Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today woulda been 46, bro. Miss u!

Juan Ruiz(Gary)
Brother

January 28, 2014

Today is number 45 for ya, bro. Miss u.

Juan Ruiz(Gary)
Brother

January 28, 2013

Hey Jaime just thinking about you and all the laughter we enjoyed together, rest in peace. Can't believe its been 10 yrs.

Det. Del Rio Javier
NYPD

December 21, 2012

Jaime, you are missed, remember your laughter and the way you made us laugh prior to going out on the streets, during the B&B days... God bless your soul and you are always remembered

Sgt. Jesus Freytes
NYPD

July 1, 2012

Miss you, Mi Hermano!

Sosa

Det. Clemente Sosa
NYPD/ Partner

April 13, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

March 31, 2012

Today would've been your 44th birthday. Don't worry, I'll keep the happiness going for you, bro.

Juan Ruiz(Gary)
Brother

January 28, 2012

God bless you, wherever you are.....

keyla dela rosa
friends

September 10, 2011

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

The photo of happier times breaks my heart. You lived a hero and died a hero, brother.

Never forgotten.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

March 31, 2011

Today u would've been 43 and I wish u were still here so I could give ya the business about it :) Miss u !

Juan Ruiz
Brother

January 28, 2011

You are gone but not forgotten. Rest in Peace.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
N EW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 31, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

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

March 31, 2010

Happy 42nd birthday, bro. You are still with me.

Juan Ruiz
Brother

January 28, 2010

I took a picture today of your shield at the NYPD Museum in lower NYC. I did it because I wanted to know who you were. You were the last shield up. I want you to know that you are not forgotten even by strangers. May you rest in peace knowing you are remembered.

Adrianna
Teacher

Adrianna
Visitor at NYPD Museum in NYC

July 27, 2009

REST IN PEACE. "3100"

PO ADAMS
NYPD 46 PCT

July 19, 2009

Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005

March 31, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Detective Betancourt and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

March 24, 2009

Happy 41st Birthday bro. Really miss you. Everyone does.

Juan Ruiz
Brother

January 28, 2009

Det. Betancourt your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

April 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Betancourt. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God speed and God bless. Rest in peace.

VIPS Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Dept.

March 3, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER,, NH

February 28, 2008

Even now I still miss you, my Jaimito. You were not only my partner but, along with Mitch, you two were my best friends. I could not have kept doing all that I did every night if you and Mitch were not there with me. Even now I can still hear your laughter and hear you call Tinita. I miss you deeply, my friend.

Det. T. Smith
NYCPD

February 18, 2008

Today u woulda been 40 and I woulda been giving u a lot for crap for it lol. I miss u man. Happy Birthday.

Juan Ruiz
Brother

January 28, 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 2, 2008

Jaime, I will always remember your smiling face.You made everyone around you laugh. YOU were loved by all in Dist#11.It was an honor to have worked with you and call you a friend.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!! YOU ARE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS FOREVER!!! MISS YOU PAPI!!!

Deputy Sheriff John DePasquale
Seminole CO. Fla./NYPD RET.

August 28, 2007