Trooper Joseph A. Ynostroza Colorado State Patrol Colorado Wednesday, December 6, 1989  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Happy Birthday pop. Please give us all strength right now

Joe Jr.
son
2009-03-23

Hey grandpa,
i was wondering why my mom has to go so soon. I love her so much and wanted you to help her out and lay your healing hand upon her. Please. We are always thinking of you and we love you lots.
Darian

Darian ynostroza
Grandson
2008-12-04

Dad I think of you often and miss you a lot! There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. You are truely missed and thought of often. Your grandchildren are always asking me to tell them stories about you. Please lay your blessing hands on sis! She needs you in her corner now more than ever! God bless and rest in peace!

Dennis Ynostroza
Son
2008-11-03

Trooper Ynostroza, I didn't have the pleasure of meeting you however, I have had the pleasure of working along side your son Joe. You must be so proud of your son, as he has followed in your footsteps. Your dedication to duty will never be forgotten.

Corporal Eric Wynn
Colorado State Patrol
2008-10-02

Pop, Thoughts of you ran heavy during our camping trip last week in the San Juan Mountains. We were reflecting on Gina reeling in that monster Trout when we were kids at Little Molas. Darian took his first buck in the fall and Bri brought in a couple that when just under 20 at the Butte's. To see her on a fly rod would make you smile. Made it out to Wrigley field finally! They might surpise us all in October! Miss you and Love you. Keep your eye on sis for us K. La Familia

Joe Ynostroza

2008-07-19

Hey Grandpa, i was thinking of you this year on your birthday. Hope you enjoyed it in heaven.
love, darian

Darian Dnostroza

2008-05-10

Thank you for your service to the CSP and its citizens. RIP.

Trooper
CSP
2008-02-03

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-09

Hi grampa, I have been missing even though I didn't see you. Happy thanksgiving, I wish you were here because I want to celebrate this day with you very very bad. Last summer I was in T-ball and daddy took me camping. I caught 2 big fish and daddy called them big daddy's. I think about you and pray for you when I go to religion class. Love You and Miss You
Brianna

Brianna
granddaughter
2007-11-22

Joe - You were the best. We miss your smiling face, your jokes, stories, laugh and your kindness. You are never forgotten.

SJ
Colorado State Patrol
2007-11-09

Trooper-
The only reason you are no longer with us is God had an opening for a Trooper and you were the only one qualified. Keep the roads of heaven safe and secure. You are gone but not forgotten.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol
2007-11-05

Hey grandpa its me Darian. Im gonna be 13 in 9 days and ive been thinking about you. hope youve seen me at Quaterback this year. anyway hope u can read this from heaven. I love you Darian

Darian
Grandson
2007-10-10

We would love more than anything for you to be with us today at the Rockies game to celebrate Daddy's day. We miss you and think of you often. Happy Father's Day Pop.
Your Children

children
2007-06-15

Happy Birthday Pop

We Miss you and love you

Joey, Dennis, and Gina
children
2007-04-20

It has been 18 years. I often think of you and your son and how proud you must be of him. Know that you touched many lives and are thought of often. All my best to the Ynostroza family. Cyndi

Cyndi
Friend of Joey
2007-01-03

gandpa
I have heard many stories about you from my uncle dennis,uncle joe, mom and grandma. I would have loved to have met you. i have scored many touchdowns and caugt many huge fish for you. I know you were watching me but i did them anyway. i would have loved to go fishing and hunting with you. I get to hunt this year. Im using your gun. my uncles told me many stories about you.We miss you. love Darian your grandson.

dear grandpa
i miss you so much. if you were here I would let you and grandma go to grandparents day at school. I would like to show you daddys police dog. daddy is going to sign me up for gymnastics. I would want you to come and watch me. my daddy is apolice man because you were a police man.
love your granddaughter, Brianna

darian ynostroza Brianna Ynostroza
grandson / granddaughter
2006-09-25

Pop,
A day doesn't pass without our thoughts of you. We miss you beyond words can explain. You are remembered not only as one of Colorado's finest Troopers, but the worlds best father and husband. because of your guidance and love you have shown, you have taught us to constantly step forward. We know you look down from heaven and are proud of what your family has accomplished with their lives. We are comforted by knowing that you watch us each day and protect us. Your grandchildren would have loved to sit in your lap and give pampa kisses. You will never be forgotten and we know your hooking those large german browns in the streams of heaven. We love you and miss you! Dennis, Gina, Joey, and Mom

Trooper Joseph B. Ynostroza
Colorado State Patrol
2005-10-13

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

DE
St. Louis City Police
2005-07-11

May God continue to grant you eternal rest and bring comfort and peace to your loved ones.

2005-01-12

Thank you for your service to your state. You are remembered today as a hero.

A citizen

2004-10-15