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Police Officer Ignacio Gonzales "Nacho" Conchos

Phoenix Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch Thursday, July 1, 1982

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Reflections for Police Officer Ignacio Gonzales "Nacho" Conchos

A dear family member...
Sleep with the Angeles

Us Army MSG(R) Jamesetta Fowler(chaka)
A dear Family member

November 23, 2022

Officer Conchos,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Phoenix. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 1, 2022

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 1, 2020

Officer Ignacio (Nacho) G. Conchos my brother you are always remembered. You are missed everyday; when I see our brothers Sonny and Frank and talk we always remember you and you are felt beside us. Miss you and love you lots. Your sister Angie

Angie
Sister

March 19, 2018

I remember this day quite vividly. We lost two great cops that day, but they were both even better dads, friends and brothers. #NeverForget

Chuck Mount
Phoenix PD

July 3, 2017

My uncle I remember as a child on holidays you my dad and others playing the guitar and singing good times. I wanted to be a cop until you were killed. That day seeing you at the hospital changed my mind. I will love you forever.

Nephew Joseph Hernandez
None

June 5, 2016

My name is Celeste Mendoza. I am the granddaughter of Elizabeth Gonzales, so you are my 3rd Uncle. I never got to meet you. I've heard many good and funny stories and I have enjoyed everyone of them. I am proud of you and also proud to be part of your family, I keep you close in my heart and I pray for You and all the fallen and active officers of the law. (RIP) Tio Nacho.
Love you, Celeste Mendoza

Celeste Mendoza
niece

May 4, 2016

Uncle Ignaicio, I never got to meet you, but I hear many stories from my nana Elizabeth. My name is Celeste Mendoza, The stories that I hear make me feel like I knew just as clear. You are a brave man Tio and I wish to had met you, I'm proud to be part of your family, God bless you and all Fallen and active Officers of the law

Celeste Mendoza
niece

May 4, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015

Ignacio Gonzales Conchos, A brave and loving" Son, Husband, Father, Brother" and Uncle Whom was my Tio Nacho.
He was a happy a funny Tio who gave me the nick name Lizard
That I grew up with to this day. He was also known as Officer Friendly on and off duty, he protected all without the thought or fear of the evil that took his life but not our memories that we live on to tell to yours and our Family and all others. Rip Ignacio G. Conchos I love and miss you.
"Respect and Honor the present and the Fallen Officers",
Amen!
Elizabeth Conchos Gonzales







in the
line of duty and the present that protect and serve.

Elizabeth Conchos Gonzales
Niece

May 10, 2014

We will memorialize and honor Office Conchos on the Stolen Lives Quilt, along with thousands of other Americans.

We pray for the destruction of our families to stop!

Maria Espinoza
Founder & National Director
The Remembrance Project

August 4, 2013

He will be memorialized on the Stolen Lives Quilt, thanks to our partners, Remember 1986.

Maria Espinoza
Founder & National Director
The Remembrance Project

August 4, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 30th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 20, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 27, 2012

27 years have gone by and it feels like i just saw you yesterday for the last time. I remember how proud I was when you became a Phoenix Police Officer to think that my Tio Nacho would wear a badge and protect us all from harm. I would never fear anyone or anything because I have my Tio on my side and he wore a badge. Today I am still very proud of you and the way you lived your life, and how you cared for others even those you didnt know. But you did we were your community, and you knew the danger that surronded your friends, family, and those you pass everyday. You took a stand to not complain about what was happing, but to help in any way even if it would one day take your life and you would leave everything you knew in your life behind. Today your children, nieces, nephew and grandchildren still remember you most by the stories and memories that those who were here to know you tell. I recently met one or your fellow brothers and I spoke of you to him. I was so PROUD to do so. I listened to him as he spoke of how people treat and think of officers, not realizing the chance they take every day to leave on there shift and may not return. But there are those who do know and who are greatful for you who wear the blue and I am one of those people. I Miss and Love you very much Tio Nacho. Love Forever Your Niece Nonie.

Nonie Conchos Camarena
Niece

July 30, 2009

Hi, I am am teacher at Ignacio Conchos school and was teaching some of my eigth graders about the man our school is named after today on "Constitution Day" and the same question kept coming up. What does the G. stand for and after much research and toil I have been unable to recover that answer. If anyone knows please contact me and the memory of a fallen hero will continue to live on, especially here at Ignacio G. Conchos Elementary.

Michael
Teacher

September 17, 2008

It's been 26 years today since you took your wings and joined
St. Michael's Police Patrol in heaven. Your memory lives on in the hearts and minds of all you touched with your kindness, your laughter and your dedication. Your children, family and friends hold your memory in their hearts and your legacy continues to give wisdom and guidance.
Thank You Officer Conchos.
Remembered FOREVER

July 1, 2008

Brother Nacio, you and your partner "Big John" will never be forgottern here in Phoenix and your names are forever inscrolled in gold in our hearts and memories. Your love for your family, for your brothers and sisters of the badge and for all of God's children in our city will always be honored and used an an example of what our profession is all about. I know God's department in heaven has received an exceptional officer with your transfer there and His golden streets are watched over by you and "Big John". I know your children will always have a huge love for you in their hearts. Until we are all in your company in His home, God bless you and all your family, rest in peace my brother.
In Christ, Tom Bradley #456, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

October 22, 2007

25 years have come and gone since your brutal, tragic, and untimely murder. May your family take comfort in the fact that you will FOREVER be a hero and NEVER be forgotten!

SGT, Retired
AR

August 7, 2007

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

July 26, 2007

Rest in Peace, Officer Conchos. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 15, 2007

My father loved the community he worked in very much. It was also the community he grew up in and now has an school named after him. He was an all-around good person and had many family and friends that loved him. I remember as a young child a visit to my fifth grade class room as he represented "Officer Friendly". I was very proud and still am to this day. I miss him every day and I know his favorite show would have been "COPS". Thank you dad for all you did. Your Son "Petey"

Pedo Conchos
Son

March 14, 2007

Brother Conchos,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

December 7, 2005

My dad, My hero, for protecting, loving, and living with the thought that you could make a difference in this world. You did. I cherish every day, because you did. I know you are still watching over us, because I sometimes see your face in my mirror. My sister holds your sense of doing all she can for others. I hear your laugh come from my brothers, and you have left your smile on many of your grandchildren's faces. We will never forget, and we will proudly speak of you to anyone who wants to know who you were.

Maria Conchos Garcia
Daughter

May 14, 2005

This is a great man, a brave man, who died for his fellow man. May God hold him and his partner in a special place throughout eternity. Proud of you soldier, and grateful for your sacrifice. AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

July 1, 2004

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