Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Trooper Chavez I send my deepest sympathies. As a former Texas resident, I'm well aware of the risks these brave people take on a daily basis. While we never met, I pray that God will keep his hand upon those you left behind. The Bible teaches us that man can have no greater love than to give his life in defense of someone else. You died serving the people of Texas, the Department and your brother in arms and blood. Your child will have the consolation of knowing that their Father was a true hero. As long as we have people like you ready to make the ultimate sacrifice, maybe there is still hope for us all.

May 5, 2006

Rest in peace Trooper Chavez,you will deeply be missed not only by the Texas DPS but also by your fellow law enforcement officers throughout the country.

Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police-Taconic Region

May 5, 2006

May you rest in peace. You are certainly in a better place. Thank you for your service.

Special Agent
Virginia State Police

May 5, 2006

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

MJW #643

May 5, 2006

I would like to send my condolences to the family and friends of Trooper Chavez and to the Texas DPS.

There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow men. There is no greater contribution than to help the weak. There is no greater satisfaction than to have done it well.

Russell Marburger, Investigator
Travis County Sheriff's Office (Austin, Texas)

May 5, 2006

THERE'S NO GREATER LOVE THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND. MAY THE LORD JESUS COMFORT YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH AT THIS TIME. YOU'RE IN OUR PRAYERS.
MARY

PCO M SANCHEZ
HARLINGEN COMMUNICATIONS

May 5, 2006

TO THE CHAVEZ FAMILY, YOU ARE IN MY DAILY PRAYERS. I MET TROOPER E CHAVEZ DURING SPRING BREAK. HE WAS VERY NICE AND HE HAD A BIG SIME. HE IS WATCHING OVER US FROM ABOVE.

PCO IV NORMA M HERNANDEZ
DPS HARLINGEN COMMUNICATIONS

May 5, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Texas Highway Patrol. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Trooper Chavez deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Trooper Chavez is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

May 5, 2006

You are the third Trooper our Department has lost this year, all three of you at the beginning of your careers with DPS. What a great lost for our department and your families. Our department has a strong kinship but we grieve along with your family, for all that could have been.
To the Chavez family, our prayer and thoughts are with you. To the Troopers and PCOs in the Valley, where Trooper Chavez worked alongside with his brother, others in our large state share your pain and emotions. May God lend a comforting hand and be with you during this trying times.

DPS Communications Operator

May 5, 2006

May you continue to keep watch over your family, friends, and co-workers from above during this difficult time.

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/06)

May 5, 2006

R.I.P. Eduardo... Your family in Bakersfield,California sends condolences to your mom, dad, brothers, sister, wife and unborn child. They will be in our prayers God Bless the family. You will always be remembered by the big smile on your face. From Joel, Jessica, Diana, and Irma Salinas. Trinida, Pat, Erica, and Claudia Corona, Your aunt Betty Hernandez, Grandmother Odilia, Pedro and Peter Diaz.

Correctional Officer Diana Salinas
California Dept.of Corrections

May 5, 2006

God Bless your family, friends and the department during this time of sorrow.

R. Hunter, Trooper
TX DPS

May 5, 2006

Thank you for your service. May your wife and unborn baby be held in the comfort of His loving arms.

TX Deputy's wife

May 5, 2006

Trooper chavez you will be missed. Thank you for your service. I will always remember that big smile on your face. Mrs. Chavez my prayers are with you and your family.May God Bless You and the entire department of public troopers.

officer ismael fernandez
la joya isd police department

May 4, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 4, 2006

Thank you for your service. We are all proud of you!

A-2006

Trooper Trainee
Texas DPS

May 4, 2006

Rest in peace Brother, May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

May 4, 2006

Trooper Chavez,
Thank-you for your service and your vigilance in keeping your community safe. Our condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Texas Highway Patrol. Rest in peace, brother.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office

May 4, 2006

my deepest respect and thoughts to you and your family,from belgium-europe thanks for keeping the world safer!

wygers francky

May 4, 2006

God bless another hero...Trooper Chavez. My thoughts and prayer are with him and his family.

May 4, 2006

My prayers go out to Trooper Chavez and his family. I had a heart attack in Texas 2 years ago and the officers from Texas helped me and my family. Thank you and God Bless you

Cpl. James Combs
Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Wayne County Michigan

May 4, 2006

Thank you for your service to The State of Texas. Rest in Peace. We will carry on your service to this State and will not let you down. My condolences to your family and friends.

Officer R. Grelle #107
Denton, Tx PD

May 4, 2006

Trooper Chavez,

You are a true hero to us all because of your sacrifice while assisting another officer in need of aid. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police

May 4, 2006

God leads with unknown hands our dears ones home to rest, and though we will never understand, he alone knows best. Deepest Sympathies from the men and women of the Charlestown (RI) Police Department.

Sgt. Patrick McMahon
Charlestown (RI) Police Dept

May 4, 2006

I was just outside mowing my grass. I came inside for a drink and for some strange reason sat down at the computer and went to this website and to this memorial for Trooper Chavez. I have been off duty for the past two weeks recovering from surgery. Tomorrow, I return to the streets, back on patrol to help and defend mankind. Today, I mentally prepare to return to what lies ahead, the possible things I may face. Trooper Chavez, thank you for reminding me why we do what we do. Thank You for your unselfish sacrafice to make this world a better place and to protect our fellow brothers. You sir are a HERO. May God comfort your family during this difficult time. May your fellow officers find comfort during this difficult loss. Rest in Peace Trooper Chavez. Your watch is over, we'll take it from here. Tommorrow I return to duty in your honor and memory. Thank You. Lancaster, Ohio

Don Hazelwood, Surveillance Officer
Fairfield County Juvenile Court

May 4, 2006