Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE FRANK, AND GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

OFC. CHRIS FEENEY U-A356
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

God must have need another to watch from high above. He took a very great person from us. God bless you and your family and we will all miss you till the day we meet again.

Explorer Walker
Hilliard Ohio Police

To the family & friends of Trooper Vazquez,
A month before Frank's death, I attended the funeral of another trooper. This one was to say goodbye to the man I had been married to for 8 years. (Unfortunately we were separated at the time of his death but still trying to work things out) Like Frank, he was outside of his vehicle on a traffic stop & was struck as well as the 2 vehicles he had stopped. One of the drivers of the other vehicles was killed also. Calvin was killed instantly...not by a drunk driver but by a truck driver. It seems the way our loved ones were taken from us were very similar and so ironic that Frank died on 11-6 and Calvin was buried on 10-6. I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts & prayers & I pray that Calvin & Frank had one more thing in common.....that they are both in heaven now.

To Frank's friends: take care of his family & continue to let them know that you are there for them. I haven't been quite that fortunate so I beg you to be there for them. I was one of Calvin's dispatchers & many of our co-workers seem to forget that we shared the last 10 years of our lives together. This is the most difficult thing his family will ever face.

Denise L. Taylor
Survivor: Calvin E. Taylor (NC Highway Patrol)

TC Denise L. Taylor
NC Highway Patrol

Trooper Vazquez,

David Dye was sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison yesterday, May 20, 2002...only 8 1/2 years for killing you. That is sad. He deserved much more. At least he isn't eligible for parole. He has to serve the entire time.

Anonymous

It is unbelievable the saddness that comes over me when I see this memorial. Though no words will ever replace the loss of Tpr. Vazquez or any officer, my prayers and sympathies go out to all who grieve. He lived as a noble man and will always be remembered that way.

Trooper N.D. Dickerson
Ohio State Highway Patrol

Trooper Vazquez,

It takes a special person to be a State Trooper, and I just wanted to say, "Thank You." God Bless you and your family.

Anonymous

God bless Trooper Vasquez and the OSP.

Anonymous

Dear Kristina:

It is so nice that you are writing reflections to other families who are going through the same pain that you and yours are going through, that is very healthy, I hope you are doing ok, and don't ever forget that Frank still with you and your family.

If there is any time you need to talk to someone who's been there and back 1000 times, I am here to listen.

God Bless you'

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah P.D., FL
1959-1986

terry miyares
Hialeah Police Dept, (SOUTH FLORIDA COPS)

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Trooper Vazquez. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. It is so sad to think that someone chose to drive drunk and killed a police officer doing his job. It is as sure a crime as if any other weapon had brought him down. The thin blue line is a little thinner with Trooper Vazquez's passing. Godspeed, Frank.

Officer Donna C. Hillier
Purdue University Calumet Police Department-Hammond, IN

Gone is one of Ohio's finest.

Anonymous

After my last post I called my brother-in-law who is also a OSP trooper, it turns out that Trooper Vazquez was a friend of his, they were in the same academy class, their dorm rooms were next to each other and they worked in neighboring post's. I pray for Trooper Vasquez and his co-workers. There is no greater sacrifice than ones life.

Anonymous

I would like to say to the family and fellow troopers "I am praying for all of you." I just started as a deputy about three months ago. Hearing stories like this is sad, but inspires me to continue with my job, because it proves that Trooper Vazquez was a true HERO. I will continue to pray that God will give strength to the loved ones.

Deputy Kyle Singleton
Henderson County Sheriff Department

It may not seem to some that Trooper Vazquez died as a hero... But let me tell you. He was out there keeping "OUR" society safe for all. I would imagine that he was doing a job, like most of us that we have always wanted to do. He is a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO" God bless your family and friends Trooper.

Sgt. Robert J McCahill #2039
Mishawaka Plice Department (Indiana)

God bless, brother officer. God must have needed another patrolman in Heaven.

Michael Ferguson, Instructor
East Texas Regional Police Academy

From way down here in New Zealand I share the loss of a brother officer. My sympathy to his family and his fellow officers...
Mel Orange ID: MOE475

Traffic Officer Mel Orange
New Zealand Police

My heart and prayers go out to the family of Trooper Vazquez and to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
May Trooper Vazquez rest in peace and may God watch over his family and friends.


Trooper Vazquez thanking you for your service to the State of Ohio.

May God Bless Trooper Vazquez and his family and co-workers.

May God bless all Law Enforcement officals. And thank you for service(s).

Scott Gregory Yovan

I am once again saddened by the loss of a fellow Central Ohio law enforcement officer.

To the family and friends of Trooper Vazquez: You and he will not be forgotten and are in our thoughts and prayers.

As it states on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial:
“In Valor There is Hope”

God Bless Law Enforcement Officers everywhere…

Sergeant Steve Livingston
Columbus, Ohio Police

THANK YOU for making the streets and highways of my home safe. You are truly a hero!

Jonathan D. Phillips

Trooper Vasquez, you are a true hero. Everyday the men and women of law enforcement put their lives on the line to try and make this place better for the rest of us, when one of them goes down a little piece of the rest of us go down with them. I pray for Trooper Vasquez and his family and may you rest in peace.

Cadet William Cline
Daly City Police Department

To the family of Officer Vazquez you are not alone with the Pain.

Uncle of Mississippi State Trooper
Paul Denham
E.O.W.
12-27-99

Danny Gibson

To Officer Vazquez family and friends my heart and prayers go out to you. Officer Vazquez was killed 15 years exactly after my husband was killed 11/6/86. Officer Vazquez is gone but not forgotten.

God Bless you

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept.,Florida
1959-1986

Terry Miyares, officer's widow
Hialeah Police Dept.

Yet another tragic loss of a good man, Trooper Vazquez you will NEVER be forgotten! Rest in peace now brother.

Ofc. Matt Harris
Columbus, OH division of police

How ironic that a Trooper who has taken so many drunk drivers off our roadways over the years gets struck and killed by one. This is a prime example of the risks and sacrifices made by police officers every day. God Bless the family of Trooper Vazquez and the others who know and work with him. I can not fathom the loss felt by Mrs. Vazquez and their three children. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Detecitve Steve Garavuso
Pataskala Div. Police, Ohio

I didnt know Trooper Vazquez, but I still feel like I lost a brother. We never think that it could be the last time we say goodbye to our family, or our last roll call, or the last time we pin on our badge. I know Trooper Vazquez will be there with us and will be our silent partner while we perform our nightly patrols. Trooper Vazquez will now patrol those heavenly highways where only the best of the best can go, and we are the best of the best. God bless Trooper Vazquez and OSP. Trooper Vazquez will not be forgotten.

Officer Herbert L. Jackson
Upper Arlington Division of Police

May your soul find peace.

Officer Coughran
Fruita Police Department