Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, July 7, 2016
Reflections for Police Officer Brent Alan Thompson
TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE OFFICER BRENT THOMPSON.
My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest.
Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to Serve and Protect our communities. We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families.
Daily our position is clear that we will Serve and Protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and our faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
ALL LIVES MATTER! and LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS should be respected - If we don't respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject, or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired then who will ?
OFFICER THOMPSON
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens in the City of Dallas in the State of Texas with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have served and protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do..........Serving and Protecting your community with Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, "LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW".
FINAL CALL
Officer Thompson status......Officer Thompson status......... Officer Thompson status............Attention All Units............ Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Department, Police Officer Brent Thompson having served the citizens in the City of Dallas in the State of Texas with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01
July 10, 2016
For: Sergeant Michael Smith, DPD, Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, DPD, Police Officer Michael Krol, DPD & Police Officer Brent Thompson, DARTPD:
Our nation is repulsed by the mass killings of Dallas' soldiers-of-the-law by an individual acting purely on his own and in a vicious and senseless manner. As Americans we have only to bear the shame of this war among ourselves and based upon nothing more than suspicion, hate and revenge for wholesale allegation, if any at all.
We regret this day and appeal to the public at large to reject such actions outside of what is in our laws and in our government and those who are appointed and elected to maintain peace among us. Many failures are apparent, but none more horrifying than a self-appointed vigilante creating only chaos and mob action by persons unwilling to permit justice to rule.
We pray for and work toward restoration of trust, honor and reconciliation to be restored to both city and nation where we each dwell and each maintain our families.
We offer a final salute to those who stand among the most courageous and fearless among us - these Dallas heroes who gave their very lives keeping others safe.
Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza, (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police
July 10, 2016
Officer Thompson, thank you sir for your service. The domestic terrorist racist coward who murdered you obviously could not face you man to man to settle his problems with the police. I am hoping that his family receives his remains in several pieces, as he deserves no respect from anyone. We will keep your family and Department in our thoughts. Please watch over us as we carry on.
Sergeant William Foley
Chicago Ridge IL PD
July 10, 2016
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.
James P Waggle
Civilian
July 10, 2016
RIP officer. Prayers to your blood, love and blue families. A special prayer to your wife being both love and blue. Stay safe out there!
Deputy sheriff Terri VanHouten
Rock County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska
July 10, 2016
Rest in peace.
K. Brooks
Houston Police Dept.
July 10, 2016
Semper Fidelis
Lt. M.R. Frost
Lexington Va Police
July 10, 2016
Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Deputy Gibbs
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office
July 10, 2016
The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them;
because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:39-40
Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
July 10, 2016
God Bless You Officer Thompson! As I write my condolences for the officers involved in this tragedy, my heart just breaks. I will keep your wife and entire family in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Linn-Atkins
wife of WVSP Trooper Brian W. Linn EOW 11/2/07
July 10, 2016
The Wicked Flee When No Man Pursueth But The Righteous Are Bold As A Lion
Detective Z Adams
brother of fallen officer Joseph D Adams (Lehi, UT PD)
eow 8-4-2001
A Adams(Dispatcher wife of Z Adams)
Det Z Adams
UCSO (UT)
July 10, 2016
Go with God and rest now my Brother. You have served this Nation and your Community well. My heat is torn with the loss of you and my other Brothers that have been murdered for simply helping others.
Motor Officer James Bragg (Ret)
Greenville City Police, Greenville, SC
July 10, 2016
God Speed and keep watch from "above". Thank you for your endless sacrifice and steadfast dedication to the community that you served.
Commissioned Security Officer and Person
Ranger Protection Agency
July 10, 2016
Our thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
Sgt matt shirvington
NSW Police force Australia
July 10, 2016
RIP my brother
Seargeant Jackie Robertson
Lewisburg city police
July 10, 2016
God Bless you our Brother in Blue. Prayers out for your family, friends, and co-workers. Rest in Peace sir.
Former Deputy/Jail Officer
Wayne County Sheriffs Department
Wayne County Mississippi
July 10, 2016
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Billye Germain
Sister of Mexia ISD Sgt Scott Neal EOW 11-22-05
July 10, 2016
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE FOREVER
Retired TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga.State Patrol
July 10, 2016
You bravery and dedication to duty will be remembered by peace officers everywhere, regardless of jurisdiction. May your spouse continue to serve safely with the DART PD.
Ptlmn Salvador A. Martinez [Ret]
Chicago, IL PD
July 10, 2016
Rest in peace officer Thompson. Thank you for your service and devotion to serving others.
Nathan M
July 10, 2016
Rest in peace my brother you've done your part. We'll take it from here.
Officer Maggie Skelton
Fort Worth Police Department
July 10, 2016
You are a hero. You will not be forgotten.. RIP
Sergeant Diana Coleman
Shreveport Police Department
July 10, 2016
On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Brent was killed.
To the Thompson family, fellow officers, and all who call Brent beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you. This should never have happened.
I also thank Brent for his service in the Corps. My son was his brother in green as well as blue.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Brent Thompson gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 7, 2016
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
July 10, 2016
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. -John 15:13 NLT.
Police Officer Roberto Yañez
Dallas Police Department
July 10, 2016
May you be remembered forever, brother. Prayer to all the family and friends.
Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department
July 10, 2016