Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

just a few hours and it'll be 12 years now
that you've been gone. i miss you more than
ever right now mommy.

Kylee Zamudio
daughter

April 17, 2008

I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives. John 12:24 New Living Translation

March 13, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You are a hero to us all. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER 9TH DISTRICT
PHILA PA

February 23, 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

January 14, 2008

May your rest be sweet and may your family be blessed.

April 18, 2007

On this anniversary of your End of Watch, please know that there are lots of us still wearing a badge that think of you.

AZ Narc

April 18, 2007

11 years.............. another day behind the badge. Thank you mom.

Zach Zamudio

April 17, 2007

mom,
i know that my life has not turned out the way you wanted it to, but i am happy now. jason and shannon are taking real good care of me and i know you would be proud.

ashlin zamudio
daughter

February 7, 2007

A decade has passed an you have not been forgotten. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and also those still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line. I salute you for your dedicated service to law enforcement.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 6, 2006

Stacia, I was going through some pictures of Germany and there you were. Brought back some real memories. I know you are proud of your kids, just as you were the day they were born. You will never be forgotten and thanks for doing a great job.

Kevin

Kevin
Dispatcher, Iowa State Patrol

July 30, 2006

Well mom, ten years later and I am following inyour footsteps. I am going to continue your legacy in law enforcement. Please watch over me and the many other men and women in blue. I really wish you were here to see me, I wish my wife could meet her mother-in-law, I wish my future kids could know they're grandma.It seems like it only gets harder every year but Iam doing all I can to press on. I hope I have made you pround and I hope you know that I think about you daily. I can only pray that I am going to be half the officer you were. I love you mom and thank you for making me who Iam today.

SRA Andrew Zamudio
Son

May 7, 2006

Deputy Alyea, though I never met you, I was on duty that night ten years ago and remember it very well. I was there when the suspect crashed and helped take him into custody. Keep watch over your brothers and sisters who continue to fight the good fight. Rest in peace. God bless your family, friends, and department.

Deputy Jason Lovins
Franklin Co. (IN) Sheriff's Dep't

April 18, 2006

Dear Deputy Alyea: Thank you for the work you did as a hero here on earth. I salute you on the 10th anniversary of when you were taken from your loved ones.

Know you are appreciated, loved and respected.

Love, your new Aunt from California

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enf. Liaison
MADD-San Bernardino County Chapter CA

April 18, 2006

Rest in Peace Stacia

Deputy Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

April 17, 2006

A decade has passed since you were called away from duty. You are still remembered by those that love you and were close to you and will never forget you. You are:
"Forever in our hearts
Always in our words
Forever Young
Forever Blue
Our Guardian Angel."
Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

April 15, 2006

Stacia..........I remember the day I first saw you. I had graduated the class before. Then we got to work at the academy together. You were leadership by example for class after class. Even after all this time I still think about you and Denny,and the kids. The world is a lesser place with out you. God bless your children, friends and family.

Kellie Elliott

April 13, 2006

Thank you for your service to your fellowman. You are a hero. Rest in peace my sister in blue. May God bless your family.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

February 17, 2006

While browsing the ODMP website, I came across Stacia's memorial. I do not know her or the family, but was deeply saddened by what happened to her, and the fact that she has children who were so young, and have missed their mother so much over the years.

My prayer is that God will continue to give them strength, and that messages from heaven will be sent to them in the course of their daily lives, so that they will be assured that while their mother is resting in heaven, her spirit is forever by their side.

From the reflections left by them, I'd have to say that she is a shining, proud and smiling star in the skies at night. Sounds like her kids have made her very proud.

Don't lose your faith, kids. We are all pulling for you!

Michigan

August 31, 2005

My favorite aunt was taken from me so abruptly. When my parents told me the news I didn't think that it was true. Zach and I used to spen every weekend together that we could on their farm when my aunt was alive. I have not forgotten the memories that I had growing up there with them. I was at Warped Tour this summer in Indianapolis and heard a song by one of the bands and it hit home with me. It's about the loss of their drummer, but to me it's about the loss of my aunt.

"Broken Wings" by Bleed the Dream

In a dream I spent the day with you
In a carriage built by blood.
The clouds were singing songs of fear and loss;
And they cut me down to size.
And they cut me down to size.

Broken wings
Have a home tonight.
No one is listening, no one is listening.
When darkness fell on the streets last night,
We never expected, we never expected this.

In a perfect world, I'd never know your name,
And do we even know it when we die?
Or will death just pass us by?
Will death just pass us by?
Please just pass us by.

