Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroic actions will NEVER be forgotten. Your family was loved by a selfless hero & will always speak of your love for them. God Bless the famiy, friends & the Texas Highway Patrol.

Mother of a Sargeant
Colorado Springs Police Department
March 27, 2012

Our entire Unit sends our prayers to the family of Trooper Arena and our support to the TDOPS. Your service to this Country will always be honored. RIP

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS OIG Special Ops Chicago
March 27, 2012

Trooper Javier Arana, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. As we prepare for your funeral services here in El Paso I see and hear so many good things about you. I did not know you well, but I have worn the same uniform so I do know something about you, we share a common love of duty and service. Things are hectic at the moment, but your friends and coworkers who knew you well take the time to share stories and pictures of you and we cannot help but smile as good memories are shared.

Thank you Brother for your service, your life and your sacrifice. As we pause to grieve and honor you, know that we also celebrate your life.

Trooper Javier Arana, Jr...End of Watch 03/24/2012...Rest easy Brother, we have the watch.

Brandon Speed, Agent
Texas Department of Public Safety
Criminal Investigations Division-El Paso
March 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers of this brave LEO. He will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD
March 27, 2012

My deepest condolences to the family of Trooper Arana and his fellow Troopers. He was a special man as he chose to serve the State of Texas with great devotion. Rest in Peace Trooper Arana
Ave Atque Vale
Hail and Farewell

Sr Special Agent II Edward Escarciga
Union Pacific Police - El Paso Office
March 27, 2012

Thank you for your service.
My prayers are with the family and friends of Trooper Arana.

Special Agent Marina Valdez
Homeland Security Investigations
March 27, 2012

To the family and friends of Trooper Javier Arana, his fellow troopers , and most especially to Javier:

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Trooper Arana was killed. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To Javier''s family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Trooper Javier Arana gave to his community and the citizens of Texs, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 24, 2012.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 27, 2012

Trooper Arana, thank you for your service, both for protecting our State and and our Country. Our family sends its deepest condolensces to your family.

Semper Fi Marine
Rest in Peace

Edna Baeza
HSI/ICE
March 27, 2012

Rest in Peace... May God Bless you and your family for you have given the ultimate sacrifice and for this you'll never be forgotten...

Edward Hernandez
DHS/HSI El Paso
March 27, 2012

I miss you man. You were my classmate, my friend and most of all my brother. You were always there for me and I cannot thank you enough. I'll see you again one day. I love you brother.

Trooper Joel T. Gazzam
Texas Department of Public Safety
March 27, 2012

God Bless you Trooper. May God give comfort to your family and co-workers during this time.

Master Trooper
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
March 27, 2012

If this man should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on?Thank you for carrying the flag Trooper Arana.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriffs Office(Ca.)
March 27, 2012

Rest in Peace. May your family find comfort in knowing you are now at peace/

R. L. Drake, retired Det.
NYPD
March 27, 2012

Condolences to your family and friends.
While your tour has ended, others continue in your memory.

Master Trooper (retired)
Virginia State Police
March 27, 2012

Rest in peace Brother. Thank you for your brave service to keep all of us safe. I am sad that you ended up paying the ultimate price while performing a most dangerous job. I pray for comfort for your family, fellow officers and friends...God Bless You.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen
March 27, 2012

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace and may God give your family the strength to get through this very difficult time.

Officer Garcia
Los Angeles Police Dept.
March 26, 2012

The lights flashing and the siren blaring
A loud crash heard in Heaven above
The angels look below
And rivers of tears begin to flow
The heavens part and open wide
A grand welcome they prepare
For the hero coming home

Rest in Peace Trooper Arana, we will take it from here.

God bless you and your family.

Anonymous
March 26, 2012

Thank you for your service. God rest your soul. Blessings and peace to your family, friends, and co-wrokers.

Sgt. Mikels
Chapel Hill Police Department, NC
March 26, 2012

I am praying for you my friend,

This should never have happened. Loosing you physically is very tragic. But you will always be with us in our hearts and in spirit. I pray for all of your family both personl and professional.

Josh Holcomb
None
March 26, 2012

God bless our brothers and sisters in our sister state of Texas. Prayers and thoughts to the Arana family, friends, and co-workers.

You will not be forgotten.

Chief Robert Shilling
New Mexico State Police
March 26, 2012

The price you have paid to protect the citizens that need you is to great of a price for most to accept. Your legacy will live on through your wife and children. May they find peace knowing you paid the ultimate price for their future safety. RIP brother!

Ptlm Gadsby
Albion Police (PA)
March 26, 2012

RIP brother, we will continue your watch.

Sgt. David Nafziger (Retired Sr. Trooper
Union County Sheriff's Office (Retired Oregon State Police)
March 26, 2012

I MOURN WITH THE FAMILY, AS WELL AS WITH MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE FOR THE LOSS OF ONE OF OURS. I HOPE THE ONE RESPONSABLE FACES THE FULL WRATH OF JUSTICE. LOVE AND PRAYERS.

CPL. KELLY PAINTER
WOODWAY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT
March 26, 2012

God has received you with open arms and never ending love. Those brothers and sisters left behind will never forget your service of honor, bravery and dignity to your community and will keep your name and record alive in memory for years to come. They will also care for your family. WEll done faithful brother rest in peace in the arms of our savior Jesus Christ. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ STATE CHAPLAIN FOP
March 26, 2012

Thank you for your service and dedication. May God watch over your family and protect them. Brother, we now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews NC
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews E.O.W. 9/30/2005
March 26, 2012