Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Warrior and Semper Fi. Thank you for your service and devotion my prayers for your Family.

Corporal Diggs
VA Police

July 25, 2025

I am truly sorry for the loss of this police officer. Sending prayers to his family, fellow police officers and all that knew and loved him. Heaven just got another angel!

Sandra Gray

July 25, 2025

My sympathy goes to you, your family and community you protected. Your family will be taken care of. We will see you again in Heaven.

Diane Niedermeier
Did not know Officer. Heard of terrible event on news.

July 25, 2025

Rest in PEACE Officer Wagner. Thank you for serving our country and the citizens of Lorain City and the City of Sheffield Lake. PRAYERS for your wife, CHILDREN, and your entire family.

My now 11 year old read this poem at the annual Cleveland Police Officer Badge Case Ceremony. My DAD and her would have been Grandfather was killed in the line of duty in 1974.

In uniform of blue, you stood so tall,
A protector of justice, answering the call.

Your footsteps echoed with a resolute beat,
A caretaker of justice up and down our streets.

Your courage knew no bounds, your heart was so pure,
A guardian of justice, steady and sure.

You walked the darkest streets, a shining light,
A defender of justice, throughout the blackest night.

With purely selfless acts and a moral creed,
A preserver of justice, with every single deed.

With compassion and bravery, you led the way,
A custodian of justice, watching over us each day.

So now we bid farewell to an officer so brave,
A champion of justice, in valour’s eternal grave.

GOD BLESS The Wagner Family and the entire Lorain Police Department!!

Detective David Shapiro
Cleveland Police Department

July 25, 2025

Thank you for your service sir! God be with you and your family!

Retired Sgt Alan Przywara
Eastpointe PD

July 25, 2025

Rest in Peace Brother

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter (Retired) Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

July 25, 2025

Thank you for your service Officer Phillip Wagner. As a mother of an retired OSHP Trooper, my heart goes out to your family's.

Tina Phillips/mother of an retired OSHP
Mother of an retired OSHP Trooper

July 25, 2025

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him. " Rest well Warrior.

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart Florida Police Chaplain

July 25, 2025

Thank you for your service to our country, as a Marine, and for serving the people of Lorain. OH on a daily basis Officer Wagner. Your dedication and diligence is going to be missed but you will remain in the hearts and minds of those who your protected during your years of service to other. Semper Fi is the motto you lived by at all time.

Patrick Edward Libby
United States Marine Corps

July 25, 2025

Rest in peace hero.

J R

July 25, 2025

A brother's life taken too early by a heartless coward. Semper-Fi Devil Dog! We and your fellow Lorain officers will keep the streets down here safe. You keep the streets of heaven safe. Until Valhalla!

Sgt. Geoff Odom
Metro-Nashville Police Department

July 25, 2025

Til Valhalla Marine. Thank you for your service to our Country and Community. Semper Fi Brother.

Larry R. Bowman
Trooper, OSHP (Retired)
MSgt USMC (Retired)

July 25, 2025

Lord Jesus, as we watch our nation's brave law enforcement officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities have been for sometime now and are currently on the brink of exploding with tension and unlawful wickedness. In light of the law enforcement officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies nationwide. O Lord, carry us through this time of trial, tribulation, and strife that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy Name, and by Your Authority, I pray for America's Fallen Peace Officers! Amen.

Praying that you will find some Comfort, Support, and Hope from the Law Enforcement Officer's Christian Standard Bible:

[Jesus taught:] "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." (Matthew 5:9);

[Jesus Taught:] "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs." (Matthew 5:10), and;

[Jesus Taught:] "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4).

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., NCCA, NACM
Ordained/Licensed Independent CGOM 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)

July 25, 2025

Til Valhalla Marine. Thank you for your service to Country and Community. Semper Fi Brother.

Larry Bowman
Retired OSHP
Retired USMC

Tpr Larry Bowman
Retired OSHP

July 25, 2025

Phil will always be remembered as a dedicated public servant. Today, tomorrow and the day after next; we will honor you.

Patrol Officer Brian D. Fixler #1360
Cleveland Division of Police, Motorcycle Unit
Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association, Trustee

July 25, 2025

God Bless you Officer Wagner and your family left behind. Thank you for your years of dedicated service to our nation. Rest in peace with our Heavenly Father as you have done his work. Blessed are the peacemakers for they are called the children of God.

Senior Tpr. Bob Dent
Oregon State Police (Ret.)

July 25, 2025

Rest in Peace Brother.

Captain Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

July 25, 2025

RIP Officer Wagner. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of Lorain and Sheffield Village

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

July 25, 2025

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

July 25, 2025

May the Lord bless and keep his family wrapped in His arms and help them find peace and joy in the fact that he is resting in Jesus’ arms. We, too, have a son who was USAF military police, served with Plano PD, Tx and now a federal police officer. May God protect all those who serve and protect.

Rhonda Tyler
US citizen from Texas

July 25, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner and the extended law enforcement family of the Lorain Police Department, Ohio.



End of Watch Thursday, July 24, 2025



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

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."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 25, 2025

Rest in peace sir you gave it all my condolences to your loved ones and too your coworkers and friends may God Bless each of them during this sad time

Ralph Sullivan Patrolman
Atlanta Police retired

July 25, 2025

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

July 25, 2025

PROTECTOR'S PRAYER

Lord, you have already won the battles I will face today.
I rest in your sovereignty knowing that you have appointed me for this duty.
The power that created everything lives in me through your holy spirit, let me fear nothing.
Give me the courage of David, strength of Samson and the grace of your son, Jesus.
While I am away protect my family, let me return unharmed. Prepare their hearts should today be the day I meet you face to face.
Let me serve the people of this blessed country and community with a servant's heart, being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
Lord, you have given me great responsibility, help me to protect the vulnerable and innocent.
When the moment calls, allow me to show compassion and humility to those that cross my path.
When faced with evil, let my actions be definitive, impartial, and above reproach.
Protect my brother to my left and my sister to my right as we respond fearlessly, without hesitation to the unknown.
FOR HIS GLORY

Author, Nick Menster, USSS

David P Strawn, Firefighter (retired)
Dayton Ohio Fire Department

July 25, 2025

Rest in peace brother

Captain Michael Sannella
Retired NYPD

July 25, 2025