Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGOTTEN!

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

On August 9, 1998, Officer Filberto (Fil) Henry Cuesta, Jr. of the LAPD was assassinated by a cowardly weakling. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Fil. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your lovely daughters are a legacy that any father would be proud of. Your wife, Sylvia, is a courageous, resilient and charming woman who has done an outstanding job as Mom and “Dad” since you were taken.

Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police

August 9, 2015

Just wanted to say that Sierra ..Sam...Parker and Jacob all went to see Rush this evening. You are not here so how is it that the girls love what you loved???

Wife Sylvia Cuesta

July 31, 2015

My dearest Filly: tomorrow our baby girl graduates from high school. I know you would be so proud of our little girl. Today Gary went to SAMs school and gave her your bracelet that you would wear in memory of your good friend Kevin Esnault. Gary held on that bracelet for 17 years. He wanted to give it to her when she graduated from high school. He met Parker and thought he was a really good kid. He said you would be proud . Tomorrow will be so hard for us to do this without you . Sam left a message for your dad I hope he makes it. Sam really wants his grandpa Cuesta at her graduation. Today out baby Sierra passed her driving test!!!! I know you were right there with her. Thank you Heavenly Father for taking the wheel and guiding our baby Sierra rose. AAA insurance is going to love us.

Wife Sylvia Cuesta
; )

June 10, 2015

Just wanted to say that I miss my academy classmate and my friend. It's been 17 years and I still can recall our last conversation. I was in Washington DC at the National Police Memorial and saw your name. You will never be forgot my friend. Rest in Peace.

Sergeant Jerretta Sandoz
Los Angeles Police Protective League

May 17, 2015

Today our baby turned 18 years old. It was a bitter sweet day. Our little Sammy lutu your little sheeta (short for mamasita or mama sheeta like you used to say) Sam had a slumber party with all of her closest girlfriends . They sat in the backyard roasted marshmallows and made s'mores . They watched movies and just laughed all night long. They finally all fell asleep. Our dog Max is sleeping with all of the girls lol. Parker came over and gave Sam flowers,cookie cake and tickets to an Angel game. He is so cute he spells the A in her name with a halo. : ) I bought Sam the cutest two tiered cake in pink ( of course )with rubber duckies and bubbles ( lol) she will always be our baby girl . I wish you were here with us to celebrate this special day. I bought Sam a perfume ,movie tickets , 4 concert tickets to go see Brandon flowers from the killers and a beautiful Bible I signed it from Mommy and Daddy from heaven . I hope sam will always keep gods word and hold on to gods promises as she takes the next step in her life as an adult. Dear Lord please watch over our baby girl ..guide her and protect her. Until we see each other again...love you buddies til the end!

Wife Sylvia Cuesta
; )

May 3, 2015

Dear love, Sierra made it!!! Our little lifeguard!

Wife Sylvia Cuesta
; )

March 19, 2015

Dear Fil

I know you were there with her every step of the way. Sierra made it to the top 50 and then the top 25 and she made it to the interviews now we just have to wait to see if she gets chosen there are only A few girls who made it. Sierra was in the interview room for about 45 minutes I think they loved her. They asked her what was one of her greatest challenges and she said growing up without a father that made me so sad. I thought it was great though when she said why she wanted to be a lifeguard she said because I would like to save lives the way my father did. I know you are proud of our beautiful baby girl. She has your heart and spirit and carries it with her everywhere she goes whatever she does. Good night my love

Sylvia Cuesta
Wife

March 8, 2015

My dearest Fil,

Please watch over our baby girl as she competes today at Huntington Beach. I get so worried when she swims in the ocean. Push her along my love and protect her. She has so much heart and determination. She will have to swim out in the cold ocean and back in under 20 minutes then run in the sand

Sylvia Cuesta
Wife

March 7, 2015

Just thinking about you classmate/friend. I miss you. Rest in peace

Sergeant Jerretta Sandoz
Lapd

March 4, 2015

My Dearest love:
It's almost 2 am and I can't sleep. Tomorrow our Baby girl will apply to the University. I am filled with joy,excitement and a sense of emptiness that you are not here to share this beautiful time with us. Can you believe that her daughter is actually applying to go to a university? She is applying to UCLA Cal State Fullerton Cal State Long Beach your alma mater and UC Santa Barbara. Please watch over our baby girl. I hope you are proud . I wish you were here to meet Sammy's first boyfriend Parker. You would love him he is so sweet and respectful. Please watch over Sammy as she is driving. Sierra took her drivers permit and passed on her first time. I still have to take Sierra driving,however she seems very hesitant. I had a dream of you the other night and it seems so real you asked me so many questions about our girls and it made me so happy. I think God allows me to have those dreams to give me peace and to remind me that you are always here with us. You are my best friend and we love you

Sylvia Cuesta
Wife

November 30, 2014

Fil, we were classmate in the LAPD academy and we so much in common. God bless you and your lovely family. You are a true hero. I have a picture of you in my desk to always remember. My wife also has you in your family in our prayers.
Peace my brother. Class 3-94

Detective Wilberto Torres
Tampa PD

August 26, 2014

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Today marks the sixteenth anniversary of the loss of Officer Filberto Henry Cuesta, Jr. LAPD. On Sunday, August 9, 1998, a worthless coward took Fil from his lovely wife and beautiful children. Let’s all keep Fil, his family and friends in our prayers.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4

God bless you, and your family Fil and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police Parsippany NJ

August 9, 2014

Gone but not forgotten. True hero and he will be forever missed.

