Uxbridge Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Reflections for Police Officer Stephen LaPorta
Rest in Peace Officer LaPorta. 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
February 17, 2026
God Bless you Brave Warrior.
K9 Sergeant Kevin Waters
Indiana State Police
February 5, 2026
Rip brother
Deputy Jacob Carlton
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office
February 2, 2026
Rest in peace brother
Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired
January 29, 2026
Rest in peace brother
Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired
January 29, 2026
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC) Retired
Federal Air Marshal Service
January 17, 2026
Rest in peace Police Officer Stephen LaPorta! Thank you for your 1 year 7 months of service with the Uxbridge Police Department, in Massachusetts. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Wife, your Child, the rest of your Family, all of your Friends and all of your Sisters and Brothers in Blue that also protect us. We want them to know that you will never be forgotten! God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)
Eddie & Kelly King
January 17, 2026
My thoughts and condolences to Officer Laporta's family and friends and to his brothers and sister on the Uxbridge Police Department.
Chief Walter J. Warchol (Retired)
Northbridge, MA Police Department
January 15, 2026
My deepest condolences to the Laporta family. May his soul forever Rest in Peace.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police
January 15, 2026
Rest in Peace…
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
January 14, 2026
Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret)
Nassau County Police Department, New York.
January 14, 2026
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/Paramedic (r
Dayton Ohio Fire Dept
January 13, 2026
On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Officer Stephen LaPorta. Please know we are eternally grateful for Stephen’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Officer Stephen LaPorta, Point 27 sent Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Uxbridge Police Department in Uxbridge, Massachusetts for Stephen’s partner and fellow officers. Point 27 also sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Officer Stephen LaPorts’s family.
Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, with God’s Word inscribed on Shields of Strength jewelry.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful for Stephen.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-Point 27
Linda Rhodes
Surviving Wife of Detective Jerry M. Rhodes, Dallas Police Department Retired
Point 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
linrhodes@yahoo.com
972-978-5325
Linda Rhodes
January 13, 2026
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or 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
January 12, 2026
We at Nevada Office of Emergency Management extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Stephen LaPorta. His dedication, courage, and service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.
Statewide 911 Coordinator
NV Office of Emergency Management
January 12, 2026
On behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, we extend our deepest condolences on the loss of Officer LaPorta. His passing is a solemn reminder of the inherent risks law enforcement officers face each day in service to their communities. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, and the entire community as they navigate this difficult time.
Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
January 12, 2026
Beloved friend, there are absolutely no words. From work-related events in the community to hanging out at the Woosox, your fun, outgoing personality and dedication to comradery and true friendship is unmatched and will always be remembered. You will be forever missed. We have the watch from here.
Detective Jesse Miller
Uxbridge Police Department
January 12, 2026
Requiescat in Paces
Lieutenant (Retired) Michael O’Connor
Madison, CT PD
January 11, 2026
Rest easy brother
Detective Constable (Retired) Cliff Hend
Ontario Provincial Police
January 11, 2026
God bless you Officer Stephen LaPorta, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Uxbridge Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
January 11, 2026
Thank you for your service. God bless you, your family and your department.
Rest in peace
Dispatcher Dawn Hall
Union County Communications Center Ar.
January 10, 2026
Rest in peace, Officer Laporta. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
January 10, 2026
Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Stephen LaPorta and the extended law enforcement family of the Uxbridge Police Department, Massachusetts.
End of Watch Wednesday, January 7, 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 Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
January 10, 2026
Officer LaPorta served all of us with dignity and we are saddened that he is no longer with us. We have an empty feeling but a full heart of Gratitude for him standing between us and danger. Lord walk with His Wife, Children, Family, Fwmelliw Officers, and Fruends in these days to come. He walked a Blue Line that is very Thin. God Bless You All!
Former Police, Forever In Christ!
Tennessee Spiritual Caregiver
January 10, 2026
MY PRAYERS AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH OFFICER LaPORTA AND HIS LOVED ONES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.
INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.
January 10, 2026