Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I still remember this incident in the area. I still remember how many of the active members were bothered. Raza downing Raza. It was an even more heavy burden seeing on the news the family that was left behind. A lot of people walked away and turned their lives around. Viva Officer Filberto Cuesta.

SSG F. Garcia
US Army

January 28, 2024

My Dearest Filly

Our beautiful Sammy has graduated with her Masters Degree. I am so very proud of our little girl. Can you believe it? It does not surprise me she has chosen a career in healthcare. We have 2 beautiful intelligent caring girls. Sammy worked so hard . She walks in December. We celebrated Sam with a beautiful Barbie themed party. Sierra and Parker organized the party. Alfred made her the wooden Barbie box. Her party was hosted at Parkers parents house. I am so grateful. The Lord continues to bless our girls.

Family
Wife

October 16, 2023

Officer Cuesta,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 9, 2023

Happy 51st Bday my beautiful Filly

Wife
Family

November 13, 2022

Happy Halloween my dearest Filly

We are all at home having a feast and loving all of the trick o treaters. Jaime and I were talking about you ( he dressed up as Mike Tyson ) BTW…Sierra painted the tattoo on the side of his face. We were just remembering how much fun you made Halloween and how you decorated my moms house. Especially how you hid under the truck on a the wheel scooter and would roll out and scare the children. I remember that man being upset with you because he got scared lol
Missing you so much…this time of the year we always had so much fun .
We are giving bubble wands, chocolate bars and glow sticks to the children. Just trying to bring the neighborhood children a little bit of joy.

Family
Wife

October 31, 2022

My dearest Filly

Yesterday everyone came over to the house and dressed up in costume for my birthday. My mom and dad dressed up too with a 50's costume! They surprised everyone. We had so much fun. Sammy and Parker dressed up as skeletons and Sierra dressed up by painting her face dia de los muertos. The aguirres dressed up too: Alfred was Gru and Lety dressed up as a minion. Annika was the guy from American Psycho. Their friends Grace and Miranda came by. We decorated/carved pumpkins and played loteria. We have so much fun playing loteria. I wish you would have been there. I found out that loteria came from italy and brought to mexico in the 1700's. Your birthday is around the corner. You are always in our hearts and missed at every moment. I dressed up as the Mayor from The nightmare before christmas. I remeber going to the movies with you and the aguirres to watch it in Whittier and there was a freshly painted mural and dummy me leaned up against it to take a picture and didn't even realize I had ruined my clothes. lol. BTW sierra pierced her nose. ( not too happy about piercing but I must admit...it looks cute on her. ) ( sammy and Sierra Planned the entire party) ( sam did the planning and organizing ) and Sierra made a digital invite with her art. Sammy bought me the best cake ever! Tiramasu chocolate cake from Portos!!! OMG sooo good! We had enchiladas from farolito.
I wonder what you would look like . Love your family who misses you dearly.

Family
WIFE

October 28, 2022

My Dearest and beloved Filly,

24 years without my best friend . It seems like yesterday that I could hear your contagious laugh. We were so young and became parents so young. Can you believe Sammy is 25 and we are now 50??? She is half of our age. Sierra went to dollar tree to buy all of your decorations to decorate the grave. She chose a fall theme. My parents ,Sierra and I went to rose hills to decorate your grave. My poor Sierra and Sammy didn’t get to grow up with you , but Everyone tells them all about you . Sam is in her second year of graduate school and Sierra has now graduated from paramedic school and is waiting on the fire department. I know you see them grow and that is what gives me peace . I miss you my dear Filly. The girls are in relationships and the boys are good boys. The girls are always happy . You live in my heart my Filly. Love your girls Sylvia ,Sammy and Sierra Cuesta

Wife

August 11, 2022

Fil,

I keep a picture of you and I on my desk from your badge pinning ceremony at LAPD. I look at that picture everyday and remember all the fun we had as kids growing up, and what an honor it was to know you. You are, and always will be my Brother. One day we’ll meet again in heaven, until then may God bless you and your beautiful family.

Lieutenant Michael Alagna
San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office California

July 16, 2022

Fil,

I was thinking about you today and I came across these posts really nice and kind words. It's hard to read them and not start to tear up, it still hurts not to have you around my brother not one day goes by that we don't remember something silly Tio Foom might of said or done. Yesterday we were finally able to get together and celebrate Sierra's 23rd birthday that young lady is always so busy. She's like you in many ways she is always very determined and doesn't give up and Sam I see her and I see you she has your sense of humor. I just want you to know that we will always be there for them. I love them as my own as you do mine.

love you my brother,
Alfred

Alfred Aguirre
brother in law

July 12, 2021

God bless you

Nick mottola
None

August 9, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 9, 2020

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
On August 9, 1998, Officer Filberto (Fil) Henry Cuesta, Jr. of the LAPD was assassinated by a cowardly weakling. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Fil. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your lovely daughters are a legacy that any father would be proud of. Your wife, Sylvia, is a courageous, resilient and charming woman who has done an outstanding job as Mom and “Dad” since you were taken.

