Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace brother in the Arms of Our Lord. Prayers for your family and your law enforcement family

Chielf Deputy John M. Tomaino Sr.
Retired Mahoning County Sheriffs Office Youngstown, Oh

October 29, 2014

So saddened to hear about Deputy Sheriff Valdez's death. My condolences to his mother, his precious son and all his law enforcement brothers. May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ comfort and be with all. The entire city grieves with you.

Rosa Waters
Mother of Michael Waters, EOW: September 11, 2003

October 29, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will be sorely missed.

Corporal A. Soto
Harris County Precinct Six Constable

October 29, 2014

What a shame,R I P Brother.

Herbie Buck Ret.Officer NYSDOCS
NYSDOCS

October 29, 2014

The poem says it all , Condolences from the Cleveland, Ohio Police force. Hope to see you walking the beat in heaven. Rest in peace brother.Amen

Patrol officer
Cleveland Police

October 29, 2014

Jesse,

I can't believe you're gone. When I heard the news that someone with HCSO had passed away, the thought of you never even entered my mind. You were a cop's cop, a great father, a loving son, just an all around good guy to be around. You were meant to be in this profession. Now, as it slowly sinks in that you'll no longer be around, your memory remains. I am glad to have been able to call you a friend. Rest in peace.

SA Robert Skidmore
Homeland Security Investigations

October 29, 2014

My deepest smpathy goes out to D/S Valdez's family.

Ret.Inv.George Yekich
Ret.CCSD Fugitive Unit

October 29, 2014

Rest in Peace Fellow Warrior. We have the shifts from now on.

Deputy Bruce Denney
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

October 29, 2014

He was a good Deputy and co-worker, RIP

Deputy Paul Harmon
Galveston County Sheriff's Department

October 29, 2014

May you rest in peace, Deputy Valdez was a good Deputy and Friend , the times I worked with him at Harris County where always good times. He will be missed.

Deputy Paul Harmon
Galveston County Sheriff's Department

October 29, 2014

Rest easy brother, you have stood your watch with pride and professionalism. Go to the promised place where you can look down to see your brothers continue what you have started. Thank you for your service. May the light of Christ ease the pain on the ones you have loved, and those who have loved you in return.

Chief Sean D. Creamer
TPSU, New Bern NC

October 29, 2014

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman 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, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman 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 a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too 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 never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant
Chad Miner

October 29, 2014

May God truly give comfort and peace to Deputy Valdez's family and police family as they mourn the loss of their loved one and brother. God bless each of you

Chaplain Mark Campbell
Morristown TN Police Department

October 29, 2014

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

October 29, 2014

RIP Brother. May you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

October 29, 2014

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team Texas

October 29, 2014

Jesse....Like so many, I woke up to heartbreak and sadness this morning. The news of your death has impacted us all.
I remember many conversations we had over the years we knew each other. I know you are finally at rest. We will continue on with the fight you were always such a valuable part of...God's speed.

Chief Rex Evans
Cleveland ISD Police

October 29, 2014

IN MEMORY OF DEPUTY SHERIFF JESSE VALDEZ III

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Jesse Valdez III:

From the beginning of time after Cain killed his brother, Abel, there has been a need for law enforcement officers to protect the weak and to bring evildoers to justice. This work is necessary in a sinful world and is dangerous. In modern times, some thirty-eight deputy sheriffs have sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens of Harris County, Texas. Today, we honor the sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Jesse Valdez III, of the Harris County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office; who was critically injured on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, and died on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, when his patrol car was struck head-on by a SUV, driven by a drug impaired driver, at the intersection of East Wallinsville Road and Honeysuckle Street in Harris County, Texas.

“Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Deputy Sheriff Jesse Valdez III. He died serving us. Help us never to forget. Help us celebrate the life of Deputy Sheriff Jesse Valdez III and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.

As for the citizens of Harris County, Texas, help them to faithfully equip their law enforcement officers with the best tools to protect their county. May their training be adequate to the task. Help the citizens of Harris County, Texas, to remember to pay their law enforcement officers fairly and treat them with respect. Help the citizens of Harris County, Texas, to obey the law and treat each other with dignity so as not to add to the burden of crime and pain to their county.

The time for mourning will soon pass. We have now remembered and celebrated the life lost in this great tragedy. As the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Jesse Valdez III go forward, they must celebrate the good things in their lives; and to celebrate life itself!

Finally, Lord God, we pray for the families, friends, and colleagues of all the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line-of-duty and we thank you for their sacrifices. Bless the lives of their families, friends, and colleagues so they might find healing. Help their law enforcement organizations support the families of these fallen heroes. Even though their deaths might have been senseless, make something good come out of these situations so that their law enforcement organizations and the communities in which they lived and served might be stronger because of their lives and their deaths. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

Now, Deputy Sheriff Jesse Valdez III, may the Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.

In His Service,

Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua NH Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua NH Police Department

October 29, 2014

God lifted you up with his caring hands and he will keep his hand on your family and co-workers. Thank you for your service and rest in peace. Prayers to those left behind.

Officer Janet Rowe (retired)
Arlington County Police Dept., Arlington, VA

October 29, 2014

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Retired)
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriff's Office

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace my brother, WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU.

Major Joe Whala
Idabel Police Department

October 29, 2014

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo. Ret.
Nassau County Police Dept., NY

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace Deputy Valdez. Thank you for your dedication & service to the citizens of Harris County

Deputy S. Green
Brazoria County Deputy Constable

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Jesse, you are a true Hero and will never forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

October 29, 2014

Prayers to the family of this fallen officer. Rest easy brother, we will take it from here.

N/A TIM S
Ohio

October 29, 2014