Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Almost two weeks have come and gone and sometimes I expect to hear Jay on the radio. It still doesn't seem real.. This is not supposed to happen to us. Jay touched many lives with his compassion. I can remember a time when my little girl was sick. Jay pulled Al (501) over and when he realized who it was he said, "what's up dog?" Al then told Jay that my baby was sick and that he was going to get medicine at Walgreens. Jay told Al to go ahead and not even 5 minutes later, Jay showed up at my front door with a humidifier. He had gone home to retrieve a humidifier for my baby. This was a common practice for Jay. His love and compassion will live on in his children and in each Deputy that loved him. Jay, my promise to you is that I will strive each day to be as strong, dedicated, and professional as you were each day. We love you...


1181 and 501

Deputy Tamatha Villar
Pinal County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Lopez is missed not only to his family and friends but to all of the Law Enforcement family. We won't forget you Jason.

Sr.Trooper Keith MIller -Retired
Oregon State Police

Rest easy, brother. You are not forgotten. Never. We lost a hero but continue in his honor.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

Say Jay,
Two years have come and gone. "Yeserday". a poem written by your Dad, was read on the anniversary of your death-May 4, 2001. We all got together to remember and honor your life. I know you were there, right along with us.
Rest in Peace. We will Never forget You.

B.Fessenden, #112 PCSO.Ret.

Hi Jay,

I cant believe it's been 2 years since that day, I think about you a lot, especially when I drive past the cemetary transporting some knucklehead to jail, I think about all the times on graveyard shift, and the fun we had.

Rest in peace Bro, there will be final justice, we are all counting on it, and expect nothing less from the County Attorney's Office.


God bless you and your family...

Don Hurley
Eloy P.D.

I was looking on the web sight for one of our fallen officers. I came upon your picture. I couldnt help but to cry. I feel for your wife and children and everyone who had the honor of working with you. My heart goes out to your wife i cant imagine what she has, is and will go through. Rest in peace and thank you for being and insperation...


Jessika
San Jose police Department

Jessika LEO
San Jose Police Department

Jay,
This time of year, I think of you again. Hope you had a good birthday party in Heaven! I visited your grave and said hello, come to find out from your Dad, that we (You & I) celebrated the day before. But you know me.. what did you call me??? Snow bird?? Because of my driving??

Every day when I drive by your "Home" I honk and think of you, sometimes twice a day! I'm still at the rock pile. So, have a Spiritual Christmas, Happy Birthday and a New Year will hopefully bring the trial and an end to n----. I'll be sitting in that courtroom giving Corina, Mike and Linda my humble support.

Love you and miss you.

B. Fessenden, Ret. 112

HEY WHAT'S UP JAY, WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES IN THE ACADEMY "CLASS 64". WE HAD THE BEST TIMES, YOU AARON AND ME. JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AND I LOOK AT OUR CLASS PICTURE EVERYDAY WHEN I'M GETTING READY FOR WORK. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND I THANK GOD AND THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW YOU. I REMEMBER WHEN I HAD TO WAIT FOR YOU BECAUSE YOU WERE TOO BUSY GETTING READY FOR CLASS OR WHEN YOU HAD TO WAIT FOR ME. ALL THESE MEMORIES IN ME WILL BE THERE FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND WILL KEEP GIVING ME A SMILE THANKS TO YOU DOGG. I KNOW YOUR TAKING CARE OF US JAY. QUE DIOS TE BENDIGA CARNAL A TI Y A TU FAMILIA.

OFC. A. TERRAZAS #240

OFFICER ALBERTO TERRAZAS #240
NOGALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

I happened upon this web site while doing some research for a college class. I did not know Deputy Sheriff Lopez, nor am I involved in law enforcement. I was feeling very heavy hearted as I read about all of the officers lost in the line of duty. I started reading the reflections left for Deputy Lopez, the more I read, the larger the lump in my throat grew. I could no longer hold back the tears. What an amazing man you were! Deputy Lopez was lucky to be loved by so many, just as you were all blessed to have had his love. I have a better understanding of the selfless job each and every one of you do while protecting us! God Bless you and your family!

Tami (citizen)
Michigan

Gone Away
Maybe in another life I could find you there Pulled away before your time
I can’t deal it’s so unfair
And it feels
And it feels like Heaven’s so far away
And it feels
Yeah it feels like The world has grown cold Now that you’ve gone away
Leaving flowers on your grave Show that I still care But black roses and hail marys Can’t bring back what’s taken from I
I reached to the sky And called out your name And if could trade I would
And it feels And it feels like Heaven’s so far away
And it stings
Yeah it stings now The world is so cold Now that you’ve gone away


Missing you everyday, but your memory lives on in our hearts.

Anonymous

Jay, It's been a year now and we still think of you every day. Since I have been in Casa Grande, 788 and I still meet weekly and talk about you. You are missed so much. Every time we see your boys, they look more and more like you, especially Cristian. Corina and the boys are in our prayers.

This is the week that they are honoring you in Washington D.C. We really wanted to be there, but you know what happens when you're new to an agency and a 'rookie'. You left this world a HERO buddy and will never be forgotten. Keep looking over us and know that you are always in our hearts and will always be missed.

Former #669 and Laura

Paul Martinez
Casa Grande Police Dept

Jason,
A year has come and gone since you passed away. Rest in Peace. Hopefully you can rest now and look over us, for one day we will all meet again.

Bravo 112

To the LOPEZ Family:

My First Christmas In Heaven

I see the countless trees around the world below, with tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear, for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, for it is beyond description to hear the Angel's sing.

