Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff José Angel DeLeon

Warren County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, December 4, 2022

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff José Angel DeLeon

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

May 14, 2023

Thank you for your dedicated service to this profession, sir. You paid the ultimate sacrifice and that will never be forgotten. My most sincere condolences to all family and friends. May you Rest In Peace, sir.

Deputy Sheriff Trainee Recruit Serrano
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

February 27, 2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace, brother.

Recruit C C
LASD Class 465

February 26, 2023

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

February 12, 2023

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

Abraham Lincoln

Captain E.Kemmer #050
Nevada Department of Public Safety

December 30, 2022

Condolences to the family and co-workers of Deputy José DeLeon. His memory will not be forgotten.

Sgt. James Mair
Los Angeles Sheriff Dept & Denver Police Dept (Ret.)

December 23, 2022

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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 20, 2022

Deputy DeLeon,

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

December 18, 2022

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy DeLeon. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Warren County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

December 16, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Jose DeLeon. I am truly sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Deputy DeLeon will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

December 15, 2022

Deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Deleon and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Warren County Sherriff’s Office, North Carolina. May GOD give peace, comfort, and understanding to his family , friends, and associates, for their loss. RIP Brother.

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre
Manor Township Police Department (Retired), Lancaster, County, Pennsyl

December 14, 2022

My condolences and prayers to the family sad brother to here your gone Rest In Peace brother you will always be remembered

Jesus Nunez

December 13, 2022

Thank you so much for your service brother. We send our most sincere condolences to your family and friends. May God bless them and comfort them during this time of bereavement and for the days to come. Rest in Peace Brother, we got it from here.

Deputy S. D. Jordan
Vance County Sheriff's Office

December 12, 2022

Far Too Young, Gone Too Soon.

Captain (Former) Mark A. Slater
Keokuk P.D. (Keokuk, IA)

December 12, 2022

Sheriff De Leon, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing, especially your parents and grandmother. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

December 12, 2022

My deepest condolences to the family, coworkers and friends. RIP sir.

First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

December 11, 2022

Rest in peace fly high sir

Supporter Margaret Raux
Supporter

December 11, 2022

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

December 10, 2022

Incredibly sorry for the family's loss.
I know the pain is indescribable.
I lost my dad in 1998 at 3 years old and I give my deepest condolences to the son. Deepest condolences to the family as well.
His service is appreciated and his name and memory will not be forgotten.

Lindsey
NA

December 10, 2022

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service to protect your community.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

December 9, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 9, 2022

Rest in Peace Deputy DeLeon. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

December 8, 2022

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

December 8, 2022

Rest In Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

December 8, 2022

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Deputy, Jose' Angel Gonzalez, in the line of duty. It is always huge loss when a fellow Deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

December 8, 2022

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