Det. Garcia
LAPD

August 9, 2014

My dearest Fil
Today marks 16 years without you. A day doesn't go by that I don't think of you when I look at the girls. You live in them. They are you. Sam had a great time at girls state this year. Sierra made varsity water polo ...they call them the Cuestas and coach calls Sierra little Cuesta .
Can you believe Sam will be a senior and Sierra a junior? The girls survived their outward bound course in the thunderstorms . I knew you were right there beside them keeping them safe. I woke up to many messages from your partners today. Put a big smile on my face . Jaime took girls to am artic monkeys concert this week they had a blast. We miss you so much. I still hear your laugh. I love you Sylvia

Sylvia Cuesta
Wife

August 9, 2014

Fil,

It has been 16 years but Southwest stil talks about you. We have

not forgotten you, even us retired coppers.

Rest in peace.

P-2 Retired, Lawrence "Frank" Hickey
LAPD, Retired, Southwest Division

August 9, 2014

Fil,

We at Southwest Division always remember you. We speak of you

all the time. Your courage and drive inspires many of us cops, at this

15 year anniversary.

Rest in peace.

P-2 Retired, Lawrence "Frank" Hickey
LAPD, Retired, Southwest Division

August 8, 2014

My dearest Fil-
I have so much to tell you. Can you believe our baby SAM is driving? Watch over her. I always tell her she has guardian angels watching over her. Sierra says she is in no hurry to start driving. I am going to encourage her to take the written test and then I'll go from there. Girls continue to play water polo. Sam made varsity and Sierra is on jv. Christmas was exciting this year. Nepo and Gary bought the girls southwest crash jackets with the crash logo and it reads"welcome to the jungle!" The girls were so excited. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and wish you were enjoying watching your girls grow up. Aaron is up in San Fran for college. Watch over him. Jacob is almost done with pharmacy school and Annie will soon be going to high school. I am working full time now and I love it. Kids are wonderful. Someday I'll get to tell you all of my stories in person.
Missing you today...
Love Sylvia

Sylvia Cuesta
Wife

January 15, 2014

So much time has gone by but the pain we feel has never diminished. I continue to pray that Sylvia and the girls are given strength to get them through so many painful days. 15 years and it seems like yesterday.

Continue to watch over us Fil.

Officer Garcia
Los Angeles Police Department

August 16, 2013

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
It’s been fifteen years since a cowardly punk took Officer Filberto (Fil) Henry Cuesta, Jr. from us. Fil and I never met; however, I’ve come to know him through his family and friends. He was a good cop, a good husband, a good father and a good man. Let’s all keep Fil, his family and friends in our prayers.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
God bless you, and your family Fil and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police

August 9, 2013

To the family of Officer Filberto Cuesta, Jr. -
I send you my deepest sympathy and condolenses. As a fellow officer and as a mother who has also lost a son, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
I am a Deputy in Corrections and work for the Kent County Sheriffs Department in Grand Rapids, MI.
This year I rode for the 1st time in the Police Unity Tour. On my 1st day I bought a memory bracelet. It was for Officer Cuesta......I wore it with pride and would like to mail it to you.
Know that he is and never will be forgotten and that I know the ultimate sacrifice he has made. My heart goes out to you. God Bless.

Deputy Yolanda Saucedo
Kent County Sheriffs Department

July 14, 2013

My Dearest Fil

Our baby turned 16on today. Can you believe it ? Sam has her drivers ppermit now and she is driving on the FWY!!!!!We spent our day at their swim finals then we all met for dinner to celebrate. I wish you were here to teach her how to drive it is so hard to do these thingsoo without you. I know you were celebrating in heaven with your mom and your brother Christopher. You are always in my heart love Sylvia

Wife

May 3, 2013

I didn't know Officer Cuesta personally but I was a young boy at 14 years old when I was with the Callahan family on vacation in California when they got the call about Officer Cuesta being shot. I remember going to the hospital with the Callahan family and being a young boy I was very confused on what was going on as I never had to attend this type of situation. But still at that young age my heart did hurt for the family. I just got done watching the movie End of Watch and it made me think of Officer Cuesta's incident, so I did some research and came across this page. To the family of Officer Cuesta, may he continue to watch over you all.
M. Rocha

M. Rocha

March 15, 2013

Forever in our hearts Fil. To Sylvia, and the girls, may God continue to give your strength.

Officer Garcia
LAPD

September 10, 2012

Oh my dearest Fil...today was filled with so much joy and sadness. Why aren't you here??? I needed you so much today. Sierra started her first day of highschool today. Samantha a sophomoreyou now...she is in leadership. She was given 10 freshman to mentor throughout the year. It was so painful to do this on my own today. I miss you so much. I know you would be proud of the girls. We spent Aug 9th9th in Chicago...this was our last year of cops kids camp. Sierra graduated from cops kids camp and Sam completed her first outward bound course in Colorado. Can you believe she flew all by herself? I know tomorrow is a new day and I need to be thankful...today was just extra tough. Love you my dear friend and husband...Sylvia (chiquitas cocoon)

Sylvia Cuesta
Best Friend & Wife

September 5, 2012

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Greenbelt Fraternal Order of Police, I want to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Officer Cuesta, for this senseless loss of a true hero. He made the ultimate sacrifice while trying to make the streets of Los Angeles safer for its citizens. May God be with his family, friends, and fellow brothers and sisters and blue. Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here...

Gone, but not forgotten....

Michael Apgar
President, Greenbelt Fraternal Order of Police

August 16, 2012