Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Patrolman Perez.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 28, 2020

Patrolman Peréz,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Antonio. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 24, 2020

You are truly missed

USPO Eric Pearson
Friend

April 26, 2017

I was the last person to see him that day and every year on March 24 is the saddest day I worked at the shell on Roosevelt and he was there when he got the call a couple of hours later a officer came and told me what happened all I can rember was saying he was my bestfriend

Marcy
Friend

November 21, 2014

You have not been forgotten which is evident by your friends coming together every year. I'm sure they salute you with many stories and talk of the good times. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

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

March 24, 2013

We are having our annual party for Oscar on mar 24. If you want info contact Rob Grejada. Miss you buddy. Paul Ducate #163

patrolman
SAPD

March 5, 2013

I can't believe it's been 12 years now. Things have changed a lot Oscar. I know you would of been a Detective right now. A lot of the guys have promoted. Not many of us old west patrol guys are left. We miss you broe. Thanks for watching over us.
Mark Salazar SAPD 1086

Patrolman

May 8, 2012

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

Never forgotten. My heart aches for all he misses in the lives of his children. I hope they know we continue to honor him here.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

March 24, 2011

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

March 24, 2010

Hey Oscar, I just heard about this shooting that occurred 9 years ago. I believe it was your Uncle Robert that told me. I just wanted to stop by and leave a message to thank you for your Honor and Loyalty. This job is a job that some of us do because we love it, and some just do it to carry a gun, but I know you were doing your job. You died in the line of duty and these things can happen to anyone, too bad you just had to be the one. I thank you for your service, and I hope you will watch over me up there in Heaven while I am on the streets. I wish to be as good as a officer as you were.

Explorer. Brandon Tamayo
San Antonio Police Department

September 28, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

May God be with you and all who mourn you. You are never forgotten.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 24, 2009

Officer Perez, Your sacrafice will never be forgotten. You are remembered today on the anniversary of your death. I will not forget you.

Trooper M. Rockwell
Oregon State Police

March 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this 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

March 24, 2009

Oscar I just want you to know that i miss you and you will never be forgotten. You are one of the first officers that showed me how to to work the mean streets of the wild west side back in 1997. I will never forget when we were riding together on directive patrol. We just stopped a carload of kids off of Gen McMullen and you had the street smarts to show me how to tell that a young kid in the front seat was not telling us the truth about his name and date of birth. (by the way i still use what you showed me to catch someone in a lie). But you got the kid out and he was standing next to the car. I was standing to his right and you to his left. When you confronted him about his lying, he bolted. Of course i took off after him. But your street smarts stayed with the car load of others not letting them get away. But Ill never forget the look on your face as the guy took off running. We never caught him but you and I had many laughs about that. I miss you and will always remember the times we worked together. You always made roll call fun to be in. Take care and continue to watch over us. God Bless you and your family.

Officer Nathan Preston
San Antonio Police Dept Traffic

September 28, 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

February 25, 2008

Oscar I am sorry I forgot this year. I was thinking about Hector since today is his end of watch. I know you,Fabian,Rocky,Hector,Taz and John are up there watching us go out on patrol while you guys are in "Eternal Patrol". Eveyone misses you guys and you will not be forgotten. Take my friend, we will meet again.

Patrolman
San Antonio Police Dept.

March 30, 2007

Lisa and family,

Though one of you is missing in body, his spirit holds you tighter than he ever could physically. Today is hard for you all as year number six is here. As I lay down tonight I will pray that Oscar stands over you so you will know he is there. We are all here for you.
Love, Kim,
Widow of SAPD #1093 EOW 10-14-05
they are together now, waiting on us to arive)

Kimberly Wheeler

March 24, 2007

To Oscar and his family and friends:

Tomorrow is the seventh anniversary of Oscar's tragic death and the day all your lives changed forever. As I read the loving reflections left, I am mindful of the journey we all struggle with as we try to make a life for ourselves...we know that is what our beloved would want us to do, but the heart always aches for the one who can only be with us in spirit for now.

I hope that you all find some peace in your heart tomorrow as you hold your memories like the rare and beautiful pearls they are.

May Oscar's spirit continue to soar and his memory continue to inspire.

Rest in Peace, Oscar. Your valor and dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

March 23, 2007

May you Rest in Peace.

March 24, 2006

May St. Michael the Archangel guide your soul through heaven. Amen.

LOM Catholic Ministry@Austin, TX

January 13, 2006

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers: for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother

July 4, 2005

Well Oscar, it's coming up to 5 years. I miss that funny wit you had. I remember some of the calls we made and how you were calm and taking it stride. I remember recovering from my first back surgey and not being able to do anything nthat day. A lot of people miss you Oscar. We were better people knowing you broe'. Rest well brother, we will meet again.

Mark Salazar #1086
San Antonio PD

Patrolman Mark A. Salazar
San Antonio PD

March 8, 2005

I am a patrol supervisor at Radford City Police Department. Each night we dedicate the watch to a fallen brother or sister. Today we are dedicating the watch to Patrolman Oscar Domingo Perez who was killed in the line of duty 4 years ago today. Officer Perez, your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Today we honor your legacy.

“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because tough men and women stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” - Steve Robinson, Seal Team One, 1971-1973

First Sergeant J.L. Slaughter
Radford City Department of Police

March 24, 2004

I was thinking of you and your family today Oscar. You were a great guy and a very good police officer. I hope your family is doing well. I still remember making calls with you. You are still remembered Oscar. Rest in peace friend.

Investigator Patrick Gallagher
Broome County District Attorney's Office Broome County New York

January 19, 2004

Oscar, I never knew you in person but I feel I know you now. Last Sunday, May 13th, 2001, I was volunteering at the Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. I was standing in front of panel 17W, where the names of 2 Orlando PD officers had recently been added on the wall along with yours. This beautiful woman walked up to me, holding the hand of a young child, and asked if I could help her find her husband's name. I asked her his name, it was Oscar D. Perez. I looked up your name in my book and helped her to panel 55W. I stayed with her while she did a rubbing of your name and your handsome young son, in his own way helped her. We placed a single red rose there in your honor. I asked her what had happened. She cried as she told me the story, and how she was expecting a child when she got the news. We hugged and cried together. She is a strong woman and when Attorney John Ashcroft spoke to the crowd and talked about you, I was so deeply touched. I felt that I knew who he was talking about. I know that you are watching over your wife and children and I just want to thank you for letting me be touched by them during their time at the Memorial. They have a special "Blue" angel watching over them now.

Dora Stremble, Communications
Orlando FL Police Dept