Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Abdon, despite the many years of time you are not forgotten by anyone that had the pleasure of knowing you, either co-workers, friends or family. I often reflect on our time together in New Mexico, we were not only co-workers but neighbors only a few houses apart. I remember lots of conversations about Abdon's immediate family as well as his parents.

Right before Analhy was going to into first grade I remember him saying that he was concerned about how she would react to having a teacher who didn't speak Spanish because during her toddler years, Analhy would be asked a question in Spanish and would answer in English and vice versa, she didn't understand the difference. I reassured him that it wouldn't be long before she understood that at school, she had to speak English and indeed my assumptions for it not being an issue came to pass. Abdon just had a way to make everyone feel valued no matter who they were which is a unique skill that I wish everyone could emulate.

I still struggle to understand exactly why your time on earth was so short, however I take comfort in the fact that I had the pleasure of knowing you and being your friend even though I would have given the world for you to have been in your 80's when you moved from this life to the next. Better to have known you for the short term than not at all is how I have managed to handle your loss. I send blessings to all of your family wherever they may be.

Mike Pitts, Training Management Chief
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

September 25, 2024

Father,

I find myself on your page again. I read through all the reflections, old and new, still being left on your page. Just goes to show the impact you left not only through your profession but personal life as well. I selfishly envy the people who got to spend so much time around you, wishing I had more time to experience your presence. Each story confirming more and more what a great man you were. I love hearing and reading variety of memories recounted by friends and family. Each tale imbedding a new visual of you into my mind, as those shorts years with you could only provide so much compared to decades they had with you.

I miss you dad. Seeing your car pull into the driveway through the window blinds and rushing to the door to hug you. Funny enough, I remember the familiar scent of your favorite cologne combined with the smell of the freshly printed newspaper you would bring in. I can only imagine how tired you were, and even with your hands full, would manage to still pick me right up for a hug. Always with your bright smile, always with a strong genuine embrace. Your ability to disassociate yourself from the somber reality of the real world that came with your line of work, to a loving husband and father is nothing short but remarkable. I never remembered you getting home angry, annoyed, or too tired for hugs. I recall only excitement, which now I realize was most likely relief, when you stepped into the hallway entrance. Dad, I cherish the memories of you taking me to the local video stop to rent movies and games. I smile at the image of you peeking through the bedroom door to see if I was done playing and would only jump on to play yourself after I was done. Do you remember us trying so hard to get by that helicopter level? I remember being carried on your shoulders as you mowed the lawn. Realizing your patience with me playing hide n seek while using your very expensive night vision goggles. Seeing you pull out your acoustic guitar from behind the sectional corner, playing and singing for us. I am grateful you captured so many memories on camera. We still have the VHS tapes with your distinct handwriting on the labels. Watching them is bittersweet but it's the only way to hear your voice again.

Dad, I hope you know mom never remarried. She made my sister and I her focus and her promise to you is still being fulfilled to this day. In her own words, you are irreplaceable. She has unselfishly, through her dedication and loyalty to you, made it her life's purpose to care for us. Seeing her dedication to your memory just further confirms who you were as a man. I am sure you know my sister is a mom now, and she is passing down the love you showed her to her own son. Dad, the positive ripples of the impact you left behind are still going strong. You are still living through us in so many ways.

This year marks 25 years since we received the news that you weren't coming home. As a kid, I did not understand at first, just what this would mean beyond never seeing you again. As an adult, I now know the impact of losing you was greater than anything than I could have imagined. Adulthood has brought out a different type of mourning. I will never get the opportunity to grow up with you in my life. I will never receive your guidance or advice. Be able to strengthen our bond as father and son that I always wish we could've had. Maybe share a beer together, laugh and joke as you were always the life of the party. I love the rare times you visit me in my dreams. Life is so unfair, and you deserved so much more life.

Dad, I wish you could just come home. I wonder how my life would have been with you here. Just know that no matter what, regardless of how much time has passed, I promise to try to chip away the denial of your absence into building blocks of growth. To even have a chip from your boulder of your person would be an undeserved honor. For now, I can only rely on your spirit for guidance.

Rest easy Dad.
I will talk to you later.

Abdon Cabello Jr.
Son

June 28, 2024

Agent Cabello,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey(Retired)
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 5, 2024

Special Agent Cabello will never be forgotten. RIP sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

August 23, 2022

Abdon my friend, its been awhile since I've visited your page. For some reason you came to my mind today. I often wonder how the kids, your mom and dad are doing. I will forever remember our talks with each other during the slow times on shift.

Seems impossible to believe it has been so long since your passing. A good man never truly is gone, he lives on in all our memories.

Michael Pitts
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

July 3, 2020

Special Agent Cabello, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2020

Abdon my brother
Even thou I've never left a comment,I'm feeling at liberty to do so today this New Years Day, God only knows why I've been remembering you more than usual my brother.Today I shared some of our childhood stories with your children my brother, I miss you so much.Not having you with us has been a real hard task, you were in our lifes for such a short time my brother, I pray for your family regularly, I know they need you very much.I also pray for our parents , I can't even imagine how they feel for loosing a son.I pray for every loveone that you shared your life with, you were terrific brother, son, husband and father.God will reunite us one day, may your memory stay in our hearts for ever my brother.

