Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was just redirected to this memorial site from elsewhere, and realized I needed to let Sergio’s family know that I still think of him and the impact his life had on mine.
As a junior patrol sergeant getting the “coveted and highly sought after weekend graveyard shifts” for so long, most of my workdays were staffed with young, energetic go-getters who also didn’t have the seniority to select another shift.
Sergio and the crew worked hard, always out and about looking to stop crime before it happened. Active, smart, relentless and diligent, yet always humane and caring; Sergio tried his best to live up to the image of an ideal patrol officer. He was the kind of officer you wanted to take your report and go search for the crook, and also the kind of officer you wanted to respond to a service call from your grandmother if she had fallen. It didn’t matter the call, Sergio gave 100% and I always appreciated that about him.
When Sergio made the SWAT team I was happy for him. He had shown to me over the years that he possessed a level of foresight and maturity that goes hand in hand with the requirements of a good operator. He was excited about the assignment, and threw himself into the training with gusto.
I had lateralled to the DA’s office not long before the day he passed. I was part of a fraud unit serving an unrelated search warrant at the exact same time, near Ramona and Sixth Street in San Bernardino when the 998 call went out. I will never forget the feeling of dread when I heard it, and I will never get over the feeling of sorrow when I learned of Sergio’s passing.

All these years have passed, and I can still remember his laugh. May peace and healing follow us all and may we take time to reflect on those who have had such positive impacts in our own lives. May God bless the Carerra family, thank you for sharing him with us.

Commander Eric Bremner (Ret.)
SBDA: Aug 2007-Jan 2023, RPD: 1994-2007, SMPD: 1991-1994

March 27, 2025

Sergio Carrera was a loved and respected police officer, after attending the "EOW" ceremony today I spent the rest of the day thinking that he was taken too young and had a lot to still give in life in his profession and personally.

He is missed- although I only had brief interactions with him he impacted me in a positive way.

October 19th, 2021

Police Supporter & Aflac Representative (Southern California)

October 19, 2021

Dear Dad, stumbled across this page and read all of the other reflections. Decided to try it for myself. I read all of the ones my mom put on here and it made me cry. Reading all the these reflections reminds me what I lost and what I could have had if I didn’t lose you. But I did lose you. I lost out on knowing you and being able to be surrounded by your love. I lost being to have a full family with you in it. I miss you and I wish you were here. I struggle with your death and growing up without my dad 13 years later. Even if I don’t remember everything it still hurts. The possibility of what it is still lurking around each corner that I turn. I started high school this year and I wish you could’ve have been here to see me become the person i am today. To see the progress I’ve made despite the struggle and the feeling of loss for you, even if I can’t remember anything anymore. I want you to know that I am always thinking of you and i will always love you, no matter how many years go by.
Until we meet again
-your daughter 2/14/21

bella
daughter

February 15, 2021

Happy Birthday Big Serg! I can only imagine the shenanigans that would have continued if you were still with us. Thank you for your guidance and protection from above. Your stories and legend live on Big Dog. You are deeply missed. Rest easy.

Much Love!
-Smitty

Robert Smith, Lieutenant
Rialto Police Department

March 6, 2020

Thinking of you this morning. KIB839

Lt. Kathy Thompson
Rialto PD (retired)

October 18, 2019

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

October 19, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother. We remember and honor you on the 10th anniversary of your E.O.W. Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice. We pray for you, your family and your family in blue.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 18, 2017

We love you very much and think of you often . You will be in our hearts forever. Rest in peace Sergio

With love the Quarker family
Des, Lamont, Natalia and Nathan

Desiree and Lamont

October 28, 2016

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

Corporal Robert Minning
Rialto PD 1990-2000 (Retired)

July 18, 2016

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 18, 2015

Big Serg, I still can't believe your gone. I think about you all the time and that tragic day. Things have never been the same since you left us. I know your looking down upon us and watching over us. RIP Brotha!!!

Police Officer Chris Seelig
Rialto PD

June 26, 2015

Thinking of you and your family ! You are missed every single day.

Noretta Barker
Rialto PD

October 18, 2014

Wow brother I can't believe it's been seven years since you've been gone, not a day goes by that I don't think about you and miss you. So much has changed in these last seven years and I know through the ups and downs you've been right by our side. Your sister misses you like crazy everyday, we all do. Your nieces are all doing well... I know you'd be the proud uncle you always were. I can't help but wonder where our lives would be if you were still physically here with us and it sucks that we'll never know. Thanks for letting me be part of your family and for you being part of my family. I'll never forget all the good times we shared together. Know that you are always remembered, I love you.

Octavio Magaña

October 18, 2014

Sergio,we've known each other since Lincoln elementary in the city of Lynwood.We rode bikes together when we were kids.Caught up with each other in Moreno Valley in H.S. Still remember your blue huffy bike on Penn st w/what mags.You turned out to be someone a somebody you became a police officer

Armando Hernandez
old school friend

September 12, 2014

Sergio
I think of you now and cant help but think about how different our lives would all be if only you could still be here with us. We miss you so much. The years keep slipping away so fast . It feels like we are so much older without your humor. We miss your funny stories and the funny face you used to make right before you would say the funniest part of your story. The things you used to do and say to make us laugh. I still repeat some of them from time to time to him to make him laugh and think of you and the goods times we used to all spend together. I know you can see our little family from where you are but I wish they could have met you. I know you never thought we would ever get around to starting a family but we finally did it and your right our lives are so much more happier with our kids in it . I think about your beautiful kids and know they love and miss you so very much . I pray for them . Thanks for helping to keep watch over him while he is on duty.we think of you often and know you are in a beautiful place. We will always love you and keep you in our heart's.

Anonymous

June 11, 2014

Happy Birthday Daddy! Always in our Hearts.

Sergio and Izabella

March 5, 2014

Happy Birthday Brother!!!

Octavio Magaña

March 5, 2013

I will never forget you! My family always prays for you and your family and days like this always remind me to be thankful for what I have.

Greg Marquez, Detective
Rialto Police Department

October 18, 2012

Big Serg,

Just wanted to leave a few line to let you know how much you have been missed. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. You will never be forgotten.

Robert Morales, Narcs
Rialto Police Department

October 18, 2012

Five years have gone by Bro and I clearly remember being parked down the street and hearing the radio call. You are truly missed and you still live amongst your family and your PD family. God speed Brotha and till we meet again in the skies.

R.I.P. 168

D. Padilla #188

Police officer
Rialto PD

October 17, 2012

Your so heavy on my mind. I know this time comes to haunt me since you left. I keep remembering the times we had, and it doesnt seem enough to end the hurt. I miss you Big Serg!!

FAMILY
FAMILY

October 4, 2012

Big Serg, I think about you everyday. Your pics from my wedding, and work remind me of the great times we had. Till we meet again......

Chris Seelig
Friend

July 9, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Carrera. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 19, 2012

I have never met you, and never had the chance to know you. I remember working at the jail (RSO) and hearing about what happened to you. My heart immediately sank. I couldn't help but read what people have said about you on here. You seem like you were a great guy. My heart goes out to your family, friends and Rialto PD...

Deputy

October 21, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the fifth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 18, 2011