Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Pena. I did not forget! A Coral Gables police hero!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2021

I remember this event like it was yesterday. Officer Pena , according to reports, yelled for his mother as he bled out and died. His K9 was unable to take the subject down because he was secured in the gage.

Michael Kahn,sergeant
Metrodade sheriff, miami ,fl.

January 31, 2021

Rest in peace Officer Pena..

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2020

My father Victor Cabrera has never had anything but wonderful things to say about my Uncle Louis Pena. I never got the chance to meet the man who my father called not only his best friend but his brother and for that i am deeply saddened. I know by all the stories I've heard that not only was he a great man but he was my fathers most valued confidont. Uncle Louis may not be here today but his love and legacy will forever be passed on by the people who love him most. I'm writing this mostly because of the love I know my father Victor has for him. We love you Uncle Louis and thank you for all you've done. And a big personal thanks from me or being such an amazing brother to my father.

Renee Cabrera
Niece

March 8, 2013

Thinking of you and your family today. I am glad that after years of appeals and retrials that your killer finally got the punishment he deserved and the Pina family the justice they deserved.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 3, 2012

HEROES live forever, and you sir are a hero. We will never forget the sacrifice that you and your entire family made for all of us. Continue to rest in peace Officer Pena.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

April 2, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Pena. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 9, 2012

Thank you all for the many reflections you have shared on this page. The many thoughts and prayers and love that have come our way will help the family to heal.

Louie would be quite appreciative.

Our thoughts and prayers are also with all of you and your loss as well.

God's blessings to all.

Cousin Rosie

Rosie Cabrera Andujar
Cousin

September 29, 2011

09/29/11

Hi Louie,

The day finally came...a day that no one ever thought would arrive.

After 33 + years your killer was finally brought to justice. Although late in arriving, it did arrive.

It was a solemn day for all, but I prayed for everyone, that they should all find solace and begin to heal.

You will live on in our hearts forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.

HEROES ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Cousin Rosie

Rosie Cabrera Andujar
Cousin

September 29, 2011

I was only two months old when you were brought Home to continue your watch over all officers from Heaven. Thirty-three years later, as I now patrol these cold heartless mean streets, I will take comfort knowing you are watching over me. God bless your family and friends. To all officers, watch your six and be safe.

Patrol Officer
UPPD

September 29, 2011

May his loved ones and friends finally find some peace in their hearts. I hope that the memories they have of Officer Pena are happy and cherished.

Patrolman
Rincon(Georgia) Police Dept

September 29, 2011

Rest in peace.Thank You for your service.

Retired Deputy Sheriff Cronin
wife

September 29, 2011

MY BROTHER, AT LAST, JUSTICE WAS SERVED FOR YOU LAST NIGHT. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE HAD TO WAIT FOR 33 YEARS BEFORE JUSTICE CAME FOR THEM. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. GOD BLESS YOU.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

September 29, 2011

May the long overdue execution of the murderer of Officer Pena find closure at long last. Justice delayed is not justice denied and Valle finally paid for his heinous crime. I salute you, Officer Pena. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten. May God Bless your family, friends, and co-workers.

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

September 28, 2011

Luis,
Rest in peace as justice was served tonight. Thanks for keeping an eye out for all your brothers and sisters fighting the good fight.

Sgt. Zamborsky (Ret.)
YAPD

September 28, 2011

I was working for the Coral Gables Police Department when K9 Officer Pena was shot along with his back up, Officer Gary Spell. The memory of that day is still fresh in my mind. Officer Pena was only doing his job which unfortunately sounds so simple to so many who are so misinformed. For those of us who truly understand the daily sacrifices Officers make and what his loss meant to his family, the Department, and his profession, justice has finally been carried out.

May God continue to bless Officer Pena's family.

William Joseph Kean, Sergeant (ret.)
MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 28, 2011

Rest easy Blue Angel. Justice was finally served tonight. You are NOT FORGOTTEN. Your family is in the thoughts of many tonight and always. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Sharon Story
Widow, Tom Felton, Jr. EOW 4/29/1989 Virginia

September 28, 2011

YOU MAY TRULY NOW REST IN PEACE OFFICER PENA.
JUSTICE WAS DONE TONIGHT AT 1914 HOURS.

Thank you again for your service, it has not been forgotten.

Your family should now be able to close this segment of your and their lives and move forward. May the Lord continue to watch over them.

KATHY ALVAREZ
SOUTH FL CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS

September 28, 2011

Sir, I just heard on the news the your killer was put to death. I hope burns in hell. RIP my brother.

Officer RM Taylor
US DoJ

September 28, 2011

I was dispatching for Metro-Dade the night Ofc. Pena was shot. I sent the first 3-15's (emergency backups) when we got calls from citizens that an officer was down. The incident occurred only a few blocks from my home. At the time, we don't know which agency was involved or who was down. I was married to a Metro-Dade officer at the time. I met Ofcr. Pena before I went to work for Metro & found him to be an outstanding, funny & wonderful man. Knowing him & being involved with the first officers on the scene made his death very hard for me.

My thoughts & prayers are with his family today as his killer is finally put to death.

Patricia C. Pratt
Metro-Dade Police Dept. (ret)

September 28, 2011

May you rest in peace always Louis Pena. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. You are a hero, and you will never be forgotten. God Bless You.

Debbie Fordham

Debbie Fordham
Family Friend and ex-wife of Rick Cabrera

September 3, 2011

I met Louis Pena, as a teenager, while working at the Miracle Theatre. He would write his reports in front of the theatre.

Later on I met his children and ex-wife Ines.

My heart goes out to them as well as all other family membes, it is shameful that they are still going through this sad process.

GOD BLESS LOUIS PENA. I KNOW HE IS RESTING IN HEAVEN.

Iraida Rodriguez Alvarez
(Miracle Theatre)

August 3, 2011

We met along time ago when I was Just a little kid. He was a "giant" of a man. Funny, quiet, dedicated to what He thought was important. Just a guy trying to make a living, raise a family, as a PEACE Officer. Who knew that on April 2 of '78, things would change for all of us. Now we'll just have to wait 'till we get to Heaven to see Him again..... And that's not so bad....
Thank you for your service Louie....God Bless
In His Name

Tommy Cabrera
"Cousin"

July 19, 2011

To the Pena family may you know that we have not forgotten your hero. Officer Pena, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Continue to rest in peace..

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

April 2, 2011

Our Mothers were sisters. Louis was 3 months older. We spent our entire lives together, family, school, military & finally Police Officers at CGPD. We met for lunch break the night before April 2,1978. I was off duty on Sunday, when the station called me, informing me that Louis had been shot. I went to the scene and Louis was gone. I saw his police vehicle & "Smokey" still in the cage.I will not
describe inside his vehicle. I went to the station and listened to his last words "i've been shot". My uniform Sgts hat was buried with him. I wont ever forget the best person in my life. Our family attended so many memorials, Gables and National. We Honor Louis Pena and all other FALLEN HEROS. Our love to all of them, and their Family
Survivors.
Thank you,
Sgt. Victor Cabrera

Thank you,

Sgt Victor Cabrera
Coral Gable PD, my Cousin

May 3, 2010