Antonio Cabello JR
Your Brother

January 2, 2016

RIP . Our law enforcement brother. God Bless your family.

Cpl. Jon Lowder
Union county sheriffs office

April 5, 2013

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 5, 2010

Daddy,

I cannot express how much your absence continues to affect me til this day. It has been 11 years and it still feels like yesterday. You have missed so much in these past years of my life; my first boyfriend, my graduation from Arizona State, and my job promotion. All of my accomplishments have been all thanks to your guidance and to demonstrate to all how great of a father you were.

I am fortunate to say that I was granted the best 14 years of my life with you and I remember everything you would talk to me about in regards to growing up. It did not make sense at the time but now it does daddy, and for that I am thankful.

I will never understand why it is that you left me so soon but I am thankful because I got the opportunity of a lifetime to be given a father like you where many people in this lifetime are not fortunate enough to have.

I reflect back on the little things like when you were always the life of the party at our family gatherings, or how you were always very supportive and at every awards presentation or band concert I had, or better yet how loving and caring you were with my mom, brother, and myself.

As I read all these reflections from people all over the U.S. it just proves how much of an impact you made on others. Daddy, I promise we will meet again and when we do greet me with you arms wide open but until then although you are not here physically I want you to continue to be with me spiritually. Miss you with all my heart!

Daddy's Little Girl Always & Forever,
Analhy Cabello

Analhy Cabello, B.A., B.S.
Agent Abdon Cabello's Daughter

March 26, 2010

Such a respectable man, such an honorable person, and such pride to have had you as a brother in my life. You were just as loved as you were respected, and even though its been 10 yrs since you left this earth, I still feel like its been only yesterday. We will meet later Bro..

Maria
Sister

February 4, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 19, 2008

Dear Abdon and family,
I am riding my bicycle 1,000 miles this year in your memory so that you will never be forgotten. This is "A Matter of Honor" for me to "Ride for Those Who Died". On May 1, 2008, I leave in the FLETC-ride from the FLETC Memorial in Georgia and pedal up to Portsmouth, VA., to join the Police Unity Tour, Chapter 4, and ride to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in DC. I have been a HUD agent for 20 years in DC. I am sorry I never met you, but I will never forget you. Thanks for serving our country Abdon.

Sincerely,

Kevin Whalen
HUD OIG ASAC
Disaster Relief Oversight Division
Washington, D.C.

ASAC Kevin Whalen
U.S. HUD OIG Office of Investigation

March 6, 2008

Abdon, we all miss you so much, I remember you everyday...I remember all your jokes, you always made us laugh...I miss getting together at you house....You were a great brother and even though you were not with us long enough, we cherish everyday you were with us....I am so proud that you were my brother...Love Ya!!

Sister

June 16, 2007

To Special Agent Abdon Cabello and his loved ones:

On this the seventh anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
Reading the loving reflections about your beloved Abdon gives us some understanding of what a kind and honorable man he was, and how many good times he shared with his family members
and friends. To his son, from your reflections, it sounds like your are a very mature and thoughtful young man.
I am sure your father is very proud of you and the rest of your family.

Rest in Peace, Special Agent Cabello. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Abdon gave to his community and the citizens of our country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 5, 1999.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater,
Pittsburg P.D. 4/24/05

April 5, 2006

My father was a wonderful man during his time here on earth, I lost my father at the early age of 7 as he left for traning. But those early 7 years with him was enough to tell he was a great man, and with kindness in his heart. I remeber the last time I saw my father, My mother Rodmery Cabello, sister Analhy Cabello, And I . Taking those last photographs with him. But me and my father will meet again some day.

Much love to you dad,
from the Cabello family.

Also I want to thank all those who knew, and left a Reflection for my father. thank you.

Abdon Cabello Jr.

December 14, 2005

I knew him during his high school years and, when he was old enough, he approached me about being a police officer. Abdon was an excellent officer, the type of officer you were proud to have on your department. He was always there when he was needed. He was not only an excellent officer, he was also a great husband and a wonderful father. He is missed daily. God bless you, Abdon, until we meet again.

Ron Black, Chief of Police, Retired
Lovington, N.M. Police Department

July 22, 2005

Rest in Peace Agent Cabello. You are not forgotten.

Captain Charles Doan
Plymouth Police Department

January 17, 2005

You are not forgotten..........

Sgt. A. Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

November 8, 2004

The years you were with this department. You were instrumental in keeping this county safe. You left a lot friends behind that will never forget. We were partners while assigned with the Lea county Drug Task Force and friends forever. You didn't blink an eye or hesitate to help when I called you late at night on a Thanksgiving holiday. My family was tormented at our own home by a drive by shooting towards our home. You came and stayed up all night with me waiting to see if the offenders would return again while my family was moved away from our home to a safe place. My friend sleep well until we meet again. You will never be forgotten by this department and my family (wife and 2 sons)

Training Coordinator Lorenzo Velasquez
Lea County Sheriff's Department

December 13, 2003