Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Wednesday, June 19, 1991
Reflections for Police Officer Emilio Quinones-Santana
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 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 Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, I pray. Amen.
Holy Scripture References:
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” [John 3:16 ESV]
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 19, 2025
Otro año pasó y te seguimos esperando a que llegaras de trabajar en el barrio para que cruzaras los niños estudiantes de la escuela antes y después de trabajar. No sabes la falta que nos haces!
Former US Army CID Special Agent/ Puerto
Former PR Police Department (Class 206th)
June 19, 2024
Officer Quinones-Santana,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Puerto Rico. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 19, 2021
Recuerdo a Millito (como le decíamos en el barrio) cuando lo vimos por primera vez vestido de policía. Recuerdo que se paraba frente a la escuela para cruzarnos de un lado de la calle al otro, antes de ir a trabajar. Recuerdo, de niño, a Wiso Dávila diciéndote que no te metieras a la policía porque te matarían . Recuerdo tu contestación, "cuando uno se va morir, se muere hasta caminando". Años más tarde recuerdo aquella mañana cuando en el barrio corría la noticia de que te habían matado anoche. Wiso lloró tu muerte y ha sido la única vez que lo vi llorar. Tu mamá aún llora tu partida. En el barrio como cinco entramos a la policía luego de tu partida. Yo pedí permiso para utilizar tu numero de placa pero me lo denegaron. Juramente en la Policía de Puerto Rico acordándome de ti. Hoy día sigo mi carrera en la fuerza policial como SA en el US Army Criminal Investigation División, y aún sigo viendo tu sonrisa, recostado de tu carro mientras hablabas con nosotros en uniforme. Fuiste, eres, y serás uno de los mejores ejemplos a seguir que sin darte cuenta nos inculcaste de niños.
Special Agent (former PRPD Agent #31069)
USACID
August 8, 2015
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
June 19, 2015
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 18th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.
I hold your family in my heart embrace today and pray for their solace.
Phyllis Loya
Anonymous
June 19, 2009
Es lamentable saber que un hombre,padre y companero le halla perdido la vida nunca olvidare el tiempo que trabaje contigo y siempre fuiste un buen ispirador para los nuevos companeros.
Ernesto Gonzalez Lozada
Ex Partner
July 22, 2008
It has been over sixteen years since that fatal night. We were in different patrol cars after the suspect when suddenly we heard a gunshot and your vehicle went off to the side. A few seconds later the suspect crashed into a fastfood restaurant. We put him under arrest only to find out that you were shot in the chase. It was the longest 35 minutes I have waited in the Emergency Room having the suspect under custody and waiting to receive the news of your death. There was not one Police Officer there that didn''t begin to cry or at least have tears come to his or her eyes.
Making that arrest looked good in the eyes of other Officers but it actually was one of the hardest and sadest moments of my life. I had the obligation and responsability as a Police Officer to safeguard the security of the suspect who just killed a fellow Police Officer.
Upto this date, I still reflect on that event when I confront dificult situations and say to myself "there was nothing harder than being a Police Officer in that moment."
Ex-Sergeant Heriberto Colon
Carolina Municipal Police Department
August 13, 2007
Heros are never forgotten. Rest in peace.
911 Dispatcher
Virginia
June 19, 2007
May you rest in peace.G-d bless.
June 19, 2007
Officer Quinones-Santana,
Thank you for your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Puerto Rico.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
January 14, 2005