Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Myself and several officers from my department attended you funeral.

Brother, we thank you for your service and you will never be forgotten.
Please watch over us when we walk the streets.

Officer K. Schander
Arlington P.D. Arlington, Wa

February 27, 2006

Saul,

I will always remember being in your academy class and what a truly GOOD man you were. I remember graduation day and meeting your wife and your beautiful kids! Now I am a firearm instructor in my agency and talk about you every training session. I promise we will pass on the lessons we have learned from your sacrifice so that it will not happen again.

I pray for you brother and your family, take care, and rest easy, I hope that I can serve with half as much honor as you have.

Ofc. Nelson Ng
City of Ellensburg PD

October 15, 2005

Your not forgotton Saul, you are missed and loved.

A hero to more than he knows. ©2004

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J. Lane, EOW 5.30/03

June 26, 2005

Hello Saul thinking of you and your family, saw a news story of you just a bit ago about the trial and looks like your killer will be sentenced to life w/o parole. your death was very close to home for me for 3 reasons: 1, you were the first officer killed after my brother 2, and for it to happen just days later 3, and for it to happen in a neighboring county. You are missed though you may be gone your spirit is still wiht your family, freinds and co-workers.

You are a hero to more than you know. ©2004

Emory, Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersherrif Matthew J. Lane, EOW 5/30/03

October 29, 2004

MiAmigo - It has been a year now, and I still think of you daily.

I think often of our chats, the spanish lessons and you calling me "Ricardo" the way you did.

You will always be remembered in my heart.

Adios mi amigo - Rich "Ricardo"

Rich Nestor
Former Co-Worker @ Chelan Police Dept.

June 29, 2004

Rest easy, Brother; you are not forgotten.
I pray for the family and friends of Deputy Saul Gallegos. May the happy memories they have of their officer in good times help to ease the pain they're feeling now.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN USA

June 26, 2004

A hero is remembered today, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memeorial flag i have is lowered at half mast in honor of Deputy Gallegos. My warmest thougths to the Gallagos family today as i to just 3 weeks ago went through the same emotions you may feel today. It is a honor to know this heros family. and live close to them!! Keep your spirits High and your chin lifted to the sky as you look at that special star. God is still your comfort and he is certainly with you today.

...AT PEACE WITH HONOR

Saul, you ARE a hero to more than you know!!!

Emory, Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J. Lane EOW 5/30/04

June 26, 2004

My prayers go out to the Gallagos Family, freinds and co workers. its been 10 months now since my brother was killed and It was so hard to hear not even 3 weeks after my brother was killed another officer had been killed. You will not be forgotton. Its my prayer God is your comfort and To the rest of Americas Heros may God protect you as you protect us.

Emory/ brother of fallen Ferry County WA undersherriff Matthew Lane, EOW 5/30/03

March 27, 2004

Otro Oficial en el cielo guardando los calles
Another officer in heaven guarding the streets.

Deepest condolences to the family of a brother officer as well as another Gallego.

Detective
Albuquerque Police Dept.

January 9, 2004

December 31, 2003

Dear Saul,
On this last nite of the year, we still remember you and the tremendous
sacrifice you paid. I know you are at peace with our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. May God comfort all those who are grieving your passing.
Life is difficult at times and the Lord Jesus wants to help carry our
burdens. He gives us many beautiful promises in His Word to help us
through our valleys. I pray you will feel His presence and know His
peace. Thank you for your service, dedication and mostly, your
sacrifice, Saul. We ache from missing you.

Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

December 31, 2003

Saul,

I want you to know that you touched my life with your quiet humility and your dedication to the American dream. I enjoyed the time we spent talking during those long winter nights when you first started at Chelan P.D. I took pride in your work ethic when you made corporal. When I left the sheriff's office I was concerned that no one would be there to be a link to the Spanish speaking community. When I found out that you finally became a Chelan County Deputy my concern was resolved. I knew that you have taken one more step in your fulfillment of your life's purpose.

When my wife told me you had been shot. I was floored. How could such a thing happen in sleepy little Manson? How could somone whom we both knew, think that a ticket for driving while suspended was worth more than your life? I have arrested people for much worse and never had to fight with them much less have them try to kill me.

I think I could I have done more to get to know you and your family. I know that your killer made his own decisions but I wonder if I could have done more during the time that I knew him to ensure that he decided not to turn on you on that trafic stop.

Why are you now gone from this earth and why I am still here? Why does you sweet wife have to be a widow and your children fatherless and why mine still have me? I cannot see how your boys need you an less than my children need me. I cannot understand why during my ten years in the north detachment of the Chelan County Sheriff's Office my life was preserved. Why you were taken with just over six months working as a deputy?

