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Baton Rouge Shooting Victims Obituary
The gunman died in a shootout with the police.
Killed were Baton Rouge Officers Montrell Jackson and Matthew Gerald. The third victim, Brad Garafola, 45, was an East Baton Rouge sheriff’s deputy. His death was confirmed by a spokeswoman for the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. He was a 24-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office. At the time of his death, he was working in civil processing and foreclosures, the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release posted on its Facebook page.
Grieving Victims of Violence.
"These men are husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers," Sheriff Sid Gautreaux said. "We are devastated to lose one of our own, and another is now in a fight for his life. We are asking for your prayers at this time. We will get through this together as a family and as a community."
“Today our hearts are heavy because we lost two members of our BRPD family,” the Baton Rouge Police Department said in a news release posted on the department’s official Facebook page.
According to the department, Jackson, 32, had been a Baton Rouge officer for a decade, and he had a 4-month-old child. Gerald, 41, had served the department for less than a year.
“Both of these men were assigned to the Uniform Patrol Bureau and were great examples of what it means to protect and serve – a mission they demonstrated through their work at the department and in their daily lives.
“As Chief (Carl) Dabadie said at this afternoon’s press conference, it is a sad day for all those in our law enforcement family, both within BRPD and beyond, as we face this senseless act of violence. During this difficult time, our prayers continue to be with all those affected by today’s shooting, including especially the loved ones of MONTRELL JACKSON and MATTHEW GERALD, as well as each and every member of our department and our community. We ask you to join us in prayer both for those affected, and for peace across Baton Rouge and our entire nation.”
80 Entries
August 30, 2016
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May our Heavenly Father provide strength and comfort to your family during this time of grief. "For he is near to those broken at heart ". Ps 34:17,18.
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Gina Smith
July 29, 2016
My heart goes out to their families. Such a sad thing to happen. God promises in Psalm 72:14 that "from oppression and from violence he will rescue them, and their blood will be precious in their eyes".
DT
July 28, 2016
My heartfelt sympathy to the families of the Baton Rouge shooting victims. I hope you will find comfort in God's promise at John 11:24,25. Knowing there is a future for those we have lost in death can be very reassuring during this difficult time.
tammy bowers
July 25, 2016
we are so sorry for you loss .May the blesses lord comfort all everyone.... prayers and thoughts will be with you ....
G. Freeman
July 23, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Paul Alan
July 23, 2016
ON THEIR JOURNEY TO MEET THE GOOD LORD, MAY JESUS GREET OUR THREE HEROES ON THE WAY AND MAY HE SAY UNTO THEM: "YOU BROTHERS ARE NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM OF GOD."
Millisawade Wade
July 22, 2016
Thank you officer Matthew Gerald, for your dedication.
RIP.
July 22, 2016
I am sorry to hear about the loss of all the Baton Rouge Shooting Victims families.
May the "father of tender mercies" be with the families and friends, during and after these difficult times.
Matthew McCormick
July 21, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Baton Rouge police department
Kathy Grimes
July 21, 2016
There are many people from near and far that are praying for the family and the Baton Rouge Police Dept. Know that you are in our prayers always. They were all Heros! Full of courage, dedication and a love for their community and families. Forever in our hearts.
Harry Simpson
July 21, 2016
Godspeed.... Go them now to a place only heroes see.
Anilton
July 21, 2016
Rip brothers and do not worry for jehovah our father will keep us in his thought yall will be resserrected back to life on a crime free beautiful paradise earth . my deepest condolences to your famillies.
July 21, 2016
God Bless!!
July 21, 2016
Sending prayers ~
WMC
July 21, 2016
R.I.P
Marion Suggs
July 20, 2016
God bless you; the men that served and protected we citizens. I will continue to pray for your families as you shine as angels from heaven above! God bless you for YOUR FAITHFUL PROTECTION here on earth and now from the heavens above.
Mary Green
July 20, 2016
Thank You for Your Service and I pray this shooting of our officers will stop her in the USA. My Lord and My God have Mercy on there families and country! RIP!
Sam Scott
July 20, 2016
Love you, guys. Ya'll will be greatly missed. I appreciate everything that ya'll did. Miss ya.
Yvonne
July 20, 2016
My heart aches for all the recent violence in our country. Sincere condolences to the families of the fallen officers.
Anna Marie Plant
July 20, 2016
Sending prayers for your families! R.I.P Officers! Thank you all for your bravery and protection!
MR. & MRS. CHARLES G. TURNER, SR. & FAMILY
July 20, 2016
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THESE VICTIMS
July 20, 2016
In Remembrance O f These Officers Who Not Only Served And Protected,But Also Had Families They Protected As Well.Its A Sad Time In Our Nation Where No One Is Safe Anymore.Sending Our Love And Prayers Out To There Families And Their Police Dept.God Bless
NS Shaw
July 20, 2016
My sympathies to the families of these brave men. No one deserves to be murdered. God allowed these men to police us and I'm thankful; without some form of law we would have complete chaos. There will a time where these violatile times will be a distant memory, according to Revelation 21:3,4.
