Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tara and Zoe,

I had the honor of attending the funeral of your lost hero. Please take comfort in the fact that the hundreds of uniformed officers present that day, along with thousands more across the country, are now praying for you and your family daily. We may not have known B.J. personally, but we feel as if we have lost our own brother, for we have! You will always be in our prayers.

Cpl. Mike A. Hagar
Arkansas State Police

January 9, 2006

I am sorry to here of the loss of Trooper Billy Jack Zachary. You and your family are in our prayers. The world is a better place because of you. R.I.P

Patrolman Mike Wilkins
Mayflower PD, AR

January 9, 2006

Gone is another hero

My thoughts and prayers go to your family, friends and fellow officers. Our County just lost a Deputy (Ethan Collins) Speak with him, he is a fine man.

Trooper
Ohio State Patrol

January 9, 2006

God bless you and your family

firefighter

January 9, 2006

Tara and Zoe,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to both of you for your loss. I will always remember how much he loved both of you.

Katie Phelps

January 9, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU!REST IN PEACE!

TROOPER
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL

January 9, 2006

Our heart bleeds for you in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for you loss. We shall keep you and your daughter in our thoughts and prayers.

Grapevine Police Spouses Assoc.

January 8, 2006

i love all police officers. i am very sorry.

Martin R. Fuentez
5-year-old kindergarten student

January 8, 2006

My heart goes out to Trooper Zachary's wife & little daughter. I've already prayed for you & will continue to pray.

Belinda

January 8, 2006

Tara and Zoe,
Words cannot express the sorrow and regret that I feel for your loss. It has been such a pleasure to have supervised and worked with BJ. BJ loved his God, his family, and his job. I am so proud of what BJ brought to our area and I will sorely miss him. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and thank you for sharing BJ with us.

Sergeant R.W. Jacobs
Texas Highway Patrol

January 8, 2006

To all of BJ's family:
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. BJ will be missed by all. If you ever needed anything we are here for you. Don't hesitate to call.
BJ will be in our hearts forever.



WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,

While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for awhile,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked
through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.

When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today for life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

Trooper Arnulfo Rivas & family
TEXAS DPS - CVE

January 8, 2006

Rest in Peace Billy, May God bless you family and friends during this sad time. Please watch over us from above.

TRP. GARY SANDERS
OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL

January 7, 2006

As a former MHS classmate and a member of the Law Enforcement Family, My prayers go out to Lonnie, April, Connor, Tara and Zoe. If there is EVER anything I can do, please don't hesitate to call. I know that BJ will be an Angel above each day I put on my uniform and go to work! God Bless.

Officer Melissa Crager
Cedar Park Police Dept.

January 7, 2006

godspeed Troop, we'll take it from here

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol

January 7, 2006

May St. Michael the Archangel accompany his soul in heaven and let perpetual light shine upon him. Amen.

LOM Catholic Ministry@Austin, Tx

January 7, 2006

B.J. was such a great guy. He was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. Our hearts go out to Lonnie, April, Connor, Tara, and Zoe. We will keep yall in our prayers.

Love Always,
Buddy & Liz Ward

l. Ward

January 7, 2006

As the anniversary of my late fiancé's EOW passes it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to start off the new year without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Trooper Zachary, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. If you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me.

From reading all the reflections left for Billy, he sounds like he was a great man and a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Billy's life and the MAN that he was. His life was about so much more than the way he died. Remember that "Wherever a beautiful soul has been ... there is a trail of beautiful memories." Billy will live on in those memories.

Trooper Zachary, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"
http://inlovingmemoryof.us/DennisMcElderry

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

January 7, 2006

Billy, We will all miss you. Your quiet yet strong demeanor. Your purpose, your focus. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. May God bless you all.

Trooper G. Welters
TEXAS DPS/THP ROSENBERG

January 7, 2006

Trooper Zachary, go rest high on that mountain...for your work on earth is done. Thank you for your faithful service. May God bless your family at home and your DPS family as well.

Police Officer

January 7, 2006

Trooper Zachary, go rest high on that mountain...for your work on earth is done. Thank you for your faithful service. May God bless your family at home and your DPS family as well.

Police Officer

January 7, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother.
God bless your family and friends in this time of need. You will not be forgotten. Our prayers our with your family.
From: the Men & Women of the Riverside PD

Sgt Frank Lara
Riverside,IL PD

January 7, 2006

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER. WE WILL CONTINUE DOING WHAT YOU LOVED, AND WILL KNOW THAT YOUR WATCHING OVER US FROM ABOVE.

SGT. S. ONOFRE III
BALCONES HEIGHTS POLICE DEPT.

January 7, 2006

GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT. TROOPER ZACHARY THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE... YOU HAVE GIVEN THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

txdeputy-txdeputywife
GCSO

January 7, 2006

On behalf of the entire Midland Police Department, Our prayers go out to Tara and Zoe.

The Peace Officer's Prayer:
When I start my tour of duty, God,
Wherever crime may be, As I walk the darkened highway alone, Let me be close to Thee, Please give me the understanding, With both the young and old, Let me listen with attention until their story is told. Let me never make a judgement in a rash or callous way, but let me hold my patience and let each man have his say. Lord, if some dark and dreary night, I must give up my life.... Protect with understanding love, My child and my wife.

God bless you Tara and Zoe. B.J. We will miss you and go rest high.

Patrol Officer:Chris Derrick
Midland Police Department

January 6, 2006

In Valor there is Hope. I hope your passage into Heaven was Peaceful and prayer will sustain your family. Rest in Peace, Brother

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo. PD

January 6, 2006