Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So much hurt, but every tunnel has to end. I know Jason is watching over all of you. I lost my friend Joey Cushman in June, just about 2 months after the loss of Jason. Every time I read about another officer dying I know it is another saga of the intense, heart-skipping pain that I felt for so long and sometimes still feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you...May God wrap you in His loving arms as you grow used to life with Jason as an angel.

Casey 8-29-01

I did not know Jason Lopez personally, but I would have liked him. We were not only brothers of the badge but U S Marine brothers, too. I was at his funeral and it was obvious to me that the things that were said about him were true. He must surely have touched many lives if the crowd at the funeral and the people standing in honor on the streets was an indication. When I attended the funeral, there is no way I could have known I would attend another one this week. Senior Deputy Michael Meyer from Yuma SO was killed last week. Jason and Mike, save me a spot bros, I will be there with you one day. We miss you both everyday.

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

Jay,
It has been close to four months since you left us. Just want you to know that the tears slowed down drastically since your message was given to the one intended for. Can you fly now? :) And Thank YOU for "sneaking off" to see J.V. as he needed to know that you are in a better place, where all of us will be together again. Your presence was shared by many of us, but most important, those who would not/could not accept your death have come to terms. Your death brought us closer, and we tell each other that we care. Rest in Peace.

PS. Tell Nana that she cruised for a couple of weeks in my patrol car. She knows.

One Adam Twelve
Pinal County Sheriff'sDept.

Dear Jay:

You are missed immensely, but you are always around, in one sense or another. Came across this song about the time your life was taken from us, hope it brings some peace to your family. Bravo 613, a hero forever in my heart!!

"THERE YOU ARE"

There you are in the early light of day
There you are in the quiet words I pray
I've been blessed by the simple happiness
Of the perfect love we've made

Every time I turn around
When I'm lost and I'm found
Like an angel standing guard, THERE YOU ARE

Every time I take a breath and when I forget to breathe
You're watching over me, THERE YOU ARE
When I'm look for the light in the middle of the night
Searching for the brightest star, THERE YOU ARE

There you are standing in a crowded room
There you are, the earth and I'm the moon
My desire is to stand by the fire
That burned inside of you

Every time I turn around
When I'm lost and when I'm found
Like an angel guard, THERE YOU ARE
(Mark Sanders, Bob DiPiero, Ed Hill)

Sung by Martina McBride

Pinal County Sheriff Office

I knew Jay for many years. My mother and his father both worked for the Sheriffs Department together. In fact several years ago, Jays father used to live out in Riverside by my family. Every time Jay, and Mono would come out to visit, we would take them riding on motorcycle and threeweelers. They used to get so scared. We used to tell them to "chill out, stop being such babys". They were from a bigger city than riverside. (If you can call Florence a big city)So they weren't used to all of the riding around that we used to do. Later on in life we stared at the jail together. I could always count on Jay when ever I needed him. When we worked in the old jail, there weren't alot of people for back up, but Jay was always there. When people ask about Jay, I can't give normal comments about him. We used to talk trash to each other and in between, get our work done. That is what i loved about him most. He and I had a good time at work. I used to look forward to going to work at that time more than ever. Because we had such a good time. When we opened up the new jail, Jay and I were 2 of the experienced officers on the floor. Sad but true, because we had only about 5 months experince. Last I would like to say, Jay, I miss you, and I love you. To Corina and boys, you can call on my mother or myself if you ever need anything. As for Mike, Mono, Loui, and Chuckster, if you guys ever need anything, you know where to find me. Jay you are a HERO to all of us here in the Pinal County Sheriffs Department. Look over us everyday, and make sure we are safe. Rest in Peace Jason Patrick Lopez. BRAVO #613

Detention Officer Danny Fessenden
Pinal County Sheriffs Department

Jason was one of the finest Peace Officers I have met in my 20+ year Police Career, he was always there when I needed him, he and his family will be in our thoughts and prayers, he is greatly missed by all who knew him.

Officer Don Hurley
Eloy Az. Police Dept.

"Should you go first and I remain,
One thing I'll have you do;
Walk slowly down that long, lone path,
For soon I'll follow you.
I'll want to know each step you take
That I may walk the same.
For someday, down that lonely road,
You'll hear me call your name".

Anonymous

Jay-

How time has gone by since you have been gone. I still sit in my living room waiting to see you shine your lights on our house to make sure everything is ok. Even though I no longer see a light I still feel safe knowing you are watching down on us. I will never forget the times we all shared living next door to each other, the decision you helped Jason make, and the spit cups you left at my house.I want you to know that Jason and we will always stay apart of your familys lives, and remind the boys everyday of what kind of Dad you were. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't talk or think about you (or know that your still up there causing fights betweeen us) since you always did a good job at that. You hold a special place in our hearts. we love you and miss you.

Your friend, Meg-Ry.

