Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Miss you each and every day Sgt. You set the example for what I look for in a leader. I’ll never forget how much you believed in me. You continue to motivate me to prove you right and be the best I can be in this profession. Till Valhalla.

Officer Miller 701
Murfreesboro PD

January 30, 2024

RIP

M. Lyons
RETIRED: DHS, Oceanside PD, & USMC C.I.D.

July 3, 2023

SGT Joe Rivera was one of those guys who would literally exactly what his supervisor told him to do. He was hilarious, but he was also very much rule-driven. An honor to work with on the line and even more so as we spent hours on the road together as supervisors.

Joe was the guy you would want standing next to you when the bad guy was deciding whether or not they wanted to fight.

Joe was the guy you would want standing next to you when it was time to figure out what's for dinner.

Joe was the guy you would want standing next to you when you had a bad day and needed to talk.

You were an awesome guy, Joe. I can't believe it's been two years already. Your name's on that wall now, brother. Always to be remembered for generations to come. Rest easy, friend

Lieutenant Jeffrey H. Lurie (Ret.)
Suffolk, VA Police Department

May 31, 2023

Sgt. Rivera,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 31, 2022

Love you dearly today and everyday. We continue to remain close to Pam. Danny takes your request of him seriously. She will always have a man to assure she’s ok.
Love Joe Joe

Estelita Buie
Police wife

May 31, 2022

I am so saddened to see that one of my classmates has fallen. Do not worry brother we have the watch. O7-A forever. Rest easy my friend.

Lieutenant Timothy Walker
HRRJTA class of 07-A

May 26, 2022

There are no words. Service in life, service in death. An honor to have been blessed with you in this lifetime.

Detective MPO Heather Linville
Suffolk Police Department

March 28, 2022

One of the best men I had the honor to know and serve the great City of Suffolk with. We got the watch from here Sarge!

Officer H. Brock #570
Suffolk Police Department

March 24, 2022

Sgt. Rivera,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain

Pittsburgh PD

February 6, 2022

Love you and miss you Joe.

Sergeant A. Diggs
Suffolk Police Department

January 26, 2022

Most merciful God, You hold each of us dear to Your heart. Hold all those law enforcement officers and their families, who are afflicted or affected by the COVID-19 Virus, in Your loving arms and tenderly draw them into Your life, together with all others who are living with the COVID-19 Virus. Assure them that they are not alone, and give them courage and faith for all that is to come. Strengthen those who care for them and treat them, and guide those who do research. Forgive those who have judged harshly, and enlighten those who live in prejudice or fear. Nourish those who have lost sight of You, and heal the spirits of those who are broken. We pray this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, who suffered and died, and then rose from the dead to lead us into new life, now and forever. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

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

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Outreach Clergy
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

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

January 26, 2022