

October 16, 2016

RIP brother

Patrol Officer Darryl Welch

October 16, 2016

A Prayer for Sergeant Luis A. Melendez-Maldonado:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Sergeant Luis A. Melendez-Maldonado, of the Puerto Rico 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, Sergeant Luis A. Melendez-Maldonado, 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
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”

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

October 16, 2016

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team Texas

October 16, 2016

RIP Sergeant.

Retired Federal Police Officer & Califo
US DVA (retired Former El Centro & National City California PDs

October 16, 2016

Mis sinceros respetos a la Familia Melendez-Maldonado.

Descance en paz hermano Melendez-Maldonado.

Capitan Eduardo Martinez
Miami Gardens Police Department
Miami Gardens, Fl

Capitan Eduardo Martinez
Miami Gardens Police Department

October 16, 2016

Rest In Peace
"Blessed are the Peacemakers; for they shall be called Children of God."

Officer James Friedman, Retired
Naval Weapons Station Police Charleston, SC (retired)

October 16, 2016

God bless you Sergeant Luis A. Melendez-Maldonado for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family, and to your brothers and sisters of the Puerto Rico Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother, we have the watch now.

Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

October 16, 2016

Rest Brother: Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:11.

Undersheriff Rich WenzlT
Norton Co Sheriff

October 16, 2016

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 16, 2016

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Retired Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriffs Office

October 16, 2016

Rest in peace Sgt. Melendez-Maldonado. Your sacrafice as the 2016 100th LEO killed in the line of duty saddens all who support members of your choosen profession. 31 years, we thank you. May God and community watch over your family and friends.

City Councilor Linda Henderson
City of Sherwood Oregon

October 16, 2016

Rest in peace Sgt. Melendez-Maldonado. Your sacrafice as the 2016 100th LEO killed in the line of duty saddens all who support members of your choosen profession. 31 years of service...we thank you. May God and community watch over your family and friends.

City Councilor Linda Henderson
City of Sherwood Oregon

October 16, 2016

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer Douglas Davison
Amtrak Police Department

October 16, 2016

Rest in peace Sergeant Luis Meléndez-Maldonado.

Sincere condolences to family & friends.

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

October 16, 2016

Rest in peace brother you have done your duty well. May God comfort your loved ones.

Corrections Officer 1 Shannon Payton
Missouri Department of Corrections

October 16, 2016

We owe a debt of gratitude to Sgt. Melendez-Maldonado which cannot be repaid. Truly, he stood tall in the Thin Blue Line.

Stan Jefferson
citizen

October 16, 2016