Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE BROTHER....WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.

DEPUTY T.ELY
BERKS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

June 16, 2008

We live in a world gone mad and here is an example of another senseless loss to the law enforcement family. Even with this loss the LE family will become stronger.
RIP.....

Det (Ret)
LAPD

June 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Diaz. Rest in peace our brother.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD (OH)

June 16, 2008

Deputy Diaz,
Thank you for service to the people of Yolo County, and your state. Peace and blessing to your family. God will with them. peace and blessing to your fellow members of the Yolo S.O.

Reserve Deputy
Sullivan County Sheriff Office (IN)

June 16, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl.II David A. Murphy
TX DPS

June 16, 2008

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. PLEASE GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLCIE

June 16, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE

N,J, TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

June 16, 2008

Sometimes I wonder why anyone would do this job. Then I read about another one of brothers or sisters losing their life doing it and the reasons become cyrstal clear again. Deputy Diaz, may you rest in peace and may God take care of your family.

AZ Narc

June 16, 2008

May Deputy Diaz's children know that their dad is a true HERO who will not be forgotten and that they are all in our prayers as they face these difficult days as is the family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Diaz. God bless you and guide you all through these dark and troubled times.

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

June 16, 2008

Thank you for your service Deputy Diaz. My son is a peace officer and this is my greatest fear everyday he puts on his uniform. But it is a job he lives for as I'm sure you did. Rest now and your brother and sisters in uniform will take the watch from here. God bless your children and family always.

Mother of a peace office
Nancy

Nancy
citizen

June 16, 2008

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

June 16, 2008

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF DEPUTY DIAZ. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH HIS LOVE, MERCY AND COMFORT. TO MY FALLEN BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR THE WAY YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE, NOT BY HOW YOU DIED. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

June 16, 2008

RIP

June 16, 2008

RIP

June 16, 2008

you gave your all! we will take it from here brother....rest well out thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones

June 16, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

June 16, 2008

Thank you, Deputy Diaz, for your service to the people 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

June 16, 2008

May God bless you and your family always. Your loss will never be forgotten by your entire police family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

June 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Dep. Diaz. Rest in peace, sir, your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.0.04

June 16, 2008

Deputy Sheriff Antonio (Tony) Diaz,

You're in Our Hearts and Minds. All of us are hoping that this message will reveal Our heartfelt understanding of the sorrow that you feel, and may you find it comforting at least in some small way. To know our thoughts are there with you in sympathy today!!!!God Bless Family and Friends of Deputy Diaz. EOW 6/15/2008

Correctional Officers behind the Wall
Ca. Department of Corrections

June 16, 2008

Rest in Peace brother, May God bless you and your family.

Patrolman
Honesdale Boro PD, Pa

June 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police

June 16, 2008

A Part Of America Died,

Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND HOPE THESE FEW WORDS WILL HELP DURING THE NEXT DAYS AHEAD and to let you know that Deputy Diaz did not die in vain but he is a hero
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
KLWF internet radio

June 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Dep. Topy Diaz and the men and women of the Yolo County SO. May God be with you all.

Chief Russell Barnes
Zephyrhills PD - Florida

June 16, 2008

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it. These are "American Heroes" who just yesterday were women and men just doing their job!
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

June 16, 2008