Police Officer Adrian Castro Cordova Calexico Police Department California Thursday, November 1, 2007  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 72 of 73 of 74 of 75 of 76 of 77 of 7

Your heroism and service is honored today, the second anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was also
your fellow Marine so I must by bid you Semper Fi.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

2009-11-06

To Officer Adrian Castro Cordova, his family and his fellow officers with the Calexico Police Department:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
2009-11-01

I will always love you nino and you will always be in my heart=)♥

Adrienne Taylor
niece
2009-09-30

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

Officer 11169

2009-06-08

Adrian,

It has been some time since you died and I know you rest in peace with the Lord. I still remember you coming over to the station to talk explorer stuff with us. We were part of many of your career firsts and I am proud to say that you were an excellent officer. We will always miss you and remember you as a Calexico Police Officer. Rest in peace brother.

Fire Captain Cedric Cesena
City of Calexico Fire Department
2008-04-20

Officer Cordova, Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. I will be riding in your honor this year with the Police Unity Tour. Godspeed and rest in peace.

Patrolman Robert Stober
Branchburg Police Department (NJ)
2008-04-09

Officer Cordova was a father to us he was owr post leader and also our guide to law enforcement will miss you sir

A. Sanchez Calexico Police Expolorer
calexico police expolorer
2008-02-09

I am saddened to find out so many months later that Officer Cordova has left us. I served with him in the Marine Corps for two years. He was an intelligent, dedicated, and reliable Marine and I along with all his brothers from 2nd Platoon MCSFCo. Bangor will miss him. I offer my deepest condolences to his wife and children, his parents, and his fellow Calexico Police Officers.

"If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines" He is back on the job. Semper Fidelis.

Respectfully,

Jacob Peeff

Sergeant Peeff, Jacob A.
Unite States Marine Corps
2008-01-22

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Cordova. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Adrian, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Adrian's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Adrian's life was about so much more than the way he died. Adrian will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Cordova, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
2008-01-01

Officer Cordova, I can't thank you enough for all you have done to protect and serve. You are a hero I will never forget. I am praying for the Cordova family. May God give you much grace to get through this great trial. You have my deepest sympathies. Calexico PD, I pray for you as you have lost a family member also. Thank you all for all that you do. Romans 13:4!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT
2007-12-10

Rest in Peace Officer Cordova. It was an honor knowing you. My prayers are with your family and to all who knew you. God Bless.
Carolyn, daughter of Richard Romero EOW 10/24/88

Correctional Officer Romero
ICSO
2007-11-14

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your entire family and friends. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center
2007-11-13

"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
2007-11-12

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Officer Cordova, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer
2007-11-11

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Dept.
2007-11-10

We will keep you, your family and friends in our prayers. You are a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department
2007-11-10

Rest in Peace, Adrian. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement—Rockwall
2007-11-10

I was deeply saddened at your funeral today. God Bless you and we will see you again someday. Semper Fidelis.

AZ Narc

2007-11-09

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
CHP
2007-11-09

The members of the Slidell Police Department would like to extend our condolences in your time of need.

Alayna Wilcox, Secretary
Slidell Police Department
2007-11-09

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CALEXICO POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF POLICE OFFICER ADRIAN CASTRO CORDOVA. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

POLICE OFFICER ADRIAN CASTRO CORDOVA YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
2007-11-09

Rest now my brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and your agency. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on your beat on Heaven's streets and watch over the rest of us continuing the fight.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton
2007-11-09

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of PO Adrian C. Cordova. Rest in Peace...

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit
2007-11-09

Peace be with you...

Natalie Jensen
CSPD Det. Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06
2007-11-09

Officer Cordova


You have paid the ultimate sacrifice for your community, state, and county. You are a hero and inspiration to others. Rest easy now in Heaven above as we will carry on down here. The thin line line keeps getting thinner; Rest in Peace.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Officer Ky Dept. of Juvenile Justice
2007-11-09