Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It has been so many years since you were taken from us but the memories you created and left with me live on. Not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts and I wonder what it would be like if you were still here. From the day we met in the academy till the day you were taken, you were such a special friend. I miss you but I know we will meet again.

Assistant Sheriff Retired Lindley Zink
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office

May 24, 2021

I met your son yesterday sir, he proudly mentions you. He was unselfishly helping a person in need, as a fellow cop I can tell you he is exactly the kind of son we hope to raise.

Retired Deputy Sheriff Dan - “Dano” Boud
MCSO

February 15, 2021

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

March 3, 2018

It was my honor to have worked with you Manny. You will NEVER be forgotten. RIP

PSO Mark Gay
Sunnyvale DPS

February 3, 2017

Manny,
You are in my thoughts today, I remember all the hard work we did at SCCSO. I can't help but wonder what would have been, you were a good man and loved by many. My prayers to your family....you are in good hands. Until we meet again, Christine Fabris Benson

Christine Fabris Benson
Co-workers SCCSO

September 5, 2016

Manny,
29 years, miss ya like it was the first day. Your still in our thoughts, and will never be forgotten. Have a few drinks, and good jokes when I see you again!
Love Ya Brother.

PSO Tony Maranon (Retired)
Sunnyvale DPS

March 3, 2016

Manny,
We attended junior high & high school together many years ago,
played football (go Spartans), you were number 33, me, 34,,, I last saw you at our ten year high school reunion, you were happy, and the same as ever....insightful, caring, and a true friend. We both chose law enforcement in an effort to impact other lives, and I'm sure you did. Just know I think of you often.
Brother in Blue,
Sgt Rob Kirk
Retired, LAPD

Rob Kirk, Sergeant
LAPD

June 21, 2014

although I may never remember meeting you. I can see now years later my only wish can be is to love our families more and hope our cousins and family can will continue to be survivors and serve as teachers. we lost my mother this past week your Tia Lopez. Stand proud my cousin

gerald lopez
cousin

April 28, 2014

Manny,
it's been many many years since you were taken from us. however the memories and the impact you left on so many livesx can never be taken or forgot. you took me under your wing and treated me as an equal even though I was just a young Explorer.. you were like an older brother to me.. I have so many fond memories of you on and off the job.

on the worst night of my life I was supposed to be riding with you and as we walk through headquarters with you I received a page from my real job and have to report to work.. I can't help but wonder if I had stayed with you that night? would you still be here with us today?? I want you to know that not a day goes by why you're not in my thoughts in one way or another.
I miss you everyday and I know you're up in heaven keeping things safe..

Donny Briemle
Sunnyvale Public Safety Explorer

October 3, 2013

Rest in Peace, Officer Lopez. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 22, 2012

Dear Uncle,
You died a year before i was born. My Mom tells me what a wonderful and true man you were. We plan to visit you soon and one day Ill see you in Heaven. I Love you and may you rest in peace.

Amanda Gastelo
Niece

November 30, 2011

Officer Lopez- Thank you for your service. I worked with your Father about 25 years ago. I can remember him telling me how proud he was of you. At the time I was 20 years old and testing with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's. I can remember your Father telling me what an honorable profession law enforcement is and encouraged me to join. Thank you again for your brave service,,,, RIP

Deputy Joseph P. Inzalaco
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

October 27, 2011

My Dearest Uncle,
It had been 23 years since we lost you, I know in my heart you have been our Guardian Angel for the family. I have so many foundest memories of you from my childhood. Everyday I pray for you! I miss you very much.
All my love your niece, Tina

Tina Calderon
niece of office Manuel lopez Jr.

November 7, 2010

Hey Jr,
It's be many years now, we all miss your badly.Mom and Dad are fine.We miss your smile,jokes,and most of all your kindlness.I can still remember when we talked on you wanted to become a Public Safety Officer will little brother you made it.Dad was here the other day he talked about you on how much fun we had on Easter Sunday when you would hide the easter eggs. Jr Love you and God Bless you,
Ramona your sister

Manuel Sister Ramona
Manuel Sister

November 7, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to the home state of myself and my cherished son Larry Lasater who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

My friend Kitty worked with you and she said you were a great guy.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya (& Kitty)

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 3, 2009

Dear Manny:

I have many fond memories of when we worked together, you as a Deputy with SCSO and I as a nurse in the jail. I still laugh when I think about giving you a preventative injection of a hepatitis shot, and you were wearing boxers with hearts and lions that said "My heart roars for you."

You were a great officer and we still mourn your loss. I just found this site through a friend who lost her son, a Pittsburg officer, in April of 2005. I wanted to leave a reflection to let you and your family know you will never be forgotten.

Kitty, R.N.

Anonymous

October 8, 2008

Thank you, Officer Lopez, for your service. You are remembered and honored on this day.

May 26, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 6, 2007

Twenty years since your EOW. Thank you for your service. RIP SIR.

David
brother of LAPD gang ofcr

March 3, 2007

DEAR COUSIN,
YOU ARE DEEPLY MISSED BY ALL. YOU INSPIRED ME THRIUGH THE YOUNG YEARS AND NOW THROUGH MY CAREER. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU BUDDY, WE LOVE YOU. TIME AND TIME AGAIN WHILE SITTING IN MY PATROL CAR DOING "THE LORDS WORK", I OFTEN THINK ABOUT YOU AND YOUR INPIRATION. I DEDICATE MY BADGE TO YOU COUSIN. YOUR ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. YOUR PARENTS ARE DOING WELL, AND WE'LL ALWAYS BE TAKEN CARE OF. GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER AND KEEP LOOKING OVER US.
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...
B.LOPEZ

DEPUTY SHERIFF, B. LOPEZ
LA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

October 11, 2006

Manny,
Not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. It's hard to believe that has been so long since the last time I saw you on the morning of March 3 1987, when we were having a cup of coffee just before you received your last call.
From time to time those that remembered us as looking the same, still call me Manny. Which I consider an Honor. We were, and still are best friends, Brothers, and Brother's in Blue.
Your last words to me before you left to go on your call, "wait I'll be right back." I am waiting for the day that we will meet again.
Thank you for teaching me how to be a better Officer, person, and how to have laughs.
Your Best Friend Always,
Tony Maranon
Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (Retired)

Public Safety Officer
Sunnyvale

March 27, 2006

Manny,
It has been 27 years since we were partners at Santa Clara S/O. You are still in my prayers and my memory.
You died doing what you loved, you are a hero.

Ofc. Bob Lobach
San Jose Police Department

March 10, 2006

Thanks for your dedication and sacrifice.

November 15, 2005

no officer should be without a reflection. we will continue to serve here until we are with you. thanks for your service.

anonymous
columbia county sheriffs office

April 3, 2004