Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The other night i was having a conversation with my brother who is a police officer in palm spring fl. and he mentioned that you was a brother of flores who works in a nearby county.It was sad to hear this news of how your life was taken from you by three low lives that are getting what they deserve.I spoke to your brother once and he sounded like a nice person.We all know that you are watching over all of us and taking care of all your family and friends,specially flores and your baby.God bless you and Your family.

Officer Mario Montesino
PUERTO RICO STATE POLICE

March 8, 2005

I never met Officer Hector Gomez, but I feel as though I know him. I have the distinct privledge of working with his brother, Officer Marco Flores. Marco talks about his brother often, how he misses him, how close they were. The sadness in his eyes speak louder than the words. On 3/5/05, we dedicated our shift to Officer Hector Gomez. I share my heartfelt sympathies with Officer Gomez's family, his friends, and the residents of Marion.

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

Sgt. Christopher J. Schmidt
Lake Clarke Shores, Florida

March 7, 2005

Hector, my prayers are with you and your family. Althought I never met you, I salute your bravery and dedication to the job! Your brother marco, whom I have the honor of knowing and working with on a daily basis explained to me how special you are, and I can see it in his eyes that he misses you very much and is very proud of you. I too have a brother who is a Police officer and from us we thank you hector, for watching over your fellow brothers and sisters in blue.

PO Sergio Montesino, Sr.
Palm Springs PD

March 4, 2005

Chino I know you are walking the path of our Lord. We all miss you so much and we pray everyday for Jodie and you baby girl. Thanks for protecting our country and the citizens of Marion during the time you spend in the world of the living. They and us your family will never forget you....
Titi Jasmin

Jasmin L. Gomez
Chino's aunt

December 23, 2004

It feels like it was just yesterday that I lost my cousin and my best friend. I miss talking on the phone and joking around. I now understand that you are in a better place, at the beginning I asked my self why you and not someone else. But i realize that god only takes the good ones and that's why he took you. I will always love you and remember you for the rest of my life. May you daughter grow up to be just like you. God Bless.

Ruby
Cousin/Sister

December 23, 2004

It has been 3 years, and not a day goes by that we do not think about you. I really had a hard time coping with losing you, but with hope and prayers i have adjusted a little without you coming around hanging out, laughing, talking, and just getting away from stress. Chino, I regret not stopping to say goodbye the morning of March 5, but how was I to know I would never see you again. So I will say goodbye now. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!!!

Ssgt.Ty'osha Johnson
917th Mss Barksdale AFB

May 10, 2004

It's been nearly two years since you left us and it feels like it was yersterday. I spoke to Jody the other day and it felt real good after two years. I really miss talking to you on the phone when you used to tell me you were bored, but I know that you are in a better place, watching over all of your brothers and specially your daughter. I really wish you were here to see her. I still think of the last time we saw each other on thanksgiving we had a wonderful time. I love you and miss you so much little brother.

Ofc. Marco Y Flores
Lake Clarke Shores Police Department

March 9, 2004

i am a dallas police officer who was born and raised in marion,la. i was sadden to hear about the loss of your loved one. my mother (elizabeth andrews) thought very highly of officer gomez. she spoke of him often. please know that your family is in our prayers. my mother recently passed and i was deeply sadden and i know what you're going through and hope your family keeps us in your prayers also.

police officer tyrone andrews
dallas p.d.

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer. Today, March 5, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Patrolman Hector Gomez who died on this date last year.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Patrolman Gomez's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

Chino,Your death touched the lives of every Police Officer in Louisiana. I know your family can rest easy at night knowing you are on patrol on the streets of Heaven. May GOD bless your family and that new child of your's that I know you have seen through the eyes of GOD !!

CPL. Jamie Knight
University of Louisiana Monroe Police Dept.

It took me a long time to come to terms with Chino's death. I know he died doing what he loved to do. Helping others anyway he could. That was Hector's nature. No matter what the problem was Hector found the answer or did his best to help out. I am proud to have known him. He will always be a great man to me and my son. His memory will always live in our hearts. May god keep you Jodie and your children and never lose your faith in God!! He has all the answers!

Yvonne Gomez
DFAS

Patrolman Gomez may god bless you and your family. Thank you so much for all the great work you did for the community.Your death as well as other officers deaths makes me want to become a police officer more to take all the criminals of the streets.You will never be forgotten.RIP

Anonymous

You did, as anybody else would have done. Since you were a police officer, you were expected to do what you did. If you didn't you would be fired. It is so sad, to hear that the kid shooter, is going to get the death penalty, but it is worse to hear a member in blue and fell. Congulations!! As I like to say a lot, one year isnt long at all, but when you think of it, you had the guts, to go out and protect the civilians. That alone is worse 10 years for like every day. I understand what it is like. Since I lost many officers in blue after September 11, 2001, I normally like to check this website. I have printed your story and will read it to my men at line up. Good luck in line up, in front of God!! RIP!! My prayers go out to your wife and family.

Capt. Matthew Rayomond
New York City Police Department

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 Patrolman Hector Gomez. 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

My deepest regards to the family of Officer Hector "Chino" Gomez. I never had the good fortune to meet Officer Gomez but my prayers are with him and his family. May God bless and keep you. Hector Gomez will never be forgotten.

Deputy Anne King
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office

Go Rest High On That Mountain, brother, for you are done here, and finished a hero. Watch over the rest of us, patrolling here, while you paid the ultimate sacrafice. You WILL NOT BE FORGOT>...............

patrolman Chris Tillman
Danville, VA PD

I would like to thank everyone who has left a reflection for my husband. He was a great man. My family and I would have never been able to make it through this tragedy alone. It's because of people like you who care and send their prayers that we have survived so far and will continue to survive through the grace of God. Thank you so much for your thoughts and comforting words.
May God Bless You All
Jodie Gomez and Family

Jodie Gomez - Spouse

I am Sorry

Cpl Marko Martin
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office

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

To the family of Officer Gomez, our thoughts and prayers our with you. Rest in peace brother. You're a true hero.

Capt. R. L. Polk
Waterproof P.D. Louisiana

My prayers are with the family of Officer Gomez. It saddens me to see yet another young hero taken. God Bless and remember that he is with you where ever you go.

Officer Spencer Salyers
Whitehall Police Department

My sincerest condolences are extended to the family and friends of Patrolman Gomez. He is to be commended for his bravery and may he rest in peace and God bless everyone that has been affected by this devestating tragedy.

SHYLAH J. EVERETT

Your tour is over, rest in peace brother.

Deputy I. Martinez
B.S.O. (South Florida)

God bless you and your family, especially your wife and your child.

Officer J.T. Beliveau
Norfolk Police Dept. Norfolk Va

To the family of Officer Gomez, our thoughts and prayers our with you. Go rest your work is done.

Uncle of Mississippi State Trooper
Paul Denham
E.O.W.
12-27-99

Danny Gibson