I sincerely give you my condolences, it sadden me even though the bible talks about these times at 2 Timothy the 3 chapter, he promises to do away with wicked at Ps 37:10. This act of violence was senseless, and I am so sorry.
Linda
July 20, 2016
My sympathy to the families of this tragedy. God is near to all those calling upon himand there cry for help he will hear. And his ears are toward there cry for help. (Psalms 145: 18, 19) May the God who supplies endurance and comfort be with you, and help you to endure the loss of your loved ones. We wish you peace and strength smiles among your tears as you remember the happy times shared.
David Call
July 20, 2016
Vermont Trump Army Organization may they rest in peace love call family
Randy and Denise Hill
July 19, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss.
Life on a Paradise Earth
Karla
July 19, 2016
I'm very sorry for the loss of your loved ones. Please know thay our Heavenly Father has given us a promise that the earth will be free from the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it. My sincere condolences to the families and friends of those affected by this senseless act.
Jeanne Glass
July 19, 2016
To the families of the officers you are in our prayers.
To all police officers everywhere we pray that God watches over you and keeps you safe.
God Bless
P.A.
July 19, 2016
DEAR WIVES AND FAMILIES OF THE THREE FALLEN BATON ROUGE HEROES. AT THIS TIME OF SORROW AND GRIEF IN AMERICA, PLEASE KNOW THAT THE PRAYERS OF MANY OF YOUR COUNTRYMEN AND WOMEN ARE ASCENDING TO HEAVEN ON BEHALF OF THE FALLEN, YOUR FAMILIES, AND OUR COUNTRY. "If not for you, my sky would fall...Rain would gather, too. If not for you, I'd be nowhere at all...I'd be lost if not for you.....If not for you, the Winter would hold no Spring...Couldn't hear a robin sing...I just wouldn't have a clue...If not for you!"
July 19, 2016
Love and prayers from Buffalo NY. Thank you for your service.
The Carey Family
July 19, 2016
From Upstate N.Y. Our deepest & most heartfelt sympathy to the family's, friends, fellow men & women in Blue. Thoughts & prayers are with you all, during this most difficult time. Our country weeps with you! May you all find comfort, in knowing others care & share your loss. Thank you for your service & God bless you all. Stay safe.
Patricia Montgomery
July 19, 2016
RIP and prayers are with the families.
L.c.
July 19, 2016
My sincere condolences to your family. It's never easy losing a precious loved one. May your family be comforted by our loving God during your time of grief.
July 19, 2016
Peace Candle.
Rest In Peace.
Marie Harris
July 19, 2016
My prayers and thoughts are with the families and friends. May God bless and keep you .
July 19, 2016
DEAR GOD BLESS THE BATON ROUGE POLICE
DEPARTMENT FAMILY, PROTECT THEM.
MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND
THE " 3 " POLICEMEN'S FAMILIES,
PROTECT THEM & GIVE THEM PEACE
WE PRAY THAT ALL THE KILLINGS WILL CEASE, & THAT THERE WILL BE PEACE AMONG EVERYONE.
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS IS GOD 'S LOVE
& PEACE
ONLY GOD CAN DO THIS.
ASK GOD TO COME INTO YOUR LIFE.
TURN YOUR LIVES OVER TO THE GOOD LORD .
YOU WILL BE FREE FROM YOUR BURDENS & UNHAPPINESS.
WHAT A GLAD REUNION DAY THAT WILL BE WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN.
PRAISE GOD, YOU JESUS.
Liz
Cin and Ant
July 19, 2016
Dear God please welcome these brave officers into you heavenly reward. Surround them always with your Grace and Glory. I pray for comfort to all who loved them. May they find some peace knowing what heroes their men were. A swift and complete recovery to the severly wounded office I pray.
R.I.Paradise brave officers
July 19, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the families for their loss. These industrious men, with a self-sacrificing spirit, were someone's spouses, children, and friends... My thoughts goes out to them and may our Heavenly Father, who gives comfort, fill you with all of His strength and inner peace so that you may abound in hope with power of Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13.
Carol
July 19, 2016
Praying for you and your families during this difficult time. May your children know that you passed a hero and you are now with God. May they feel your presence and know you are still, and always be with them, guarding and guiding them in their lives.
July 19, 2016
My condolences to the families of the slain officers and I pray for a complete recovery of the officer recovering in the hospital. I am so sorry.
Doris Olford
July 19, 2016
It is with a heavy heart that I offer my most heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, colleagues, and the whole city of Baton Rouge,in the loss of these three young officers,and the injuring of others.We are living in such difficult times. But it is not the world, it is the people in the world. I pray that God will grant everyone involved in this horrific incident much peace and comfort in the many days, weeks, months, and years ahead. Heaven help us all. And God bless us, everyone!
Doris Olford
July 19, 2016
It is with a heavy heart that I offer my most heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, colleagues, and the whole city of Baton Rouge,in the loss of these three young officers,and the injuring of others.We are living in such difficult times. But it is not the world, it is the people in the world. I pray that God will grant everyone involved in this horrific incident much peace and comfort in the many days, weeks, months, and years ahead. Heaven help us all. And God bless us, everyone!
