Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Mr. Dwayne Freeto's Family...when I heard that an officer lost his life on Sunday it brought back so many memories of last year. I never had the pleasure of meeting Officer Freeto.. but my husband did. The first words that came out of his mouth were" not Freeto, he was a funny guy with a smile always on his face." My husband was an instructor while your husband,son,brother, and daddy was in the acadamy. When my husband came home one day with two shots under his arm.. I told him "you need to slow it down on the officer survival.. you keep getting hurt." He had a smile yesterday after we left the viewing of Dwayne.. and I asked what he was smiling about.. and he said "during officer survival you know I wear all of my pads all over so I wont get hit.. well Mr. Dwayne Freeto was able to shoot me twice right under the armpit where I had no pad!" We both smiled and laughed.. and we thought to ourselves.. "He probably had that smile we see on the pictures when he did it!" He said, Yup!- Yes he did!

To The Freeto Family-- God Bless You and Your Family

Cynthia R Salazar
Fellow Officers Wife

December 21, 2006

Dear Jordan,
I am sorry about what happened to your Dad. He was always really nice to me when I came to your house. I know he was nice to you too.
I will pray for you, Jenna and your Mom.
Your Friend,
Savanna McAlpin

December 21, 2006

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

I take comfort in this bible verse Officer Freeto, for I know you are a child of the most high God, rest in peace, you deserve it!

Jeff Coleman Chief Deputy (Ret.)
Fayette County Sheriffs' Office (Ky)

December 21, 2006

Officer Freeto, you were just trying to keep someone safe and as it turned out, you did. Had you not been there, that ‘person’ who killed you might have killed the person with the flat tire. The person with the flat tire was saved by your selfless act and I hope they fully appreciate your sacrifice.

My heart goes out to all who know and love you as this is a horrible time for them. My prayers go out also to the off duty detective who risked his life in an effort to save you. You are both true heroes and I pray he has a speedy recovery.

God Bless and may you Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

December 21, 2006

Don't cry because you think I'm gone,
for I am with you still.
Don't seek reasons to explain
what is simply just God's will.


It's very hard to leave all of you
and everything I've known,
but my work on earth is done now.
Our Lord has called me home.


I know you will find comfort
Just let faith guide your way.
Cause, from the moment I was born,
I have been preparing for this day.


Remember me for the laughter,
that's the greatest gift we give.
Keep me in your heart and mind
because that's where I now live.


If ever you feel you need me,
you can close your eyes and see,
I'm still right here with you,
I'm alive in your memory.

Deputy Armando Valdez
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

December 21, 2006

The policeman stood and faced 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 time 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 fear.

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"

Deputy Armando Valdez
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

December 21, 2006

My we all take time to remember this officer who lost his life by giving and aiding someone in need. He will be remembered by all his peers.

Officer William Miller
Department of Veterans Affairs

December 21, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and sibling officers of Officer Freeto. May God be with you brother, and may you rest in peace.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

December 21, 2006

Officer Freeto,

I would like to thank you for being such a wonderful father, husband and officer. I am so sorry your life had to end so soon. Thank you for all your hard work while working the streets.

To the family of Officer Freeto,

From my family to yours , you are in our prayers. I can truly say i know what your family is going through. My dad was killed in the line of duty back in 1992 by a drunk driver and to this day my heart still hurts for him. To know that both of them are in the presence of God brings peace to me and it should to you as well. Please keep your head held high and when your down turn to him. He will guide you and help you along the way. Thanks for allowing us to have such a wonderful man work the streets in Fort Worth, and now both him and my dad are working them in heaven. God Bless you and your family

PS. Officer Freeto, please give my dad a big ol Texas hug for me. Thanks

Jeri Lyn (Crocker)Nichols
PD Arlington (police dispatcher)
E.O.W 10/09/92 Jerry J. Crocker

Jeri Lyn (Crocker) Nichols
pd arlington (dispatcher)

December 21, 2006

Rest in peace Dwayne, we will not forget you.

Offc. RE Sabo #3190
Fort Worth Police

December 21, 2006

Dwayne, I wanted to post this second tribute, it touched me lastnight while I worked traffic on Hwy 171. I stopped in at PR's Country Store in Covington, and a little boy about 8 years old came up to me and said "Do you know Officer Freeto, he was such a nice man" I told him I didn't know you personally, but you were a fellow brother in blue, and he reached into his pocket and pulled out your memorial tribute, speaking very highly of you and your daughters. His sister also spoke very highly of your children. You made an impression on the lives of these two children, and they wanted you to know and your children to know they love you and "Are very sorry about your accident"

Covington is only about 8 miles from Grandview, you made a difference to many, I am so sorry that your time was too brief here.

God Bless You, Your Family and The Fort Worth Police Department...What a loss,,

Officer Scott Parker
Covington Texas Police Department

December 21, 2006

The Lord has called you home my brother. Stand watch with those who have gone before you. Your shift on earth was all too short because God needed your services in Heaven.

Officer A.R. Rambo 2778
FWPD

December 20, 2006

You took the time to help another person, A true show of character, in which your family should be proud. Rest in Peace Brother, and may God comfort your family and friends.

Ofc. Minardi
New Haven PD, CT

December 20, 2006

I’m extremely proud of my fallen brother, he stood true to the badge and preformed like a Hero. I’m proud to have known you and gone through the academy with you. You will truly be missed, rest in peace brother knowing that you will never be forgotten and your family will always be taken care

Officer R.J. Wigginton # 3578
Fort Worth Police Department

December 20, 2006

My prayers are with this family. This makes me so sad. He is truly a hero.

Amy
Burleson Police Wives Association

December 20, 2006

Gone but not forgotten. Godspeed.

Special Agent John Barry
Georgia Bureau of Investigation

December 20, 2006

We reap that which we sow, and how we live our lives and conduct ourselves echos throughout eternity. Surely God must find favor on those who lose their lives helping their fellow man. Dewayne Freeto died doing just that. God speed my brother, we will continue what you began

Officer C.B. Thompson
Ft Worth P.D. K9 Unit

December 20, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

December 20, 2006

Dear Family & Friends, May you find peace in knowing that others are lifting you up in prayers today and the days to come. Officer Freeto will forever be alive in our heart and memories. Hero's never die. Dwayne now walks on streets of gold and will be keeping watch over his loved from the portals of Heaven. Officer Freeto,I salute you Sir, for your ultimate Sacrifice. You will forever be remembered. Keep watch over your loved ones and fellow officer's. Rest in peace,Dwayne. A blue light is at my window in memory of our Fallen Hero's. Family may God's love be with you,and may it help in knowing that others care. Carolyn Moore, Mother-in-law of Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04 Asheville,N.C.

Carolyn Moore

December 20, 2006

My condolences on your loss. Your family, friends, brothers and sisters in law enforcement are in our prayers. Angels About you.

Sergeant Elizabeth IBARRA and LEO wife
Milwaukee Police Department

December 20, 2006

Deepest Sympathy from my family to yours and may God bless your family.

Dep. B.Bacos
Bell County S.O. Belton, Texas

December 20, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER

D/S K. CAMPBELL
PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

December 20, 2006

may god bless officer freeto and his family as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.he will be missed.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

December 20, 2006

HERO

Grand Prairie PD

December 20, 2006

God bless you and your family. Thank you to the officer that tried to save you, may he make a full recovery. It takes a special person to do what you did.

Melissa
Michigan LEO wife

December 20, 2006