Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Each day I open ODMP, I dread seeing the name and face of still another fallen officer and I am filled with gratitude for service rendered by the officer and compassion for those left behind. My only consolation is that we have a God who knows everything, sees everything and rewards everything. May you rest in peace, Officer Leo, and may our Lord immerse you in His Divine Mercy.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

October 23, 2017

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

October 23, 2017

My heart bleeds for the loss of one who was loved, one who was a protector, and one who was and still is an inspiration to many. May God open his kingdom to an honored one coming home. Prayers for the family.

J. Bennett 311
Alachua P.D.

October 23, 2017

His sacrifice will never be forgotten, for he is a peacemaker and a child of god. Rest easy brother, we have the watch from here.

David Beavers

October 23, 2017

Tragic loss of another brother. RIP and may your loved ones be comforted
May you never be forgotten and thank GOD for your fellow officer who
prevented this person from ever committing another act of violence.

Ret. Deputy Sheriff Glen Allison
Tarrant Co. Texas Sheriff Dept.

October 23, 2017

Rest in Peace my brother of the badge. May our Lord always be with you and your family.

Brothers in Christ,

Rich "SARGE" Pena
Retired Police Sergeant
Buena Park PD--Calfornia

Sergeant Richard W. Pena (Retired)
BUENA PARK POLICE DEPT---CA

October 23, 2017

Rest in peace brother. God's speed sir. Thank you for your service.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

October 23, 2017

Whenever I used to put my uniform on I recited this: When I put on my uniform Lord keep me from fear, give me bravery and courage, protect me and those I have sworn to protect. Lord cover me with your armour over mine. If I should have to make the sacrifice then so be it, just as long as my sacrifice saves another.... My Brother in blue did just that

CBP Officer (Ret) Andrew A. Scott Sr
D.H.S. US Customs and Border Protection

October 22, 2017

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Justin Leo and the extended law enforcement family of the Girard Police Department, Ohio. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

End of Watch: October 21, 2017

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

October 22, 2017

Heard about this early this morning. What a shame, only 31 years old.
Thoughts and prayers to friends family and co-workers.

Rest in Peace

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake OH, PD

October 22, 2017

Rest in Peace Brother, Thank you for your service. You won’t be forgotten.

Blessed are the peacemakers: For they shall be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:9

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa police department

October 22, 2017

A Prayer for Police Officer Justin Leo:

Lord God, we humbly come before Your throne in sincere, faithful, and fervent prayer on behalf of Police Officer Justin Leo, of the Girard, Ohio Police Department , who was murdered in the Line-of-Duty. You have professed that police officers are peacemakers and shall be called the children of God. Bless Police Officer Justin Leo for he sacrificed his life for his fellow man. For You have said that the greatest love one can exhibit is when a person lays down his life for another. Police Officer Justin Leo fulfilled your new commandment where Jesus taught everyone to love one another as much as God had loved them. Jesus promised Police Officer Justin Leo that on the day he fell, he would be with Him in Paradise. Police Officer Justin Leo is at peace now within Jesus' loving embrace and God will wipe away all the tears from his eyes, and there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor pain anymore for those things have gone away forever. Rest easy my Brother-in-Blue; we will take it from here! You shall always be remembered. God speed. Amen.

Pastor Steven R. Closs
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry of Merrimack, NH

October 22, 2017

Rest in Peace Officer Leo

Ahmed Danso-Faried
US Army (Veteran)

October 22, 2017

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

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

October 22, 2017

Rest in peace

D/Sgt. John McGrath
Buffalo police department

October 22, 2017

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Deputy J Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

October 22, 2017

We are so sorry for the loss of this hero! Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to his family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen them all!

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

October 22, 2017

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of YHWH". Mattityahu 5:9

Rest In Peace, my brother. Thank you for your service. May GOD comfort your family and friends.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

October 22, 2017

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 22, 2017

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

PTLM Frank Kapusta
Mohawk PD

October 22, 2017

For those who carry a Badge, its hard for others to understand why we would enter the darkness and give up our lives for those we have never met. It is what we do, the "Guys in Blue"'. God Bless Officer Leo.his family and the "2nd Officer".

(retired) Det. A.R. Stockton
Fairborn PD

October 22, 2017

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one who’s blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 22, 2017

Yes, brother officer rest in Peace of Jesus! I am so sorry for this loss. I lift up his family to the Lord Jesus Christ. God Bless this family , this law Enforcement Agency, and let me know how more i can help. In Jesus Name, Amen. [email protected]

JoeAnn Troy
just a friend of a friend

October 22, 2017

Go rest in peace brother. Your tour of duty is complete here now go help guard the gates of heaven. Prayers to the family and friends of this trusted guardian.

Chief William Miller
Pangburn Police Dept.

October 22, 2017

RIP, Officer Leo. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

October 22, 2017