Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace oh mighty warrior your duty is done, for we have your watch

Sgt-II Robert Richardson
Los Angeles World Airports Police

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace Brother.....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the HCSO during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

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

New Visions Criminal Justice Class of 2015
Syracuse, New York

October 29, 2014

The thin blue line tragically just got a little thinner. RIP brother officer, may your family take some comfort in time that you lost your life doing good things

Police Sergeant 20CO Demetriou
Metropolitan Police London

October 29, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

October 29, 2014

God, filled with mercy, dwelling in the heavens' heights,
bring proper rest beneath the wings of your Lord,
amid the ranks of the holy and the pure,
illuminating like the brilliance of the skies the soul of Jesse Valdez who went to his eternal place of rest.
May You who are the source of mercy shelter him beneath Your wings eternally, and bind his soul among the living, that he may rest in peace. And let us say: Amen.

Bill Mann
Civilian Supporter
South Pasadena, CA

October 29, 2014

My heart is bleeding because yet another brother in blue has been cut off in the vigor of life. I pray that our heavenly Father above continually comforts bro. Valdez's family. This was a good brother!

Deputy Constable(disabled) Kajuanna To
HCCO Pct. 5

October 29, 2014

Deputy Valdez,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

October 29, 2014

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 29, 2014

I am grateful that there are brave Officers like you who are willing to sacrifice their precious lives to protect us. Another "Hero" taken. Prayers to your department and most of all to your Loved Ones, you did not die in vain, you died doing what you loved and for that you are a REAL HERO! Thank you. Come walk a beat in Heaven, Watch over your brothers and sisters now, and help keep them safe, as we must stay for now. May you R.I.P. Sir.

Kevin L. Mellinger
So. Nye Co. Sheriff's Search & Rescue

October 29, 2014

My heart goes to you and your fa

OIC Richard Richardson
Maryland General Hospital

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer Ryan Sprinkle
Webster PD

October 29, 2014

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace brother. It was an honor and privilege to have known and worked with you. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Godspeed my friend.

Deputy Ralph Riley
Harris County Sheriff's Office

October 29, 2014

My deepest condolences to this Officer's son and his mother. Praying over his Department as well.

Thank you for your service, Brother.

Det. Tim G. Mehl (ret)
El Paso Police Dept.

October 29, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Valdez. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Scott Horne U.S. Postal Inspector
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

October 29, 2014

Rest easy Brother... May your family find peace

Chief Michael Gromatzky
Collin College Police Dept. TX

October 29, 2014

Rest in eternal peace, Deputy Sheriff Valdez, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System

October 29, 2014

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 29, 2014

Rest in Peace Deputy Valdez. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

October 29, 2014

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

October 29, 2014