Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Eddie, It's almost been a year since you have left us, and sometimes it feels like that horrible day was yesterday. I find myself thinking of all the times we shared and how deeply you not only have touched my life and my families lives but how many lives you touched.
I made a memorial sticker for you and it makes me feel so good inside to see those stickers everywhere. I have one on my shield in my car and everytime I look in the rear view mirror I see that sticker and think of you, thinking you're right there beside me riding our beat.
I might not be able to make it to DC this year for you but I promise you my family will honor you everyday of our lives.
I wish you were still here so my children could know how lucky I was to know a man, friend and officer as you.
I miss our friendship greatly

J.Coleman
Louisville Metro Police Department

April 9, 2004

You are not forgotten, Semper Fi.

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

March 27, 2004

To the family and friends of Eddie Mundo Jr,
My sympathy and condolences to all of you - losing a hero is tragic for all of us, especially those he was closest to. I never got an opportunity to meet Ofc. Mundo but hopefully in May 2004 I will get to meet his family in Washington DC. On May 9th I will leave on a bicycle with the Unity Tour enroute to the Law Enforcement Memorial. I have the privelege of honoring Officer Mundo during my ride by carrying his picture and his story for all to see on my journey. His memory will last forever - May God Bless all who knew him and all who grieve his loss. The star on my chest and the patch on my sleeve were different, but the cause I live for is the same. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Police Officer Kim DeLong
Riverside PD, Riverside Ohio

January 13, 2004

My deepest sympathy goes out to all the family of Officer Mundo Jr. God heals all. We always ask why, but remember, God closes a door and opens a window.To be taken away at such a young age we will never know why, but God needed him because he was the best.He will always be in your hearts and prayers. May he rest in peace and may God grant you peace too.

Margaret

January 6, 2004

Eddie,

We have shared alot of good times together and you have been an inspiration to me. In your death, you are still an inspiration to me and I will never forget you. Since your death, you have made me realize how serious this job is and how every second shouldn't be taken for granted. I just want to thank you for being a friend and an individual who has touched my life unlike anyone else.

B. Wright
Louisville Metro Police

December 20, 2003

Eddie,
I sit here crying thinking of you! It has been several months now and it still hurts everyday. I love your family and your father with all of my heart and it hurts to know they have lost their Mundi. I know you are where you were called to be. You where an angel here on earth and now you truly are an angel. Julian is growing up and it hurts me even more to see him and see your eyes. I Love you and am still holding your fathers hand when he needs it.

Eric Langley
Close Family Friend

November 8, 2003

i am so glad i got to know eddie. he was a great man, and a great influence on my career choice. someday eddie, i will don a badge just like you did, and i only hope that i can be half the officer that you were. rest in peace brother.

Anonymous

October 2, 2003

It is because of you and other officers like you that I enjoy arresting drivers under the influence.

Rest In Peace, My Brother

September 29, 2003

Those who never wear a badge or ride a beat will never know how you can be brothers and have never even met.
Rest in peace now brother we'll carry on from here, just save us a place on heavens beat so we can join you when our time is done down here.

DETECTIVE J. O'TOOLE
LOUISVILLE POLICE

September 7, 2003

Eddie you are truely my hero,every night I put my uniform on I think of the times we shared at the SO. You helped me thru a rough patch in my life and helped me start a new chapter as well. I will always remember you and will tell my children of one of the times we shared and can only hope that they will become half the person you are and touch as many lives as you have.
I lost a great friend & brother.
You will be missed everyday of my life.
I promise to you to always honor your sacrifice, by doing our career to the best of my ability.

J.Coleman
Louisville Metro Police

September 7, 2003

On behalf of all the members of the Kentucky Womens Law Enforcement Network, we would like to extend our smpathy to the family, friends and fellow Officers of Officer Eddie Mundo.

Historian--Officer Julie Schmidt
Kentucky Womens Law Enforcement Network

August 20, 2003

I MEET EDDIE'S FAMILY FOR THE FIRST TIME, WHILE TAKING MY VACATION TO PAY MY RESPECTS TO EDDIE JR. AND FAMILY.I AM A UNCLE THROUGH MARRIAGE TO EDDIE JR.I MUST SAY THAT WORDS OR DEEDS CAN NEVER START TO HEAL OR EASE THE PAIN THAT THESE TWO WONDERFUL PEOPLE ARE LIVING.BUT WHAT I TAKE AWAY WITH ME FROM THIS VACATION IS MORE THAN SORROW OR PAIN.I FOUND HOPES AND DREAMS VERY MUCH ALIVE AND THERE WAS THIS LITTLE MAN I MEET {EDDIE THE THRID}A REAL AMERICAN JOY.I KNOW THAT HIS MOTHER AND GRANDMA LETS NOT FORGET THE GRAND PA ARE GOING TO MAKE SURE THAT EDDIE JR. WILL REMAIN VERY MUCH APART OF HIS LIFE. EVERYONE WAS SO REAL AND DOWN TO EARTH THAT KENTUCKY WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE PLACES TO VISIT. WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO CAME TO THE FAMILY'S SIDE WHILE THEY WENT THROUGH THIS EXPERICENCE. I READ THIS POEM AND WOULD LIKE TO SHARE IT WITH YOU "The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders
and said, "No Lord. I guess I ain't.
Because those who carry badges,
can't always be a saint."

"I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough...
and sometimes I've been violent
because the streets are awful tough."

"But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep...
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep."

"And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I wept unmanly tears."

"I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear."

"If you've a place for me here, Lord,
it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But, if you don't...I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne,
where saints had often trod,
as the policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets.
You've done your time in hell."

