Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Tina Frances Zapata-Kerbrat

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Monday, February 11, 1991

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Reflections for Police Officer Tina Frances Zapata-Kerbrat

Dear angel

We're sorry we missed your birthday this year but your memory is still alive in our hearts just wanted to let you know I made lieutenant thanks for your inspiration you are still loved and remembered

Lieutenant Marcus Knight
Arizona State Police

February 13, 2024

Hey Kiddo,

It seems like yesterday when we were dating when you worked at Bob’s Big Boy. Then running into you at the Mall 25 yrs later to my surprise to hear you had become a Police Officer too. Me on
L. A.S.D. and you with our Brothers and Sisters in Blue.
I remember the phone call in the middle of the night. I didn’t/ refused to believe it was you. I had heard it on News, but did not know your married name at the time.
I was at your service. Saw Cindy and we had some good laughs.
Now you are with the Angels, looking down and watching over us all.
You final resting place is only 50 ft from my mom & sister. I visit you, my mom and Sis as often as I can.
May Our Lord keep you safe in the Palm of His Hand, until I see you again..
Love ya Kiddo,
Eddie

Ed Wetta/ LASD/ Deputy Sheriff
LASD/ Retired/ Confidant

February 11, 2024

Tina,
Happy Birthday Kiddo,
It seems like yesterday we met when you worked at Bobs Big Boys. We sure had some fun times together. Your smile lit up a room. I will never forget your funeral and saying my final goodbye.
I think of you often and will visit you when I visit my mom & sister ( only 50 ft away from you). Your Brothers & Sisters honor you each year with a “ fly over” in one of their Aero Units.
May Our Lord keep you safe in the palm of his hand, until we see each other again…
Love ya,
Eddie

Ed Wetta
L.A.S.D.

February 8, 2024

Tina,
Where have all the years gone, since you left us to be with Our Lord. I still remember the fun times when you were working at Bob’s Big Boy, before you decided to put on the uniform too.
I think of you often and visit you when I visit my mom & Sister. They are only 50 ft from your final resting place too.
You had so much life in you and it was taken from you.
I know I will see you again, it’s this waiting game we call “ Life” that is tuff.
God Bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand, until we see each other again.
Love ya,
Eddie Weta
Retired LASD

Ed Wetta
L.A.S.D.

February 8, 2024

Officer Kerbrat,

Tragic events take place sometimes, and we just don't always understand why God allows them to happen. I don't know why God allowed your life to be taken that day, especially so early in a career which, by all account, you loved so much. I do know, from personal experience, that as painful and difficult those things are, to those of us who love Him, He pulls us through and makes us grow. I'm confident your husband and children have grown, matured and become stronger as time has passed. I'm sure they have only fond memories of the wife and mother you were. Rest in peace. Thank you for your service to the citizens of North Hollywood, and for the love and kindness you showed to all your family, friends and colleagues. I will pray for them.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. – Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

June 22, 2023

Still not forgotten Tina. You were an amazing person by all accounts by everyone who knew you. I have a friend who had lives there in Sun Valley by the park. After dinner he showed me your sign. I took photos of it. You are a true hero Tina. I pray for Earl Valladares your training officer. He is a legendary Policeman. You will never be forgotten Tina. We never forget our brothers and sisters. God speed!

Deputy Sheriff Louis B Lave
LASD

November 12, 2021

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)

February 11, 2021

May you rest in peace thank you for your years of service

firefighter Braeden Gibson
Hanover volunteer fire department

February 11, 2021

You went out a hero, a mother, a wife, and a sister of ours! Rest in Peace, sister!

Sgt. S. A. Mohamad
Texas Police Officer. 20 years

January 10, 2021

Thank you for service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

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

July 12, 2020

Tina we were classmates and friends. I remember the day like it was yesterday when I last saw you. We talked in the parking lot about the trip you had just returned from with your husband. You were telling me how great you felt. Sadly twenty minutes later your life was stolen and all of our hearts were broken. It still brings a tear to my eye to this day thinking about that day. You will always be missed and loved. Class 4-90.

Officer Eddie McCloud
Classmate

July 4, 2020

It's hard to believe it's been all of 29 years almost but that night in North Hollywood you or your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten

You warmed hearts you touched lives you served you protected you smiled but most importantly you LIVED

THE LAPD WILL NEVER FORGET YOU OFFICER KERBRAT

PS. YOU MADE HISTORY

the brave may not live forever but the cautious don't live at all

Lt. Marcus Anthony knight
Phoenix metro police

May 7, 2020

In 1990 I transferred to the LAPD academy, as a D.I., and was assigned to Class 4-90. Tina was a member of that class. Tina always had a smile on her face. She was an outgoing, energetic recruit, determined to finish the Basic Course. Tina graduated from the academy in October 1990 and was assigned to North Hollywood Division. I last spoke with Tina about a week before her death. We had inadvertently met at the academy. We spoke for a few minutes and she expressed how happy she was to be a police officer. We hugged and she walked away, little did I know into LAPD history. I had the distinct honor to be one of Tina's pallbearers. Tina was the first female LAPD officer to be killed in the line of duty. As a result, the department created the Tina Kerbrat award to be presented to one recruit officer at each graduation. After promoting and returning to the academy, as a supervisor, I would meet with each graduating recruit class and tell them about the award and of course, about Tina. Before I retired I would on occasionally take classes to Tina's grave at the San Fernando Mission Cemetary. I was present and recall the exact moment the photograph used in this memorial was taken. I will NEVER forget her, her big smile or her sacrifice.

Sergeant Richard Laguna (Retired)
LAPD

April 18, 2020

Tina,

I remember doing my probationary year with you in North Hollywood. We used to joke about how everyone said we smiled all the time. I remember you telling me you always wanted to be a police officer but wanted to start a family first. I remember your funeral and the waves of blue that went on forever. I remember to visit your name on the memorial from time to time. I even had my son with me once and he wanted to hear all about my friend Tina. I hope you hear all of us after all these years and know:

You are remembered.

27030
Former North Hollywood probationer

March 2, 2020

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

February 11, 2020

Tina! I hope you hear me! Your memory of being a wonderful mother and excellent police officer will never die! You were always kind, strong, supportive and I can only imagine that God needed you near by. We love you! You hear me! We still love you!

Retired Kathleen Amos
LAPD

May 26, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Kerbrat.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2019

Another year goes by and you're still remembered and loved we thank God for sending you to earth and your family and friends for loaning you to the city of Los Angeles albeit for such a short time rest in peace Tina may we never forget your great sacrifice

Leuitenant Marcus Knight
Arizona State Police department

February 10, 2019

Thank you for your service. I worked in the Valley at that time and attended your service at the church.

Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol (retired)

September 13, 2018

Rest In Peace Sister in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 11, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 21, 2017

Rest in peace Officer Kerbrat. Your valor won't be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 26, 2016

A young "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County, NY Police Department

February 12, 2016

Dear officer kerbrat your sudden and untimely death is still shocking even 25 years later thanks for your service and sacrifice 11.2.91 will forever be etched in my memory rest in eternal peace

PS. I dedicated my badge to you when I made lieutenant last year

LT.MARCUS KNIGHT
ARIZONA STATE POLICE DEPT

February 11, 2016

It does not seem possible that 25 years have passed since you were taken from us.... I will always remember the date 211 because we were truly robbed that day. I hope you know how much 4-90 and all of LAPD still loves you.
Rest in peace sweet sister.

Victoria Lauder
LAPD - class 4-90 ~ DOJ ~ Placer Co DA ~ CDCR-OIA

February 11, 2016

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