Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP brother your watch has ended.

Corporal Patrick Brownfield
Alamosa Police Department

March 23, 2015

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you sacrifice is not in vain. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Yazzie during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Prayers for the full and complete recovery of the other wounded officers.

Sr. Ptlmn (Retired) Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

March 22, 2015

Go rest high on that mountain, for your work here on earth is done great man. You and I are very similar, we both chose to serve as much as we could to help as many as we could, God speed my brother, Del City Police Lieutenant Jay Hill, Gunny Jay Hill, USMC Retired 2012

Lieutenant Patrol Supervisor Jay Hill
Del City Police Department, Ok

March 22, 2015

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

James Waggle
Civilian

March 22, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Officer Yazzie. God Bless him for his service and the sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace Brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

March 22, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Alex Yazzie. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Navajo Division of Public Safety, Tribal Police will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

March 22, 2015

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Navajo Division of Public Safety. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

March 22, 2015

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Yazzie and the Navajo Division of Public Safety during this time. Thank you, Officer Yazzie, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

March 22, 2015

RIP Brother. You will not be forgotton.Our prayers are with your family.

Lt. Colonel (Retired) E.J. WIlliams,Jr
Dare County NC Sheriffs Office

March 22, 2015

RIP BROTHER. You will never be forgotten.

Lt. Colonel (Retired) E.J. WIlliams,Jr
Dare County NC Sheriffs Office

March 22, 2015

Thank you for your service Officer Alex Yazzie,

You are a true Warrior in your sacrifice to protect those around you. I know you will do the same in your journey and in the next life as the Warrior Spirit never dies. "Do What Has To Be Done"

God Bless You and Your Family.

Apache 3
Apache County Sheriff's Office

March 22, 2015

Rest In Peace Brother

Police Officer Dante' Daniels
Cincinnati Police Department

March 22, 2015

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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 BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

March 22, 2015

To the family of Police Officer Alex Yazzie, friends, Acting Chief of Police Bobby Etsitty and the Navajo Division of Public Safety.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry Hospital Ploice Deaprtment Goldsboro, NC

March 22, 2015

So very sad & our Hearts broke with the news of this great loss of our brother & friend. You were an amazing officer & friend to us all. Thank You Alex for your service to our community, our people & country. Our Hearts & Prayers go out to your family. Rest in Peace our Hero Officer Alex Yazzie.. You will Never be forgotten. Semper Fi

Security Officers
Northern Edge Navajo Casino

March 22, 2015

Thank you for your service to this country and the community. God bless you and your family during this time. R.I.P Officer Yazzie

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, Military Police, Trafic & Escort Unit

March 22, 2015

Thank-you for your brave service. Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

March 22, 2015

God's peace and speed Officer Yazzie. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

March 22, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 22, 2015

Officer Yazzie, though we never actually met I am sure you were a servant to others since you were young, then to the USA Marines forever only to die at home by a blood brother :(
Responding to domestic violence - protecting a mother & spouse and to continue to work as a team player unto death.
Your family knew and loved you for your "destiny" but probably thought when you left the Marines most of the danger was over - yet that was not to be.
Never is darkness gone and never will we live in fear.
YOU, Officer Yazzie, LIVE THROUGH ALL OF THOSE WHO ARE STILL HERE - we are united.
We will try to forgive with every breath, everyday because anger does stunt healing,
LOVE MORE and
Fear less
always you
will be with us
and we and we each
thank you and
all those who serve
now and forever.
Blessings & protection for everyone in the community in all families no matter the role we all hurt by your absence and the many "whys" we will never have answers to until we also pass and have them all... Peace, love and healing.

Debra Lee Ohton
United in Spirit & Friend of All Nations

March 22, 2015

Police Officer Alex Yazzie, during your tour of duty you served your community and country with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Police Officer Alex Yazzie you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Navajo Division of Public Safety hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Fair Winds and Following Seas Devil Dog

Detective Grade One Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Branch

March 22, 2015

Officer Yazzie, you have represented both your LEO Brothers and Sisters, and your Navajo Nation in exemplary fashion. Rest now, your tour is covered. Semper Fi.

Dr. Jerry L. Keller
Chaplain - Western PA Police Benevolent Foundation

March 22, 2015

Alex, where do I start... man its crazy, Brother you will always be loved and missed. I am glad that I got to know you even before we became officers. Just remembering the time in automotive at CIT. I keep seeing all the media coverage and see your picture, you still look the same. I never got to tell you that Phil as you known her, became an Officer too, you would have been surprise. Brother rest until we see our Savior Christ again. From Me and Philamina and our kids, We love you and God Bless your wife and your beautiful children.

Patrolman First Class Chavo Chischilly
Gallup Police Department

March 22, 2015

Rest in peace, brother. I will always remember your smile, the hugs and the kindness you gave to all. It is an honor to have known you and to serve with you. God bless you, you are with our Lord now. You made the ultimate sacrifice, you will be missed...but never forgotten.

CI S. Yazzie
4118, NPD WR

March 22, 2015

Officer Yazzie, Thank you for your service & dedication to LE and your service to our nation in the USMC. May God be with your Family and all LE. Also pray for the others injured at the same time.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

March 22, 2015