From the community
Messages of Appreciation
Maybe you had an interaction with a Calgary Police Service member that you would like to thank them for, or maybe you’d just like to show your support? Regardless, we need your help to let the members of the Calgary Police Service know what they mean to Calgarians. It is our hope that these messages – long or short – uplift all CPS members and provide hope in times of darkness.
Please share a story, experience, memory, or simply a message of gratitude. These messages will be posted on the Beacons of Hope website for all to see, as well as shared personally with all members of the Calgary Police Service.
Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationI’m an individual with a mental health disability and this year several officers peace officers included helped me stay calm or talked with me. I want to say thank you to yous because it wasn’t an easy time for me to go threw with my family at the time . Thank you to each one of yous .
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Lynda Valliere
#MessageOfAppreciationA great big thank you for the extra Calgary Police patrols on the C-train platforms! Two months ago I used to watch thieves, Fentanyl users and drug dealers dominate the Bridgeland LRT station, it was very unsafe. Now, the increased CPS presence, along with Transit peace officers, have chased this criminal element away. Simply seeing your vans parked across the street has made unsavory characters turn around and hop back on the first train that pulls in!
I was getting very worried about the Bridgeland neighbourhood and the river pathways along Memorial Drive. Even in nicer weather there seemed to be less people enjoying this area, even fewer dog walkers . . . however, the hundreds of people who overlook the LRT station, and see how much it has improved, are now coming out.
I will feel more comfortable walking alone to St Patrick’s Island, to Inglewood and to the East Village because of your efforts – keep up the good work folks!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Linda Greengrass
#MessageOfAppreciationI am thankful for Calgary police service. I believe your job has become so much more challenging of late. You must have to practice so much restraint with all the negativity that you get from so many people. I want to give you all a bouquet of flowers and chocolates. If I could I would.?
God-bless you and keep you safe.
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Rhonda Stowell
#MessageOfAppreciationSincere gratitude to CPS for everything you do to keep our city safe. You are the real hero’s in our hearts and we stand by you! We are eternally grateful for your service and dedication in a complicated world. Please stay safe and keep up the great work!!
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationI’m an individual with a mental health disability and this year several officers peace officers included helped me stay calm or talked with me. I want to say thank you to yous because it wasn’t an easy time for me to go threw with my family at the time . Thank you to each one of yous .
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Barry Dempsey
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you to the families who care, support and Love you.
Thank you to all the people who influenced you to do what you do and to be who you are. Each and every one of you remain in my prayers each and every day, multiple times a day. There is no community with out all of you.
In sincere Pride and Gratitude,
Thank you,
Barry Dempsey
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Barry Dempsey
#MessageOfAppreciationEach and every day i go out, each and every night i go to sleep, every time some thing happens in the community, with my friends, with neighbours, for all those i know and do not know, for all you suffer, for all you sacrifice, for all your amazing patience, for all your dedication and for all you bring in peace and joy … You are always there, and for that, i thank God everyday for all you are, and all you do. Always and Sincerely Grateful, Barry Dempsey
Thank you
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationA great BIG Thank you to all CPS members. What would we do without you? Keep up the great work. Difficult times call for lots of support: financial, training, leadership. I truly hope you are getting enough.
THANK YOU
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Kim Williams
#MessageOfAppreciationYou are appreciated more than words could ever express. Please always be safe and go home to your family and friends after every shift.
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Lindsay Johnson
#MessageOfAppreciationWith all of the recent criminal activity in the city, your resources have been in demand more than ever and the seriousness of the calls are very concerning. Please know that your efforts everyday are greatly appreciated and valued. Your dedication to the community is truly inspiring.
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Rene
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you to all members of the CPS. Our city is a much better place to live because of your commitment and service.
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you for coming to my school and told us stories of your work. We love CPS!
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Aubrey
#MessageOfAppreciationDon’t let the small people in your life get in the way of the big things.❤️
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationThanks to all the police officers in Calgary who work 24/7 to keep us all safe. It seems to be getting more difficult to do your job. Hopefully politicians will provide you with more tools and court processes to help not hinder you. Keep up the good work.
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationI am sorry that I won’t be able to take in the event on Saturday but I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of the members who work so hard to keep us safe and sound. You are always there through good times and more often, through very treacherous times. You are enormously resilient, brave and compassionate and have my deepest respect and support!
THANK YOU!
Barb Cyr
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationPlease accept our message of sincere appreciation for all the great work you do.
To be straight honest, our city would not last a day without your service and contribution.
Thank you for showing up each day with your professionalism. We respect you !!!!!
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you for all you do to protect us! You keep our roads and neighborhoods safe! I pray you all get home safely everyday. God bless you, keep you, protect & prosper you!
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Irene Hammerling
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you to all members of the Calgary Police Service to putting your lives on the line to protect everyone in Calgary and Alberta. Have worked with the CPS for many years and your professionalism and caring nature has been well noticed. Thank you again.
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Susan Schalin
#MessageOfAppreciationThank you to Calgary Police Service Members and all law enforcement members for all that you do to keep us safe. Thank you also for your involvement in the community. You’re awesome and I appreciate you !
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Angie Butler
#MessageOfAppreciationA big thank you to the Calgary Police Service, for always keeping us safe!
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Brenda
#MessageOfAppreciationThirty plus years of interactions with the police and all of them positive. Amazing men and women. Yes, they often face challenges but I would like to focus on the positives. Great people, great families. They have always been helpful and respectful towards me. I say a silent prayer for the first responders, and those they are trying to help, anytime an emergency vehicle drives by, or flies overhead. I thank each and every one of you for all that you do. You are truly appreciated, like a treasured friend that we only need call, and you will be there for us.
Stay safe, take care of yourselves, and know you have value.
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Ken S
#MessageOfAppreciationMy profound thanks for the members of the CPS who keep Calgarians safe through these increasingly complex & challenging times.
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Anonymous
#MessageOfAppreciationProud Aunt of an CPS Officer,
Thank you,
For your chosen career
For stepping up to serve and protect when called upon
For being able to share your loyalty to both your family and your CPS family
For being as kind and understanding as you can to those who are not at their best as you deal with them, their wrong doings, over and over again
I would also like to thank you on behalf of all of those who maybe don’t have the skills or can acknowledge that they owe you or your fellow CPS family gratitude
Forever proud!
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Allen and Colleen Leier
#MessageOfAppreciationWe just want to say thank you for all the work you do, I know it is difficult and frustrating (with the revolving door). I do not think many people realize just how difficult the job is. The only people that do not like the police are the criminals whose activity you make more difficult (keep up the good work). I would like to see a minimum of another 200 CPS officers on the ground. I think the Calgary Police Service is one of the best if not the best police service in the world. Sincerely Allen Leier
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Barbara Pohl
#MessageOfAppreciationThere are so many times I have felt grateful for the women and men of the CPS and their work to keep Calgary safe.
I am often taken aback at the kindness and compassion they show as they go about their work. My daughter’s first experience, as a new driver, with a police officer makes me think of just that type of kindness. She was pulled over, and felt VERY stressed, but the officer just wanted to let her know her headlights were off and the daylight was fading. A game changer for her – knowing that CPS officers are there to make things better.
Thank you. Stay safe out there.
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