Newington Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Thursday, December 30, 2004
Reflections for Master Police Officer Peter J. Lavery
TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Detective J.D.Koeppen, Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Patrolman A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.
Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey
December 31, 2004
May the Lord bless you and keep you. I pray for your family and friends who will have to contend with the loss of a hero. It will be little solice, but a woman is alive today because of you. If you read Ralph Waldo Emerson, you are the definition of being a success, because one person breathed easier because were alive. God Bless and Rest easy brother. You will be missed next roll call.
BPR
December 31, 2004
Rest in Peace mu brother in Blue.
Prince William County Police Department, Virginia
December 31, 2004
Rest Easy Brother Peter, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.
APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa
December 31, 2004
May God be with you and your family. You are a HERO.....
Agent
State Police
December 31, 2004
god bless you and your family.
emt patrick creeden
fdnyems
December 31, 2004
A tragic way to end the year. Our thoughts are with your family and department in this time of need.
Sgt. Tony Meadows
Hendersonville Police Dept.
December 31, 2004
A PART OF AMERICA DIED
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 his counsel demanding his rights,
While a 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.
Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired
December 31, 2004
GOD BLESS PETER. MAY MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
MARK
CITIZEN
December 31, 2004
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.
Anonymous
December 31, 2004
So tragic, so senseless, our hearts are with you---
The Family of Dave Grant EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.
December 31, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Texas Peace Officer
University of Houston Downtown Law Enforcement Academy Class 89
December 31, 2004
Rest in peace brother. My condolences to your family and coworkers.
Detective john P. Heintz
NYPD
December 31, 2004
Officer Lavery, you were a brave man. You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race. Godspeed, brother. Rest in peace.
Officer D.T.
Phoenix Police Department
December 31, 2004