Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ofc. Tirado,

Thank you for your dedication and service to the profession. Your family and department will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you Rest In Peace Sir. Always remembered, never forgotten. We'll take it from here!

Ofc. D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

May 10, 2011

RIP brother Rolando.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

May 10, 2011

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Tirado. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Rolando, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Rolando's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Rolando's life was about so much more than the way he died. Rolando will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Tirado, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been eight years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

May 10, 2011

I will miss you "T". Never doubt that our friendship continues, as well as my commitment to your memory and the care of your family. You did good my friend. Those you leave behind will be ok, they are strong. Until we meet again, rest in peace Bro, buisness has been taken care of here.

Sergeant Tommy Hale 2042
Friend and Brother

May 10, 2011

You fought the good fight, rest in peace Brother. May God show his mercy and grace on your family, friends, and coworkers.

Det. John Creamer
Daytona Beach Police

May 10, 2011

Rolando,

Its been almost 5 years since your sister Karmens wedding. That was the last time we met. I remember you always had us laughing. God bless you my brother, and god damn that coward that took you from us! My thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife & children. Thank you for you dedicated serivce Brother and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for keeping AZ safe. Rest in eternal peace.

PO. Daniel Kalyoussef #833
Emerson PD (Bergen County NJ)

May 10, 2011

Officer Tirado,
Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

May 9, 2011

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER TIRADO. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. OFFICER TIRADO, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT SC

May 8, 2011

On the day of the St. Jude March, our day in early May that we in the Chicago Police march in memory of our fallen CPD officers from the previous year, you fell in the line of duty in Arizona.

Rest in peace, Brother. You will not be forgotten.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

May 8, 2011

I visited you today at Holy Cross. Gods speed. I shall never forget you when I visit my mom there. Thank you for your service. God Bless you and your family.

C Hamilton
Surprise citizen

May 8, 2011

I visited you today at Holy Cross. Gods speed. I shall never forget you when I visit my mom there. Thank you for your service. God Bless you and your family.

C Hamilton
Surprise citizen

May 8, 2011

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Rolando Tirado and to the entire Buckeye Police Dept. RIP

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

May 7, 2011

Your family is in our hearts and prayers. Officer Tirado will always be remembered as a Hero.

Andrea Favela Pence
Phoenix Police Communications

May 6, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Tirado. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thanks for your service. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET) USN (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

May 6, 2011

When he shall die
Take him and cut him out in little stars
And he will make the face of heav'n so fine
That all the world will be in love with night
And pay no worship to the garish sun.
~William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

Anonymous

May 6, 2011

Sir, as I read the reflections left by friends and family, I can see that you were a selfless person, one who served without exception and one who will be missed. You dedicated your life to serving other, first as a Marine, and then as a P.O. I pray that your family and friends, co-workers and the community you served will find peace and remember and honor your LIFE. It would have been a privilege to have known you. God bless your department and all who serve.

Anonymous

May 6, 2011

For the Family of Officer Tirado, our deepest heartfelt symapathy, Take comfort in your fellow officers, FOP, & the
COPS programs.
HERO'S LIVE FOREVER...IN OUR HEARTS!

Remembering everyday our loss: Deputy Sarah Jones, IN
EOW 10-19-08

Connie Jones
survivor

May 6, 2011

Rest in peace my Brother.

Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff Dept. (MS)

May 6, 2011

Rolando,

We had your service tonight and its clear how much you will be missed. Your smile, humor, and kindness will be missed by all. You touched so many lives. The PD and community are rallying around Ana and the kids and they will be taken care of. Mike, Jeff and Armando performed flawlessly as the honor guard and Darren volunteered to guard you overnight. It was an honor to have known you and to have lived by your side.

Assistant Chief Larry Hall
Buckeye PD

May 6, 2011

i will miss you dearly..i love you and im glad i got the chance to work with you and to become your friend. i will never forget you.

ofc vernon
surprise pd

May 6, 2011

Rolando,

You will truly be missed. No one has every made me laugh at myself the way you did. I will miss you talking about how athletic and attractive you are, freezing and shivering when its 75 degrees, talking so fast it gave me a headache, your extensive cologne collection, and all of the little quirks that made you stand out in a crowd. "I will not miss your driving"

We all love you like a brother and it hurts deeply to know you are gone.

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."

Detective Sergeant Vince Butler
Friend / Teammate / Coworker

May 5, 2011

May god grant you the spot reserve for you in the celestial squad unit. You will be greatly missed brother in blue. RIP hermano!

Ofc. J. Vela # 0790
Buckeye P.D

May 5, 2011

I attended the Police Academy with Ofc. Tirado. He was a very good man and will be missed. Rest in Peace Brother. We will keep an out eye out down here and we know you are watching us from upstairs. My heart goes out to your wife and children. May they grow up knowing you are a hero. You will be missed.

Det. Sgt. Justin Hart
Show Low PD

May 4, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the dear family of Officer Tirado. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace brother, hero's are never ever forgotten. I pray also that your partner who was also shot, will recover.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

May 4, 2011

For Police Officer Rolando Tirado:

The law officer perseveres in a world that is too full of individuals who bring crime, death and misery to a general populace of true Americans. Rolando stood as a protector and shield of such people while he worked extra hours to provide for himself and those close to him. We regret that he would have a fate that would include being slain by scum in our society. We are thankful for an equally brave partner who was able to exact some justice for Roalando.

We pray for Rolando's family, friends, co-workers and all who care for him and hope they reach-out to one another in the days ahead. We now rely upon our criminal justice system for futher disposition in this case.

We also pray for the full-recovery of Rolando's partner who we deem tremendously courageous and superbly self-disciplined in the face of terror and mayhem.

We are proud to Officer Rolando Tirado a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

May 4, 2011