Megan Lee

FAITH HILL "THERE YOU'LL BE"

When I think back on these times
And the dreams we left behind
I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed
To get to have you in my life
When I look back on these days
I'll look and see your face
You were right there for me

In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there will always be a place for you
For all my life I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am, there you'll be

Well you showed me how to feel
Feel the sky was in my reach
And I always will remember all the strength you gave to me
Your love made me make it through
Oh, I owe so much to you
You were right there for me

In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there will always be a place for you
For all my life I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am, there youll be

'Cause I always saw in you my light, my strength
And I want to thank you now
For all the ways you were right there for me
You were right there for me
For always

In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there will always be a place for you
For all my life I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am, there you'll be

Anonymous

Thank you Jason for saving me from hell. I have been a prisoner for a long time.Now I am free but captured and tortured in another state of mind. I'm so sorry. I am so hurt and don't know how to go on.I never knew you but will remember you as my guardian angel.I just want to say thanks, God bless you.......my angel..my salvation...my hero,Jason Lopez.

Anonymous

To the family of Jason Lopez and All of the people who knew and cherished the moments that they spent with him and especially to the people who worked along side him,


I am proud to say that I worked with Jason and I Started in the detention center and that is where I became friends with him.Jason was the type of person that I could talk to about anything with and when the seriousness was put aside he always had a smart sarcastic remark to say about what you had told him. We worked in the jail and when he first started as a deputy in the Queen Creek area I worked along side of him in the Apache Junction area. I was transfered to the Casa Grande area and he was the first to tell me to go ahead and accept it and that he would be right behind me. Much to my delight I was surprised when he transfered within months to Arizona City and there we were again side by side. Jason was the type of person that would respond to my calls unrequested just to ensure that I was all right. We always worked the same shift often fighting with other officers to switch shifts with us when we were put on opposite shifts. On a more personal note, Jason's wife (Corina) and my soon to be wife both got pregnant around the same time within months and there was a time when I was not sure if I was ready to be a father. I can remember one night on a graveyard shift he sat 2 1/2 hours talking to me and trying to convince me that the choice to do something of that nature was not our decision and out of his love for his son and his soon to be son as well as his desire to have more children he convinced me to accept my responsibilty and be the father that I am today.

To this I owe you Jason, my son owes you and as long as I am alive my son will forever be reminded of the talks that we had and the decision you helped me make. To Corina and the rest of his family I want to say I love You and I will always be there for you and to his children, know that he lived for you and your mother and there was not a night that would go by that he would not talk about you guys and he loved you more than anything.To the Dispatchers of Pinal County, your right 10-10 will never be the same and I still have not have gone back to Petro and as you know this will forever be mine and Jay's spot.

And last but not least, To Jason, I Love You. It's amazing that you never realize how much some one means to you until they're gone and I still sit outside my house at night waiting for you to pull up as you always did, never beliving that you are really gone. I wish I could talk to you one more time to say I Love You and through strange coincidences while on Duty I know that you are with me every night on patrol. I still long to hear you voice checking 10-8 and though you may be gone you will never be forgotten and I will see you again someday so that I could still call you BRAVO #613.

Your eternal friend who
will always know as CHARLIE #788,

Deputy Jason E. Villegas

Deputy Jason Villegas
Pinal County Sheriff

FOR THOSE I HAVE LEFT BEHIND

I have not gone far...I still see...
Those tears you shed...are for me...

I am not unhappy...I am not sad...
I just thank God...For all we had...

I did not choose...To go away...
But God told me...I couldn't stay...

He reached for me...with loving care...
Come with me child...If you dare...

Reach out your arms...to those below...
Blow them a kiss...So they will know...

Let the breeze of your kiss... Pass across their brow...
Let them know you are safe...and happy now...

Now dry your eyes...And remember me...
For where I am...Was meant to be...

To you that I have left behind...
The love we've shared...Will always bind...

If a breeze should pass...Across your brow...
Remember from where it came...And how...

Until we meet again one day...
I've not gone far... I am just away..

Anonymous

Her hair up in a pony tail, her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school, and she couldn't wait to go.
But her mommy tried to tell her, that she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand, if she went to school alone.
But she was not afraid; she knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates, on this Daddy's Day.
But still her mother worried, for her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again, she tried to keep her daughter home.
But the little girl went to school, eager to tell them all,
About a dad she never sees, a dad who never calls.
There were daddies along the wall in back, for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently, anxious in their seats.
One by one the teacher called, a student from the class,
To introduce their daddy, as seconds slowly passed,
At last the teacher called her name, every child turned to stare...
Each of them were searching, for a man who wasn't there.
"Where's her daddy at?" she heard a boy call out,
"She probably doesn't have one," another student dared to shout!
And from somewhere near the back, she heard a daddy say,
"Looks like another deadbeat dad, too busy to waste his day."
The words did not offend her, as she smiled at her friends,
And looked back at her teacher, who told her to begin...
And with hands behind her back, slowly she began to speak,
And out from the mouth of a child, came words incredibly unique.
"My Daddy couldn't be here, because he lives so far away,
But I know he wishes he could be with me on this day.
And though you cannot meet him, I wanted you to know,
All about my daddy, and how much he loves me so.
He loved to tell me stories, he taught me to ride my bike,
He surprised me with pink roses, and taught me to fly a kite,
We used to share fudge sundaes and ice cream in a cone,
And though you cannot see him, I'm not standing all alone.
'Cause my daddy's always with me, even though we are apart.
I know because he told me, he'll forever be here in my heart".
With that her little hand reached up, and lay across her chest,
Feeling her own heartbeat, beneath her favorite dress.
From somewhere in the crowd of dads, her mother stood in tears,
Proudly watching her daughter, who was wise beyond her years.
She stood up for the love of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her, doing what was right.
When she dropped her hand back down, staring straight into the crowd,
She finished with a voice so soft, but its message clear and loud.
"I love my daddy very much, he's my shining star,
If he could he'd be here, but heaven's just too far.
Sometimes when I close my eyes, it's like he never went away."
Then she closed her eyes, and saw him there that day.
To her mother's amazement, she witnessed with surprise,
A room full of daddies and children, all starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them, who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for a second, they saw him at her side.
"I know you're with me Daddy," to the silence she called out-
What happened next made believers, of those once filled with doubt,
No one in that room could explain it, for each of their eyes had been closed,
But there placed on her desktop, was a beautiful fragrant pink rose.
A child was blessed, if only a moment, by the love of her shining bright star.
And given the gift of believing, that heaven is never to FAR!

