Baldwin Park Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, May 31, 2025
Reflections for Police Officer Samuel Riveros
Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here. Thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your department.
Officer Tommy Thomason
Security Officer
June 1, 2025
God speed my brother in blue. May the good Lord guide you on your new journey
You will be missed
Det. R. Contrabasso (ret)
PHAPD
June 1, 2025
You paid the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace.
Recruit Anthony Rojas
Torrance PD
June 1, 2025
RIP Officer Riveros my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Fair winds and following seas brother we have the watch.
Terry Zech Ofc Retired
Veterans Affairs Police Department Detroit Michigan
June 1, 2025
Rest in peace brother. May God bring strength to you family know that you are everyone’s hero.
Deputy Sheriff John Caminiti (Ret), Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
June 1, 2025
Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!
Officer Pedro Rodriguez
City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
June 1, 2025
So sorry to hear this sad report. Young officer doing his job and paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect his partner and the citizens of Baldwin Park. Please honor this hero and bless his family as he will always be remembered for his devotion to duty and family. May God bless him and his family and always know you are with us forever.
State Traffic Officer 7185
California Highway Patrol & US Marine
June 1, 2025
Condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of PO Riveros. May he rest in eternal peace. You are a hero, sir.
Captain Bob Davan
NYPD (ret)
June 1, 2025
Lord Jesus, as we watch America’s Peace Officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the peace officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, and by Your Authority, I pray. Amen.
Biblical Scripture Verses of Encouragement, Hope, and Comfort:
“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];
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God." [Matthew 5:9 ESV], and;
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV].
Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
June 1, 2025
Rest in peace Officer Samuel Riveros.
RECRUIT CASTROMELO, LASD.
June 1, 2025
Rest in peace Officer Riveros.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 1, 2025
RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.
HEROES NEVER DIE....
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
June 1, 2025
Prayers for you and your family. This job is never easy
Sheriffs special officer José Oajaca
Orange County Sheriffs
June 1, 2025
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division
June 1, 2025
Rest in peace Sir. Thank you for your bravery and service.
Police Officer Timothy Kim
Glendale PD
June 1, 2025
RIP Police Officer Samuel Riveros
My condolences to your family, friends and colleagues. God bless.
Kenneth Wong (retired)
EBRPD Police Department
June 1, 2025
God bless you Officer Samuel Riveros, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Baldwin Park Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
June 1, 2025
God rest your soul, Officer Riveros. May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten.
Investigator Christopher Port (Ret.)
California Highway Patrol, Valley Div. MAIT
June 1, 2025

