Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P. Captain Octavio Gonzalez.

CO Santos
MA Dept. of Correction

June 20, 2006

I have known “OX” for close to eleven years, and learned of his life through his actions. In these times many will say, “tell me how he died”, but in this case I will tell you how he lived. His is a life story of service, service to his family, service to the St. John Sheriff’s Office, service to his country and service to his god.

We look up to persons such as “OX”, whose life work is service; we hold them up as examples, and they earn our deepest admiration and respect because of the actions they purposefully take in the name of service.

They are the ones who say, yes, I am ready without knowing when, who say, yes, I will go, without knowing where, who say, yes, I do, without always knowing why.

It is the rare quality of those who go forward without looking back and without asking what price, who show us the true meaning of courage, of devotion, and of sacrifice. It is the legacy “OX” leaves us that his was a life lived to the full measure of those ideals.

RIP

Wes TNTF

Wesley
Terrebonne Narcotics

June 20, 2006

Ox, we spoke only days before this all happened and now it seems unimaginalble. We spoke of survalliance, somthing you know something about. I had not spoken to you for months previous, If I had only known It would be the last time I said goodbye.
Your knowlegde and profesionalism has been left in the men of your command.
I thank you for training them so well and your family should be proud of your accomploishments and legacy you leave behind.
You will be greatly missed and dearly remembered.
Robert Carlini
Poker Palace Casino
Laplace,La.

Robert Carlini
A Friend

June 20, 2006

Although I did not know Capt.Gonzalez very much I knew that he was a great officer, an excellent leader, and a loving husband and father. It is my regret to never have had the chance to work with Capt. Gonzalez,but from hearing stories about him it would have been a great experience,I'm sure. My sympathy goes out to his family and freinds.

Dpy. Daniel Perret
St. John Sheriffs Office

June 20, 2006

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Captain Gonzalez. 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

June 20, 2006

My prayers go out to your wife and children. May God watch over them and guide them through such difficult days ahead. May your family's precious memories be comforting to them during their mourning. I also pray that God watch over your brothers and sisters in blue and keep them safe. May you rest in peace.

Sister of co-worker

June 20, 2006

You will always be a Hero to many Octavio. My prayers are with you Gonzalez family and friends,that the Lord Jesus Christ will bring you comfort during this time of sorrow. God Bless You All.

P/O ASHBURN

P/O ASHBURN
Philadelphia PD Narcotics Strike Force

June 20, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

June 20, 2006

Ox,
Where do I begin, you made the ultimate sacrifice. You bled Blue. You were a great leader and a great man. God bless you and your Family. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy Steven Fontenot
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

June 20, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

June 20, 2006

God created all men equal...and then He created Policemen...May God Bless you and your family...Thank you for all that you have done for this community. You will truly be missed.

Deputy Pedro Luna and Jodi Luna
SJSO

June 20, 2006

OX I did not know you personally but through my husband keith, he works for Kenner. It was a very sad day on 6/16/06. You were great officer to all, always there for everyone especially your wife and kids. you will be truly missed here in laplace and kenner. GOD BLESS YOU
Please watch over the rest of the guys here in Laplace and Kenner

my prayers are with you and your family

mechell pepiton
police officers wife

June 20, 2006

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Captain Gonzalez -- The sacrifice you made for your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Captain Gonzalez -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

June 20, 2006

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. I lost my 30 year old son to gunfire 3 months ago. God Bless you to have the strenght to get thru the following months and years. They will never be forgotten. Kathy Corr New Hartford, New York

Kathy Corr
mother of killed police officer

June 20, 2006

Ox, we met along time ago... we worked cases together, moved furniture together, and put alot of bad guys in jail together while I was still with J.P. I will never get used to seeing a COP in a coffin. That should never be... you were a true COP, not just another uniform. Your family should know that you were a great one.... Its been a few months since we have talked but you will never be forgotten. As I type this I cry for all of our brothers that have made the ultimate sacrifice. Keep an eye on us DUDE, because we will be out on the streets again, chasing the bad guys, and putting them in jail once again. My prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time and forever.. you no longer need to watch your six bro" you are in good company!!!! Rest in peace my friend, rest in peace,

Federal officer/ Robbie Lore
DHS/ ICE / New Orleans

June 20, 2006

Rest in Peace, sir. Prayers sent for you, your family and friends.

Chris Walley
Wayne County Missississipp Sheriffs Department

June 20, 2006

God bless you and your family. You gave the ultimate sacrafice and will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

June 20, 2006

Rest in peace, sir. My prayers are with your family, friends, and co-workers.


Your Sister In Blue

TCO Patricia Picou
Abbeville Police Dept.

June 20, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the 108 SFS who had the pleasure to serve with "Ox" while we were deployed to St Johns Parish to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts our deepest sympathy to your family and fellow members of the department. You made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and allowed us the honor of working by your side. We will never forget you. Rest in Peace

SMSgt Lance Endee
108 Security Forces Squadron, NJ

June 20, 2006

Captain Gonzalez you are a hero. Thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. God bless you my brother. May you rest in peace. May God grant your loved ones the strength to get through this difficult time.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

June 20, 2006

Ox, Thank you for all you've done for our parish and many others. You will not be forgotten. God bless you and your family.

Aimee

Aimee

June 20, 2006

May God Bless this heroes family and be beside them in his place until they join him on the other side

Ryan Temple
Pike County Sheriff's Dept. (Ms.)

June 20, 2006

I am honored to have met you. Thank you for keeping our streets safe. You will never be forgotten!

Cesar Galvez
Resident

June 20, 2006

May God bless you and give you strength in your time of need. Ox will be respected, honored, and remembered in the hearts of those who knew and loved him forever.

P.P.
Texas

June 20, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Captain Gonzalez. Keep your hero's memory alive.

Invest. Mike Bradford (Ret)
Tallahassee (FL) Police Dept

June 20, 2006