Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Easter!

Anonymous

April 12, 2009

Hey bro I was just thinking of you and wanted to say I miss you and I wish you were here My son is getting soo big he just turned 7 this year He loves Star wars like you did He also says he wants to be a police officer when he grows up. He also says he wants to be a super hero thats what you used to say I hope he grows up to be at least half the man you used to be or more. Watch over him for me

Carrie Hyre
Siater

March 22, 2009

Thinking of you always....I miss you.

Anonymous

February 11, 2009

Hey Frankie! It's been a while since my last post so I thought I'd give you an update on how I've been, even though you probably already know! I just recently graduated from Northwest State with a degree in Business Management and I am now working full time in the Court House. It's been a hard past couple weeks since I started but I'm catching on. I've been very busy planning my wedding as well! I'm getting married in August and I really wish you could be there but I know you will be in spirit. You would've loved my fiance Adam. He's in law enforcement as well. What can I say, the family needs another cop huh! :) There is no doubt you two would've been great friends. You don't need to worry either, he has been nothing but great to me and I know that is something you would've been concerned about. Dad likes him so he must be ok right? I've talked about you alot with Adam and I still get teary eyed. I miss you so much and it makes me upset you couldn't be here for all my major life achievements. Your kids are growing up so much too! I hadn't seen them for a while and about a month ago I did and they have gotten so big! I know you're proud of them. But I just wanted to give you an update on my life and tell you how much I miss you. You were always like the big brother I never had. Please keep watch over me and the family. We all wish you were here. God Bless and give your mom a great big kiss and hug from me! I love you.

Adrian Schortgen
Cousin

January 24, 2009

Hey Frank today is New Years day 2009 I hope this year is better than last I graduated from college!!! Krissy had a paty for me after anyways Watch over me and Joey please for some reason I think we will need it this year. I love you and miss you Happy New Years

Carrie Hyre
sister

January 1, 2009

Christmas is comming soon I still have the Christmas oranaments we used to put on our tree. Remeber when we were little we used to fight over whose was highest on the tree? I put you at the top of the tree and put me right below it. I love and miss you and still remember all the Christmas times we had as kids I love you and miss you Merry Christmas Bro

Carrie Hyre
Sister

December 8, 2008

hey bro we just had thanksgiving and I missed you and mom soooo much every holiday I almost die inside when I look around and neither of you are there. How I wish for one just one more Christmas with you guys at our old house which is gone now. One last fourth of July or Easter dinner with all of us at that old blue house in Defiance. But I know it will only happen in my dreams. I often dreamm of you I dream that you are standing right beside me and you turn your head and look at me and smile then you dissapear. But my thoughts, dreams and memories of you will not.
Love Always and Forever
Your little Sister

Carrie Hyre
sister

November 29, 2008

Hi, Frank. I never met you...but I wish I had. I recently have become friends with your lovely wife and three children. They are incredible and I'm proud to say that they are a part of my life now. Christian looks so much like you it's uncanny. Kyra is in my sons class at school...he actually has a crush on her (hope you would approve). Noah is as sweet as can be. I'm sorry that I never got the chance to meet you; however, please know that you are highly respected and your memory lives on.

Susan Bechtel

November 15, 2008

Hey Frank,
Just wanted to say that I've been thinking about you this week. It doesn't feel like it was 7 years ago. Time just gets away from us sometimes. I'm so glad your family is doing well. Our thoughts are with them and you continuously. Thank you again for being the person and trooper that you were!! You will never be forgotten!!

OSP dispatcher

November 8, 2008

This is a unique website. I have come here since we lost a Whatcom County
deputy on Sept. 13, 2001. He was young, too. I have read so many pages of
reflections from your wife and it makes me feel like I knew you, too. You are
a complete stranger and yet, thru these pages we grieve for you and your
family as if we were acquaintances. And these stories are repeated over and
over here and we lose a piece of ourselves with each death. We cannot repay
you for what you did for your state and what a difference you made in each
life you touched. Saying thank you doesn't seem sufficient and yet, it's all I
can offer you. It takes a really special person to serve in law enforcement.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

November 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this seventh anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

November 6, 2008

Trooper Vazquez,

Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your legacy.
You filled the corners of your time here with the fullness of life. The time was short, but the love and memories will live on until the sun rises once again.

