Police Officer James Saavedra Port of Corpus Christi Police Department Texas Wednesday, December 19, 2007  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 62 of 63 of 64 of 65 of 66 of 6

TO MY DEAR HUSBAND MAY ALWAYS LOOK DOWN ON US.YOU WOULD ALWAYS TELL ME THAT YOU WOULD REST WHEN YOU DIE SO MY DARLING YOU REST IN HEAVEN AND ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN DOWN HERE ON EARTH AND YOUR BROTHERS IN BLUE.WE DEEPLY MISS YOU IT HAS BEEN VERY DIFFUCULT FOR US AND THERE HAS BEEN DAYS THAT I FEEL THAT I WILL NOT MAKE IT THRU THE DAY.BUT THANK GOD FOR OUR 3 CHILDREN THEY GIVE ME THE REASON TO GO ON.ANNIE TOOK IT VERY HARD BUT WITH COUNSELING AND TIME SHE HAS LEARNED TO COPE WITH IT NOW AS FOR RAQUEL I AM WORRIED ABOUT HER I BELIEVE SHE AS STUFFED IT SO SHE WILL NOT DEAL WITH IT FROM TIME TO TIME SHE JUST STARTS CRYING SHE HAS NOT LEFT MY SIDE SHE TELLS ME THAT SHE IS SCARED TO LEAVE ME BECAUSE SHE IS WORRIED ABOUT ME DYING SO SHE REFUSES TO GO ANY WHERE OR STAY WITH ANYBODY SHE DOES NOT WANT TO TELL THE COUNSELOR ANYTHING AND WHEN THE COUNSELOR MENTIONS YOU SHE CHANGES THE SUBJECT I AM VERY WORRIED ABOUT HER.NOW FOR DUECE HE IS A SPLIT IMAGE OF YOU AND IS A PISTOL. HE IS SO FUNNY AND REMINDS ME SO MUCH OF YOU.HE KEEPS ME ON MY TOES AND HE ALWAYS SAYS THE HE WANTS TO GO TOO HEAVEN TO GO SEE YOU..WELL MY LOVE YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN EVER.AND THANKS FOR BEING SUCH A WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND FATHER WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEEPLY....

FROM YOUR WIFE RACHEL SAAVEDRA;;ARGUING WITH A POLICE OFFICER IS LIKE WRESTLING WITH A PIG.EVENTUALLY YOU REALIZE THAT THE PIG LIKES IT;;;

RACHEL MARIE SAAVEDRA
WIFE OF JAMES A SAAVEDRA
2009-08-11

RIP brother and good friend you will be missed

Daniel Jaramillo
Orange Grove Police Dept
2009-03-21

James my brother it has been a little over a year now. You are still greatly missed and it will always be that way. Carla, the kids and I went out to your grave on the 19th and placed flowers next to all the others that were laid there. You life was cut way too short, but you are now in Heaven. A place where everything is peaceful and beautiful. Continue to keep watch over us all and we will continue to watch over your family. God Bless You Bro!

Det. Keith Strasheim
Corpus Christi, Texas Police Dept
2009-01-02

Officer Saavedra, today marks the first anniversary of your tragic death. Accidents happen and all too often they have lethal consequences. I hope everyone else involved is now doing well though I feel their grief may last a lifetime. For all your service in law enforcement, I thank you.

Those who knew and loved you can never replace you but I cannot help but feel, you have never truly left them.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
2008-12-19

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this first anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
2008-12-19

Gone but not forgotten

Anonymous

2008-09-09

i love you

Joseph Saavedra Jr.
nephew
2008-04-08

I miss my uncle very much and i loved him more than anything he was and still is my hero and the reason im in law enforcement. I know that i will never ride alone in my patrol car once i become a peace officer because my uncle will always be riding shotgun and be my back up. i love you and until we meet again be safe and watch over me.

Jailer Joseph Saavedra jr.
Harris County Sheriff Dept
2008-04-08

May God bless and strengthen the family and friends of Officer Saavedra.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department
2008-02-05

James my brother, you will be greatly missed by us all. You left us all too soon. The time we had together will never be forgotten. Your hard work for the Fraternal Order of Police will not go unnoticed. You were a great police officer and I can only wish to be as good as you. You were a great father, husband and friend. Your family will be taken care of by us all. Rachel, Annie, Raquel, Duce and Louie will always have us as their family. Now it is your duty to be our Guardian Angel and protect us all from evil. Rest in Peace my brother... I leave you with this.

“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”

Sgt. Keith Strasheim
Corpus Christi PD
2008-01-16

So very sorry for your loss. I know he is dancing in heaven and will never forget you.

Ptrl R. Escamilla
Austin PD
2008-01-15

James,
As you look down at us from heaven, you wrap your angel wings around your brothers in blue to keep us safe. You will be our guardian angel. We will miss your humor and will never forget the kind person you were as well as the dedicated police officer and proud husband and father. God bless your family. We miss you!

Sgt Manny Fonseca #1010
CCPD & Friend
2008-01-04

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Saavedra. RIP and thank you for your service.

mjw643

2008-01-02

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Saavedra. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for James, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember James' life and the MAN that he was. Remember that James' life was about so much more than the way he died. James will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Saavedra, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
2008-01-01

Offcier Saavedra

You have made the ulitimate sacrifice! You are a true hero and now you patrol the streets of heaven above. The Lord will take care of your family and friends. May your soul Rest in Peace.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Officer Ky Dept. of Juvenile Justice
2008-01-01

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police
2007-12-29

Rest in Peace my Brother, God bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO
2007-12-27

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Officer Saavedra, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer
2007-12-27

RIP brother!! God bless your family!!

PO E WARD
AMTRAK POLICE NYC
2007-12-27

It was an Honor to know you Brother! God Bless you... My prayers to your wife and children as well as your family at Port Police.

SFC Cynthia Purdy
US Army Military Police
2007-12-26

Thank you for your service. You will be missed

PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Department
2007-12-26

What a tragic reminder that no one knows the day or time of his death. There is no solace in this; the only peace is that knowing that he was bravely serving his country and his community, and even though I did not know him, I know he was a hero.

To his family and fellow officers: I lift you up before the Almighty during this time of confusion, grief and pain. James is with God now, and I pray the peace of God will somehow provide some relief.

Gone, but not forgotten.. RIP Officer Saavedra.

2007-12-26

"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED, BUT HOW HE LIVED, THAT MAKES HIM A HERO" May God Bless your family and friends in their time of grief. May God grant peace and acceptance to the other officer involved in this accident. THANK YOU, Officer Saavedra, for keeping US safe. GODSPEED.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN
2007-12-25

I am so sorry for the loss of Officer Saavedra.

RMTaylor
DOJ
2007-12-25

Brother James,

It has been an honor serving with you on the FOP board, working beside you, and the countless conversations. It's time to rest now. We will miss you greatly. God Bless

W. Broyles
Corpus Christi Police Department
2007-12-25