Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii
End of Watch Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Reflections for Officer Bill Sapolu
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
September 5, 2023
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
August 30, 2023
Rest in peace brother, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
ACO III A. Nguyen
Hawaii Public Safety Department
August 22, 2023
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Sapolu. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Honolulu Police Department.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
August 21, 2023
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.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Orlando Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service
August 21, 2023
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
August 21, 2023
May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Sapolu.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
August 21, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Sapolu family, especially to his wife and children. RIP sir.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"
August 21, 2023
May God Bless You, Your Family, and Friends. Thank you for your courage, dedication and selfless service in protecting your community. Our Condolences to All.
James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian
August 21, 2023
Officer Sapolu, our world is full of evil people, and yet, for many years, 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. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
August 20, 2023
Officer Bill Sapolu, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I thank you for your service to all of us and your generous donations to those who need transplants. I am grateful to your family that made this tough decision. May God Bless you and your family. Rest In Peace, Brother.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Hudson, FL
August 19, 2023
RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.
HEROES NEVER DIE....
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
August 18, 2023
Rest in peace brother
Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired
August 18, 2023
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DOFFICER SAPOLU, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER SAPOLU. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS
D J Herbert Retired Officer
Toronto Police Service
August 17, 2023
Very sad. Rest in peace brother.
Corporal Brian Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
August 17, 2023
Rest In Peace…
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
August 15, 2023
May God allow me the honor of riding with my brother motorcycle Officer on the streets of Heaven.
Motor Officer Jim Bragg
Greenville City Police Dept.
August 15, 2023
May you rest in peace “ My Brother.” You are in the company of Angels. By His Grace. Ed Wetta
LASD/Retired Edge Wetta
LASD
August 14, 2023
R.I.P My Brother in Arms.
C.Anthony Young
SHPD
August 14, 2023
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
August 13, 2023
Rest in peace, Officer Sapolu. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
August 12, 2023
Rest in peace fellow Motor Man!
Retired Trooper/Motor Man Chris Bommarit
Michigan State Police
August 12, 2023
RIP thank you sir, for you unwavering service and all those you have touched.
May your family find comfort in knowing and remembering the kind of person you were.
God Bless you
Jim Caruso
WFD
August 12, 2023
On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Officer Bill Sapolu. Please know we are eternally grateful for Bill’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Officer Sapolu, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Honolulu Police Department in Honolulu, Hawaii for Bill’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Officer Bill Sapolu.
Also sent to the Sapolu Family was a Forever Grateful Military Challenge coin to honor Bill’s dedication to the US Army.
POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division (Retired)
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
August 11, 2023
Bill,
The man with the beautiful singing voice. The Soldier, who spent time on deployments. The Officer that worked with me and always had a smile during lineups. My friend, you will be missed, and the world has lost a good man.
K. Nakamura, (LT, Ret)
August 11, 2023
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