Chief Paul O Philipps (Ret.)
Parsippany Police Department

August 9, 2020

My Dearest Filly,

Today marks 22 years without you. Jaime and the girls went to your memorial blood drive today . I can’t believe with everything that is going on right now that the crash unit still takes the time and effort to remember you. I’ve had a pain in my stomach all day. It’s never gets any easier being without you. Our little Sierra Rose has graduated from the university . We now have two college graduates!!! Due to COVID restrictions Sierra was not able to have a graduation ceremony . Sammy is on the wait list for her future goals...I pray God opens up the doors for our little girls. Sierra is considering applying to the fire dept instead of nursing. She is thinking of becoming a paramedic in the fire dept. I watched the video that was made of you today. It makes me so sad to see how your life was taken. I know the girls are making you proud. They are such wonderful young ladies. Everyone loves you and always remember you. Your laugh lives in my heart. Love Sylvia

Sylvia Cuesta
Wife

August 9, 2020

Fil just letting you know that you will never be forgotten. You are missed my friend. I love spending time with Sylvia and the girls. You have a wonderful family. Rest in Heaven.

Class 3-94

Sergeant Jerretta Sandoz
Lapd

December 25, 2019

Fil just letting you know that you will never be forgotten. You are missed my friend. I love spending time with Sylvia and the girls. You have a wonderful family. Rest in Heaven.

Class 3-94

Sergeant Jerretta Sandoz
Lapd

December 25, 2019

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
On August 9, 1998, Officer Filberto (Fil) Henry Cuesta, Jr. of the LAPD was assassinated by a worthless cowardly weakling. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Fil. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your lovely daughters are a legacy that any father would be proud of.

Paul Philipps Chief (Ret.)
Parsippany Police Department

August 9, 2019

Fil, we are still here doing the Lord's work. We are always grateful for your time with us. Though you were taken way too soon from us in God's plan, we are glad for the time you spent. Memories never end and your spirit lives on forever. God has recently called up some of our partners to work alongside you. Show them around.

Deputy Sheriff Los Angeles
County Sheriff

August 9, 2019

My Dearest Filly

Our little Chayita (Sierra Rose) is 21 now. I can’t believe we have two adult daughters! She has such a wonderful time at her birthday party. Im a few days it will be 21 years without you.
You remain alive in our hearts and conversations.

Sylvia Cuesta
Wife

August 7, 2019

My Dearest Filly

Can you believe our baby girl has graduated from College???Our baby girl has earned herself a Bachelor degree...she is working towards her goal to become a PA. It was such a joyous moment to see her in her gown . I wish you could have been there to share this moment with your Chama . I know you are as proud as I am. I’m doing my best without you here . So many wonderful things have happened to us.
Sierra went through the interview process to be a lifeguard supervisor and she was offered the position . Our little Sierra works hard. She bought herself a black pant suit and created a patient assessment card set in Spanish and English to help communicate with injured people at the beach. Missing you always...

Sylvia Cuesta
WIFE

May 30, 2019

Rest In Peace brother !

P3 J . Gonzalez
LAPD / CENTRAL

September 21, 2018

A hero deserves being remembered, and your memory is so bright in the hearts of so many. Your wife's love for you is a testament to the special man you were. Death ends a life, but not a relationship and you remain the cherished husband, father, beloved family member, brother in blue, and friend that you were during your brief time in this realm. Holding your family in my heart's embrace today.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

August 12, 2018

My Dearest Filly

I can’t begin to express how much I have missed you these past 20 years. Today along with your friends and family we honored you. Sammy and Sierra were able to experience the love everyone has for you. Throughout every milestone in the girls lives our family and friends have been there by our side. As I look back to the past 20 years I see beautiful memories filled with the Lords blessings in the midst of it all. What I have learned throughout these years is that love never dies . You were taken away from us that night but your love lives on in our beautiful daughters and your family in blue. Fight on Shepard dogs....you have been our protectors throughout the years. My heart is filled with gratitude

Sylvia Cuesta
Wife

August 10, 2018

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
We lost Officer Filberto (Fil) Henry Cuesta, Jr. of the LAPD, on August 9, 1998. His life was stolen by a worthless coward, leaving his lovely young wife and daughters devastated and alone. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Fil. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Police Officer II Filberto Henry Cuesta, Jr.
Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch: Sunday, August 9, 1998

Paul Philipps Chief Ret.
Parsippany Police Department

August 9, 2018

The fateful day that God called you to his kingdom is seared into our memories. Your service on earth touched many lives, even to this day. Watch over your brothers and sisters left behind on earth. Until you greet us inside the gates of heaven.

Deputy Sheriff LASD

August 9, 2018

Fil, I can't believe it's been 20 years today since God called on you to protect the
gates of heaven.
I think often of all the good times we had during the summer months and your mom taking us to Biola to go swimming.
Almost every Friday night staying at each others houses and riding dirt bikes when we got older.

We are forever in your debt for your sacrifice that kept the citizens of Los Angeles safe.

Mike Serrano
Childhood Friend

August 9, 2018