Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My prayers are with the friends and family of Commander Gonzales. Keep the memories of your hero forever strong.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee (Fl) Police Dept

June 16, 2006

Commander Gonzales, knowing the dangers, you went ahead and did your job. I admire your courage. I pray for your family, friends and co-workers at the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Department.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 16, 2006

Rest in Peace Commander, We'll take it from here. Your bravery will never be forgotten. You are true hero.

Springfield, New Jersey P.D.

June 16, 2006

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Commander Gonzales, may God be with you all in these troubled days. Thank you Commander for your dedication and service to us all, may you rest in peace sir. God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

June 16, 2006

God bless you my brother. You answered the call without hesitation and paid the ultimate price. Your rewards await you in Heaven. Until I see you at the gates.....

Trooper
Kansas Highway Patrol

June 16, 2006

Its always a sad day when we loose a fellow Brother or Sister Officer. Rest in peace brother. Your job was well done. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy B.Matherne
St.Charles Parish Sheriff's office

June 16, 2006

He was one of the kindest hearted people I have ever known. He did some detail work for my company and everytime he spoke of his wife and kids, the love was written all over his face. He was a truly decent man.

Melinda Miranda
Bussiness Relationship

June 16, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

June 16, 2006

I didn't know "OX" very well,but I started with the Dept.in 1997 and he was always smiling,kind and really nice.It shocked me that he was a Commander of Narcotics and I was just a jailor but he didn't disregard any of us.He was respected by me,always had "hello"for you even if he saw you 10 times a day.I saw him the day before he ws killed and I regret that he was on the phone,I was busy.He said "hi",but we didn't get to talk.I wish I would've have had the chance to pass a word with him.I wish he knew how much I liked him as a person,respected him as an officer,admired him as a co-worker.He will be sorely and sadly missed.

Sgt.Sharon A.Sealy
St.John Sheriff's Office

June 16, 2006

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Commander Octavius Gonzales, you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to go on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support from those around you. You’ll never be forgotten ,just near and dear in our hearts. St John Parish lost a good officer, who’s now guarding the gates of heaven. God Bless and Rest in Peace, Commander Gonzales.

Sgt. Nolan Anderson Sr.(&HIS FAMILY)
St John Parish Sheriff Department

SGT.NOLAN ANDERSON SR
ST. JOHN PARISH SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

June 16, 2006

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

SMITH COUNTY PCT.4

June 16, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Comander Octavius Gonzales. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, CNY

June 16, 2006

Thank you Commander Gonzales for your selfless service to the community you served daily. Condolences won't ease the pain that everyone is feeling with the loss of yet another great officer. I can only pray that GOD will send a peace and comfort to the Sheriff's Department and the Gonzales family as you endure the days and weeks to come. The suspect may receive some justice on earth but will stand before an Almighty GOD who will deliver justice once and for all. You will be in our prayers. May GOD Bless Our Troops and Law Enforcement Officers.

Wife of Pentagon Police Officer
Former 11 year WV State Trooper/Sniper

June 16, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. I understand your pain. God Bless

Alison Moeller
Relative of Cory Ricks EOW 1/13/06

June 16, 2006

It takes a strong person to believe in something. But it takes a Hero to devote your life to what you believe in. Although all of our uniforms are different colors. In times like these all of our tears are blue. May God bless you and your family Commander Gonzales

Ohio Police Officer

June 16, 2006

You were safe with The Lord the instant this terrible thing happened.May He Comfort and strengthen your loved ones, friends and co-workers as they face the dark times to come.

June 16, 2006

OX WAS A GOOD MAN, MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY. WE HAVE LOST A GOOD COP AND FRIEND. RIP BIG OX WE WILL MISS YOU.........

DAUGHTER OF RETIRED SJSO SGT.
SJSO

June 16, 2006

Everytime I come here I pray there will be no more. Then I realize that as long as there are criminals in this world, there will be heros protecting it.

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Cmdr. Gonzales, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Then the rainstorm came, over me
And I felt my spirit break
I had lost all of my, belief you see
And realized my mistake
But time through a prayer, to me
And all around me became still

I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Through the rainstorm came sanctuary
And I felt my spirit fly
I had found all of my reality
I realize what it takes

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Well I try to say there's nothing wrong
But inside I felt me lying all along
But the message here was plain to see
Believe me

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Love can help me know my name

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

June 16, 2006

Commander Gonzales,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. My brother, who worked with you several times, only knew you a short time but loved your nickname. You will greatly missed by all of your brothers and sisters in south Louisiana. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Officers Paul and Amy Sperandeo,
Westwego and Gretna Police Depts. La

June 16, 2006

My friend, we'll keep the fight in your memory. I have many great memories!!! My prayers go out to your family and the St. John the Baptiste Parish Sheriff's Office.

Todd D'Albor and the Narcotics Personnel at the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office...

Lt. Todd D'Albor
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office

June 16, 2006

My Dear Friend, You will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace my brother.

Dee Dee Serpas, Ret
Friend

June 16, 2006

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Major Mark Dupuis
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's office

June 16, 2006

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You are in our prayers and we will never forget your sacrifice.

Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police

June 16, 2006

R.I.P. Commander. I offer condolences and prayers for your family and loved ones.

Police Officer I
New Orleans Police Department

June 16, 2006

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell

June 16, 2006