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This is a message to heaven. there isn't a day i don't think of you. you made kerry and wayne and taylor a family. i thank you for that. love is in the air and it's you..

Donna Delaine Lee
long time family friend
2009-09-04

DEAR SIR
I shall pray for your family on this FATHERS DAY because i know they are with a heavy heart I have had the most honored pleasure of meeting your son prior to your end of watch and after it he has always display professionalism and i beleive he would make you very proud as all fathers should be of their sons i hope the SKUM that took you away from your family know not a moments rest until he is cast into firey pits of hell. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND THANK YOUR FAMLY FOR THEIR SACRIFICE

mike
ciizen
2009-06-21

My Blue Brother, the Judge has spoken. It won't bring you back.....sadly. It will keep your murderer off the street. Rest in peace Sir. I pray for your family.

AZ Narc

2009-05-28

He got the death penalty David. Sleep well.

Deupty
MCSO
2009-05-27

Thining of you and all of your loved ones today. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2009-05-10

To Officer David Christopher Uribe, his family and his fellow officers with the Phoenix Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Uribe’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Uribe and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff
2009-05-10

Dad-
As the day of your loss draws closer I reflect on alot of things that have changed since we lost you. I know I have made mistakes in life and I hope and pray you can forgive me for some of them. I tried my best to make amends and will continue to carry out your legacy of doing good and helping others in the community.
Your murderer is on trial and I pray it closes soon with a guilty verdict. It breaks my heart as I hear and see him try to pass blame. I remember the day we lost you with intense clarity and cry a lot. But I also remember the good times we shared as a family.
Allie still misses her Tata and wishes you were still here to drive your boat with her. We have the picture of the two of you out because she wanted it framed and she loves to look at it daily.
We all miss you so much. I often wonder how much different things would have been if you had not have been taken from us. Would they have taken the road they did? But we cannot linger on the past and so we move ahead on the paths we are destined to be on. And I know you walk with each of us even through the difficult times. You will always be our hero.
Please watch over Alyssa and Aisy. They both hurt so much still and if there was one thing I could give them if I could it would be one more day with their Daddy.
Love you Dad.

~Amy

Amy Uribe
Daughter In Law
2009-04-26

hey dad,
I don't even know where to begin, let alone end.Eventhough it has been four years i still feel the pain from you passing as if it was a recent wound.you know a lot of things have changed since you've been gone(im sure you have noticed).Aisy and I have been doing a fairly good job of keeping your headstone shiny.All that soap scum is not easy to remove:-)your case has been on trial and I've been trying to make it to everyone that i can. it's hard you know because i'm in school.idk dad i just really miss you a lot and i wish we could've had a closer relationship...adam does a good job making that apperent to me....Aisy and i are often left out of the loop you know, for dates to all the different memorial things the city puts together for you. and when we are told about them we are told the incorrect time. idk something is wrong though...i'm sure you know how i feel about all of them...and you know who's wrong...today was the day the city was unvieling a sign marking where you last were =( and when me & aisy showed up the ceremony was over...i'm sorry i wsnt there earlier,nobody told me.and im your daughter....idk seeing all those people up there(getting media attention) who didnt even know you posing as the "uribe" family really upset me.but you know who really cares though dont you dad? i think you must have knew that aislinn and i would get treated so poorly from everyone,that's why you left certain things the same. i love you sooooo much and i hope we can talk sometime because there is a lot on my mind....im not scared anymore... ~~~~luv you always and forever!!!!~~~~~ your first youngest daughter!!!!!

Alyssa Uribe

2009-04-17

Dear Dave,

On April 11, 2005 you were our Guardian Angel. My daughter and I were in a car accident and you were the responding officer. I was so lucky to have it be you. You took such good care of us and secured my car. You contacted my brother, Phoenix Detective Dan Strass and made sure he was at the scene and the hospital. A few days before your life was taken, you respresented us in court to ensure we were taken care of in that respect.
I was never able to thank you in person for all you did for me and Kristi. I watched from my office window as the Phoenix P.D. helicopters hovered over the cemetary while you were laid to rest for your last call. I am taking this time to say Thank you Dave...you were great. You'll always have a special place in my memories of life.

Sincerely,
Donna & Kristi Scott
Ex-Wife & Daughter of Marc J. Scott #2865 (retired)
Glendale, AZ

DONNA SCOTT

2009-04-16

To the whole Uribe family;

I know you've waited for this trial to begin for almost four years now... and today it finally has.

I can't yet imagine the pain of the memories of that day coming back during opening arguments and listening to someone defend the coward murderer.

Please know that the prayers of my entire family... and the prayers of the entire Valley... are with you today, just as they are every other day.

Jim Holly
Officer Tony Holly's brother; EOW 2007
2009-04-06

I always looked forward to the double squad days I rode with Dave. We never had a boring shift together. There was always a car chase, foot pursuit, DUI, robbery, felony warrant or other exciting moment. Police work with Dave was never boring. Dave was an extremely hard worker who lived and breathed for his family. He worked a lot of off duty so he could send his children to the best schools and so their mother could raise them on a full time basis. The Uribe home was beautiful and always immaculate. Dave was quite a handy man in the back yard. We were a pretty close knit squad in those days - Rosie, Ken, Sarah, Doug, Dave, Heather and I. I miss those times. I miss Dave!!

