Memphis Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, February 18, 2023
Reflections for Police Officer Geoffrey Redd
Rest in paradise Officer Redd. May your loved ones be comforted and may your community be united in peace.
Officer Daniel Small
Department of Veterans Affairs Police
February 18, 2023
"Somebody killed a policeman today, and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court, with counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids and spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too, just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast, to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today, it happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors, a cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street, and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all, and a part of America died."
Author unknown
E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office
February 18, 2023
I AM A WARRIOR
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.
John Gazarkiewicz
NW Indiana Civilian brother of former police officer of Michigan City,
February 18, 2023
Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.
Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
February 18, 2023
God bless you Geoffrey Redd. Thank you for protecting your community and defending us from evil. I hope to shake your hand and salute your bravery in Heaven one day.
Grateful citizen Ryan P.
February 18, 2023
My deepest condolences to Officer Redd’s family, friends, and his LE brothers and sisters. He sounds like a man who never said, “I can’t.”
Deputy Karl Nyholm
Skamania County WA Sheriff’s Office (Ret)
February 18, 2023
RIP brother
Retired
Sugar Land PD
February 18, 2023
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (ret.)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
February 18, 2023
Tough and resilient man. May your children understand and appreciate your sacrifice. May your spirit be their guiding light. God bless the whole family.
Officer T. Slider
Maricopa Police Department
February 18, 2023
Rest In Peace brother
Sergeant(Retired) Millburn, NJ Joe Leone
Millburn PD
February 18, 2023
Thank you for your service Officer Redd. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow officers during this tragic time. Another hero taken too soon.
Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA
February 18, 2023
Rest in Peace Brother
Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Prayers for you and your family
GOD BLESS
Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department
February 18, 2023
Thank you for your service to this country as a Marine, and your service to the city of Memphis. Well done good & faithful servant. Sending prayers.
Officer Erika Christian
Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport Police Department
February 18, 2023
Rest peacefully my brother.
Lieutenant Greg Kouba
Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, Texas
February 18, 2023
Blessed are the peacemakers.
Thank you for your service sir.
M.O.
United States of America
February 18, 2023
Rest Now Brother
Officer Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
February 18, 2023
Ultimate sacrifice, thank you sir for your service
Sergeant Hinton Julian
Chesterfield County Police
February 18, 2023
Rest in peace brother
Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired
February 18, 2023
Thank for your incredible sacrifice, may the Lord take your soul into eternal heaven. Bless and comfort his family oh Lord. His law enforcement family and his personal family. “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God”. Mathew 5:9
Officer, Sergeant, Inspector Vik White
LAPD/KCSO/FPS
February 18, 2023
Rest in Peace Officer Redd. 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
February 18, 2023
Rest in peace brother and thank you the service you provided
Police Officer Sajed M
Memphis Police Department
February 18, 2023
God Speed Brother and God bless your family through this tragic time.
Deputy Tim Duvall
Boyd County KY Sheriffs Department
February 18, 2023
Rest in peace Officer Redd.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 18, 2023
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