Reflections for Officer Andrew Joseph Camilleri, Sr., California Highway Patrol, California

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?" The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't, because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint. I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent, because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, but if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly, for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Rest in Peace Officer Camilleri.

Detective Johnny Keene (Ret)
San Diego Police Dept.

December 26, 2017

Rest in Peace Officer Camilleri. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will never be forgotten.

OFFICER TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

December 26, 2017

Rest In Peace and thoughts and prayers in this time of need. This is a tragedy beyond comprehension and I know there are no words to replace the anguish of the loss you have suffered. I have nothing but love and respect for this fellow LE and his family.

Deputy Sheriff Ted Peterson
Riverside SO

December 25, 2017

As a fellow Leo officer, I pray for your salvation and comfort for your loved ones. You lived and lost your life by your rules.

Cpl Ed Jackson
God bless, officer. Tulsa ok pd, retired

December 25, 2017

So hard to hear about a tragedy such as this. God bless Officer Camilleri's family and his brothers in blue. Thank you for your service Officer Andrew Camilleri. God's speed.

Trooper
Georgia State Patrol

December 25, 2017

Thank you for serving our beautiful country. I am thankful for law enforcement in America. I am praying for your family now. We serve for our communities, state, and the American citizen. Words cannot reflect how we appreciate your time, training and dedication to the badge. Sgt. Micah Murrell

Sgt Micah Murrell
Grant Parish Sheriffs’s Office

December 25, 2017

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

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

December 25, 2017

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER!

Ret. TFC. Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol

December 25, 2017

It is certainly a very sad Christmas for the family of California Highway Patrol Officer Andrew Camilleri on Christmas Eve. Not only the family is mourning this tragedy but the entire California Highway Patrol is in mourning over the tragic death of this brave officer who was killed by a drunk driver. I am sure the drunk driver will get a good prison sentence for what he did. Christmas won't be the same without him.

Bradford Paulson
Observer

December 25, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother... We have the watch now. May God grant your family, friends & co-workers strenth to endure this unbearable pain. May God embrace you as you enter the gates of heaven. Thank you for your service Amerian Hero.

Peter Contreras, Police Officer
Los Angeles Police Dept

December 25, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother.

Criminal Investigator Greg Kouba
Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, Victoria, Texas

December 25, 2017

Camilleri family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Officer Camilleri thank you for your service and your Ultimate Sacrifice in the line of duty. Another life lost to the hands of a careless person with no regard to others.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

December 25, 2017

Rest In Peace brother. My deepest condolences to your family and the California Highway Patrol.

Det.Richard Yanak
Woodbridge New Jersey Police

December 25, 2017

RIP...thank you for your service