Arkansas Department of Corrections, Arkansas
End of Watch Friday, January 20, 2012
Reflections for Corporal Barbara Ann Dukes Ester
I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Corporal Ester. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.
From reading the reflections left for Barbara she sounds like she was a great woman with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew her in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Barbara's life and the WOMAN that she was. Remember that Barbara's life was about so much more than the way she died. Barbara will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember her.
Corporal Ester, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been nine years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.
Wishing you brighter and better days,
Jocelyne :)
Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
February 6, 2012
May God continue to pour down his blessings on the family of Cpl. Barbara Ester. Sorry for your loss. When the chain is broken we are still one as a family.
Officer T. Bishop
Delaware Department of Corrections
February 4, 2012
Father God, bless this HERO Officers family with strength, peace, and comfort, that only YOU can provide. Bless the Department family as they cope with the loss. Be there, Lord, as they cry out to You in the midnight hour. Cause them to know that You are there and will never leave their side. I paise You and honor You, Lord, for hearing this prayer. In Jesus' Matchless Name, Amen.
Michael Cubberly, Disabled / Retired - HCDOC
Member: Honor Legion Police Departments of the State of NJ
February 4, 2012
May Our Lord and savior Jesus Christ Welcome you home. My Prayer go out to you and yor family as well as our Brother and Sisters in Corrections. May God Bless you for your service.
Correctional Counselor
Buerau of Prisons, Springfield, Mo
February 1, 2012
Rest in Peace sister...
God Bless, God Speed...
Officer P. Howe
Michigan Dept. of Corrections
January 31, 2012
It always saddens me to hear of another tragic death of a fellow law enforcement officer. Thank you for your service may you rest in peace.
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
January 31, 2012
May Barbara Ester rest in peace & watch over her fellow brothers & sisters as we struggle to do this job of protecting & serving. Keeping her immediate family & co-workers in prayer.
Officer Kim Jones
Atlanta P. D.
January 31, 2012
Rest in peace, offocer Ester
Herman
St. Lious Mo.
January 31, 2012
I want to say from the bottom of my heart, my condolences, the Job of a correctional officer is a extremly dangerous job my thoughts and prayers are with the Ester family, me and my wife are former correctional officer's who stand with my brothers and sisters in the corrections feild, when I look up into the sky and see the sun I know that you are looking down from heaven right now, your light will shine on all of the brave men and woman who do this job.
Lieutenant Herman Nelson
B.O.P
January 31, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Corporal Ester. Rest in Peace.
E. Collins, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons
January 31, 2012
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
January 31, 2012
With sadness and respect. Rest in Peace.
William Priore
Civilian
January 31, 2012
Rest in Peace my Sister in Blue. Your watch is over but you will never be forgotten.
FTI Beutler
Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center Charleston SC
January 30, 2012
Rest in peace Corporal Ester. Our prayers and condolences go out to her family, friends and fellow officers.
Senior Investigator Stuart A. Minor
Georgia Department of Corrections
January 30, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Corporal Ester as well as the brotherhood at Arkansas Department of Corrections. May you rest in God's eternal peace our sister!
Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department
January 30, 2012
May you rest in peace Sgt.Barbara Ester....My prayer's and condolences to her family,friends and co-worker's.
Corrections officer Rochelle Johnson
Ohio Department of Corrections
January 29, 2012
Rest well, Corporal Ester, your watch is done. Thank you for your service.
Civilian
January 29, 2012
Rest in peace Sister. A hero remembered, never dies.
Condolences to the family, LE family and friends.
A. Mixon, Detention Deputy #5172
Bradford County Sheriff's Office, Florida
January 29, 2012
May God bless your family. RIP
K. Sustaita, LT
Bureau of Prisons, California
January 29, 2012
Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.
My deepest sympathy to both his family and his police family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.
Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
January 28, 2012
God bless you Corporal Ester. Please know that the world is a better place because of you and your service to your community. May you rest in peace.
Lieutenant (Ret)
San Francisco State University Police
January 28, 2012
Rest in peace Sister Ester. You served well and your watch is over. Thank you for your sacrifice, which will never be forgotten. May God Almighty comfort your husband a fellow brother and your family at the Arkansas Department of Corrections. We will take it from here.
Officer Roy L. Shriver
North Enid Police Department, North Enid, Ok.
January 28, 2012
You are gone but you will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace our beautiful sister. My deepest condolences to the family. Know you are not alone and that we your family grieve with you.
Sharron Wood, Program Coordinator
Arkansas Department of Correction
January 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Barbara Ester, her fellow correctional officers, and most especially to Sgt. Esterl:
We honor your service to your community as a orrectional officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Sgt. Ester was killed. May her loved ones continued to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To Barbara's family, you are in my heart's embrace today.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service Sgt. Ester gave to his community and the citizens of Arkansaa, and the supreme sacrifice she and her family made on January 20, 2012.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 28, 2012
WOW such a beautiful soul to be taken by one without a soul. Job well done. RIP Angel.
Sonya Dickerson
January 28, 2012