Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of this hero. Please find solace in the fact that Deputy Valdez will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayettville, AR Police Department

October 30, 2014

"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.

Deputy Joseph Saavedra
Friend

October 30, 2014

Brother I'm still at a loss for words. It hasn't sunk in that your gone! Man it seems like yesterday when you rode second man with me chasing the crooks. I knew then you had a lot of heart and would do a kick but Job as a Deputy! We had some good times! You will be sorely missed Brother but Never Forgotten. Rest in Peace my Brother we have the watch from here!

Deputy Juan Celestial
Harris County Sheriff Office

October 30, 2014

Rest in peace my brother L.E.O.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

October 30, 2014

Rest in peace brother.....

Sergeant Joel Davila
Liberty County Sheriff's Office

October 30, 2014

I knew and worked with Deputy Valdez (Jesse) for several years, and I am honored to have known him! I will forever remember him as a hard worker who was always extremely excited to lend a helping hand as he worked downtown at I.P.C.

Every time I entered through the "double doors" into the jail, he would get up from what he was doing and would help me out, without hesitation. He constantly had a big smile on his face even though he worked central booking, constantly dealing with everyday criminals and many time us, inconsiderate Deputies.

All he could talk about during our conversations was how and when he was coming out to patrol and that he was ready to make arrests and to serve his community.

When he made patrol, he was always the first to answer a call, would worked it, and then would quickly answer another, without complaining. He took pride in a job where little pride is left and was always the first to take the lead.

Thanks, for watching my back and always being the first to volunteer to be my K-9's and my "Coverman."

He is a true hero and inspiration!

RIP Brother........

Deputy J. Bullock
Harris County Sheriff's Office

October 30, 2014

God bless brother

Police Officer Sean Cox
NYPD

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

October 29, 2014

Trey,

I can't believe you're gone. When I heard the news this morning, I couldn’t believe it. You were a great friend, and a great officer. I am glad to have been able to call you a friend, and I am going to miss you. Rest in peace.

Sr. Dispatcher Alexander Ambrus
Bexar County Sheriffs Office

October 29, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Jesse Valdez and the extended law enforcement family Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

October 29, 2014

Thank you Sir

Martin Scoggins
Civilian/citizen of Colorado County Texas

October 29, 2014

Thank you Deputy Valdez for your service. Now you are with our Lord and Savior. Jesus is with your Mother and Son.

Martin Scoggins
Civilian/citizen of Colorado County Texas

October 29, 2014

Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

October 29, 2014

This career is so thankless. This career has become so much more dangerous and so much more difficult than the old days, yet there is no shortage of those brave ones waiting anxiously to be that officer who gives the ultimate sacrifice. Many deaths of our Heroes are so senseless that it is hard to comprehend that millions of officers work our streets knowing it may be their last day on earth. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. Many prayers for the loved ones of those fallen for you too have payed the ultimate price.

Officer A H
Orlando Police

October 29, 2014

R.I.P Deputy Valdez, we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Harris County Sheriff's Office in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you my brother, and may God keep you in his loving care as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen "

Corporal James E. Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace, brother in blue. Prayers for those you have left behind in your own family as well as those in your law enforcement family.

Sergeant Steve Ferguson
Mont Belvieu Police Department

October 29, 2014

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank You for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle
Civilian

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace, brother in blue. We have the watch.

Officer Ivan Martinez
Baytown (TX) Police Department

October 29, 2014

God bless you and your family for your service.

Deputy Luke Sutanto
US Marshals Service (Los Angeles)

October 29, 2014

RIP brother Jesse.

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

In. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

October 29, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct

October 29, 2014

Deputy Valdez thank you for your service. Now you are with our Father in Heaven. Jesus is with your Mother and Son.

Martin Scoggins
Civilian/citizen of Colorado County Texas

October 29, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to describe your heartache and we can only ask God to comfort you all. He gave it all.

Darlene Newton
friend of Story County Sheriff's Office

October 29, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and the Harris County Sheriff's Department. May you find comfort and peace in his honor.

Deputy Janet Galland-Hunt
Logan County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

October 29, 2014

"The Final Inspection"

The Deputy stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now Deputy,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The Deputy squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't, because those
of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes i've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked alot of overtime,
When the bills just got to steep,

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me I've
wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here. They really
never wanted me around except to calm
their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had to much, but if you
don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Deputy waited quietly for the judgement
of his God.....

Step forward now, Deputy, You've borne your
burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heavens streets,
You've done your time in hell.

Deputy Ramon Coven
Pasadena Fire Marshal's Office

October 29, 2014