Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I’m so very sorry for your loss. You (the family, work family, and friends) will be in my prayers and thoughts). May you find peace and comfort in Jesus and The Holy Spirit wrap Himself around you during this time, and the days to come.

Carmen Rigdon
Citizen

January 16, 2026

God of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families, friends, and comrades of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of the Lord Christ Jesus, and by His Power, His Authority, and His Sacrificial Blood, I believe and pray for America’s Fallen Peace Officers and all those left behind. Amen.

God’s Mission for Law Enforcement (Romans 13:3-4 TLB):

“For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose.”

Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from the following Scripture Verses found in “The Living Bible”:

[Jesus taught]: “Happy are those who strive for peace—they shall be called the sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9)

[Jesus taught]: “Those who mourn are fortunate! for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)

[Jesus taught]: “And here is how to measure it—the greatest love is shown when a person lays down his life for his friends;” (John 15:13)

“Even when walking through the dark valley of death I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me, guarding, guiding all the way.” (Psalm 23:4)

“Jesus told her [Martha], “I am the one who raises the dead and gives them life again. Anyone who believes in me, even though he dies like anyone else, shall live again.” (John 11:25)

“And Jesus replied, “Today you will be with me in Paradise. This is a solemn promise.” (Luke 23:43)

“Hate evil and love the good; remodel your courts into true halls of justice.” (Amos 5:15a)

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Ordained / Licensed, Independent Christian Clergy
Member: Intercessors for America (IFA)
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers – USA

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

January 16, 2026

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain (Retired)


Pittsburgh PD

January 16, 2026

On behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, we offer our heartfelt condolences. Agent Anibal Morales Aponte's courage and dedication to duty will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, and community as they navigate this profound loss.

Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

January 16, 2026

MY PRAYERS AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH AGENT APONTE AND HIS LOVED ONES IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

January 15, 2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Agent Aníbal Morales Aponte and the extended law enforcement family of the Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico.
End of Watch Tuesday, January 13, 2026



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 15, 2026

Thank you for your service Agent Aníbal Morales Aponte !!!!!

Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept

January 15, 2026

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

January 15, 2026

Rest In Peace Hermano.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

January 15, 2026

We mourn the loss of Agent Aníbal Morales Aponte who put his life on the line every day to serve the public and protect the community around him. Aponte was not just a badge, but a brother, a father, a friend, a son, and so much more.

We pray for his family and his fellow officers. Agent Aníbal Morales Aponte gave his life protecting the people around him and for that we are forever thankful. Rest in peace

MNTC BPOC 26-01-12

January 15, 2026

God bless you Agent Anibal Morales Aponte, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Puerto Rico Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

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

January 15, 2026

My deepest condolences to the entire Aponte family. May his soul forever Rest in Peace.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police

January 15, 2026

Agent Morales Aponte,
Thank you so much for your service to the people of Puerto Rico. Rest in peace. I'll pray for your family, friends, loved ones and colleagues.

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

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

January 14, 2026

Your watch is over; be at peace.

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January 14, 2026

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 14, 2026

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

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

January 14, 2026

RIP Agent Morales. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Puerto Rico

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

January 14, 2026

We at Nevada Office of Emergency Management extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Agent Anibal Morales Aponte. His dedication, courage, and service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.

Statewide 911 Coordinator, Tawanna Wade-
NV Office of Emergency Management

January 14, 2026

Rest in peace, Agent Morales Aponte. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

January 14, 2026

RIP Agent Aponte, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your u;ltimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Fair winds and following sseas brother , we have the watch.

TERRY F. ZECH OFC/ERET
Veterans Affairs Police Department Detroit, Michigan

January 14, 2026

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

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart Florida Police Chaplain

January 14, 2026

Rest in Peace Agent Morales-Aponte. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Family and the Puerto Rico Police Department.

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

January 14, 2026

Thank you for your service to our country. We are a lot less safe without you in this world. Praying for his family and department. We will never forget you! God Bless and Godspeed.

Civilian LEO and K9 SUPPORTER Lisa Burto
STATE OF GA LEO & K9 CIVILIAN SUPPORTER

January 14, 2026

RIP My Brother. We got it from here.
Psalm 23:4

Sgt. Cary B. O'Brien
West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office
St. Francisville, La

January 14, 2026

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Agent Aponte.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins #18
South Amherst (OH) Police Department

January 14, 2026