Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was there at the scene that night. What a horrible night! I met his wife sometime later at a MADD event. I hope she is doing alright.

Sgt Kenneth Tischler(Retired)
CPD

November 6, 2024

NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Frank Galvan Vazquez of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio, and the additional 60 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 6, 2024

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Frank Galvan Vazquez of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 6, 2023

Hey Dad, I'm sorry I haven't talked to you for a while, the time has flown by, and I've only just now started to process everything. I've been seeing white butterflies everywhere I go and can't help but feel like those are "your" signs. I think of how you're always gonna be protecting me. I'm sorry that I haven't been really making the best decisions. I received a traumatic brain injury when I was 19 and it's changed my life a lot, still in ways that I'm noticing even today. I feel as though your protection has kept me alive and well. I've had quite a few close calls but somehow keep coming out without a scratch. I can't help but think you're there, protecting both me and the family. I think of you almost every day and try to visit whenever I can (the Mrs. and I have been talking about keeping up some flowers in your spot, what are your favorites?). I love you so much and will always keep your image alive. I see your face whenever I see mine and hate to say it, but I feel like I have to keep *you* alive. It feels almost as if it's a responsibility and I won't lie when I say that it weighs on me a little. I can't help but feel whenever I talk to people about you, are they talking *about you*? It messes with my head sometimes.I strive to be as strong and full of fire and passion as you once did. I didn't get to know you but I am always looking for the pieces. Something tells me that I'll never stop searching, and that's okay.
I will never forget you, and we will always be together, from now until the end of time. I love you.

Noah Vazquez

April 28, 2022

Hello there. Hope you know others still come by to say hello. Wondering how you’re doing wherever you are. Say hello to my kin as well.

Anonymous

April 1, 2022

Gone but NEVER forgotten young warrior,

Gary Williams
LEO SUPPORTER

November 7, 2021

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Frank Galvan Vazquez of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 58 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 6, 2021

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Frank Galvan Vazquez of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 54 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

November 6, 2019

I remember this day all too well. Frankie, you were such a good person and are truly missed by anyone who knew you. Your Christmas ornament will hang on my tree this year as it has since you passed. It doesn't seem fair this happened to you but then I guess life isn't always fair.

Lin Herd, Admin Prof 3
Ohio State Highway Patrol

November 6, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Frank Galvan Vazquez of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 56 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

November 6, 2018

Hey Dad,

it's been a little while since I have written, but I haven't forgotten you. November 6th is creeping up and I have been thinking a lot about you and what you have sacrificed. I will never understand why what happened to you happened and I will never understand what made it okay for life to take away such an important person in my life. But I will never forget you.

I am 20 and still in college, but I transferred up to a school in New York. I really like it up here. I found a program where I feel at home, but I really miss being with my real family in Ohio. Please take extra care of them while I'm away, like I know you already do. I'm writing new music everyday, performing all the time, I'm in a musical that opens tomorrow (I wish you could be there!), and I'm slowly but surely trying to get the hang of adulting.

Life would be so much fuller and easier with you around helping me grow and learn. I wish I had that luxury. But until we meet again, I won't stop writing or thinking or singing or loving you. Never forget that you have someone who remembers you.

I love you, Dad
-Kyra

Kyra Vazquez
Daughter

October 31, 2018

I drive to Circleville 2-3 times a month and on the way home I see your sign. It makes me sad and pleased at the same time. Sad because Frankie was such a good guy and pleased that he was given that honor. It still seems like yesterday some days since you left us.

Lin Herd
U4027
8/14/18

Lin Herd, Admin Prof 3
Ohio State Highway Patrol

August 14, 2018

Never forgotten.... still seems like yesterday sometimes. Every detail etched permanently in my brain of that night however I do remember the good times we had working together ;) Keep looking out and hope you and J got to meet up there. Take care friend.

KG
OSP

November 7, 2017

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Frank Galvan Vazquez Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 54 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

November 6, 2017

Hey dad. It's been quite some time since i've written, and that needs to change.

I graduated high school 6 months ago. I wish you could've seen me get my diploma. I got to sing the national anthem too! It was amazing. I am 18 now, going to the college of my dreams, Belmont University. It's a really surreal feeling being away from home for so long. I miss our family a lot. I hope you are constantly watching over them because I'm too far away to protect them as well. College truly is amazing though. I'm going for what I love rather than the paycheck, and i've found so many people that love the same things as i do. Who knew so many people like me existed! I've met a boy like you and it makes me feel protected and safe. He looks after me as well.
It's almost been 15 years. 15 damn years since you were taken. That is the craziest thing. No one forgets about you. I constantly ask officers around me if they knew you and 9/10 times they do. They tell me stories and tell me what a remarkable man you are. I believe it. Everyday i think of you and i don't think there will ever be a time where i don't. I miss you. I hope all is well in heaven.
I will write again soon. I love you.