I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart, but I am not far away. We really are not apart. So be happy for me dear ones. You know I hold you dear, and be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year".

I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above. I send you each a memory of my undying love. After all "love" is the gift more precious than pure gold. It was most important that the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do, for I can't count the blessings or love He has for you.

So, have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear. Remember, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

Anonymous

Bel

I barely started working for a law enforcement agency when this happened to J. I knew J personally and this was one of the hardest things to think of. But I know J is in the sky watching over his fellow deputies and family. And it is awesome to know that he is one of the great ones who out his life on the line for us who sometimes take it for granted. You're flying high, J.

Dispatcher Rpxanne Cosillos
Casa Grande Police Department

Nearly one year has passed, Jay, and my thoughts still often drift to you. I know that one day I'll see you again. For now though, the comfort is in knowing you are there beside Him watching and guiding all of us who miss you. My prayers are still and always with your family.

Miss you, see you............

Anonymous

On behalf of the Mesa Police Department, we salute the life of Deputy Jason Lopez. He was a police officer, a father, a husband and most of all a hero. May his memory be forever cherished and his spirit shine on the officers who will continue to serve here on earth.

Officer Jody McInnis
Mesa Police Department, AZ

Jay-

I still miss you soo much. Every so often I think I can almost hear your voice in my ear on the radio. Sometimes I am not sure how to feel. I guess I am still a little mixed up. Somebody said that they didn't think I was completely over you.. Occasionally, I wonder if they are right. I do try to be strong because I know that you would be giving me a hard time right now if you knew that I sometimes still break down. Especially this week, when they brought Neven for Jury Selection for Paul's incident.
I am grateful to have had you in my life. I do know we will meet again.

Always ~ Angelique :)

Comm. Spec. Angelique Graham

Jay,
Just a rememberance of your date of Birth coming up. Rest in Peace and know that your family and friends still think of you and Pray for you. We miss you and You are forever in our hearts..

Bel

bel
Pcso

I GRADUATED C.A.R.L.O.T.A. WITH DEPUTY LOPEZ AND WAS VERY SADDENED AND DISMAYED WHEN I RECIVED THE NEWS OF HIS DEATH.

I REMEMBER DEPUTY LOPEZ AS A YOUNG AND VITAL OFFICER WHO WAS SO FULL OF LIFE THAT IT JUST SEEMS UNREAL THAT THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED.

EVEN THOUGH MY CAREER HAS TAKEN ME FAR AWAY FROM MY FELLOW CLASS MATES IN THE CLASS OF "64", I FEEL A COMMON BOND WITH THEM ALL AND FEEL A GREAT LOSS IN MY HEART THAT SUCH A FINE YOUNG OFFICER WAS TAKEN FROM US IN SUCH A WAY.

I'LL ALLWAYS REMEMBER YOU JASON. REST EASY DEPUTY, YOUR A HERO.

DEPUTY TED PHILLIPS
LUCAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

11/19/01
Fatty,
It's been 6 1/2 months, yesterday was really hard on us all, your wife requested time alone and all I could do was respect that. There is not a day that has gone by that I don't think about you, I miss you so much. Marcos still talks about you, I promised I wouldn't let him forget you. Can you belive he is 5 already, I can't. I remember like it was yesterday...8 months pregnant, 170lbs, and your big mouth "fat girl on a diet, don't try it..." well you know the rest. Fatboy, alot has changed in my life since we lost you, I thank you for all the good you've brought into my life, like my mom and I finally getting along like you always insisted on,"The Brady Bunch" family. You have also given me strength and confidence in MY life, I don't put up with anybody's crap. Your bro Mo is really good with my daughter it's nice but wierd, and he see's and talks to Juni alot more. Thank you Fatboy for all your love and kindness.
Missing you Much,
Fatgirl - Tat

JAY; YOU HAVE BEEN MISSED AT ALL THE SMOKE BREAKS, WITH YOUR LITTLE GRIN AND YOUR WILLINGNESS TO HELP AT ANYTIME OR ANYWHERE.

ADIOS COMPADRE
J-393 (BIG MAC)

corporal a. mccurrie #393
pinal county sheriffs office

Jay,
It seems like your life was taken just yesterday, but in reality it has been 5 months. You are remembered every day, missed by all your friends.

Rest in peace son. True friends are forever.

Bel
Pinal County S.O./Region 2/Bravo Dist.

Jay,I miss you more and more each day! There's day's that I don't think I can make it with out you. I'm trying very hard to be strong for the boy's ,I thank you for that, only you can give me all that strength. I do feel you around at time's I just wish I could hug you and tell you how much I miss and love you! I know you were with us on Cristian's birthday, just because I felt really strong and I made it through it. Cristian's looking like you more each day, and of course act's just like you! I'm so happy he does, that help's. There's some hard time's coming, the holiday's and our first anniversary. I'm really going to need you close, it's going to be hard for all of us.
I Love You More and More Each Day!!!I'll see you again!

Corina Lopez

Jay,
It has been a while since your passing, but your presence is still felt daily. The pain is slowly starting to ease, and in place of that are the memories that you have left behind. Every time I think of you, it puts a smile on my face, remebering how you liked to kid around. One of these days, all of us will be back together again, and none of us will ever remember feeling any pain. Until then, save a place for all of your friends, we will join you when our tour down here has ended.
Much love,
Anonymous

Anonymous

Twinkle twinkle little star.
How I wonder, Where YOU are
Wish I may, Wish I might
See that green twinkling STAR tonite.
(I know you are out there taking care of us.)
112, 696, 734

Anonymous