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Sergeant Dominic David Vaca

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Monday, May 31, 2021

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Reflections for Sergeant Dominic David Vaca

Dominic thank you for your service and for always being a hero. You are truly missed. I pray for you, your family, and my beautiful goddaughter Angie. Rest easy Dominic. Forever missed and loved by Cynthia Salazar and girls.

Cynthia Salazar
Friend

May 31, 2023

First and foremost, thank you for your service Sir. Thank you for serving those in your community with dignity, pride and for putting your selfless self on the line for others. May you forever rest in peace. To your family, sending prayers to all of you!

DST recruit
LASD

February 27, 2023

Thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice Sergeant Vaca. I aspire to one day serve and protect our community like you did. Rest In Peace.

DST Jackelyn Barrientos
LASD

February 26, 2023

Thank you for commitment

Dushyant Bharat Karani

November 21, 2021

Sarge your wisdom was priceless. The knowledge you shared with me just before going to patrol will be cherished. I appreciate you as a supervisor and will remember the memories from male intake. I God bless sarge.

D. BACA
SBSD11

September 18, 2021

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Stephen Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Dept. Tx

June 28, 2021

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

June 27, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 21, 2021

My heart goes out to the family, both blood and blue, after this sudden loss. May you be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service, dedication and ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of the community. RIP.

Officer Theodore Bedell
Jefferson Police Department GA

June 16, 2021

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
one’s character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

CBP Officer(retired), Luis R Otero
DHS/Bureau of Customs and Border Protection

June 15, 2021

My heart goes out to the SBSD and to the family of Sgt. Vaca as I cannot find any words of comfort or solace that will lighten the grief. He gave his life confronting the evil that abounds now in our country. May he rest in peace.

Scott D. Conner
Deputy Sheriff, Reserve Division
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Dept.
Albuquerque, New Mexico

June 14, 2021

Thank you Sergeant Vaca for your service and sacrifice to the people of California, it will never be forgotten. My deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. God bless you brother and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Sergeant Craig Danielson
West Fargo Police Department
West Fargo, ND

June 12, 2021

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

June 12, 2021

Sergeant Vaca, there is much evil in this world and you put your life in danger each and every day of your dedicated selfless service that your community may live in safety. Your reward in heaven will be abundant. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

June 10, 2021

Rest In Peace

Sgt Benjamín Rodríguez Bermúdez
Puerto Rico Police Departament

June 6, 2021

My deepest sympathy to all your loved ones. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Watch over all of your loved ones.

Bob Gordon, Retired Deputy Chief
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

June 5, 2021

So sad 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 Department

June 5, 2021

Una persona de un corazon noble muy callado respetoso que amaba su familia y protejia como un verdadero hombre tube el honor de trabajar como su jardinero simpre me trato como su amigo siempre muy generoso muy responsable quisiera Expresar todo lo que veia yo en el pero no terminaria de escribir.estoy seguro que nuestro padre celestial no se equivoca y solo el sabe por que quiso llevarselo esto no es un adios si no un hasta luego .nos deja un gran Dolor su partida lo extranaremos aun recuerdo su ultima llamada que me hizo el 26 de April me dijo " pedro que haces estas trabajando ?solo te llame para saber como estas " me hizo sentir muy Feliz me di cuenta que tipo de persona era siempre preocupandose por los demas gracias amigo DOMINIC descansa en paz confia en Dios el cuidara de tu familia nos vemos "buddy" gracias por elegirme como tu amigo fue un honor.con mucho carino y respeto tu amigo: Pedro oliva tu jardinero. En tu memorial plantare un arbol de aguacate para que lo cuides como el otro que tenias Adios hermano

Pedro oliva
Friend

June 5, 2021

R.I.P. BROTHER

Ted steger
San Diego County Deputy Sheriff (retired)

June 5, 2021

Rest in Peace Sergeant Vaca. Thank you for your service to the community.

Special Agent Austin Koval

June 5, 2021

My sincere condolences to the family of Sgt. Vaca and his extended family of the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department. May you Rest In Peace.

Detective Sergeant Will Wallman (ret.)
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office

June 4, 2021

Rest In Peace brother. Your courage and service will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this tragic time. Matthew 5:9

Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI

June 4, 2021

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Vaca. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

June 3, 2021

Never Forgotten

Cpl (Retired) Todd Johnson
Utah Highway Patrol

June 3, 2021

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

June 3, 2021

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