Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Craven,

I'm very saddened to learn of you tragic loss. Thank you so much for your service to the people of La Mesa. I will pray for your friends, family, loved ones and colleagues. Rest in peace.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God”. – Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

October 21, 2025

My heart goes out to her family and friends. This is incredibly sad to hear. Sending love and prayers from Dover, Delaware.

Candy Davis

October 21, 2025

May she rest in peace. Another young officer gone far too early.

Civilian
Civilian

October 21, 2025

I’m so very sorry. To the family, co workers, and friends, I will be praying for you.

Loving Civilian from Georgia Carmen Ri

October 21, 2025

Rest in Peace officer Craven. May the Good Lord surround your family, friends, and co workers. Sending healing light and many prayers to help in their grief..........

susan johnson
Retired Law Enforcement Dispatcher

October 21, 2025

Thank you for your service.

Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )

October 21, 2025

Never forgotten

K Chasteen
ICE-retired

October 21, 2025

Rest in Peace Officer Craven. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Craven Family and the La Mesa Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

October 21, 2025

Thank you for your service. Prayers for our Family and Department.

Sergeant Monica Veny
Baltimore Police Department

October 21, 2025

Such a great loss. She was lost while trying to help injured motorist at a serious fatal collision. My heart goes out for her family and her fellow officers. All the people affected by this great loss will be in my prayers.

Mark Pederson, retired WA State Trooper
Washington State Patrol

October 21, 2025

God bless you Officer Lauren Craven, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the La Mesa Police Department. Rest in Peace Sister.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

October 21, 2025

Rest, sister.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

October 21, 2025

Taken way too soon!!! RIP Sister!!! Never Forgotten!!! Prayers for peace, comfort, and healing to Officer Craven’s family and friends, and the La Mesa Police Department.

Detective Brad Dorr (retired)
Madera County Sheriff’s Office

October 21, 2025

Rest in peace

Master Sergeant Greg Snodgrass
MCSO Retired

October 21, 2025

PROTECTORS PRAYER

LORD, YOU HAVE ALREADY WON THE BATTLES I WILL FACE TODAY.

I REST IN YOUR SOVEREIGNTY KNOWING YOU HAVE APPOINTED ME
FOR THIS DUTY.

THE POWER THAT CREATED EVERYTHING LIVES IN ME THROUGH YOUR SPIRIT, LET ME FEAR NOTHING.

GIVE ME THE COURAGE OF DAVID, THE STRENGHT OF SAMSON, WISDOM SOLOMON AND THEGRACE 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 WHO CROSS MY PATH.

WHEN FACED WITH EVIL, LET MY ACTIONS BE DEFINITIVE, IMPERTIAL, 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

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

October 21, 2025

Heavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of not returning at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, I pray. Amen.

Please find Comfort, Support, and Hope from the following Scripture Verses found in the NLT FCPO Edition of the Christian Holy Bible:

“God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.” [Matthew 5:9],

“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” [John 15:13],

“Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4],

“God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4], and

“Hate evil and love what is good; turn your courts into true halls of justice.” [Amos 5:15a].

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Ministry: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers – USA
“Ministering to the Law Enforcement Community”

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

October 21, 2025

Thank you for your service sis. Rest in Peace. See you soon!

Officer Nicole Murphy SMPD
Santa Monica Police Department

October 21, 2025

RIP. Thank you for your service.

Joretta Wimmer

October 21, 2025

A public highway is a very dangerous place. Wishing her family and friends the best.

Wayne Dyer, Det/Sgt (retired)
Vermont State Police

October 21, 2025

Tragic and Very Sad!
Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Officer Lauren Craven

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

October 21, 2025

Thank you for your service officer Craven. You gave your life to protect your community. You are a hero and will never be forgotten! RIP

Lt Joe Wright
Bartlesville Police Dept.
Ret.

October 21, 2025

Rest Easy Sister

Daytona Beach PD Records Clerk/Retired M
DBPD

October 21, 2025

As an 80-year-old Christian, Viet Nam Veteran, and civilian retiree, I monitor ODMP to pray for the downed officers, their families and their workmates. Thank you all so much for putting on the uniform every day and putting yourselves in harm's way on behalf of the citizenry, some of whom don't seem to deserve it at times.

This tragedy should NEVER have happened to this beautiful young officer. She had a whole life of hopes and dreams ahead of her. All we can do now is remember to drive safely and live our lives in a manor worthy of her loss. May the Lord be with her family and all of you reading this; and bring each of you HOME SAFELY at the end of your shifts.

"Artie" Hardy
Navy vet, Retired PG&E, and civilian supporter in Santa Maria, CA

October 21, 2025

God rest her soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

October 21, 2025

Condolences to the family of this brave woman and police officer. She did her duty to serve and protect people in her community which will miss her tremendously. May God have mercy on her soul.

US NAVY ⚓️ Vet Rafael Martinez
NAVY

October 21, 2025