Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County sheriff's office

October 10, 2016

People die every day and the world goes on like nothing happened. But when it’s a person you love, you think everyone should stop and take notice. That they ought to cry and light candles and tell you that you’re not alone.”
― Kristina McMorris, Letters From Home
To everyone left behind by Jose Gilbert Vega. I want to tell you. You are not alone. I feel your pain. I'm not an officer, I'm not an american, but a human life has been lost. A life that cared for others, that protected others and in the end gave her life so that others could live. That kind of sacrifice eccoes around the world and have now reached me. I offer my deepest sympathies and respect for him and his fellow officer. May they rest in piece. Sincerely Rune

Rune Hammer Storm-Korsvig

October 10, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss

Jacquie Rebel survivor

October 10, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Vega. I ask Our Heavenly Father to comfort and watch over your family, friends and the Palm Springs Police Department. Thank you for your dedication and service. God's speed brother.

Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Department

October 10, 2016

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

Retired Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriffs Office

October 10, 2016

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER VEGA , AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER VEGA .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

October 10, 2016

My condolences to the family of Police Officer Jose Gilbert Vega. Losing a loved one is difficult. Please take comfort in Jesus words found at John 5:28,29 where he said that there would be a resurrection. Just think of the time when you will see your loved ones again, in peaceful conditions, here on earth.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

October 10, 2016

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

October 10, 2016

Officer Vega, you will never be forgotten. You were taken from us by a coward. You, our brother, will always be a hero.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

October 10, 2016

RIP Officer Vega. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service and sacrifice to LE. May God be with your Family and all LE.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

October 10, 2016

Our prayers are with Officer Vega's Family and Friends at his loss I also served for 35 years and know how hard that is and your service Officer Vega. May GOD be with your family through this difficult time and give them strength and comfort. Thank you for your service Officer Vega we know it was appreciated by many, many people in your City. GOD Bless You.

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton, Arkansas Police Dept

October 10, 2016

Thank you Officer Vega for all your years of service to Palm Springs. May your family know many people around the globe are affected by your loss. May our Heavenly Father surround your family, department and friends with his courage, love, strength. Always in our hearts, never forgotten.....

Retired Police Dispatcher
Retired

October 10, 2016

My heart is ripped out. I am sorry you made this ultimate sacrifice. I've been around LEOs since birth and have been to many LEO funerals, all murdered but two. For me to say "Thank you for your service and sacrifice" is not enough. If I could trade my life for yours, I would. I will not allow you to be forgotten, my hero. "Until Valhalla." God has a special place for His heroes.

Veronica (Morgan) Forston
former San Diego Police Explorer Captain

October 10, 2016

"RIP BROTHER & SISTER". Continue your tour from above!

Corporal (Ret.) James. (W) Pullin
Upper Chichester Twp P.D.

October 10, 2016

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Departmen

October 9, 2016

Officer Vega,
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 9, 2016

Thank you for your service hero.

Special Agent Brandon Trinidad
CGIS

October 9, 2016

My heart goes out to you both God is with you and your family.Thank you for your service.

Spc.Vega,Edwin U.S. Army (Ret.)
U.S. Army

October 9, 2016

God Bless you Brother. You made the ultimate sacrifice and so very needlessly. Though you left a hole in the Palm Springs PD roster, the hole you left in so many lives can never be filled.

God Bless and may you live forever in the hearts and minds of those who know and love you best and all who come after. Rest in Peace.

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

October 9, 2016

God bless you and your family, and thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in Peace.

PFC Ian Eagleston
United States Marine Corps

October 9, 2016

Prayers of comfort for your family,friends,co workers and the city of Palm Springs from our family to yours. May they all find comfort in The Lord at this most difficult time of their lives.
May you walk the streets of Heaven in peace and safety. Thank you for a lifetime of service.
Rest in peace.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

October 9, 2016

You were my heroes when I was a kid; you were the guys that waved at us as we waved at you. We knew we could go to you and you'd be there to keep us safe. Now I am old but you are my heroes still because I know you are there to protect me and always will.

Mary-Lynn Gregory
just a citizen

October 9, 2016

Rest in peace Officers Zerebny and Vega. You made the ultimate sacrifice to keep your community safe. No one can ever say enough to thank you and your family for your service.

May God bless and keep your family, friends and co-workers in this very difficult time. You served with honor while on this earth. May your family and friends know that you are now patrolling the streets of heaven along side LASD Sgt. Steve Owen (EOW: October 5, 2016) and my very good friend Officer Jonathan "JD" Deguzman (San Diego Police Dept. EOW: July 28, 2016). God couldn't be safer or in better hands than he is right now.

You are heroes in every possible sense of the word. A cowards bullet may have cut your life short on earth but the power you possess as a true hero will live on and guide those who knew and loved you for the rest of their lives.

Rest easy now my sister and brother. We have the watch.

Detective Johnny Keene (Ret.)
San Diego Police Dept.

October 9, 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

October 9, 2016

My heart aches with the news of our loss of both of you, but know that your deaths were not without notice for you are members of a family that will mourn you forever. Stand down for your dedication and courage has been noted by your brothers and sisters, may God watch over you and grant you peace ever after.

Special Agent (Retired) William Bertolan
Bureau of ATF, San Francisco District

October 9, 2016