Kyra Vazquez
Daughter

November 1, 2016

Met your daughter today, she spoke so proudly of you. She is a beautiful girl. Although we never met you were my brother in blue. I promise you this you nor your family has been forgotten. Will be watching out for her.

Retired
NYPD

September 25, 2016

As always, your ornament was on my tree. My grandson noticed it. We then talked about the West Jeff days and why I have your ornament. Have you had a chance to find my husband? He's up there with you somewhere. He's so quiet and shy so he won't make the first move.

AP 3 Lin Herd

January 5, 2016

Frankie
Thinking of you this month as it's been 14 years since you passed away. As we near Thanksgiving I am thankful to have had you as my nephew and all the good times we had through the years. I loved making enchiladas for you cause it brought such a smile on your face. I miss and think of you often.

Aunt Rose

November 24, 2015

I grew up with a Freddy in Defiance Ohio. He lived across the street from me on Buckingham court. Since we were close in age we would play a lot together. We also would fight with each other but that's friends. I recall one specific situation we got in a physical confrontation because I thought he destroyed my treehouse. I was saddened by this I remember crying on my way home and we had a falling out. We didn't talk to each other for years until we got back in the high school,and in the boxing gym we became friends again. Along with reuniting with him at Ohio State when I was attending. That was the last time I saw him alive. Ironically I had a dream about him the week of the accident. I had no idea he was still around the Columbus Ohio area were I live still. This week I ran into a couple friends from high school. Where we went, and that's how I ended up on the site. One of our friends we went to school with is still a state trooper in Defiance. We had a good time and I wish he could've been there. I guess I don't understand God's plan sometimes. Either way wherever you're at I wish you well and your family. Old friend!!

Ruben Aguiar
Neighbor and friend

March 16, 2015

Kyra, I knew your dad. I worked with him at the post. He was a good man. Since you talk to him in heaven, can you ask him if he could find my husband? Dick hasn't been there very long and he's kinda shy and might need a friend to help him along. By the way, having a good dad for a short time is much better than having a not so good dad for a long time. Frankie is a hero and you should be very proud of him. I place his ornament on my Christmas tree every year and wear a symbol of his badge every year.

Lin Herd U 4027

AP3
co-worker

October 7, 2014

Hey dad it's me. I'm 16 now and a junior in highschool, I feel really old. I was looking back at all the reflections on your wall because it's honestly the closest thing to knowing you. How's heaven? Hopefully it's all you've ever wanted. I've been thinking about you a lot. I wish I got to know you. I have a boyfriend named Michael rizzo, you'd really like him, he plays baseball and reminds me a lot of you. I was asking him about how is feels to go fishing with his dad and play catch and I just really wish I'd have the chance to make memories with you before you got taken away from me, which is why I'm partially jealous of Christian because he was older when you went. I just want you to know that you're my biggest idol, my greatest role model and I think about you every single day. I wish I had someone who understood what I'm going through but at the same time I hope nobody else ever has to experience a loss as great as this. You are my hero forever and you will never be forgotten. I love you.

Kyra Vazquez
Daughter

September 13, 2014

Hey man, the last time you saw me was when i was about 2 feet tall hugging my father's leg. I'm all grown up now and am a spitting image of my father Matthew and following in his footsteps on a slightly different path. I know that he misses you and I wish I would be able to sit down with you, dad, and Shorty and share stories. Rest easy my man, we will take the watch from here.

Sincerely, a fellow Brother In Arms
Abram J Franzdorf

Abram Franzdorf
Defiance County Sheriff's Office

January 12, 2014

Hi daddy. I haven't written on here in forever, and i'm missing you a lot tonight. I have you're plaque sitting on my night stand so that i know you are somewhat here protecting me every night. You shouldn't have gone the way you did. I will do my best to prevent things like this happening with other families. i know you are in a better place but i don't think i will ever accept the fact that i will never be "daddy's little girl". I love you and i look forward to really meeting you someday in heaven.
Love,
Kyra

Kyra Vazquez
Daughter

January 6, 2014

Hey frank! You probably wouldn't remember the face but you would the name. For some reason you keep popping in my head to this day. Its cadet vandusen from across the hall. I was with tusko. I was the wuss that bailed from the academy half way through. Didn't have what you did. But still fond memories. Like helping to shave your head the night before inspection with an electric razor and the batteries quit half way through! What a sight! Never forgotten. Thank you. Truly missed

van dusen

November 21, 2013

Vazquez family,

Please know that his sacrifice will never be forgotten, not a day goes by that we don't think of him or your family.

Frank,
I know you are watching over all of us and I'm praying that you can influence these struggles with the most positive outcome possible. You were a fantastic trooper but most of all a dedicated father and husband, a man that all should look up to. You are missed!

RG / OSP

November 8, 2013