Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My precious baby girl, 22 years ago today we lost you, just when you feel time will never go on, well…. It didn’t stop or even slow down and it doesn’t heal your heart, you just learn to get up and face another day without your child. Not only did we lose you that awful day, but our second grandchild went with you, one day we will meet them. You left behind your beautiful daughter who has grown to follow in your steps, she patrols the streets in Tallahassee and your sister the same in Marion County. You have a niece who has a phone to heaven and she talks to you all the time, she just turned 7, her and your nephew talk about you often. May precious girl, continue to watch over us all and please protect your daughter, your sister your niece and nephew. I love you and miss you so very much. A big hug to you and that grand baby, love mom

Deb Azure
Mother, Deputy Renee Danell Azure

August 6, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Azure,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Union County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 6, 2022

I cannot believe that today marks 20 years since you left us, where has the time gone. The time has not at all eased the pain in my heart, I miss you everyday. I wonder what life would be like if you were here... I know that you are so proud of your daughter, she has followed in your footsteps and is back on the road now after her time as a SRD. Your sister is also still out on the road, please, please, please watch over them and ride beside them every day. Bring them home safely. Your niece and nephew are now 5 and almost 4, Autumn is a spitting image of you when you were smaller... Your dad is still out on the road with FedEx, please protect him and ride with him as well. I know you have a lot of company with you today, your great grandparents, your grandparents and your baby, so give them all a big hug and kiss from me. I love you more than you will ever know. Miss ya my beautiful daughter.

Mom

August 6, 2022

Stopped in to visit and leave a reflection. I'm a few days late, but I will never forget you as you are a Blue Angel and will never be forgotten. I know your Mom is so proud of you and the police legacy that you now have with your daughter and sister. I know your Mom worries about them every day. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Loved leaves a memory no one can steal

Robert Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 8, 2021

Renee, it is so hard to believe that you have been gone 19 years, I just can't wrap my head around that. I miss you and my grandbaby each and every day. My heart still breaks each day. So much has happened, but I know that you are with each of us and walking beside, guiding us as we need it. Please continue to watch over your sister and daughter as they put on their uniforms everyday and head out that door, protect them and bring them home safely each and every day. Watch over your niece and nephew that you never had the chance to meet in person, but I know you know them by protecting them daily as well. I wonder what my grandbaby that went with you would be doing today, grown up and having a career of their own. So many if's.... but one thing I do know, you my precious angel will NEVER be forgotten as long as I live, you are a hero and will always be to us all. Continue to ride over the road with your dad and walk beside us all. Love and miss you so much, mom

Mom
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

August 8, 2021

I hope her daughter is doing well.

Chris Marchi

August 6, 2021

I'm a few days late, but I do think of you as you are two days after my son. I know exactly what your Mom goes through on a daily basis. We live in the past and also the future wondering what could have been. Keep watch over your Mom and also your daughter who I hear wants to follow in your foot steps. Protect them both. You will never be forgotten.

Robert Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 8, 2020

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

August 6, 2020

My precious angel, 18 years has gone by and my heart aches today just as much as it did that dreadful night. I miss you and my grand baby. So much has happened in these 18 years, your little girl has grown up and is now a deputy, continue to ride with her as well as your sister and keep them both safe. I love and miss you my hero.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

August 6, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your memory, service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 6, 2020

Renee, as we approach your EOW, 18 years, I am not sure where time has gone, but so much has happened. Your baby girl is now grown up and following in your foot steps (please watch over her and your sister on the road, ride beside them all the time). You are an aunt to Autumn who will be 3 in a couple days and Ulrick almost 2. I know that my grand baby who was taken from us with you, must be a beautiful soul at almost 18... So many things have happened, and the world has become a mess right now, so much hate and violence, continue to be with us all. I love and miss you every single day.

Mom

July 26, 2020

In 2004 at the Police Memorial I previously posted how I watched a little girl make a rubbing of your name and then gather small pieces of tape from other's so she could hang hers. It was signed "Faith" . All these years later I see a release from October how Faith is now a Deputy! Please watch over all of them.