Rest in peace.

paul

Anonymous

November 5, 2008

Frankie,
I just wanted to leave a little somthing on here in rememberance of you. My memories of you go back further than school since we shared cousins.lol. I've sat here and read all the threads people have shrared about you and I have to say you are a loved man my friend. You and that darn smile, always wanting to make someone laugh. Cuttin up all the time, dancin like a fool. You were great Frankie. I'll never forget the time you pulled me over for a headlight out on my way home from Paulding late one night, or should I say very early in the morning. It was then that I realized my drivers license had expired the day before. Shining your darn flashlight at me and threatening to give me a ticket unless I gave you the candy bar on the seat beside me. You played fair and gave me a warning since I had renewed my tags, just forgot about the license. But that was you, and that's what we loved about you. Ya know we had our 15 yr. class reunion last weekend. And we missed you. We started a webpage for our class www.defiance93.com and we have a page on there in memory of you. Well keep a watchful eye over us my friend, it was an honor knowing you.

Heather

Heather Martinez
classmate

October 18, 2008

Trooper Vazquez,

My father was a Seargant in the Patrol at the time you were serving, your tragic death will never be forgotten by me. People like you are the reason I wanted to work in Law Enforcement. You made the ultimate sacrifice and I will never forget it.

Jason Teter
USBP

Border Patrol Agent Teter
United States Border Patrol

September 3, 2008

Happy 4th of July Frank!
(ok, so I'm a few days late, what else is new)
I know this song has been out for quite a while. Every time I hear it I think of you and all of the other L.E. officers that have made the ultimate sacrifice. You see, our soldiers are fighting the war overseas, but you guys(and girls)are fighting our wars here. I know you loved what you did, the excitement on your face when you got something good was all the explanation that would ever be needed. You fought a gallant war for the citizens of Ohio and you will not be forgotten, especially when we commemorate our soldiers overseas, and wars past. It's just fitting that we make sure to remember all those in law enforcement that have sacrificed also. Anyways, Happy 4th! I hope your family is doing well!! Here's the song I was talking about.

"American Soldier"
I'm just trying to be a father,
Raise a daughter and a son,
Be a lover to their mother,
Everything to everyone.
Up and at 'em bright and early,
I'm all business in my suit,
Yeah, I'm dressed for success from my head down to my boots,
I don't do it for money, there's still bills that I can't pay,
I don't do it for the glory, I just do it anyway,
Providing for our future's my responsibility,
Yeah I'm real good under pressure, being all that I can be,
And I can't call in sick on Mondays when the weekends been to strong,
I just work straight through the holidays,
And sometimes all night long.
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door,
Hey, I'm solid, hey I'm steady, hey I'm true down to the core,
And I will always do my duty, no matter what the price,
I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrafice,
Oh, and I don't want to die for you,
But if dyin's asked of me,
I'll bear that cross with an honor,
'Cause freedom don't come free.
I'm an american soldier, an american,
Beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand,
When liberty's in jeopardy I will always do what's right,
I'm out here on the front lines, sleep in peace tonight.
American soldier, I'm an American,
An American,
An American Soldier

Toby Keith lyrics

Thank you Frank!!!
Thinking of you often

Dispatcher

July 7, 2008

Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication to the citizens of Ohio. From some of the reflections I've read, you are really missed by a loving family. Thank you again.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

June 15, 2008

I drove past your memorial sign on the 270 the other day on my way to meet some OSP Dispatchers and Troops for dinner... I thought about you, and your family, and I pray that everyone is doing okay. I've only been on the patrol for a little over a year, but I've heard a couple of funny stories about you... I can imagine what an amazing Trooper, Friend, Husband, Father, Son and Brother you must have been. I know that you're keeping an eye out on the Troops..they all love their adventures... Rest easy. God Bless.

