Newark Police Division, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, July 18, 2005
Reflections for Special Police Officer Dwayne Anthony Reeves
Policeman's Prayer to St. Michael
St. Michael, Heaven's glorious Commission of Police,
who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's
premises of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eye on your earthly force.
Give us cool heads, stout hearts, hard punches, an uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgement.
Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.
You know, St. Michael, from your own experiences with the devil that the policeman's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so please God, your hard knocks the so surprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.
And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your Heavenly Force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God, as we have been to guard the city of men.
Amen
Investigator Brent David
Wake County Sheriff's Office
July 19, 2005
Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Reeves. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.
US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA
July 19, 2005
My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Special Officer Reeves as well as to the Newark School District Police Services and the Newark Police. Rest in peace Officer Reeves, you are gone but will not be forgotten...
Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL
July 19, 2005
Policeman's 23rd Psalm
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.
He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.
When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.
He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun
P/O Dan Bailey (Ret)
Norristown Police, Pa.
July 19, 2005
Rest in peace Brother. May God be with you and your family.
S/O B.C. Weber
Hudson COunty Sheriff's Office, NJ
July 19, 2005
TO THE REEVES FAMILY
THE NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT HAVE LOST A DEDICATED AND BRAVE POLICE OFFICER, FATHER AND HUSBAND TO THE STREETS OF NEWARK. PO. REEVES SHOWED THE COMMUNITY THAT HE PROTECTED AND SERVED HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR, THAT POLICE OFFICER DO CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. GOD AND HEAVEN HAS WELCOME A NEW MEMBER TO THE RANKS OF DEDICATED POLICE OFFICER.
PO DEMETRIUS YOUNG
U.S. VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE
July 19, 2005
My heart and prayers are with the wife, children, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Reeves. May God bless you all in this terrible time of loss. Yet another senseless loss of a fine officer. May Officer Reeves children know that their dad is a HERO and will not be forgotten.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
July 19, 2005
Rest in peace....Godspeed!
P.O.Rodney Dorilus
Elizabeth P.D,NJ
July 19, 2005
May you rest in peace our brother and we pray for you and your family and your Law Enforcement Family we feel there pain.
Not only did a Deparment lose a true hero To Protect And Serve but the entire Nation loses another hero.
'We walk by FAITH¬ by SIGHT'
Respectfully:
Master Chaplain&Minister
Arthur J Martinez
Chaplain Fellowship Ministries
Temple Texas
MASTER CHAPLAIN&MINISTER ARTHUR J MARTIN
CHAPLAIN FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES
July 19, 2005
Officer Reeves,
This is a tragic time for you and your co-workers, I don't know why we always become the victim of everyones eles problems. This is truly a sensless way to lose the battle. God bless and rest in peace.
Multi-Agency Police Honor Guard
Broward County, Florida
July 19, 2005
My heart goes out to this brave mans family and co-workers. Ofc. Reeves, may you rest in peace. Thank you for your service.
Trooper
New Jersey State Police
July 19, 2005
Not how you died, but how you lived. Rest in peace with honor my brother.
Custody Officer #W0323
Snohomish Co. Corrections
July 19, 2005
May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Thank you for serving and protecting, Sir. Rest in peace.
Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04
July 19, 2005
Rest in Peace My Brother
Chaplain Mike Grinnals
Town of Camillus Police Department
July 19, 2005
On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Newark School District Police Services and the family of Special Officer Duane Reeves. It doesn't matter where we work, when one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain and the loss. Rest in peace Officer Reeves. You will never be forgotten.
Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California
July 19, 2005
Thank you for your dedication and service to the people of Newark. Rest in peace. May God Bless you and your family.
Sgt. L. Phillips
July 19, 2005
What a tragedy, here lately it seems that every time I check this web site another soldier has given the ultimate sacrifice. I will pray for you and your family. You gave your life attempting to save the lives of others, I have a tremendous amount of respect for you, you are a very brave peacekeeper. Rest easy.
Officer
PGPD
July 19, 2005
Today and forever you will be embeded in our minds and hearts as a hero. May you rest in peace and may god bless and watch over your family.
PO# 397
July 19, 2005
Rest well Officer Reevers. Your dedication and sacrafice will not be forgotten.
Sgt. Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service
July 19, 2005
On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Duane Reeves. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda last year (EOW 06-15-04) and now Deputy Jerry Ortiz (EOW 06-24-05), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.
Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
July 19, 2005
This seems so unreal to me that someone can do this. I thank God for Law Enforcement. You all risk your lives everyday and I thank you. Officer Reeves - may you rest in peace eternally in Heaven with Jesus. To your family - trust in Jesus and you will see Officer Reeves again one day. I live with the belief everyday that my trust, faith, and acceptance of Jesus will allow me to be reunited with my brother again one day. May God bless you as you go through this difficult time.
Kevin Cannon
Brother of Keith Cannon EOW 5/4/05
July 19, 2005
MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF THIS HERO. OUR PRAYERS TO HIS FELLOW OFFICER WHO WAS INJURED. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
July 19, 2005
Officer Reeves, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and your department. We will take the watch from here. Ours is not a chossen profession but a calling.
Matthew 5:9
Patrolman Ed Kraft
Grove Police Department, Oklahoma
July 19, 2005
Officer Reeves,
Thank you for your dedication to your job. Indianapolis will be praying for your family. Rest easy.
You will not be forgotten for the hero you are!
Wife of an Indianapolis Police Officer
July 19, 2005
The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Special Officer Duane Reeves, and the Newark School District Police Services. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Reeves, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
July 19, 2005