La Mesa Police Department, California
End of Watch Monday, October 20, 2025
Reflections for Police Officer Lauren Craven
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
Blessed are the Peace Keepers, where there is danger, we do not run away, but on the contrary we run to the danger. We are a rare breed in the Law Enforcement community, but we take it to the people of who we serve.
Rest easy, we got it from here….
Sgt. E.C. Hinojosa
Harris County Constable Office Pct. #1
October 21, 2025
May you rest in the arms of Jesus. Your wonderful work and service to our nation will never be forgotten. Praying for peace and grace and mercy for your family.
Civilian LEO and K9 SUPPORTER Lisa Burto
STATE OF GA LEO & K9 CIVILIAN SUPPORTER
October 21, 2025
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
October 21, 2025
Rest in peace Officer L Craven. Godspeed to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers to La Mesa PD personnel.
Ret Sgt M Luna
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
October 21, 2025
Officer Craven and family, As the Bible teaches in John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down their life for others. You are honored in the eyes of God. May your family and friends find comfort in this verse. Thank you for your service
Deputy Art Doherty
San Diego
October 21, 2025
So sad, praying for her loved ones
Thank you for your service, Lauren.
Detective Steve Pohle (retired)
City of Lynn, MA Police Dept.
October 21, 2025
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
October 21, 2025
RIP Hero….God Bless
Sgt Brett Papworth
LAPD
October 21, 2025
may HIS light shine perpetual upon her face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
October 21, 2025
It is my fervent prayer that you knew Jesus as your Lord and Savior. You then are in a better place.
Thank you for being a BRAVE and DEDICATED servant for the people of our country.
Sue A Horton
Daughter of Capt. Roger Jackson Lansing, Michigan Police
October 21, 2025
I am deeply saddened from this tragic event. My condolences to your loved ones, your family. and friends.
Security Officer Supervisor
Elite Security
October 21, 2025
RIP Officer Craven.
Brian L Burton Sgt. {RET}
Fort Wayne Indfiana PD
October 21, 2025

