Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Trooper Zachary and to the entire Texas DPS. Thank you Trooper Zachary for your dedication and service to others. Rest In Peace.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department - Bayview District

January 2, 2006

I pray that you still praise God in this storm. It is terrible how Billy lost his life. I also pray that Jesus will give your family the courage and strength to make it through this tough time. Every death inspires me and many other officers to pick up where Trooper Zachary left off and carry the torch from there. We now can look forward to the day we see Tropper Zachary again in heaven, Until then, we will not forget his or his families ultimate sacrafice. In Christ's Love, Officer Douglas

Ptn. Douglas
Washington Police Department

January 2, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service. God bless.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

January 2, 2006

On Behalf of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, we would like to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Trooper Zachary. His name will be forver in our hearts and prayers.

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

January 2, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER WE GOT IT FROM HERE.

PTM. K.MCGEE
MURPHY,TX POLICE DEPT.

January 2, 2006

Brother we in this life will miss you. Even though I have never met you, you are still my brother and I mourn your death. I pray that someday we will meet and maybe you'll be able to FTO me. We pray for comfort for your family. Godspeed brother, until we meet.

Mark
TxDPS CLE

January 2, 2006

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to keeping your community safe. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Trooper Zachary.

A HERO TO MORE THAN HE KNOWS. ©2004

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother od Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J. Lane, EOW 5/30/03

January 2, 2006

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Zachary. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

January 2, 2006

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. They are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

January 2, 2006

Another tragic loss of a husband, father and friend to many. May God shine his light on you and your family at this time of sorrow.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 2, 2006

God bless the blue angels.
Those willing to go, everyday into the valley of the shadow.
and those who now find peaceful shelter on the other side.
You are forever in our hearts and prayers.

Dolly
EMT

January 2, 2006

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Zachary. Thank you for your service.

mjw643

January 2, 2006

To the wife of Trooper Zachary,

I am so sad to hear of the loss of your husband. I am an Oklahoma City Police Officer and my husband, Sgt. Jonathan Dragus, who was also an Oklahoma City Police Officer, was killed in the line of duty on October 20, 2005. Our baby boy was 5 months old when he was killed. It is overwhelming to know that I am forced to raise him on my own now. I cannot say that I know exactly how you feel, but I do have an understanding of where you are coming from and some of the things you may be feeling.

The only thing that has gotten me this far is my faith in God. He will carry you through. Lean on Him when you need strength, which is every second of every day for me and I imagine it is the same for you.

Again, I am terribly sorry for the loss of your husband. Know that he is always there looking down on you and your baby. May he rest in peace.

Officer Kelly Dragus
Oklahoma City Police Department

January 2, 2006

Trooper Zachary,
May the Highways you travel now be safer than those down here....and when we see the lightening flash, we know thats just you and the other Troopers doing traffic stops at the pearly gates. God bless you and your family, both at home,and the ones behind the badge.

Broward County Multi-Agency Police Honor Guard, Florida

January 2, 2006

Trooper Zachary,
All of the names on this memorial are a terrible loss. I did not know who you were on new Years eve, but I prayed there would be no more added to the year. The only answer I come up with is that you were needed in Heaven. I will pray for you and your family. Rest in peace Trooper.

Captain
Prince George's County Police Department Maryland

January 2, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family,fellow officers and friends during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Trooper.

AZ Narc

January 2, 2006

OFFICER ZACHARY THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

January 2, 2006

R.I.P...

Deputy Marcus Suarez
Harris County Pct 5, Texas

January 2, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the family of Trooper Zachary. He made the ultimate
sacrifice and we honor him for it.
I pray the guilty party in this incident is charged and justice is served.
Hug that little one tight for me, you will remain in my prayers. He can learn about his Daddy from you and family and find what a brave man he was.

Police Mom
Missouri

January 2, 2006

Rest in peace Brother

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

January 2, 2006

Sadly the life of another brother has been taken, you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace my brother in blue and may god forever bless your family.

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

January 2, 2006

Such a shame that the motoring public can't pay enough attention when they are operating a motor vehicle and have the common courtesy to move over. They'd expect the same from us if we approached them on the shoulder of the roadway changing a tire or something! My prayers go out to Trooper Zachary's wife and very young child. I'm sorry for your loss.

Trooper
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

January 2, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Trooper Zachary.

While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace officer; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS

January 2, 2006

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.

God bless you and your family! Keep watching over us, we will resume the watch from here...

Officer Justin W Yohe
Sweetser Police Department, Sweetser Indiana

January 2, 2006

Unfortunately, you are the first of many this year. God bless and may he hold your family in his palm.

M. Moore

January 2, 2006