Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tanja, you are still missed and part of a funny story I often share about our talks in the morning in the shared computer lab we had then. I also share the night it happened and having to respond to the scene and later to deliver the news to your Mom and Dad. So strange how lives intersect through a job we love and meet people we never would have known. I went to DC again and got to reflect on you, George, Bob, Al, Debra and Kevin. All who paid the last measure in my tenure. As your life may have been cut short, as we can all see here, your shadow is long and your inspiration carries on. We are all HONORED to have known Officer Tanja B. King!

Kevin
OPD

May 18, 2024

Tanya you are still remembered. I was blessed to have known you.

SSA Merks
OPD

May 18, 2023

On this actual anniversary of your death I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your law enforcement family will always remember. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

May 18, 2021

I think of you all the time. I even pray to you. I miss you so much.

SSS II Leslie Smith
Orlando Police Department

May 18, 2021

Rest in peace knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 13, 2020

Rest in peace Officer King.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2020

Rest In Peace. Our neighborhood bears your name and we are so honored. You were a trailblazer for females.

Jada Melendez

May 19, 2020

Rest in heavenly peace on this your 20 anniversary in heaven

Mark Mottola

May 18, 2020

Officer King,
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 Orlando. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 18, 2020

Miss you friend!

CSO H. Sims
Orlando Police Department

May 14, 2020

Tanya, still think of you.

cyn
opd

May 14, 2020

Still in my heart my good friend
Your “slacker”

Dr. Israel Castillo
Friend in Mexico City

May 22, 2019

Miss you!! I will always remember our workouts in the gym. You are one tough gal!!!

Master Police Officer Juan Gonzalez
Orlando Police Depaetment

May 18, 2019

Rest In Peace Sister in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Never Forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

May 18, 2019

Rest well my sister. Thank you for your service and sacrifice

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

May 18, 2019

You are loved and missed. Strength and peace to your beloved family. You will always be remembered.

Lt Deborah Beavers Driscoll (Retired)
Orlando Police Department

May 17, 2019

Tanja.. gone but not forgotten! RIP...

Norma Barton - civilian
Orlando Police

May 17, 2019

You are still present in our agency family.

cyn
opd

May 21, 2018

Rest In Peace Sister in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

May 18, 2018

Seventeen years have passed, but your spirit lives in all who knew and worked with you. Working with you, though only a short time, made me appreciate your work ethic and infectious smile. The guts and toughness you showed when we endured SWAT tryouts together made us all want to be better.

Teresa and I think of you often. The world was a better place with you in it.

OFC Jim Ruhl
Orlando PD (retired)

May 19, 2017

It's unbelievable that 16 years ago you were taken so tragically doing the thing you loved, protecting your community. Continue to watch over us and may God continue to bless your family. Forever my classmate, LAPD 8-95....WE LIKE IT, WE LOVE IT, WE WANT MORE OF IT, CLASS 8-95, HOORAH!!!

Detective L. Garcia
LAPD

May 20, 2016

I will never forget you, or the last time we spoke just minutes before you were taken from us. We were planning a trip to go to Georgia for Eddies birthday to surprise him while he was getting rehab from being shot. You rushed off the phone to respond to an emergency call. And that was it. My heart misses you so very much.

Leslie Smith
Orlando Police

May 18, 2016

I never fail to mention your story wen I explain to people that the park and street named after you is in memory of your service to our community. . It's wonderful that your memory can stay alive even amongst those who don't know you. May you rest in peace.

Sara

March 20, 2016

My condolences to Tanja's parents, family, friends, and fellow colleagues. Reading all of the heartfelt reflections from Tanja's parents and fellow colleagues shows not only was she an excellent daughter, officer, and friend, but she is still missed by many. God, thru his word the bible, has provided a wonderful outlook for our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death. John 5:28,29 reads "do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." Soon, the affects of death will be reversed and we can be reunited with our loved ones again. I pray that God's promise brings comfort to all who knew and loved Officer Tanja King.

ECS II L Toatley
Orlando Police Department

December 26, 2015

Tanja,

Thinking of you again today and could not help but wonder... wondering what you might be doing today...wondering where your career would have taken you...wondering if you think of us...wondering if you know how much we still think of you.

I feel so honored to have known you and will forever cherish our friendship.

Until we meet again....Your in charge up there!!!

Lieutenant Robert D Wellington ,Retired
Orlando Police Department

May 28, 2015