New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, December 20, 2014
Reflections for Detective Rafael L. Ramos
IN MEMORY OF POLICE OFFICER RAFAEL RAMOS
To the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer Rafael Ramos:
From the beginning of time after Cain killed his brother, Abel, there has been a need for law enforcement officers to protect the weak and to bring evildoers to justice. This work is necessary in a sinful world and is dangerous. In modern times, some eight hundred and sixteen police officers have sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens of the City of New York, New York. Today, we honor the sacrifice of Police Officer Rafael Ramos, of the New York City, New York, Police Department; who was shot and killed in the line-of-duty, along with his partner, Police Officer Wenjian Liu, from ambush, on Saturday, December 20, 2014, while sitting in their patrol car at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Thompkins Avenue in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of New York City, New York.
“Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Police Officer Rafael Ramos. He died serving us. Help us never to forget. Help us celebrate the life of Police Officer Rafael Ramos and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.
As for the citizens of New York City, New York, help them to faithfully equip their police officers with the best tools to protect their community. May their training be adequate to the task. Help the citizens of New York City, New York, to remember to pay their police officers fairly and treat them with respect. Help the citizens of New York City, New York, to obey the law and treat each other with dignity so as not to add to the burden of crime and pain to their community.
The time for mourning will soon pass. We have now remembered and celebrated the life lost in this great tragedy. As the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer Rafael Ramos go forward, they must celebrate the good things in their lives; and to celebrate life itself!
Finally, Lord God, we pray for the families, friends, and colleagues of all the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line-of-duty and we thank you for their sacrifices. Bless the lives of their families, friends, and colleagues so they might find healing. Help their law enforcement organizations support the families of these fallen heroes. Even though their deaths might have been senseless, make something good come out of these situations so that their law enforcement organizations and the communities in which they lived and served might be stronger because of their lives and their deaths. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”
Now, Police Officer Rafael Ramos, may the Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
In His Service,
Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua NH Police Department
Police Chaplain, Merrimack NH Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Merrimack NH Police Department
December 21, 2014
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9
Special Agent MSB
Homeland Security Investigations
December 21, 2014
Our prayers are with the families of these fallen Heroes.
God Bless You All.
NYC needs a new Mayor ASAP.
Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.
December 21, 2014
Ofc. Ramos, Rest In Peace. You will never be forgotten. God Speed Brother.
Ofc. D. Abbott - POII
Nashville Metro Police Department
December 21, 2014
You are an American hero,and I salute you.
Tim ,American citizen
American
December 21, 2014
Rest in Peace.
Lieutenant Bernard Flint
DOD Police Department
December 21, 2014
My deepest condolences to Officer Liu's family. He was a very brave man to have served this community and all my neighbors are humbly grateful for his service.
No rank
NYC Resident
December 21, 2014
rest in peace my brothers in blue
A/Sgt. cedeno
nypd 30th pct
December 21, 2014
We will always honor and remember Officers Ramos and Liu for paying the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, To the family,co workers and friends of Officers Ramos and Liu,
always remember how they lived their lives on earth and they are true American heroes, RIP gentlemen
Dan Allen
Brother of Det James Allen EOW 4/17/2005 Providence, RI
December 21, 2014
May God carry you into paradise. You fought the good fight to protect those that can't protect themselves. We will continue to do your work and will never surrender. Until our work is done and no one will ever be hurt by anyone again. My prayers and respect.
Trooper David Osborne Jr
Tennessee Highway Patrol
December 21, 2014
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.
POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT
December 21, 2014
Thoughts are with you Stand Strong it was an honour to stand with NYPD at Canadian Police Peace OfficervMemorial this year. The pain and sorrow of your loss knows no international border.
Sheriff David Elliott
Nova Scotia Sheriff Services
December 21, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Rafael Ramos. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of New York City, New York will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.
May the children of Officer Ramos know that their Dad is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us, Officer Ramos, Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace God bless you and your family.
Final Salute
VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department
December 21, 2014
Rest with the Angels Officer Ramos. Your ultimate sacrifice at the hands of a coward will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.
Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department
December 21, 2014
May God give your family and friends the strength to get through this difficult time.
Heroes will never be forgotten and you, Officer Rafael Ramos, are a true hero.
Rest in Peace my brother.
Detecive Senior Sergeant (retired)
Victoria Police (Australia)
December 21, 2014
God Bless you, your family, and all your brothers and sisters in blue. Thank you for your service. My prayers are with your family.
LEOW
Virginia
December 21, 2014
Godspeed sir. This horror will never be forgotten! Though as of late many call us the bad guys, you and your partner were one of the great ones! Godspeed!
Officer Aaron Sparks
Newbury Police Department (NH)
December 21, 2014
Rest in peace my fellow brothers; yours was not in vain. Please be alert my two nephews, officers of the NYPD. And may the families of officer Ramos and Liu receive the blessings of Jesus.
1Sgt Jim McGrath, Ret. U.S. Army
fmr Corrections Officer. Sachse, TX
December 21, 2014
RIP officer Ramos/Liu .... Brave yet innocent Police officers . your deaths were not in vain ... John 15:13 you lived it ..
thank you for walking the blue line , and your family is in my prayers .
Jr Firefighter
NFCVFD
December 21, 2014
To all the friends, brothers and sisters in uniform, and the family that gave Officer Ramos in service, we offer our sympathy. We know the pain that is now a part of you life. My cousin is still in service to NYPD. Hold your family close, and trust that God will hold you close.
Perreira family
Family of officer Augustus j. Perreira, jr.
December 21, 2014
I am sorry for your lost.
Cherry Thompson
resident Lakeland Fla.
December 21, 2014
Officer Ramos, may you rest in peace knowing that you've fought the good fight in the name of justice and peace. My condolences to your wife and children.
Sergeant Stephen Ingram
Davidson Police Department
December 21, 2014
God bless your soul Officer Ramos. May you rest in God's arms now and sleep in eternal peace. I'm extremely grateful for your service. My prayers are with Officer Ramos family.
Lisa
Citizen
December 21, 2014
Totally senseless--May God and the NYPD look after your family. Such a tragic loss.
Sgt. Ret. Dennis Norling
Phoenix Police Department
December 21, 2014
Prayers to the family. May GOD keep you near and provide comfort during this time.
FF M. McLawhorn
Chesapeake Fire Department
December 21, 2014