Officer Karen Lewsader
Phoenix Police Department
2009-04-02

On May 10, 2005, David C. Uribe demonstrated the ultimate sacrifice, he gave himself! During his struggle he fought to stand by what he promised to commit to the citizens of Phoenix which is public safety. I want to personally thank you, the Uribe family for raising a man with the desire and passion to do what is right, to fight with all his might, and to leave a heroic legacy. James 1:12 states, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." Please know that his life will always matter and thanks for the years of service, commitment, and dedication. To his son, I am proud to have been able to work with you at Maryvale Precint and being allowed to participate in the burial services. Continue your dad's legacy by setting the example daily, and learning to be the best no matter what life throws at us. Be a warrior, continue to be a soldier! Love the Rivera's, (Michael, Diana, Erica, and Michael Jr.)

Lt. Michael Rivera #5244
Phoenix Police
2009-03-29

My dear Kerry...I am sorry that I can not be with you on this day of dedication...I am out of the Country...But I carry you and your children each day in my heart and prayers. I love you dearly...and I am with you in heart and soul. God bless you my dear one...
Under Jesus' care
Chaplain Darlene

Chaplain Darlene Danninger
Glendale Police Department
2009-03-26

I am sorry for your lost.

Police Assistant - Fernandez
Phoenix Police Department
2009-03-26

Thank you for your service.
We lost another hero. We will never forget...
I know you are at peace now.

Anonymous

2009-03-10

Brother David, I tseems like just yesterday that you were called to Gods poilce department to serve with all our honorable and heroic brothers and sisters. Yet it is nearly three years. By now you ahev fully integrated with all our law enforcement family in heaven and have adjusted to your new duties of love and service. No mor forces of evil, no more being called names only love, peace and compassion. Your family here both blood and badge families will never forget you and will always have you deep within their hearts. Rest in peace my brother. In Christ, Tom Bradley, #456 PPD

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap FOP
2009-02-14

May God's grace sustain you, May His arms hold you. My deepest sympathy to each of you who knew, loved and worked with Officer Uribe. My prayers are with you.
Officer Uribe, Thank you for your service to your country, you will be missed but never forgotten, as our Hero's live forever in our hearts.

Ohio
Summit Co

Anonymous

2008-10-28

You are not forgotten. Every day I drive to work and pass the cemetery where you are buried and I think of you. Thank you for your service and sacrafice.

Unknown Phoenix Officer
Phoenix PD
2008-09-03

Officer Uribe your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
2008-05-23

Officer Uribe,

I just recently had the honor of meeting some of your family and they are a great group of people, I know you are very proud of where they are today.
Thank you so much for what you did for your community and please keep watch over us all.

Erika & Dylan Mitchell
Ofc. Larry B. Mitchell E.O.W. 5-30-01
2008-05-10

Dad-
We lost another officer today to yet another senseless act. Why does this keep happening? Another widow, and two more children without their dad to help guide them. It breaks my heart and scares me so much when it comes to Adam. He wants to go back into patrol. I know I cannot stop him, and I am very proud of him no matter what he chooses. But I don't want to lose him. Please watch over him Dad. I know I am saying the same prayer that is said so many times by so many others, but I still have to say it.
We all still miss you so much. Times like these remind us of the pain we still carry within our hearts and the empty space left in them when we lost you.
The grandkids miss you still and think of you each day. They always end their bedtime prayers with a big "I love you" to their Tata. We will never forget you and we know that while we cannot see you, you are still with us.
Love you Dad.

Amy Uribe
Daughter In Law of Fallen Phx Hero 4276
2007-09-18

I was watching the news tonight when the horrible news of another Phx Officer dying in the line of duty by gunfire hit me like a ton of bricks. My family and I were stunned and our thoughts quickly turned to our memories of the horrible day you passed. We literally live on the next street of where the suspects in your shooting dumped their car. Our childrens' schools were put in lockdown and I remember picking up my youngest son and watching 4 or 5 little first granders spontaneously hold hands and say a prayer for their hero officer. I think of those children now and what might go through their minds when they learn yet another officer was killed in the line of duty a little over two years later. Our hearts grieve with your family, and now with his. May flights of angels wing him to heaven to that special place we know you are, Officer Uribe, with other public servants who've served our community well.

2007-07-28

"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
2007-07-26

My love, while I chose not to recognize the date of your passing (I refuse to let the pain of your death ruin my memories of you...) never a day goes by that I don't miss you, think of you, ache to feel your arms around me and see your easy smile. After two long, long years, I remember you on happy days-our anniversary, the birthdates of our children, the day we went out for the first time, and all the days we shared smiles (every day...) You gave so much of yourself to your family, and to me, and never will I take for granted the gift that you were and continue to be in our lives. As I watch our children grow, I see more and more of you in them, and my heart swells with pride that I am your wife and the mother of your children, and my stepchildren. I know in my heart and soul that you watch them blossom into the wonderful people that they are, and that you share their accomplishments with me, with all of us.
Know that you are loved, missed, and NEVER, EVER forgotten.
715E,
K

Kerry Uribe
Wife
2007-06-12

David was a GREAT man. I, unforutinatly, did not get to know him on a personal baises but I did see him patrole the streets and I could tell that he loved his job with all of his heart. I have the privlige to know his son that is on the department and I can see Dave living through him. I am sorry for your loss and I am speechless at telling you how much of an honor it was to have him serve for Phoenix. God Bless you all.

Chelsey F.
Phoenix Police Explorers Program
2007-06-01