Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and friends of Officer Herrera:

I'm sorry to hear of your tragic loss. He died a hero, and I hope that you can come together to honor him and support each other through this difficult time. God bless you!

Anonymous

To Officer Herrera's family, co-workers and friends, our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to each of you.
May God bless you and give you peach and comfort at this time.

Sincerely,

Lyndell and Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of Deputy Sheriff
Morris Lyn Taylor (Douglas County Oregon)
EOW 09-14-02

my heart goes out to this family but you are not alone in your sorrow i will keep you in my prayers i know Jose is keeping Glenn company in heaven

surviving Spouse Glenn Hicks 02-20-03

To the family and friends of Officer Herrera we send our hearts and prayers. Thank you Jose for the service you so gladly provided and the courage you shared. Rest in peace brother Jose you will never be forgotten.

Carl Wortham
Son of Glenn "Truman" Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

Blessings and condolences to the family members, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Jose Arturo Herrera. May God be at your side during these difficult times. Rest assured he is on much safer streets now.....



God Bless Him

Patrol Officer. R.Gomez
Pinecrest Police, Florida

You gave the ultimate sacrifice. You may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. We are all family in this job, sometimes we are the only family each other has. In pace requiescat, Rest in peace! Keep a watch on the rest of us as we go on shift each day.

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world will cry and you will rejoice." (American Indian Prayer)

Isaiah 40:31

Officer Kimberly Moses
MTSU Campus PD, TN

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

POLICE OFFICER
NYPD

Brother warrior, may you rest in peace. We will miss you, but you will not be forgottten. You were one of us and will always be one of:
"Our Finest"

Not like the cops and robbers on a prime time TV show,
Nor like the sheriff in the old west who would face and shoot the foe,

The officers who guard our streets are mortals, as we all,
Who choose to work for a greater good and in their work stand tall.

Standing a hedge against the forces that seek to hurt and kill, Each day they risk body and mind, their duty to fulfill.

And when the dreaded call goes out that one of them is down, With loyalty and amazing speed the fraternity gathers 'round.

They protect us from ourselves, they protect us from each other; No finer service can be performed than to stand in harm's way for another.

Author Unknown

Officer Doug Sapetti #473
Springfield Police Dept.; Springfield, Illinois

What a true hero Officer Herrera was. May you now rest in peace officer. To the family, friends and coworkers my heart and prayers go out to you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/2002

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Jose be the be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Herrera's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Jose is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Jose was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar
Dennis McElderry's fiancee - E.O.W. (01/03/03)

May the Lord comfort your family during the difficult days ahead. Know that He cares for each of you. Take comfort in knowing that others share your loss and pain, and we are here to help you on your journey.

Stephanie Hires Duplantis
Surviving Spouse/1993
Metroplex Chapter COPS

Stephanie Hires Duplantis
Metroplex Chapter COPS

How sad, a fine young officer just doing his job was struck down by such a vile and cowardly person. We are all in the family of the badge, so we all share in the loss, even though we wear different uniforms.

I pray for this brave departed officer, his family, friends and colleagues. He now patrols the streets of Heaven with St. Michael.

His loss is not in vain, we all appreciate his service to his community and to this great nation.

God Bless and be safe.

Chief JA Millan

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools SP, Avery Dist.

May God grant your family a swift closure and comforting peace. In your absence, may he somehow assure them that you have transcended from this Earthly bond to the ultimate duty -- patroling the streets of heaven under God's command. Rest easy knowing that your brothers and sisters in arms will continue the fight, and eventually join you for a reunion in a far better place than this. Your devotion to duty will stand as an example to many others that follow you. God speed to your assignment, and God bless the remaining peacemakers.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

My thoughts are with the family of this brave man. He truly is a hero. Always remember that, and know that he is keeping watch from above.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02

You will not be forgotten brother.....rest easy.

Andi -Criminal Justice Student

My sympathies to your family,friends and co-workers...
You are now walking heaven's beat brother.. I know you will keep it safe.....

Ofc. S. Rucker
Haltom City PD

Rest in peace, blue warrior. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. John 15:13

Shelly Ragsdale, surviving spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale, Hohenwald Police Dept., EOW 11-27-00

May God be with the Bovina Police Dept and the Herrera Family during your time of such great loss. I know the heartbreak because I have lost a dear friend in the line of duty and the heart stays heavy for a long time. We know he is an Angel In Blue now. God Bless and know we are thinking of you.

Communications Brandy Graham
Oldham County Sheriffs Office

GOD BLESS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF OFFICER HERERA. A HERO FOR SURE. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

It's so sad to hear about the daily sacrifices that our officers make during the course of their day. I will be praying for the family, friends, co-workers of Officer Herrera.

Deputy Faith Hill
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

What keeps you people going? How do you get up every day and put
that uniform on not knowing what danger lurks ahead? Your courage
astounds me!! Thank you Officer Herrera for your dedication and
sacrifice. I grieve with all those who are hurting from your absence and
hope that the peace and comfort from our Lord Jesus Christ will minister
to your deepest longings and pain.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

Rest in peace brother. We will continue the fight.

RJF
CPD, NY

Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of PO Jose Arturo Herrera.

Anonymous

Rest in peace blue angel. Thank you for a job well done.

S. Yates