Officer David Marin Romero California Highway Patrol California Friday, September 23, 2005  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 62 of 63 of 64 of 65 of 66 of 6

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

Officer 11169

2009-10-22

Thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

2009-09-23

Thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

2009-09-23

David- Just thinking of you. I really miss you. For some reason I can't get rid of that habbit of looking at an officer on the freeway and wondering if it's you...I miss you. Love- Karla

Karla Marin Luna
Cousin
2009-09-22

Dave, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you so much! You were one of my best friends. I thought as time passed it would get easier, but it doesn't...It makes me miss you more. I miss your laugh, smile, and mean jokes ;)

Anonymous

2009-09-01

Siempre eres una inspiración para mí, sigues vivo en mi experiencia, contigo y mi abuelo, que nos encantaba convivir juntos, los disfrute mucho, son mis HEROES!

ELO - It's A Living Thing, I play it all the time....

Raul Campos
best nephew
2009-03-27

Dave - just thinking of you. Rest in Peace my friend

Brad Huard
Brother in Law
2009-02-23

To CHP Officer David Romero and his loved ones:

On this the third anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

I know that your family is facing extremely difficult times right now and they are each in my thoughts.

David, this world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer David Romero.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service David gave to his community and the citizens of Califonia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 23, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

2008-09-25

Thinking of you and all your loved ones today. So many lives and dreams destroyed by a person who didn't care about others and decided to drive a vehicle while impaired. You have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and protect them from harm.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon. EOW: 8/8/04
2008-09-23

Today, I saw the photograhs of that traffic collision for the first time. Seeing Your helmet that was knocked off of You, with the chin strap still attached gives, an idea of how severe the impact must have been.

May You Rest - In - Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC/LAPD
2008-04-23

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-21

I miss you Dave.. Thank you for all my early years. All the good times and the smiles.. Your Friend.. God Bless You.

Dave is on my page, sadly, it needs to be updated.
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Deputy Finley
Los Angeles County Sheriff
2007-05-23

David-I miss you very much. You will always be in my heart.

Friend
2007-01-18

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. So many times I have come to this website but just couldn't write the right words. But lately, things are finally getting clearer. The kids, all of them are coming to their own, you would be proud of each and every one of them. In their own ways they have reached great heights I have kept my promises to you and to your wishes. It is very hard without you. I still can't believe that you, Mom and Dad are not physically here with us. I will always honor all of you,through thoughts and actions. Family is everythng. Love you & miss you. your sis, "Leah", Lydia

Sister - Lydia M. Romero Huard
Romero family
2006-11-19

Please continue to watch over Sandra and your children. She's an amazing woman and she honors you with her actions every day.

May you rest in peace. God bless.

2006-09-25

Dear Officer Romero and Family,
We honor your life and service to your fellow citizens today. I know this has been an unbelievably horrible and sad year for your family. We share in that pain with the loss of our precious son two years ago. Matthew received an award from MADD the year before his accident for making the most drunk driving arrests in his department. He had no tolerance for it, they ruin lives as you well know with no regard for anyone.
We remember always with respect.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom Forever

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Officer Matthew Rittenhouse E.O.W.9/16/04
2006-09-23

My thoughts are with your family on this first anniversary of your end of watch. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

2006-09-22

Officer Romero..you - your family friends & co-workers are in my thougths & prayers while they remember you on your 1 yr anniversary in Heaven..please continue to watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue & keep them safe..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
detroit
2006-09-22

Officer Romero:

After hearing from your wonderful sister Lydia about you and your life, I stand in awe of you. May you give Lydia, and the rest of your family the strength to get thru this difficult time. Lydia, stand guard my angel, I am always with you. David, your watch has ended, join Howard, Bobby, Brian and all the other officer who have paid the ultimate price. We are forever in your debt.

Tom Cabral
brother of Lt Robert M. Cabral
Swansea, MA PD
EOW 11/05/05 24 W 25

2006-09-15

...rather than swerve from the path of duty. Thank you.

Motor Sgt.
CHP
2006-05-15

He IS my HERO.

Raul Campos
I am his nephew
2006-05-02

To CHP Officer David Romero and his loved ones:

On this the seventh month after your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is still with your family and I look forward to meeting them in Sacramento and/or D.C. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.

David, you rescued us, saved our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer David Romero. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service David gave to his community and the citizens of Califonia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 23, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

2006-03-09

Dear Officer Romero: I did not have the privilege of knowing you, but I've met your wife and all five children and feel honored to know them. I'm a volunteer victim advocate for MADD-San Bernardino County Chapter and know all too well what drunk and impaired drivers can do. I have promised Sandra that we all are working so this never happens again. Your fellow officers (of my beloved CHP) are diligent and doing their duty. You will never be forgotten. God's speed, motorman. Patrol Heaven's streets with dear Reuben Rios and John Bailey...they were our best too. Wish my injuries had not kept me from passing the physical so I could pick up part of your beat here on earth. YOU and my guys know why I'm not wearing the badge. So we'll keep you in our hearts.

Love, Aunt LoVae

Civilian LoVae Pray Martines
MADD-San Bernardino County Chapter
2006-03-04

You are the reason I continue to arrest drivers under the influence.

Rest In Peace Brother

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your friends, co-workers and family.

Officer

2006-01-17

I am so very soory for your loss. My paryers are with you. God Bless

Mark Shaughnessy retired C.O.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
2005-12-12