Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Al,

Although 6 years have gone by, you are still remembered. God bless you Al, and your loving family.

MSgt. Milan Bojovic
Bellwood P.D.

February 2, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 6, 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

December 29, 2007

The exterior of my home is decorated in all blue lights. One of those lights has been assigned to you to honor your memory and it will be lit every night from now until New Years. You are a true hero.

Bob Gordon
Father of CPD Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 27, 2007

You were one of the best examples of a good cop. I always enjoyed my job when you were working for me, always kept me busy because you were always making arrests. You and Rob Hatch were the only two guys I had a hard time keeping up with when we would work the bike detail and now your both together. Maybe we can all ride together again some day. In the meantime, rest my brother, and my best to your family.

Sgt T. Palermo
Bellwood P.D. ret

November 11, 2007

Loving Friend
Time may go bye but you always remain I my mind and in my heart. I will pray for the day our paths meet again.

I miss you brother

Sgt. Joseph Dooley
Arizona State Department

November 10, 2007

DETECTIVE PEREZ, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

November 4, 2007

Although when you passed I was only 7, I remember your bubbly personality. My dad, Robert Hatch would always talk about u. He is now with u n a better place. I kno u all r watching over me. U both r truly missed. ~Kimani Hatch~

Kimani Hatch

October 24, 2007

your missed

October 22, 2007

AL, YOU ARE MISSED AND REMEMBERED. YOU ARE ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL CHARACTERS I'VE MET ON THE JOB. I KNOW YOU KEEP WATCH OVER THOSE OF US WHO ARE STILL ON PATROL. GOD BLESS YOU.

OFC RON STANFEL
BELLWOOD PD

November 18, 2006

Ever single day I drive on the expressway and pass the traffic crash location that took my brothers' life, I think of the wonderful memories that we (the bellwood police officers) had. I will never forget Pistol Perez.
Thank you for your service and thank you for watching over us.

Officer Beck
Co-worker/Friend

October 30, 2006

DEAR ALVIN,
I CAN REMEMBER THE TIME ONE SUMMER NIGHT WE CHASED TWO ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS ACROSS MANNHEIM RD. AND WE CAUGHT THEM IN A BACK YARD ON FREDERICK ST. SO MANY YEARS AGO. I ALSO REMEMBER WHEN WE WORKED OUT AT THE MAYWOOD GYM AND WE HIT THE WATER HEAVYBAG SO HARD WE MADE WATER SPRAY OUT OF THE HEAVYBAG. THOSE ARE THE MEMORIES AND THOUGHTS THAT I WANT TO REMEMBER. TAKE CARE CARNAL, I'LL SEE YOU DOWN THE ROAD. YOUR FRIEND MARK

LT. MARK KOSEVICH
HILLSIDE POLICE DEPT.

May 19, 2006

TO ALL WHO REMEMBER MY BROTHER THANK YOU. I KNOW NO ONE WILL FORGET WHAT A GREAT OFFICER HE WAS AND AND A GREAT FAMILY MAN. WE ARE ALL PROUD OF JR. AND EVERY DAY HE'S IN OUR MINDS.HIS CHILDREN WILL ALWAYS KNOW THEIR DADDY IS A HERO.
YOUR LITTLE SISTER,
LILY

ILIANA PEREZ

January 21, 2006

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Alvin did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Alvin be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Detective Perez's family, friends, and co-workers must have gone through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Alvin but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Alvin will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love Alvin, even for a short time. I pray that Alvin will continue to watch over us along with all the other fallen officers all as only they can.

Thank you Detective Perez for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you and all those who loved you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

August 28, 2005

To the Family and friends of Alvin,
I knew Alvin when he was a teenager in chicago. He would walk by Essannay "Show-It" on his way to Ann's sandwich shop. We would joke around. I kept telling him to stay in school. He did. We hired Alvin to help Bill in the change-over department. Bill Nevins encouraged Alvin to join the military, which he did. Alvin joined the ranks of the Bellwood Police Department and became a detective.

All the way, he made everybody he touched proud to have known him. I hadn't seen Alvin in a while. Then, while doing traffic control for the Special Olympics' Law Enforcement Torch Run, there he was. Running and pushing a stroller! After the run we reminiced about the old days on Grand avenue. He rememberd me shooting a rocket across the expressway at his apartment on the trhird floor and it landed on the porch! Nice shot! I almost forgot that.

Alvin, you are truly missed. My faith tells me we will meet again. I'll bring the fireworks!

Director Michael F. Muto
Village of Lyons Emergency Services

June 16, 2005

People like you make life much easier for rookies like me. I really appreciate you going out of your way to help me through out college and the application process. Thank you for your kindness.

Special Agent Joseph V. Raphael
U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service

May 19, 2005

On the anniversary of your death I salute you Detective Perez.

HERO!

Michigan resident

January 17, 2005

Rest in peace Det. Perez. You will always be remembered.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 26, 2004

Our prayers go out to Detective Alvin Perez and his family. May his children know that their father protected us and other families from harm. May his wife remember him as if it were just yesterday that they met. And we will remember him as a brother who took the ultimate sacrifice to make this world a better place for all to live.

God bless you,

Officer Ron Reardon
Riverside Police Department (Ohio)

Detective Sondra Reardon
University of Cincinnati Police Department

January 17th 2004

PO Reardon
Riverside Police Department (Ohio)

January 17, 2004

You gave the ultimate sacrifice. You may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. We are all family in this job, sometimes we are the only family each other has. In pace requiescat, Rest in peace! Keep a watch on the rest of us as we go on shift each day.

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world will cry and you will rejoice." (American Indian Prayer)

Isaiah 40:31

Ptl. Kimberly Moses
MTSU Campus PD, TN

Im in a lost for words, I only discovered this news today. I can't help but to think of his wife and children.. My name is Alex, I met Alvin while he was serving at Long Beach Naval Satation prior to base closure. I attended his wedding in Las Vegas, incidently I was the only person in attendance at that special event. He was I consider to be a, "good man". He was my friend and confidant. I do look forward to meeting his children, after all, he honored me by bestowing my name on one of his little ones..Rest in peace my dear friend, may I have the honor to stand by your side again one day.

Alexander Ybarra
private citizen

We wont let you be forgotten. Rest in peace, my brother.

Peace Officers Memorial Foundation of Cook County Illinois

It is special men like your loved one that make The United States of America truely great.

May the God of all comfort place his tent over you. Please remember to throw all your burdens upon the Lord and he will sustain you. PS.55-22

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO DET. ALVIN PEREZ AND ALSO TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE BELLWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT. MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU AND MAY HE KEEP YOU IN HIS ARMS. STAY SAFE BROTHERS AND SISTERS.

PTL DUANE CARPENTER
GONZALES PD

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Detective Alvin Perez. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Douglas R. Wright / Board of Directors
National Drug Interdiction Association