Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of my fallen comrade,

My name is Christopher M. Hess and I am a volunteer public relations specialist with the National Association of Police Organizations in Washington, DC. I am also the son of a 24-year veteran of the Easton, Pennsylvania Police Department. It is with great sadness and grief that I learn of the death of your love one. Whenever a brother or sister falls in the line of duty, it always has a profound and lasting effect on me.

Although my father was and “inside” officer for his last 14 years of service, I often feared for not only his safety, but also for the men and women who serve along side of him. Being a police officer in this day and age is the most difficult job out there.  Your loved one has paid the ultimate price protecting the citizens of your community as well as the entire country from those who have now regard for humanity.  Please know that there are many other people who are sharing in your pain and grief at this very moment, for when one of our own pays the ultimate price, a little bit of us passes with them. Your loved one is a hero who will never be forgotten. I realize that the pain and grief may seem too great to handle, but feel comforted by knowing that is an extended family out here who support you and are praying for your comfort, safety, and well being. Your family will always be in my family’s mind and prayers. We wish you peace in handling the rough times ahead. May God grant you a speedy closure.

Respectfully yours,

The Hess family in Easton, Pennsylvania

Chris Hess
NAPO

Deputy Pyle, your watch is over and our department salutes you and your tour. May you watch over the gates of heaven, as you watched over the citizens of Trinity County, Texas.

Deputy J. Allen
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department, Texas