Anonymous
Retired

November 20, 2019

I'm a week late with my reflection but, I haven't forgotten you. Your Mom has told me about your daughter, she has grown up fast with college and all, plus her career choice. Watch over her and your Mom. I'd like to leave the following for your Mom as I know she has tears every day as I do for my son. You have not been forgotten.

"I dropped a tear in the Ocean. The day you find it is the day I will stop missing you." Author Unknown

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

August 13, 2019

Thinking of you my friend. I miss you. I love you. Till we meet again.

Kate
Friend

August 6, 2019

Good evening my angel, just a quick note to tell you we love and miss you both so very much. You are never forgotten. Continue your watch above and ride with your sister and soon your daughter. Love you.

Mom
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/6/02, Union County, SO

May 29, 2019

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Azure.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2019

Renee, I know that I don't usually post on here, but the site I use is not working, and I wanted to let you know that your 40th birthday did not pass without me trying to send you a message and that I want to wish you a very Happy Mother's Day. I know how proud you are of Faith, she is close to graduating the academy and FSU, then head out to patrol the street, I know that you will be beside her every minute of the day. We love and miss you both so much. Continue your watch on the streets of gold and keep an eye on all of us left behind as we continue to have a hugh part of our lives missing.

Love you today and always.

Mom

Deb Azure
Mother of a true hero

May 12, 2019

Renee, not a day goes by I don't think of you. Your mom & dad miss you every day. You would be so proud of Faith, she is an amazing young woman. RIP our blue angel.

Aunt Lori

Lori
Aunt

May 11, 2019

Hi Blue Angel. Thought I'd stop in as I was thinking about you today. Time never heals old wounds when it comes to losing a child so I know what your Mom and daughter live with every day. There is always something to remind them of you every day, a photograph, a special holiday. Today I came across the rubbing your daughter made for me of my son Mike's name off the wall in Washington D.C. I put it on his honor table I have for him in my house. We all take one day at a time, wake up and dress and get through the day and not a day passes without thinking about our lost one. Continue keeping watch over your loved ones and know you have not been forgotten.

"I heard someone whisper your Name.
When I turned around to see who is was;
I found myself alone.
Then I knew, it was my heart Missing you."
(Author Unknown)

Bob Gordon
Retired Deputy Chief. Father of CPD Officer, Michael P. Gordon, EOW:

October 11, 2018

Well, it's been 16 years now. A lot has happened but one thing remains... I miss you. I will always love you. Gone but certainly never forgotten. XOXO

Your daughter, Faith.

Faith Azure
Daughter

August 6, 2018

Once again your heaven birthday is here. I know for your Mom and loves ones it arrives with an emptiness. They think of the past times with you and the love you shared. There are no special words I can offer them to comfort them except that you will never be forgotten by them and your blue family. Continue to keep watch over all of them, protect them. I know every day your Mom lives with the fear of losing someone else very close to her. Losing a child is like losing your heart.

"I heard someone whisper your name, when I turned around to see who it was I found myself alone. Then I knew, it was my heart missing you."
Author Unknown

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

August 6, 2018

Rest In Peace Sister in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson(Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 6, 2018

Prayers for your daughter and family...I hope your daughter is growing to be an amazing young lady. Thank you for your service and sacrifice and know we will remember you. God bless your family as you gaze upon them from the Heavens.

Nanette Schimpf
Florida Sheriffs Association

April 30, 2018

Rest In Peace Sister. You are honored and remembered today the 15th anniversary of your E.O.W. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for all your loved ones.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

November 28, 2017

Hi pretty Angel. I haven't forgotten you nor have those that love you dearly. Your Mom knows you are looking down her every day. When she walks in the rain and feels a rain drop land on her cheek it is a kiss from someone that lives in Heaven and that person is you looking down on her. Keep watch on all of your loved ones and know that you have not been forgotten.

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

August 6, 2017