Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Agent Cavazos,
Thank you for your 6 years of hard work and dedication to the community. It is a tragic loss for all of us...Especially your dear family. They are in my prayers, as well as your friends and fellow officers.

Karen
Wife of Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff (California)

July 9, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Border Patrol Agent Leopoldo Cavazos, Jr. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of The United States will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir .


May the children of Border Patrol Agent Cavazos, know that their Daddy, is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Border Patrol Agent Cavazos. Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

July 9, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Cavazos ! My condolences to your family ...

Maria Elena Montalba

July 9, 2012

R.I.P. Sir. Praying for Officer Cavazos family and department.

Sandra Wilson
Wife~CSO Middle District AL-Ret. Police Off.

July 9, 2012

Our prayers fly up to our Father for your loss, our tears fall down to earth, but our hearts reach out to you in your loss. May our sorrow share your grief and loss. Well done Agent Leopoldo. Thank you for being there that we might be safe.

Chaplain Chuck Boman
Police departments of Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City, West Linn,

July 9, 2012

RIP Agent Cavazos. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife, two daughters and your soon to be born child.

Michael J Kranyak,
Bridgeport CT Police Department (retired).

July 8, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

July 8, 2012

God Bless you Agent Cavazos. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

July 8, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Border Patrol Agent Leopoldo Cavazos, Jr. as well as to the United States Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, Border Patrol. Rest in peace Agent Cavazos, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

July 8, 2012

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Drake, Lt. IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

July 8, 2012

Im so very sorry to hear of the Great Loss of Agent Cavazos.He along with the rest of the Brave Border Patrol Agents are the front line protecting America! Thankyou,All of you for the job you do everyday,and God Bless

SFC R.Binkley (Ret)
US Army

July 8, 2012

My condolences to the Cavazos family and the men & women of the US Border Patrol. May God bless; Rest in peace Officer Cavazos.

Captain Garry Martin
Greenville Police Department, Al.

July 8, 2012

Agent Cavazos, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

July 8, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you for the time you served on the border keeping us safe. My condolences to your Family and the US CBP.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

July 8, 2012

so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers go out to his family and especially to the little one that isn't born yet. that baby will never know his or her dad and what sacrifice he made to help keep the piece. prayers also go out to his fellow officers. r.i.p.

citizen
citzen

July 8, 2012

god bless you and your family....

Border Patrol Agent Fabens, Texas

July 8, 2012

Rest in Peace my brother. Your work and legacy will not be in vain.

FRLEO Henry Villacrusis
Federal Reserve Police

July 8, 2012

Even though our life is not garenteed it is hurtfull to see you go. I will prey for you and never forget how you always smiled and lifted our hearts. I know you are safe in heaven and looking over us. Thank you for such a great service you have done for your country and your family.

Rest in peace my friend!

Davila
Friend

July 8, 2012

I am so sad to hear of this loss of another hero. God Speed Brother and may he look over your family as you take your place on the golden streets

Rest in peace, we will carry on the fight. In Valor there is Hope, thank you for your service God Bless your friends and family in this time of need

July 8, 2012

Rest In Peace Agent Cavazos.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

July 8, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

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

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 8, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Thank you for your service!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 010905

July 8, 2012

Our deepest condolences go out to The Cavazos Family. In these cases, Faith & time are our best friends. We also lost our loved one not too long ago. This tragedy has taken us back to the shock, disbelief, and pain we went through when our loved one was called to the Lord. Yes, life has changed for you Cavazos Family, but if you keep God in your daily life, you will see that acceptance is much easier. Stay strong and united.

Respectfully,

The Rojas Family, El Paso, TX
BPA Eddie Rojas Jr EOW 5/12/11

July 8, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

James
Arkansas Army Veteran

July 8, 2012

Thankyoufor your service, you are a hero for us all to look up too. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family and coworkers during these tragic times.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

July 8, 2012