Broken wings
Have a home tonight.
No one is listening, no one is listening.
When darkness fell on the streets last night,
We never expected, we never expected this.

When all this pain is justified,
While all the time is passing by.
Now is when we clench our fists
Knowing we can fight through this.
The hours and days are gone.
The weeks and months are moving on.
Can't they see that's nothing gonna stop us now?

Broken wings
Have a home tonight.
No one is listening, no one is listening.
When darkness fell on the streets last night,
we never expected, we never expected this.

Luke Lockridge, Nephew

August 26, 2005

Stacy I was shocked when I seen your name. We worked side by side with you in Germany and it was all great times. My thoughts and prayers are with your kids. God bless and thanks for a job well done

Kevin

Dispatcher
Iowa State Patrol

May 27, 2005

Whenever I feel lost or alone
I look up to the sky
I wonder why you left me
but only God knows why

I know your smiling down on me
whenever I feel blue
But sometimes it isn't enough
because I really miss you

God must have had a reason
for why he took you away
Otherwise you'd still be here
living day to day

I'll never understand
why you left me when you did
But one day it won't matter
for we'll be together again

I love you mommy!

Kylee Zamudio, daughter

April 12, 2005

This was my mother! I have grown up without her, every morning I put on my uniform wondering what she would say to me now. I never to this day question her job choice. My mom was the most caring, brave person I have ever met. She gave her life in service to others and I am proud to serve as well. I got that from her. I truly only remember little things about her, she was taken from me 2 days before my 11 birthday and I feel I didn't get to truly have my life with her. She was proud of what she did and NEVER let anyone get in her way. Thank you mom for the pride you gave me so deep in my heart! I hope you know that I never quit......never! I love you mom.

Airman First Class Andrew Zamudio
United States Air Force

March 16, 2005

~~~Eternally and Always~~~

I didn't get to say goodbye
You're gone without a reason why
I've loved you all of my life
and then you weren't there

I didn't get a chance to say
how much I cared
I can't even remember the tears
that I cried
All I really wanted was to tell you
Goodbye

When I last saw you I felt I wouldn't
see you again
There was a distance between us
that I couldn't explain
You wouldn't look
at me but I could see the tears
in your eyes
If you knew then
You should have told me
Then I could have said
Goodbye

So many words left unspoken
So many hearts left so broken
My love for you is forever
And that will never die
We'll be together always
Our souls are one with God
Eternally and Always
I'll never have to say
Goodbye

February 5, 2005

~~~To those I Love and Those Who Love Me~~~

When I am gone, release me, Let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled alone.

So grieve a while if indeed you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart,

I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen with your heart, you'll
Hear all of my love around you soft and clear

And when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"

January 15, 2005

I know we hear of unsung heroes all the time, and I think Dep Alyea was one of them, at least for me. Being a female officer in rural Indiana you don't hear too often of other female officers. I was a reserve officer the night that Dep Alyea got into this pursuit and was on the phone with my husband. He was a full time officer at the time, who called just after midnight to wish me happy anniversary, when he said "I've got to go... Shelby County's got a pursuit heading this way."

I turned on the scanner and radio listening to the pursuit, then ran down to the station to help out in dispatch.

Hearing the radio traffic was apprehensive enough, then we heard that Dep Alyea had wrecked... and the pursuit endured... then they were calling for medics to the scene of her crash.... and the rest we know.

My husband helped catch the bad guy that night... but it seemed a hollow victory because another fellow officer died in battle. I was wavering on whether or not to become a full time cop or not, and the events of this night burned a hole into me... and I knew this was what I wanted to be.

I never knew Dep Alyea but I looked up to her from afar because I heard she was a good officer, stood up for what was right, and did not take a lot of gruff off the guys... and was a real good person too. One step further for me she was a good strong female officer role model, one to be looked up to... I decided that night that I was going to be a cop, and strive my best every single day to be a good one. I hope she realizes that I am part of her legacy that she left behind, and she is my unsung hero. I hope that when she looks down she would be proud that the torch has kept burning for other strong caring female officer role models and the legacy she started continues.

I have done my best to go to work every day and be the kind of cop that says "What can I do for the Badge today?" not "What can the Badge do for me today?" Because even though I know I am not good enough to walk in her shadows, I keep striving to be.

Thank You Dep Alyea for being my unsung hero.

Tracy Dice
Rushville Police Patrol/K9

Tracy Dice
Rushville Police Department

August 30, 2004