Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I didnt know Trooper Vazquez, but I still feel like I lost a brother. We never think that it could be the last time we say goodbye to our family, or our last roll call, or the last time we pin on our badge. I know Trooper Vazquez will be there with us and will be our silent partner while we perform our nightly patrols. Trooper Vazquez will now patrol those heavenly highways where only the best of the best can go, and we are the best of the best. God bless Trooper Vazquez and OSP. Trooper Vazquez will not be forgotten.

Officer Herbert L. Jackson
Upper Arlington Division of Police

May your soul find peace.

Officer Coughran
Fruita Police Department

On July 9, 2001 our police department lost Officer Justin Woolam to a drunk driver, too. My heartfelt sympathies go out to Trooper Vazquez's family and the department he left behind. The road before you is a long one, but I'm sure Trooper Vazquez would not want you to give up. You will honor him by carrying on your service to your community. My prayers for God's mercy and blessings are with you all.

Cheri C., Officer's Wife
Anchorage (Alaska) PD

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

May God Bless the Family of Patrol Officer Vazquez and my Prayers are always with you. If the Family ever needs anything and I can be of assistance please e-mail me at anytime even if the Family just needs anyone to talk to in New York.

Sincerely,

P.O.D.Hernandez

P.O.David Hernandez
NYC Police Department

In 1994 I was nearly a victim of a drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop. Despite our best efforts to be safe, despite the latest training, God is in control. Only God knows what plans He has for each of us and why He took Trooper Vasquez when he did. My prayers and thoughts go out to Trooper Vasquez's family, friends and fellow Troopers.

A Brother Officer
Missouri

I was deeply saddened by the news of Trooper Vazquez' death. He was murdered while he was in the act of helping to keep the highways of Ohio and our Nation safe for others. My heart goes out to his spouse and children. I have never had the opportunity to meet Trooper Vazquez, but he is still like a brother. Thank you for your committment to your profession, my brother. You will surely be missed. I know that he will watching over each of us from the highways he now patrols. Our prayers are with you.

Officer Michael E. Howell
Kansas City Kansas Police Department

MAy you rest in peace. God be with you and your family. Thank you for your service.

Explorer Justin Betts
Alameda County Sheriff's Office, CA

GOD BLESS THE OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL.. YET AGAIN WE ARE GOING TO HONOR A CENTRAL OHIO POLICE OFFICER WHO HAS PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF OHIO....

POLICE OFFICER JIM GILBERT
COLUMBUS DIVISION OF POLICE

God must have needed another angel in heaven...

A Fellow Police Officer

Oh behalf of the South Eastern Arizona DUI Task Force we send or heartfelt sympathy to Trooper Vasquez's family, friends and Co-Workers. This is a tragic way to leave your loved ones. No One will be safe until all impaired drivers are off the road.

Deputy
Southeastern Arizona DUI Task Force

To the Family and Friends of Trooper Vazquez,
Our family is deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one. We know some of the pain that comes during this time of grieving. We would like to encourage you if we can, by telling you that you are not alone and you truely do have a family of survivors that will help you through this. Some will help you in person and some will hold you up in their prayers and ALL will remember your tremendous sacrifice. We know that not only was Frank a hero but so are those that shared him with the world, Thank you for that gift. The days ahead will be hard yet somehow amazing and you will find a strength beyond anything you could ever have imagined. Your family will be remembered by ours especially over these next few days, may God give you peace. To the Troopers that serve everyday we say Thank you and you have our heart felt sympathy over the loss of your fallen brother and friend.

Colby & Angela Matteson
Brother of fallen officer Brad matteson Fort Wayne PD eow 10/5/2000

May we all be comforted in knowing that if you call on the name of the Lord, he will be there to take care of us. ALthough we do not always understand why things happen, we can have faith that the Lord will take care of our needs. Lord bless the family of Trooper Vasquez and let them know that you are there to help carry this burdon.

IT SADDENS ME TO SEE THAT ANOTHER DRUNK DRIVER HAS KILLED.
TROOPER VAZQUEZ NO DOUBT WAS OUT THAT EVENING TRYING TO REMOVE ANOTHER DRUNK FROM THE HIGHWAYS WHEN HE WAS STRUCK DOWN. FROM THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL OUR THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND THE MEMBERS OF THE OHIO HIGHWAY PATROL.

TROOPER RONNIE HAMPTON
OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT. MAY GOD BE WITH THEM DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME. AS A FELLOW SURVIVOR OF A FALLEN OFFICER I KNOW IT IS A TOUGH ROAD, BUT ONE THAT CAN GET EASIER TO WALK.

DANA PEROT
FIANCE' OF FALLEN OFFICER JOSEPH RODGERS