Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's just crazy, but I'm planning our 20 year high school reunion. It is so hard to tell people that are you are gone from us. I am making a big display for you, but it just won't be the same without you there. You are in my heart always for the memories we shared together.

Lori
high school friend

March 10, 2010

Just stopping by to say hi. Miss you my Friend.

MICHAEL
FRIEND

September 9, 2009

Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005

April 14, 2009

I'll never forget my cousin. He is a hero and servant of his community. Lord bless his family.

Captain Mike Tijerina
U.S. Marine Corps, Parris Island, South Carolina

April 7, 2009

hi dad!

Its been a while, I miss you. You would be so proud of me, tomorrow is my last day of school, im graduating! Im so happy. I wish you were here so I could share it with you, I know you wanted this for me and Matt more than anything. I take you with me everywhere I go, and you'll be there cheering me on when I start college in January. I want to be someone, someone that you will be proud of, that I will be proud of. I love you, and I miss you. Mom is doing a good job of being both, but its hard, I just want a dad and a mom. Its been 4 Christmases without you, and each year it is really hard. It is a little easier to laugh, but it still hurts when its things like this. I miss you so much, I just wish that I could have you here to share everything that has happend in my life over the last 5 years.

Come see me in my dreams..

-Kelcey

Anonymous

December 17, 2008

It is days like today when I think of you the most. Tomorrow will be hard, it is time like this when I need you here. Kelcey has a field trip and I am going with her, but Matt has soccer games and I feel bad leaving him. I wish you were here to support them in what they do. They still miss you terribly, and think of you everyday. I can't believe he made the Varsity soccer team as a freshman. I know you were watching every game from above. We miss you.

May 2, 2008

SGT. Herrera 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

April 18, 2008

To the family of Sergeant Herrera,
May you be blessed and comforted today and always as you remember your husband, father and loved one. Reading some of your reflections to your dad I am heart broken that he is not here for you as my children miss there daddy too.
I hope that you are doing okay and find peace in your lifes.

Holley Orr
Wife Of Detective Kevin Orr EOW 11-22-06

April 14, 2008

Daddy Daddy don't leave
I'll do anything to keep you
Right here with me
Can't you see how much I need you


Father listen
I would do anything in return
I'll clean my room
Try hard in school
I'll be good
I promise you
Father, Father
I pray to you


She was Daddy's Little Girl..


I miss you daddy. =/


Kelcey..

March 10, 2008

Today we use to celebrate your birthday and party like rockstars. ha. I always remember these times even though they are sad. There are still many more days ahead that hurt and the pain is still very well there, but I seem to make it through. So happy birthday and until next time continue to watch over us from up above.

February 17, 2008

"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

February 7, 2008

Hey Joe,
Abilene PD had a high speed chase today. Everyone was ok, but as I listened to the radio, I went back to that night in April. My stomach was in knots, until I heard it was over. I don't know why this one today hit me like it did, I wasn't even close. When I'm in a pursuit I don't think about it, well not until its over. For some reason today was different, I don't know why. I still think about the way it was, I miss that. Rest in Peace.

Patrolman Chris Keith
Stamford Police Dept

November 2, 2007

Not a day goes by that i dont think of you dad. I miss you and i try to only think about the good times, but then it just turns into the thought of you not being around and it makes me sad. I love you and i miss you with all my heart.

-Kelcey

July 15, 2007

Sgt. Herrera, thank you for your service. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten. Continue to watch over your family giving them the love, guidance and support they need as they continue this long journey without you. Continue to watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

May 29, 2007

Joe,
Just remembering you like always, especially on this day. Miss you like always. You are still on our minds everyday. Miss ya.

April 14, 2007

Four years have passed since your tour of duty ended but you have not been forgotten by those that love you nor will the Blue Family ever let that happen to you. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement. My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on the anniversary for I know the pain they live with every day. You are a true hero.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

April 14, 2007

love you dad.

April 8, 2007

Happy Birthday Dad. We miss you and love you.

February 16, 2007

Miss you dad. Love you

Love Always, your baby girl

Kelcey

December 20, 2006

Joe,

Things are still odd without you and forever will be!

We miss you!

October 4, 2006

I just thought I would visit and let you know that I got 507lbs that out of an RV a couple of day ago. I know that you would have enjoyed it. I saw Victora just the other day, man she is getting big and beautiful! We still talk about you from time to time, especially when something exciting happens or we talk about something we did with you in the past!!! Later!!!

andy

Sgt. Andy Stormes
PCSO

July 21, 2006

If Tears Could Build a Stairway

If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a land.
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say "Goodbye".
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to love you-
No one can ever know.
But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more;
To remember all the happy times,
life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten.
I pledge to you today-
A hollowed place within my heart
is where you will always stay.

July 17, 2006

thinking about you on this terrible anniversary that marks the day that you left us... I love you and miss you so much

your beloved daughter, Kelcey

April 14, 2006

To Sgt, Jose Arturo Herrera and his loved ones:

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

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
Your wife and kids are so brave and are a wonderful legacy that you left.

To his family: Reading the loving reflections about your beloved Joe gives us some understanding of what a kind and honorable man he was, and what he meant to his family and friends.
I hope that our paths cross someday.

Joe, you rescued us, saved our possessions, 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, Sgt. Herrera. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication. How your loved ones must miss you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Joe gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 14, 2003.

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

April 14, 2006

Thinking of you today and always!

We will always miss you tremendously!

p.s.: I made some tea today "with extra sugar" in it (you know so much sugar that the spoon stands up like you ALWAYS said) in your memory! HAHA!

Miss you TONS!

April 14, 2006