Officer Down Memorial Page

Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice to the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.
February 23, 2012

I heard your wife speak today to my recruit class at the DPD academy. She told of how you loved your job and your family. I hope that I can serve the City of Dallas as you did.

Recruit Dillard
Dallas PD
October 4, 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
February 22, 2010

Cpl. Lozada,

Sir, on this tragic anniversary, please know you'll never be forgotten and forever a Hero. I know your in Heaven riding with my son, both of you being motors. To your mom, I know the pain and grief, from one mom to another mom, I'm here standing beside you always, your son, like mine, will always live in our hearts forever.

With the deepest respect,
Kim Weigand
Mom of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand
E.O.W. 9/14/2008

Kim Weigand
February 21, 2010

To the wife, children, and family of S.C. Lozado, please know that your loved one is not forgotten, nor are his service and dedication. As the wife of a Brother in Blue, I pray that the Lord will continue to help ease the pain of your loss. May Officer Lozado always be remembered and honored for his service.

Ashley Cannon
Wife of Carrollton Officer
April 2, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

God bless you and all who mourn you. May God give them the strength to carry on. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
February 28, 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
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 23, 2009

To Senior Corporal Victor Lozada, his loved ones, and his fellow officers:

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

My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today. I can see from the loving reflections left by your loyal family and friends that you were an amazing man who is loved and missed by all those whose lives you touched.

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, Victor. I am so humbled by your valor and service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Victor gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 22, 2008.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loy
mother of Officer Larry Lasater
February 22, 2009

Your smile lit up the room, Victor. You are missed.

Rusty Pool - Retired DPD
Brother in Blue
February 5, 2009

It was a pleasure to meet your wife and accomodate her request to meet the traffic officers of this department for a photo op to memorialize her visit here. She was here to help decorate the Rose Parade float for donatelife.org in your memory. Brother of the badge, we are taking care of your family even in these small ways. It's all we can do to honor your service and sacrifice.

Sergeant Kathryn Jorge
Pasadena Police Department, Calif.
December 31, 2008

Victor, the holidays were not the same without you. We think about you on a daily basis and will never forget that smile. May God grant your family peace throughout this time.

Daniel & Vicki Gonzalez
Brother & sister- in Law
December 29, 2008

RIP

Anonymous
September 9, 2008

Corporal Lozado, God Bless you and thank you for your service. To Pablo and all of Victor's family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that Victor's legacy will live forever.

Sgt. Jeff Jensen, Colorado Springs PD
Brother to CSPD Det. Jared Jensen, EOW 2-22-06
September 3, 2008

I will be riding in your honor at the Law Emforcement ride in Washington DC during Police Week. My prayers and thoughts are with your family and your Department.

SA Dale R Alford
USACIDC
August 21, 2008

To those who loved Corporal Lozada, my heart goes to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. It's been a long hard road, and even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure Victor will always be a part of yours.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Corporal Lozada for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. I know this isn't a very manly thing to do, but if you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. Dennis was a good man and we miss him more than words can say.

Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of the late Deputy Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
August 3, 2008

I am proud to be a classmate of Vic's. He wore a constant smile (except for PT) and had a great sense of humor. Your missed and the loss is huge.

Lt. Dana Bowers
North little Rock / classmate 205
July 2, 2008

For those of us who take the oath, we understand what the protected never could...the price.

Yes, those who love us feel the loss. And those who don't are the ones we serve.

We may answer the call - to protect or defend... without the "heads up" that we have reached the end.

God Bless and protect the family and friends, as we are one family on this road that never ends.

"May the righteous in this land prevail"

Sr Sgt D Watson #241
Dallas Co SO, Texas
April 23, 2008

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD
April 7, 2008

My prayers are with with the Lozada family. What a tragedy and words are not sufficient to express the grief we feel in losing a fine officer such as Senior Corporal Victor Lozada. Only God knows the ultimate plan in how and why certain things happen. My empathy and sympathy goes out to all the officers who knew him personally. I lost my father to homicide and know the grief so well. May God bring comfort to the hearts of his friends, family, and co-workers.

Marie Teel
Grayson County Sheriffs Citizens Association
March 24, 2008

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Corporal Lozada and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Corporal Lozada has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Corporal Lozada, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Corporal Lozada is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

Special Agent
FBI New York City
March 21, 2008

As a fellow motorcycle-officer working for the dutch police my thougts go out to the family and friends of Victor.

Hoofdagent Cor van Rooij
Netherlands Police
March 14, 2008

You are a true hero. Rest easy friend!

Officer J. McGee # 191
McKinney Police Department
March 8, 2008

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol
March 7, 2008

I would like to send a special Blessing to Victor's family.His Mother was a very close friend of my grandmother Tranquilina Castro.Both families have remained friends back home in Houston for so many years. May God give the Lozadas the strength and courage knowing that Victor will always be "on his watch" looking down from the Heavens over them. Gracie & V.J. Garcia

Grace Marie Sanchez
Family friend
March 6, 2008

I would like to thank all of you for your wonderful words of comfort. For your prayers. Thousand thanks to the Dallas Police Department for making our pain a little easier to bear by sharing their memories of our brother with us, for their service to US in our stay in Dallas. We thank God for touching my brothers life. It is said that what you plant, will be your harvest and we see that my little brother has harvested hands full. Thank you again from my family to you. And God bless you all!!!!!

The Lozada-Tirado Family

Lupita Lozada-Vazquez
Sister
March 5, 2008