Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, September 16, 2023
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Ryan Clinkunbroomer
"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."
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E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office
September 17, 2023
Rest in Peace Deputy Clinkunbroomer. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
September 17, 2023
Rest Easy Brother
Deputy Sheriff. Ron Buchholz
Retired Santa Fe County Sheriff NM.
September 17, 2023
Horrendous. Rest in peace brother. This cowardly scumbag will be found.
San Bruno Police Assoc President Tony Pe
San Bruno Police Department
September 17, 2023
Requiescat in Paces
Sergeant (Retired) Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
September 17, 2023
Thank you for your service ..
I will try and live my life like yours .
A man of integrity..
Sincerely-
Bruce Wilson
Citizen
September 17, 2023
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
September 17, 2023
O God of Peace, so many of America’s Peace Officers who are on the front lines to protect us never make it back home to their families. We pray for these fallen law enforcement officers, Lord God, who gave their lives for us. We pray for the families of these heroes, who have to now endure life without their loved one. Lord God, society tries to move forward, but there is always bloodshed occurring. We approach Your throne of glory and grace to beg of You for peace. Lord God, bring peace to this land – the United States of America. We plead for Your divine intervention to quiet our hearts and unify our communities. Stop the violence that occurs amid our cities. We thank You for all America’s Peace Officers who have died protecting us, and ask that You send an everlasting peace so that America’s Peace Officers on the streets may be safe and return home to their loved ones at the end of their assigned shifts. In Christ Jesus, Your blessed Son, I pray. Amen.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]
“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Intercessor for America’s Peace Officers
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
September 17, 2023