EDDIE YOUR ARE AN EXAMPLE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICAN KIDS AND I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES US MORE LIKE YOU .IT IS TRUE BOYS WANT TO BE SOLDIERS AND THEY WANT TO BE COPS;BUT EDDIE YOU WENT THE EXTRA MILE AND GAVE IT YOUR ALL MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS ARMS AND WRAP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN A SUPER BLANKET OF LOVE.

ANOTHER LITTLE POEM


Somebody killed a Policeman today,
and part of America died.
A piece of the country he swore to protect
will be buried with him at his side.

The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

The suspect who killed him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights;
While a young widowed mother, must work for her kid,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

Yes, someone killed a Policeman today,
maybe in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort, behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks the beat, on a dark city street,
and he stands by each rookie's side.
He answered the call.....of himself he gave all,
and part of America died.


EDDIE YOU ARE THE MAN! SORRY I NEVER GOT THE PLEASURE OF MEETING SUCH A DOWN TO EARTH, ALL AROUND GOOD OLD AMERICAN COUNTRY BOY.
GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THAT IS YOURS ED AND REMAIN GOOD SMART AND STAY SAFE WHERE YOUR TRAVELS TAKE YOU. A PROUD NEW YORK /PUERTO RICAN AMERICAN CITY BOY. I LOVE YOU AND HOPE TO BE AS PURE AS YOU.

E.M.T. D. PASCUAL D. VEGA JR.
FAMILY FROM NEW YORK CITY/STATE

Eddie your were a very special person, I love you very much you were like a son to be. Eddie you turn out to be what every Mother would have like to have had for a son. Your Dad and Mom are very very proud of you. You will always be in our heart and we know you are an angel. Our heart goes out to Brandi and Julian and we will take care of them.
You truly were a HERO to us. We love you

Your farovite Auntie

Eddie Mundo Jr. was a dear friend to me and my family. I can not remember how many times we sat after playing basketball and talking about life in general. I enjoyed those talks so much and always felt bettter when left. If I had a problem either with my job or personal life, I could always turn to him for advice. I could always count on Eddie to back me in any situation. I truly was the bravest person I had the pleasure of knowing. My wife and I will miss you Eddie, but there is no way you will ever be forgotten. You are in a far better place now.

Deputy John Nissen
Oldham County Sheriff's Office

It has been almost two months since your passing, and it still feels like yesterday. Not a day goes by that I don't experience something that reminds me of the great person you are and how you loved your job. My favorite memory is of an evening that I along with a county officer,felony stopped a stollen car on I-71 late one evening. As I stood behind my car door covering the stollen vehicle, you appeared from nowhere and took position behind my passenger door to back me up. You weren't even on duty. You loved your job and your police family. You are and always will be in my heart. We will do our best to see that your son will know you through our memories. He could never have a better roll model. May God Bless You and keep You Brother.

OFFICER RUSSELL ROUFF
LA GRANGE POLICE

SEMPER FI....may God Bless Eddie Mundos family in the days,weeks,months and years,as they deal with the loss of their beloved son,brother,husband,father.

Mark Drennen
Concerned citizen

I had the honor of knowing Eddie for three years as a Dispatcher for his agency, and as a friend. Never have I known a finer man! We are all better for having known him. My heart breaks for his wife, son and parents, and for our other officers who were hurt so deeply with Eddie's passing. Eddie, we carry your spirit in our hearts every day. Rest with Angels.

DISPATCHER ADAM REINHARDT
OLDHAM COUNTY DISPATCH

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Mundo.

While many of us in law enforcment wear different colored uniforms, we all share a common goal. We protect society from the criminal element. Rest well my friend, those of us who remain will cover your place on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

My heart pours out to the family and fellow brothers. I know how you feel. My husband was killed in a pursuit in April. It is the hardest thing we can possibly go through. Our husbands are fighters and heros. We will never forget the wonderful memories they left behind. My heart pours out to you. You are not alone and will survive together.

Rachael Herrera
surviving spouse Jose Herrera 04-14-03

TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OFFICER MUNDO AND TO THE LAGRANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT. WE ALL WORK HAND AND HAND TOGETHER EVERY DAY BUT WE NEVER KNOW WHAT THAT DAY MIGHT BRING I HAVE WORKED FOR OVER 10 YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND HAVE SEEN MANY AN OFFICE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE. BUT THIS ONE WILL BE REMEMBER MORE BECAUSE OF WORKING WITH HIM EVERYDAY. I KNOW HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE DAY HE DIED. BUT TO THE FAMILY PLEASE ONLY TRY TO REMEMBER HOW HE LIVED AND SURVIVED

Anonymous

My thoughts are with the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Mundo. It is a tragedy that his son will not get to further know his father... I am sure he will learn, growing up, that his father is a true HERO.
May peace be with you all.

Samantha
Youngstown, Ohio

To the spouse, son and family of Officer Mundo, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your loss is felt by no one more deeply than it is felt by you. Please know there are people and organizations to give you aide and support. My husband, Jason Cammack, was an officer killed in Kentucky in 2000. Please just know that there are people who care and understand your loss and pain. You are not alone.

Christa Cammack
surviving spouse

I had the pleasure of working with Officer Mundo Jr for three years as the former Lieutenant of the LaGrange Police Department. Eddie was what every cop wanted to be; on and off duty. God bless his wonderful family and that he be with them in their time of need, and God bless my brothers, the Officers of the LaGrange Police Department, may your hearts mend quickly.

J Carter
Jefferson Co Sheriff - Communications

Even though I only knew of Eddie, he will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with his wife, son, parents and family. Rest in Peace Brother

Dispatcher Matt Salsman
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

We will carry your name on for you brother...rest now.

Andi-CJ student