Officer Down Memorial Page

My heart aches for your parents. You are not forgotten, I hope they know that.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
March 4, 2011

Angelicee thats what I used to call you. It has been many years now that you have been gone. I have taken my boys to the tree. We call it Angelicee's tree. I pray for you every night and wish you where still with us. Love you and miss you little one

Andrew
March 24, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 4, 2010

Rest in peace sister and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden
June 21, 2009

By looking at your picture I can see why your parents named you Angelic. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones for I know the pain they carry in their hearts as they face each day without you. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
March 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
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March 4, 2009

HEY ANGELIC.
GUESS WHAT? I WENT TO THE FRONTIER AND ORDERED A SWEET ROLL AND WAS TELLING MY DAUGHTER ABOUT THE TIMES YOU WOULD GO OUT OF YOUR WAY TO BRING ME ONE ON GRAVE YARD. JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THEY ARE NOT THE SAME. I MISS YOU AND THE CONVERSATIONS WE USE TO HAVE. AND GUESS WHAT I TRAINED YOU COUSIN VICTORIA..NOW I HAVE TO DEAL WITH HER HA! HA!..MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS..YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..

DISPATCHER,CHAVEZ,A #751
BCSO
August 27, 2008

I have not forgotten you! Time slipped away from me tonight and I didn't get to come and visit as I have done every year on this night. I still remember the dispatch, every word, of that perilous night. Who knew?

Tonight, I leave here, the flowers that I bought in your honor. Here I light the candles to burn through the night.
291 you are terribly, terribly missed!

former bcso dispatch 720
March 4, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU DEPUTY FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
March 3, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 13, 2007

Thank you for being brave in helping to pave the way for us future female LEO's. Watch over your brothers and sisters in blue as we carry on from here.

September 29, 2007

G-d Bless.

March 4, 2007

Angelic,
I can't express how much I regret not letting you know how much you inspired me everyday. Your strength was amazing, your patience was infinite, and I can only wish to one day aspire to be half the person you were. I hear so many amazing stories about you from everyone around here at dispatch. Your the inspiration for the perfection we all strive to be. We miss you cousin.
-Victoria

Victoria Gurule-BCSO Dispatch
February 6, 2007

How could I have missed your story? I just wanted to say that you are a beautiful soul in heaven, even more beautiful than you were here with us. I can recall the day of your funeral...it was like nothing I had ever seen before. Your motorcade rolled by APD headquarters and seeing all those people...the community...come out and pay their respects...You are a true hero...thanks for your protection and I know you watch over each and everyone of us here...God Bless You...Rest In Peace...

Anonymous in Albuquerque
April 7, 2006

There I was sent north. I walk into the Sub, and see you. I saw you for the next six months as a rookie. I stopped everyday to say hi and clean your "spot". I haven't meet you yet, but an old friend said you were a one of a kind. That smile, loud and proud. I will see you soon... 291. And someday, we'll swap stories about 137. Godspeed 291.

Deputy B.Judy
BCSO
March 26, 2006

To Deputy Angelic Garcia and her loved ones:

On this the fifth anniversary week of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.

Angelic, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Deputy Garcia. I know that your smile is as radiant in heaven as it is in your memorial picture.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Angelic gave to her community and the citizens of Washington, and for the supreme sacrifice she and her family made on March 4,2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 7, 2006

God bless you and keep you always. You will never be forgotten by your entire police family.

DE
St. Louis City Police
July 27, 2005

ONE MOMENT

In the whisper of the wind,
I felt God embrace me.
As the voice of a loved one,
I heard God speak to me
Looking in a mirror
I saw God smile at me.
One moment and I knew
That God and I were one.
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Though your smile is gone forever,
And your hands we cannot touch;
Still we have so many memories
Of the one we loved so much.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we will never part.
God has you in His keeping
And we have you in our hearts.
We know you walk beside us,
And when our lives are through,
We pray that God will take our hands
And lead us straight to you.

March 1, 2005

The other day I had a new recruit ask me how long would it be before he was no longer considered a rookie. The flood of memories came back from the day Angelic had asked me the same question. She and I had a joke that for every year you are on, you lose a letter in the word rookie. Before she left us, she had just gotten passed okie. Thinking back, Angelic was never really a rookie. She taught me more about the kindness in people in three years than any one else could in a life time. When new recruits see Angelics picture they seem to know who she was just by her smile. Angelic is still missed but I know she rides with each and everyone of us everyday. Thank You God for the time that we had her. the impact she has left behind will last the rest of our lives.

Sgt. Paul L. Jacobs Jr.
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Dept.
September 27, 2004

I KNOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN BUT YOU STILL TAKE CALLS WITH US. SOMETIMES WHEN IM GOING TO A HOT CALL I THINK ABOUT YOU AND I KNOW YOU'RE MY "82". WE DIDNT GET TO KNOW EACHOTHER ALL THAT WELL, BUT YOU WERE ALWAYS FRIENDLY. YOU ALWAYS GAVE ME A SMILE AND A HUG. KEEP TAKING CARE OF US ANGELIC.

MIKE
CLASS 17
July 19, 2004

Little "g",
It was an honor to serve with you. Your dedication to duty, honor and service were an inspiration to all of us. We all strive to honor your memory in every action we take on or off the beat. I know you're watching over us.

Godspeed sister,
Art
Class 17
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To the Garcia Family,
Few people will ever understand the contribution you have made to our world and the sacrifice it entailed. For those that do understand, you hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to know Angelic. It is an honor to have known her.

A. Montgomery
DHS/ICE
May 15, 2004

Rest in peace Angelic. We all miss you. Your memory will live with us forever.

Captain Bill Reed
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department
May 11, 2004

ITS BEEN THREE YEARS SINCE YOU LEFT, IT WAS A HARD DAY AS THOUSANDS SHOWED UP TO SAY GOOD BYE. MAY YOUR MEMORY AND EFFORTS NEVER FADE.REST IN PEACE SEE/YA ON THE FLIP/FLOP.

SGT RON BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL CO SHERIFFS OFFICE NM
March 11, 2004

I never met Deputy Garcia but I am sure that I know why she went to work everyday. She was chosen to live this life and leave her mark in whatever way most affected others. We at the International Association of Women Police salute you Deputy Garcia. We also send our sympathy to her family, friends and co-workers. You are in our prayers. Godspeed, Angelic.

Officer Donna C. Hillier
Purdue University Calumet Police Department, IN

Not much time has passed, since you became an angel for us, It still seems like your still here with us. and alot of us in the department miss your smile and friendship, just wanted you to know let you know you will never be forgotten.

IN THE SIMPLE PERFORMANCE OF DUTY.............
In the simple performance of duty, she pinned on a badge, checked her gear with a praticed eye, and kissed her loved ones good-bye.

In the simple performance of duty, she reported for work, joked with her peers at roll call, and made her last trip down the sub-station's hall.

In the simple performance of duty, she answered the call, to help the helpless, to find the lost, no matter the danger or how great the cost.

In the simple performance of duty, she layed down her life, for those in peril she tried to save. our brave friend went to her grave.

In the simple performance of duty, We honor her deed, as we lay her to rest in the flag-draped casket, long after the world has forgotten, we shall never forget. Never judge or regret, what she did, in the simple performance of duty.

Your Friend.

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D 1/C Leonard Armijo
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Dept.