Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from the Law Enforcement Officer's Christian Standard Bible:

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

"Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff - they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 CSB];

"No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 CSB];

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 CSB], and;

"Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." [Luke 23:43 CSB].

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Ordained Independent NACM Minister
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 22, 2025

Keeping my promised to Tracy to think of you today (and on your birthday) every year. Whenever I see law enforcement officers, I imagine them as optimistic teenagers with a heart for service, say a prayer for their protection, and think of you.

Gina
high school friend

June 22, 2025

I will never forget you my friend. Until we meet again.

Retired Sgt. Kathy Eshoo
Post Falls PD/Menlo Park Pd

June 22, 2025

Joel, you will never be forgotten. God bless you and your family. You gave your all to serve and protect. You are a true hero.

Elizabeth Fambrini
Retired Menlo Park Police Department

June 25, 2024

Thinking of you today. Always in my heart. You are a good friend.

Kathy Eshoo retired Sgt.
Post Falls PD/Menlo Park Pd

June 22, 2024

Joel, just talking about you today. Letting you and your family know you’re not forgotten.

Retired Agt
Palo Alto Police Department

January 4, 2024

Dear Michael, Been awhile since I left a reflection. Dreamed about you last night, first time in a long time. Not a pleasant dream because I can never see your face.

Another Thanksgiving without you tomorrow. Love you and miss you more each day.
Love, Mom

Beth A Davis

November 22, 2023

I will never forget you my dear friend. No matter how many years go by

Kathy Eshoo retired Sgt.

June 22, 2023

I was in the Academy in San Jose shortly after Officer Davis' murder. I never forgot his death throughout my career, and every pursuit I was ever involved in. RIP Brother Joel Davis.

Retired Lieutenant Carl K Thorstad
Honolulu Police Department

April 29, 2023

So many years have passed, but I will never forget you Joel.

Trish
EMS

June 22, 2022

34 years seem unreal to me. I miss you my dear friend

Kathy Eshoo Sgt
Menlo Park Pd

June 22, 2022

It has been a long time... I am hopeful that you have now had a great reunion with Tracy. Take care of each other, as you always did.

Akiko Koda
fiancee

March 14, 2022

Thinking about how proud we were that day that this picture was taken at the academy. Missing you always my dear friend.

Kathy Eshoo, Sgt.
Menlo Park PD/ Post Fals PD

June 22, 2021

Not to date myself, but I remember Joel when he was our tool crib attendant at HP, always had a smile on his face and a great sense of humor to go along with it. Always telling me about his ride alongs with various police departments while he was in training..... Rest In Peace my old friend

Steve
Friend

February 16, 2021

A special young man. My husband was hired with you. You were a great person with views to make things better. The glass half full

Volunteer E.P.A.P.D. Nancy Footlik
Volunteer, officers wife EPA

January 15, 2021

Thank you for your service and always know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police

June 22, 2020

It seems that it was just yesterday that you and I were sitting on the stage graduating from the police academy. I am missing you today my friend. I wish I could hit rewind and we could start again.

Kathy Eshoo retired Sgt.
Menlo Park PD/ Post Fals PD

June 22, 2020

Whom shall I send and Who will go for us? Then Joel said, "Here am I, send me." Miss you dear friend.

Kathyann Eshol, sgt.
Menlo Park Pd, Post Falls PD

June 22, 2019

Missing you.

Beth Davis
Mother

May 16, 2019

Rest in peace brother in blue. Prayers to your family and friends and especially to your brothers in blue.

Detective Senior Sergeant
Victoria Police. Melbourne Australia.

June 23, 2018

Rest in peace hero.

Lt. Jim Russo

June 23, 2018

Thinking of you Joel.

Benny Pugh, Jr.
East Palo Alto Police

June 22, 2018

Remembering my dear friend this sad day. Gone but never forgotten

Kathy Eshoo retired Sgt
Post Falls, Menlo Park

June 22, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 30th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

June 22, 2018

Thinking of you today...

Akiko Koda

May 23, 2018