Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Corrections Officer Kates.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 1, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

September 1, 2020

Rest in peace.

J.R.

September 1, 2020

Rest in Peace Corrections Officer Jose Alfredo Diramos “Joe” Kates! Thank you for your 4 years of service with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at North Kern State Prison in California. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your loved ones!! We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

September 1, 2020

Rest in Peace Correction Officer Diramos. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Diramos Family and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

September 1, 2020

I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in. Corrections Officer Jose Alfredo Diramos "Joe" Kates believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and all members of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

September 1, 2020

Rest In Peace! Thank you for your service!

Adult Probation and Parole Officer; Erie
Erie County Adult Probation and Parole

September 1, 2020

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

September 1, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Jose Alfredo Diramos "Joe" Kates. You are a true hero.

Jamie D Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Retired

September 1, 2020

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

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

September 1, 2020

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Corrections Officer, Jose Alfredo Diramos "Joe" Kates, from complications of the COVID -19 virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Corrections Officer succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

September 1, 2020

A corrections officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation . Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 1, 2020

Officer Kates, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

September 1, 2020

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

September 1, 2020

RIP Corrections Officer Kates. Thank you for your service to the state of California

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

September 1, 2020