Dispatcher
State Highway Patrol

June 4, 2008

I cant get you out of my mind ever since the dedication of the dugout. I just kept asking myself WHY Why WHy did this have to happen? Only GOD knows Why but ever since youve been gone i have been trying to preach the message about the dangers of drunk driving I tell your story to everyone I meet hoping it will save a life or two. I show them your picture and pictures of your kids Hoping it will make someone think twice Praying it will save someone else from the pain I felt that night I got the call. I love you and will keep fighting the fight for you love always
your baby sister

Carrie Hyre
Sister

May 23, 2008

Last week they dedicated the new baseball dugout to you at defiance high school You are forever a part of a place that was special to both of us We have not forgotten you I miss you soo much that sometimes I hurt soo bad inside I told Joey when he grows up i hope he is just like you I love you and think of you always I love you give mom a hug and tell her I love her and miss her more than anything
Carrie

Carrie Hyre
Sister

May 20, 2008

I am sorry that reflections are slowed down, they should not be!!!! There should be a reflection left everyday so we keep your memory alive! Rest Blue Angel.

May 17, 2008

Hey Frank,
Just wanted to say hi! I've had a hectic schedule lately, but I was out with my dog the other night and saw the coolest shooting star. I thought of you, hopefully it was your way of saying hi and that you have my precious dog with you, she went home in January. I like to think that she is not old anymore and has you to throw the frisbee to her. Well keep watching out for everyone below. We haven't forgotten you!!
Thank-you!!

Anonymous

March 16, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 8, 2008

hi dad i went to the Hannah Montana concert and heard this song and thought of you.Merry Christmas.love you.


I Miss You by Miley Cyrus

You used to call me your angel
Said I was sent straight down from heaven
You'd hold me close in your arms

I loved the way you felt so strong
I never wanted you to leave
I wanted you to stay here holding me

[CHORUS:]
I miss you
I miss your smile
And I still shed a tear
Every once in a while
And even though it's different now
You're still here somehow
My heart won't let you go
And I need you to know
I miss you, sha la la la la
I miss you

You used to call me your dreamer
And now I'm living out my dream
Oh how I wish you could see
Everything that's happening for me
I'm thinking back on the past
It's true that time is flying by too fast

I know you're in a better place, yeah
But I wish that I could see your face, oh
I know you're where you need to be
Even though it's not here with me

kyra, daughter

December 20, 2007

Dearest Big Brother,
You were my hero since I was 5. I just wanted you to know that I am attending college now and have a 4.0 I wish you were here I always wanted you to be proud of me . Joey is doing well he is 5 now I try to spent time with your children They are all great Christian is my baby because everytime I look at him I see you I love him so much. I finally made it Frank I'm finally the sister you always wanted I miss you so Please take care of mom for me P.S. I will always watch over your babies for you ! Please watch over mine I think of you always Carrie

Sister Carrie Hyre

December 7, 2007

Frank,
You are not forgotten! I read your reflections regularly. We think of you often. I was driving in the car one night with my daughter and she brought up your name. One of her friends lost both her parents in a tragic accident and that is what sparked the conversation. She was inquiring about Krissy and the kids. She wanted to make sure they were ok. She says she remembers meeting you one night at the post. I know she did meet you, I'm just shocked that she remembers. I think she was about six years old at the time. She is now 13. Any how with the anniversary come and gone, I wanted you to know that to this day you've left a lasting impression on all of us. I'll never forget the call that an off duty CPD officer called in one night. You made the traffic stop and the CPD officer stopped out with you. The stop turned out to not be a big deal if I remember correctly, it was the story you gave and the faces you made when you got back to the post. Thank you!!Continue to watch over your family, and friends.
Krissy,
You are amazing, I know you hear that all the time and maybe someday you'll look back and realize what you've done. You'll see when your three babies grow up and thank you for the sacrifices you made(especially during the rough times)and the fact that you've kept the memories of their dad with them from the beginning! I respect you and wish you the best.You truly are amazing.
Todd,
Not many men out there would take on a "ready made family" much less, a family that was still reeling from a tragic loss. You are amazing and I'm sure you were sent from above. Krissy and the kids are very lucky to have you in their lives. Now, I just want to say Happy Holidays Vazquez-Ensoll family and God Bless.
KRR

November 29, 2007