Dave & Suzanne Davis
July 19, 2016
Our prayers are with the families for their loss of their love ones. For them to know, there are so many that share in the sorrow & mourn their loss of these brave men. "May the perpetual light shine upon your father/son/brother and may the beacon of that light be your families guardian angel."
Go in Peace,
Connie Force
July 19, 2016
May these officers rest in peace with our Lord. May God be with these families.
Tamara M Tolliver
July 19, 2016
GOD BLESS you and THANK YOU for your service. To the family and friends of the fallen officers, I am truly sorry for your loss. I ask GOD to please watch over you during this difficult time. GOD Help us all!
Baldemar Garcia, Jr.
July 19, 2016
Rest In Peace, Brothers in blue. Gone but not forgotten! Bless their souls and prayers for the families.
Lori Mays
July 19, 2016
My deepest condolences to the families, friends, and LE co-workers. R.I.P.
Gloria Boudreaux
July 19, 2016
RIP all the police officers that lost their lives all over the United States especially those in Baton Rouge. Their families have my sincere sympathy.
Sheila
July 18, 2016
God bless you for your service.
John McConnell
July 18, 2016
Please accept my condolences and heartfelt sympathy!...God Bless.
Diana Gray
July 18, 2016
Thank you for your service. You are in our prayers. May God welcome you to heaven with open arms. Blessings and Love to the family members of these three HERO'S
P.A.
July 18, 2016
MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF THE THREE BATON ROUGE POLICE OFFICERS WHO HAVE FALLEN IN THE LINE OF DUTY. MAY GOD BLESS AND CONSOLE EACH MEMBER OF THEIR FAMILIES. MAY GOD BLESS AND CONSOLE ALL OF THEIR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE ON ALL OF THE POLICE FORCES IN BATON ROUGE. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF US IN AMERICA, EVERYONE SINGLE ONE OF US. "Count every star in the midnight sky, count every rose, every firefly. For that's how many times I miss you...Heaven knows I miss you. Count every leaf on a willow tree... Count every wave on a stormy sea...Count every star...And Darling, when you do...You'll know the times I have cried for you!"
Stacy Butler
July 18, 2016
May God bless these slained officers, their family & their friends & may God help everyone everywhere thru the difficult times that everyone in this Nation is facing with all of these senseless killings of police officers, & the senseless killings of our young blk men.
Luvy
July 18, 2016
RIP all. Prayers to their family
Scott Chamberland
July 18, 2016
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
M.V.
July 18, 2016
I am deeply sadden for your loss. Their Job was a very important one, to protect and serve the community. We need order, that's what help to preserve peace. We pray for the families, to be able to cope with such a painful loss. May the memories that they left behind be a tool to help you move on, and the peace of God be with you all.(Philippians 4:6,7)
Cathy Kahler
July 18, 2016
So sad,my heart goes out to the families
and to the( Baton
P.D.GOD BE WITH YOU ALL)
(R.I.P.)STAY STRONG
J Phillips
July 18, 2016
May all the families feel our loving concerns for them
May the words of God give you the strength needed to get through this trying time . Philippians 4:6-7
May the comfort from God's words give you peace and bring back to mind the beautiful memories of your love ones
My prayers are with you
Deepest sympathy to all who lost a loved one.
Mahogany
July 18, 2016
Diana Patton
July 18, 2016
My prayers and condolences to the families of their loved ones. My thoughts are with the families. May God give them strength through their sad time of losing their loved ones.
July 18, 2016
Extending sincere condolences to families and friends who are suffering pain of heart for your tragic losses. May the God of all comfort bring you peace at this most difficult time.
R.M., Venice, CA
July 18, 2016
Beloveds, i just heard the incredibly sad news! Jesus wept after the death of his friend, Lazarus (John11:35). I weep along with you . . .
July 18, 2016
With heartfelt sympathy and concern. You
have lost someone so precious to you and
there no words for a time as sad as this...But please remember there are
many people who care about all of you
and sympathize so deeply in your loss.
May God be with all the families.
Yuvette Jacobs Cook
July 18, 2016
I am so so sorry. My prayers are with the families.
RJ
July 18, 2016
Words can't express the sorrow I feel for the families of these courageous men. They risked their lives to serve their community... to save & protect. They walked into the path of danger so that others might live. What an enormous gift they gave in behalf of others. Their lives are precious - (Psalms 72:14)
Stephen
July 18, 2016
Sad news ! My heartfelt condolences to the families and Baton Rouge P.D. once again another senseless act of violence . God Bless all our men and women in uniform. Peace Love and Understanding. Rest in eternal Peace brave souls.
July 18, 2016
My sincere condolences and prayers to the families and all members of law enforcement. They are heroes.
B. Barbe'
July 18, 2016
Words can't express our thanks and sorrow.
Adrian Barnette
July 18, 2016
We'll miss you !
Harry Simpson
July 18, 2016
Godspeed....
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