Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Jose Antonio "Tony" Diaz

Yolo County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Sunday, June 15, 2008

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Jose Antonio "Tony" Diaz

Rest in Peace Brother, We'll take the beat from here

Sgt. Chad Bogle
Charleston P.D, Tennessee

June 21, 2008

Deputy Diaz, Once again we have a heavy heart in the County of Yolo. You and others like you that have been tragically taken from us and your families in the line of duty will not be forgotten. Though we have only passed in the Court hallway it does not ease this heavy heart of a fallen brother. Our prayers for out to you and your family. Rest in peace and God speed.

Walter Abel, OIC Traffic Division
West Sacramento PD, Yolo County

June 21, 2008

Godspeed brother. May god watch over your children in your absence. The thin blue line is thinner today.

Sgt. Chris Martin
Contra Costa Sheriff's Office

June 21, 2008

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Diaz 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 Diaz has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Diaz, 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 Diaz 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.

For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

Special Agent
FBI New York City

June 20, 2008

I had the privilege of attending the Yuba College Police Academy for a year with Tony. We attended in the evenings while working full-time jobs. Tony never wavered and was eager to learn what he could about law enforcement. He was proud of his family and even more proud the day he graduated. Tony was always next to me, in formation, during Physical Training and push-ups. He walked down the stairs in front of me and sat beside me during our graduation day. He became an exceptional officer but was always an exceptional person. He will be missed dearly.
Respectfully and with a heavy heart; -Wendy Green

Peace Officer Wendy Green
State Department of Health Services

June 20, 2008

I am sorry for the tragic loss of your dad.

Susie Cross
Sister of Police Officer

June 20, 2008

Goodnight sweet prince.

Gena Meadows
friend

June 20, 2008

Tony, Rest in Peace, Your family will be in my prayers.


Pima County Adult Probation

June 20, 2008

May God bless Deputy Diaz and his children.

James R. Snider, FMR Reserve Patrolman
Martinsville City Police Department

June 20, 2008

Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten. May God bless your family, friends, co-workers and department. "Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called Son's of God". Aloha

Sergeant
Honolulu, Hawaii

June 20, 2008

YOU ARE 10-7 SIR, REST EASY... WE'VE GOT THE STREETS.

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

POLICE OFFICER
TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 20, 2008

Tony,

I and other members of the department will remember the times you were always there to help out. Our agency has always appreciated the times YSO guys roll for cover. You were always there quietly doing whatever was needed. To your family, friends, and co-workers we send our deepest respects and condolences. From all accounts you performed with honor and valor. Rest easy you will live on in the memory of those left behind.

Sergeant Nathan Steele
West Sacramento Police Dept.

June 20, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother!

Officer Parkinson
Fort Smith Police Department

June 20, 2008

We will all miss you her at the IT department. You worked with us for many years before transferring to the Sheriffs Department. Sometimes life is just not fair. You were taken early but in a professional and proud way. God bless you and your family.

Technical Support
Yolo County

June 20, 2008

WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED OF THE DEATH OF DEPUTY DIAZ. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO "TONY'S" FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WE WILL SAY A PRAYER FOR THEM.

R.I.P

POLICE OFFICER MARC R. KIRKLAND #123
WEST SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPT/YCSO

June 20, 2008

Tony you will be missed. God will hold your family though the time of sorrow. You will not be forgotten.

Elena Montenegro
Woodland Superior Court- Traffic Department

June 20, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication. You are a hero to all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and department.

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department (CA)

June 20, 2008

As the the retired Sheriff/Coroner of Yolo County I would like to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Deputy Diaz and the entire Yolo County Sheriff's Department.

Bob Martinez Sheriff/Coroner (Ret)
Yolo County Sheriff's Department

June 20, 2008

From one Deputy to another, from one Peace Office to another, I thank you for your service and for your ultimate sacrifice to make Yolo County safer. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy
WCSO

June 20, 2008

My thoughts are with you and your family. Your fellow brothers and sisters caught this scum bag and hopefully he will regret what he did right before it is his turn to go.

Sarkis Karapetyan
Just a citizen

June 20, 2008

I had the pleasure of knowing Tony as a friend and a co-worker. I was working as a training manager and in dire need of computer assistance. Tony was working at the time for Yolo County as an I.T. person and I quickly became friends with him, as he told me of his desire to become a Deputy Sheriff with our department. I communicated with him frequently and he went on ride-alongs as he continued to work on getting his POST certificate and get through the hiring process. I also had the pleasure of working with him as he was hired and became a bailiff (the normal starting position). After passing his FTO program, I was able to work as his direct supervisor on patrol until I had to go out with a bad back. I have continued to be his friend and spoke to him on Friday the 13th. It was only for 55 seconds and I wish we both had more time that day to catch up on things. I miss him and hope that the justice system is swift and we are able to move beyond this tragedy. We played poker together, shared MP3 music and spoke about our family and work lives, frequently. I will always have special memories of Tony and with this had never happened.
Sgt. Jim Wolff

Sgt. Jim Wolff
Supervisor

June 19, 2008

Rest in peace brother knowing you gave your life so that scumbag will meet his end on death row..May God Bless You, your family, Friends and Yolo Co. SO.

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol.Ret.

June 19, 2008

I was very saddened to hear of the death of Officer Diaz. Even though I did not know him, but met him very briefly a couple of times, my heart hurt for him and his family. All my prayers are with Officer Diaz' friends and family and hope that they will be comforted by the outpouring of affection for Officer Diaz. Condolances to the family and to the Sheriff's Department.

Lydia B. Azevedo, Sr.
citizen

June 19, 2008

GODSPEED and Thank You.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

June 19, 2008

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

June 19, 2008

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