Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Thursday, September 21, 2017
Reflections for Agent Ángel Luis Lorenzo-González
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one who’s blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
September 25, 2017
God Speed, Brother.
Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ
September 25, 2017
Hermanos, que dio su vida al servicio de los demás. Ustedes son realmente héroes. Dios bendiga a usted y aquellos que dejan detrás. Siempre que recuerdo en sus corazones, mentes y almas, usted estará siempre con ellos. Rogamos disculpen la traducción aproximada, pero son verdaderamente llorado por la delgada línea azul. Descanse en paz.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
September 25, 2017
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Dept.
Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department
September 25, 2017
My heart bleeds for the loss of one who was loved, one who was a protector, and one who was and still is an inspiration to many. May God open his kingdom to an honored one coming home. Prayers for the family.
J. Bennett 311
Alachua P.D.
September 25, 2017
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice, Agent Angel Lorenzo-Golalez. You are truly a Hero. May God hold your family and friends near. Rest in Peace, Sir.
Noranne Stubbs Lenox - Office Coordinato
Ariozna Departmetn of Public Safety
September 25, 2017
On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Agent, Angel Lorenzo - Golalez, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow agent makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone in noticed.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
September 25, 2017
Agent Lorenzo-Gonzalez, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.
Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept
September 25, 2017
RIP, Agent Lorenzo-Gonzalez. Praying for you and your loved ones.
Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY
September 25, 2017
My condolences for your sad loss
Jacqueline Rebel
Az. Department of Public Safety
September 25, 2017
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama
September 25, 2017
Agent Ángel Lorenzo-González, rest in peace.
Sincere condolences to family & friends.
Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
City of Alameda, CA Police Deptartment
September 25, 2017
Psalm 15.
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
September 25, 2017
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., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service
September 25, 2017
Rest in peace.
Lt. Jim Russo
September 25, 2017
On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Agent Ángel Lorenzo-González and the extended law enforcement family of the Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico.
End of Watch: Thursday, September 21, 2017.
Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your memory.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
September 25, 2017
Rest in peace brother. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden
September 25, 2017
May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.
Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.
September 25, 2017
My condolences to the family and friends of Agent Angel Lorenzo-Gonzlez. While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our heavenly Father return your dear one to you.
Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police
September 25, 2017
Thank you for your service.
Rest in Peace.
Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police
September 25, 2017
Final Salute Agent Lorenzo-Gonzalez, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.
Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept
September 25, 2017
Rest In Peace brother.
Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx
September 25, 2017
Agent Gonzalez, you lost your life performing your chosen duty. May our Lord reward you abundantly, and may He immerse you and those you leave behind in His infinite Divine Mercy. Rest in peace in His loving arms.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
September 25, 2017
Rest with God Agent Gonzalez. Your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.
retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department
September 25, 2017
May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.
Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado
September 25, 2017