Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are certainly with the family of Officer Chavez, as well as the police family at the Hatch Police Department. May God grant all of you His peace and comfort in the weeks and months ahead.

Senior Chaplain Mark Campbell
Morristown TN Police Department

August 14, 2016

"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
Powell Wyoming Police Department

August 14, 2016

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER CHAVEZ , AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF CHAVEZ. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Ret Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada

August 14, 2016

God Bless you Brother and your family who, thanks to the filth who murdered you, will be without. So long as they keep you in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone, but of course, that doesn't stop the hurt or the missing you.

Rest in Peace, Officer Chavez. We can only hope that your murderers (BOTH in my eyes) face true justice, if not in this life, then in the next.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

August 14, 2016

Final Salute Officer Chavez, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

August 14, 2016

Thank you. Rest in pesce

Retired Chief of Police Johnny Mccurry
West Point Ga PD

August 14, 2016

Thank you for your service Officer Chavez. RIP

Tom Speakman
Citizens

August 14, 2016

RIP Brother, we will take the watch from here!!

Sergeant Stephen Thayer
DEPT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE

August 14, 2016

RIP SIR

Msgt. Brian J. Daigle
Louisiana DOC (Retired)

August 14, 2016

Rest in peace, Officer Chavez. May the Lord, His Mother and all the saints welcome you to eternal life where there is no more pain. My prayers for your family.

Jess Espinosa

August 14, 2016

Our prayers to Officer Chavez's Family, Friends, and brothers in blue at his loss. My GOD be with them all through this difficult time and may Officer Chavez be blessed for his service to his community.

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton, Arkansas Police Dept

August 14, 2016

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

August 14, 2016

My family and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Police Officer Jose Chavez during this very difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May God help heal their aching hearts. May moments they shared in the past bring back happy memories to last a lifetime. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace, Police Officer Jose Chavez.

Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

August 14, 2016

God Bless you! Brother . Thank you for your service.

Chief Victor Araiza
El Paso ISD Police Dept.

August 14, 2016

I am sorry for your loss to the family, fellow officers, and friends. I will keep you all in my prayers. RIP.

Frank J. Corasaniti II
Retired Baltimore City Fire Lieut.

August 14, 2016

May good be with the many officers and family who lost a friend a husband and a father. Me and may more with have your 6! The thin blue line family will take over from here. Thank you for protecting the streets⚫

Police Officer Fallower Courtney Carpent
Neice of a Arizona officer

August 14, 2016

Rest easy Brother. Prayers to your family and your children in their time of healing.

Officer Jason E. Gonzales
Anthony (NM) Police Department

August 14, 2016

God Bless you brother ! Thank you for your service .

Chief Victor Araiza
El Paso ISD Police Dept.

August 14, 2016

Thank you Officer Chavez and your family for your dedication, hard work and ultimate sacrafice.

Deputy J Wicker
Tipton County Sheriffs Office, Tn

August 14, 2016

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Chavez and the Hatch Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Chavez, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

August 14, 2016

Officer Chavez, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

August 14, 2016

Prayers go out for the family of the officer.
Rest in peace brother.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

August 13, 2016

Rest in peace Brother Jose.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

August 13, 2016

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:39-40
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

August 13, 2016

Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family of Officer Chavez at home as well as at the Hatch Police Department. Your service for many years and heroism will always be remembered.

Cover Your K-9 Team
The Police & Working K-9 Foundation

August 13, 2016