Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

March 19, 2007

May GOD be with your family and friends at this most difficult time.. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

March 19, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Villegas and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Deputy Villegas has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends of Deputy Villegas, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Villegas 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.

SA Thomas Doyle
FBI New York City

March 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Deputy Villegas and the Riverside Sheriff's dept. God Bless!

w. smith
citizen

March 19, 2007

On behalf of the Tampa Police Department, we offer our deepest sympathies. Deputy Villegas your loss is felt throughout this country and your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

To his family, you are most important to him and he will be watching out for you from above. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and all the Officers of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

March 19, 2007

Sorry to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Villegas. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

Officer
Washington, DC

March 19, 2007

Rest in peace Brother.

March 19, 2007

May God bless your family and your department. Rest in peace and watch upon us as we continue the every day task we have chosen, Valor,Service,Pride, VSP Trooper R W Miller
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Trooper R W Miller
Virginia State Police

March 19, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones. I ask that Deputy Villegas' fellow officers and friends stay close to his loved ones during this very trying time. He is a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

March 19, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF DEPUTY SHERIFF MANUEL VILLEGAS. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

DEPUTY SHERIFF MANUEL VILLEGAS YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

March 19, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

March 19, 2007

Gone... But never forgotten. RIP Brother.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

March 19, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

Pvt. Laser
Towson University Police

March 19, 2007

We will take it from here...rest in piece my brother in blue.

Pvt. Laser
Towson University Police

March 19, 2007

R.I.P. sir......your time has come.....

March 19, 2007

Thank you, Deputy Villegas, for your service to the citizens of California and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

March 19, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW DEPUTY VILLEGAS PERSONALLY, I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT, GA

March 19, 2007

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

DEPUTY VILLEGAS, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

March 19, 2007

God Bless you sir. Rest in peace.

Cypress PD

March 19, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother.

senior deputy gavin price (retired)
escsmbis co fl . s/o

March 19, 2007

Deputy Villegas, you served your community well. Now God will reward you with his Grace. I will pray for your Family during these difficult times. I know God will send a special Angel to surround your children with love, "You".

Deputy Ken West
Clay County Sheriffs Office

March 19, 2007

God Bless you Deputy Villegas in your new journey. We will watch over you family as you in turn watch over us. Although your time served was short, you will be remembered for a lifetime.

Thank you

Multi-Agency Police Honor Guard of
Broward County, Florida

March 19, 2007

May God Bless Deputy Villegas in heaven as he was doing what he loved. Law Enforcement is for the true heroes. May God have his family and friends in his thoughts and we should all be saying a prayer for these that mourn Deputy Villegas. Know that we in Law Enforcement will take it from here brother Manuel Villegas. God Bless your soul and rest in peace.

Ofc. Robert Trevino
Clinton Police Dept., Clinton, MI

March 19, 2007

Dep Sheriff Manuel Villegas

Go rest in peace brother, for yor job here is done.
May god rest your soul and bless all your loved ones.
Heroes In Life Not Death

Det Cst Simon Moussa
Ontaro Provincial Police

March 19, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Manuel Villegas~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Deputy Sheriff Villegas!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen MI P.O. 2004

March 19, 2007