Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I did not personally know this officer, but I did a project on her in school. I want to thank her for her service as someone who used to live in Chicago and does not live far from there now. Rest easy, Officer Aréanah.

Stephanie Canty

November 6, 2025

As a woman with a beautiful lifestyle, her soul, who called her to heaven and left her behind, would not be forgotten. She should strive in her remembrance and valor, proud of being a police officer, a family for her daughter and sibling, and her intelligent success. She should live closer to her family and the Chicago citizens. She has so much importance for her blessing to become honored for her heroic actions during her duty as a law enforcement officer. Let the word about "Peace for Preston" warm her heart with passion and continue the strength to keep her memory alive. Let the sunflowers grow on the ground from the cycle of seasons to make the beautiful pedal bloom to open with her happiness of a favorite personal life.

Areanah, thank you for being the most honorable and successful in your law enforcement duty to help each other make the Chicago and Chicago Police Department proud and build hope. Your family members and your mom are grateful to each other for being law enforcement survivors and for getting to know each other. It is a tragic life of losing our loved ones. I am happy to support your mom and the Chicago Police Department in accepting this support and hope since we are introduced by an organization called "Concerns of Police Survivors." God bless you for visiting from a living heaven to attend National Police Week.

Arreola, Angel Abraham
Adult Survivor’s of Son
My Father Cesar A. Arreola

EOW: Jan 18th, 2009
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
State of Texas
Detention Officer Cesar Augosto Arreola

Angel Arreola

May 6, 2025

My son was murdered on the same day back in 2018. Offender never was caught. I'm writing a book about my pain and grief. Would like to add a chapter in my book dedicated to fallen CPD. The title of my book 35 Steps to Heaven. I would like to know if I could add some of the CPD officers in my book. Maybe a list dating back 5 years to current or so.

If anyone may know if i can do this please reach out to me at johnflindsey@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Peace and Patients are the preservers of a long life.

January 24, 2025

Rest in Power!

Sgt. St.Clair
Chicago Police Department

December 14, 2024

Thank you for your service to the City of Chicago. RIP.

First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

September 3, 2024

You were taken a year ago, but your spirit and sacrifice are eternal. We will never forget you, sister.

J. Luchtenburg
US NPS #176

May 6, 2024

Officer Preston,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 6, 2024

Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a law enforcement family member, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus, Your beloved Son, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“Honoring America’s Fallen Peace Officers”
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

November 19, 2023

As the first female officer to be felled in Chicago's police history, one hundred and seventy years after the first officer was killed, you will not be forgotten.


15 September 2023.

S.

September 15, 2023

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

June 29, 2023

Rest in peace Officer Preston. Young, heroic and beautiful!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2023

Rest in Peace sister in Blue.

Officer M. Robinson, ret
Upland PD CA

June 6, 2023

Rest in Peace Officer Areyanah Preston. This saddens me that you were on your way to a bright and promising future. Thank you for your service. I will speak of you with the utmost respect you deserve

Sylvia Alvarado

June 5, 2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Preston. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Chicago Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

May 25, 2023

Police Officer Aréanah M. Preston, I am so sorry to hear of your murder at the hands of these coward criminals. May God Bless you and your family. He will hold you in His arms now and keep you safe. Rest In Peace, Sister.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Hudson, FL

May 23, 2023

An absolute travesty and crime against humanity by meaningless individuals who will no doubt be defended as the REAL victims.

Officer Preston, your career was never given a real chance. You no doubt were destined for great things and now, the City of Chicago, the Chicago PD, your family and friends are without you, and for what? NOTHING.

God Bless you, Sister and all those who will personally feel your loss, though, so long as your kept in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone from them. Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

May 23, 2023

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.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Orlando Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 22, 2023

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant, Officer PRESTON.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Officer Alan J Laatz (Retired)
Oak Brook IL Police Department

May 21, 2023

To the family and friends of Officer Aréanah M .Preston, my deepest condolences . She had so much potential and was/is a positive force in this world. Continue to carry on her love and legacy.

Sgt. Daryl l. Gaston ( Retired)
Rochester Police Department- NY

May 21, 2023

Way to fight until the end. R.I.P. sister.

Former Officer 1st Class Daniel Zimbler
Columbus (GA) Police Department.

May 21, 2023

Rest easy Officer Preston. Deepest condolences to your family and colleagues. Read of some of your accomplishments in your short time on this world, taken away way too soon. Till Valhalla sister in blue.

Officer Kevin Jefferson
Gulfport Police Department, Mississippi

May 17, 2023

Rest In Heavenly Peace

1st. Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980 (Retired)
Prince Georges County Police Deparment, Maryland

May 17, 2023

On behalf of session 20, we'd like to send our deepest condolences

Session 20
Zone 5 Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy

May 16, 2023

I am so very sorry, Police Officer Aréanah Preston, to learn of your tragic loss of life. Thank you for your service.

My prayers of love and support for your family, the Department and Community.

May HE bless and rest you until that Day.

God Bless you,
Kim Durham

Kim Durham
Christina Giannone, daughter & police office City of Davis

May 15, 2023

The Lord has her now and he will hold her in his arms may her family be comforted in knowing that she was called to do good and now it was time for a loyal servant to come back. My prayers fir the department and family.

Citizen
Civilian

May 15, 2023