Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our Mothers were sisters. Louis was 3 months older. We spent our entire lives together, family, school, military & finally Police Officers at CGPD. We met for lunch break the night before April 2,1978. I was off duty on Sunday, when the station called me, informing me that Louis had been shot. I went to the scene and Louis was gone. I saw his police vehicle & "Smokey" still in the cage.I will not
describe inside his vehicle. I went to the station and listened to his last words "i've been shot". My uniform Sgts hat was buried with him. I wont ever forget the best person in my life. Our family attended so many memorials, Gables and National. We Honor Louis Pena and all other FALLEN HEROS. Our love to all of them, and their Family
Survivors.
Thank you,
Sgt. Victor Cabrera

Thank you,

Sgt Victor Cabrera
Coral Gable PD, my Cousin

May 3, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

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

April 2, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the thirty first anniversary 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 2, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 7, 2008

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

October 2, 2007

He was a good uncle and a great person. I remember the great times in miami when I use to spend the night. I also loved his dog. My cousin and aunt are still very close and we talk on a weekly basis He will always be remembered. We love uncle louie. peace be with you
Carlito

Carlos Velazquez
Uncle

March 16, 2007

Luis Pena and I went to the Dade County Public Safety Department Police Academy together. His home was in a patrol zone I often worked and I would stop in for a cup of coffee or a meal. Over the years we saw each other less frequently, however, he was my friend. I attended his funeral and still mourn his passing.
He was a good person.
Tom Lyons
Metro-Dade PD (66-80)
FBI (80-2001)

Tom Lyons (Lt.) (Special Agent)
Metro Dade Police(ret) FBI (ret)

July 1, 2005

Rest In Peace, Your sacrifice shall not be forgotten .

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

February 13, 2005

Your sacrifice will belong remembered, rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

April 1, 2004

On behalf of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association, I would like to express our deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Luis Pena. You gave the ultimate sacrifice. Luis, you may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. Rest in peace blue angel and thank you for your service.

James A. Cortina

Director
Connecticut Police Work Dog Association

February 12, 2004

Rest easy, hero. You are not forgotten. You lived and died a hero, protecting people you didn't even know. God bless you and may God show his full wrath upon your killer. Thank you.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)