I keep your picture on my dresser and I look at it every morning when I put on my uniform and every night when I take it off. It reminds me to be a little kinder to my wife and children and a little more thankful for another day of life. You taught me several lessons while I watched you work but the greatest lesson of all you taught me with your death.

You are not foregotten.

Espero que puedo ser digno de que algun dia nos podemos a los pies de nuestro senor jesucristo. En este momento te voy a dar un abrazo muy fuerte y decirte cara a cara que tan importante has sido tu vida terrenal para mi. Por el momento esperame un poquito mas.

Anonymous

September 20, 2003

Dear Deputy Saul,
It is so sad to come to this site and see all the officers down. And it rings closer to home when it is someone from Washington State.
According to your friend Scott Lawrence you are with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. There is none greater than He. We don't get to Heaven based on what we do, but what He did for us!! AMEN! Thank you for your fine example to those that worked with you and knew you. There is now a huge void that cannot be filled, but as you are remembered, thoughts will turn to your exemplary life and we will be filled with pride and respect
and love for the man you became. You were a wonderful testimony to the Lord you served. God be with all those who mourn and may His promises lift all those with heavy hearts for many years to come.

Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

September 1, 2003

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Gallegos. Though I didn't have the privilege to have known him personally, I truly grieve his loss...I know he was a great man that had always served and protected his community...he will be missed greatly and will not be forgotten soon. May god bless him and his family.

Karina
Californian Resident

Your protection to the public was not in vain! Rest in peace! Our hearts are out to you and your family!

Sheriff Explorer

I met Saul recently as part of a detail sent to assist Chelan PD & SO during their Memorial Day festivities this year (2003). A mild manner man with a great sense of humor. Very well loved by his co-workers from both Chelan PD & SO. Saul was known for being late to roll call almost daily, but he never minded the ribbing he received. I only knew him for a short time, but he will be remembered for eternity. God bless you, Saul; God will watch over your family.

Deputy Kirk Rains
King County Sheriff's Office

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. YOU ARE MY HERO AND A TRUE WARRIOR. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUED AND DEDICATED SERVICE. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WALK THE SAFE STREETS OF HEAVEN NOW, WE HAVE THE WATCH. R.F.P. EOW 06-23-03

Officer P. Graziano
Virginia Beach Police Dept.

Once in awhile a special person comes along and touches everyone that meets him -- you were that person Saul. We sent you on many calls, and you went without question. People called in often and only wanted to talk to you -- I think because you were truly one of those officers that cared. You were highly respected by everyone in the department -- and you will be missed by all of us. May you truly rest in peace Saul.

And to your family -- they will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.

Eileen Ervin, Communications Deputy
Chelan County Sheriff's Office

We are truly saddened at Saul's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

Thank you for helping us sleep better at night, feel safe walking to school, not feel alone on the road, and watching out for us. Rest in Peace

Officer and Dispatcher's son MTP

TWO BOYS COME FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY TO MAKE
A BETTER LIFE FOR THEMSELVES. WHAT CHOICES DID
EACH MAKE IN ORDER FOR THEIR PATHS TO CROSS THAT
DAY? ONE CHOSE GOOD, THE OTHER EVIL.

REST WELL, SAUL.

AS FOR CCSO...AS ALWAYS, WITH LOVE.
PAT PIPPIN, WIFE OF SGT TERRY PIPPIN, PD WENATCHEE,
RETIRED.
COMMUNICATIONS PD WENATCHEE WA

PAT PIPPIN, COMMUNICATIONS
PD WENATCHEE WA

When we would be on stand by at the High School Football games Saul would stop by and visit with us. He would just shake his head a say "Soccer" and then walk back to his patrol car and off he went. I will always smile when I think of him at that time of year. Thanks for sharing your spirit with us.

Vita Monteleone
Lake Chelan Community Hospital EMS

Another hero is gone. Rest in peace brother. We will continue the fight.

RJF
CPD, NY

IN MEMORY OF DEPUTY GALLEGOS AND ALL THESE HEROS LIGHT ONE BLUE LIGHT IN A WINDOW OF YOUR HOUSE AND LET IT SHINE 24/7

RJF
CPD,NY

I am soi saddened to hear of the death of such a fine, veteran officer. Such a senseless tragedy. I hope that justice is served in this terrible crime. I pray for this officer's family, friends and colleagues. We all share in the grief because we are all family of the badge. This shows that no part of police work is "routine", especially a seemingly low risk traffic stop.

He now walks a beat in Heaven with St. Michael. God Bless and be safe out there.

Chief JA Millan

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools, Avery Dist SP

My prayers go out to the officer and his family, rest in peace.

-nate

Nate