Anonymous

I didn't know Jason as well as I had wished. The night before Jason died he was at our PD and we talked about how I talked 106 into getting married, haha. Corina, Jason told me about the parenting book and how he knew you guys were getting married last year. Jason you were so young and so full of energy and who can forget that smirk and cheesy grin on your face when you found something funny. Don't worry, TEU didn't get the chance but GOD will take care of it. Unfortunately though it doesn't seem good enough. Forever in my heart and on my mind. S8

Michelle McKinley, Sergeant
Eloy Police Department

I would like to thank all the officers who showed their love and respect to Jay , not only my brother but your brother as well. In this hard time I have learned to respect all officers nationwide. You officers like my brother and father put your life on the line everytime you put that badge on. My bro died a hero for his family and friends, not only did he die for us, but for the citizens of pinal county. To all of the Bravo District officers, I consider you my brothers too! Much Love to #613,#40,#696,#788 and all of you in pinal county, and nationwide. Bravo #613 is with you always.

Thanks,
Lou.

Louie Lopez
Bro

JDog
whats up homie we really miss you down here but even though your not here with us we all know your in a better place. and i know your making out with selena to ha.do you know why your in a better place because of the way you treated other people. you always thought about other people before yourself and you know that is why i have always look up to like a big brother even though we didn't live by each other like you and terry but when we did and all of the other times we saw each other it felt like we were as close as you and terry.and like tot said you were always there to talk to or there to give advise.I know what your telling me right know and so does all of the people who new you the best and that is stop being a little b*tch but thats all right though because what i'm saying right know is what i've wanted to say for three years now.and jay when i get kids i am going to let them know who was the biggest hero in are family. and that man is JASON PATRICK LOPEZ, BRAVO 613,JDOGG,FATTY,AND OUR HERO. and your beautiful wife and kids will never be alone because they will all ways have a loving and caring family to back them up always and forever. jay i will see you again hopefully that wont be for a while.rest in peace fatty.

love always
weedes.

Bobby Goldsmith
cousin

Jay Dogg-
I've been up here in the sticks just chillin making pizzas, thinking about how strong I was during this dark time, but now its my turn to express to my Brother how the pain is hitting me hard now. I write on here alone Jay just me and you. I can remember when I would ride with you from 11pm to 7am, remember we got in that pursuit then the radio check us off you were so mad, but we were hyped up going down the freeway doing atleast 110, then after we got off we went home, and yeah you did spank me bad in Madden 2001.(57-6) Your wife Corina is not a person, but a sister who I feel I can talk to anytime, she knows too. You and Corina Know Chub loves his Tio Rou. But you know dog.....I see how many people loved you on this page!!! But my heart is hurting, why because, Jay, you and Corina would help me with anything. Like my senior year you paid for my yearbook because I was kinda broke, but when I graduated you made sure you got your money, dog you didn't have to do that but you did. People will think why did he write that, little things like that help me to mend easier. Corina, Bertha, George, and Rene are the coolest new family I have!!!! Can't forget Martin, remember after the wedding he was still wearing his jacket!!! Socorro and Tata Pep are your parents but, my family too. Mi Lana, Chub, MJ, and Junie are the families babies and I hope I can teach them as well as you thought me, you've handed me the strength, I hope I can use it well. You and Dad will always be my heros! A piece of me has left when that coward took you, but its not forgotten. See how stupid his brothers are! God will punish them in time, but you'll be at his right hand. Well dog in time I'll see you again, I know your with me day by day. You are up there patroling the skies watching every move we make, Your Wife keeps me strong, because she is a strong girl, and I'm proud you met her. The love you guys have will keep you and her together forever!.!. This has helped me a lot dog to talk to you in my own way, I know you hear me, but read it after work 613, I know your patroling in that Tahoe you always wanted! I miss you and will always keep you in my heart and dreams.

Lou Dogg,

Louie Lopez
Brother