Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Officer Perez. I am was so sorry to hear the news about your husband, your father, your son, your brother and your friend. Although I did not know Officer Perez, I have come to know a number of officers that amke up the Chicago Police Family. He is a HERO and this world is a better place because of him.

My brother, Chicago Police Officer Brian T. Strouse, was killed in the line of duty on June 30, 2000 and my family knows all too well the pain you are feeling. I wish I knew what to say to help you though this difficult time. The only advice I can offer is when the pain seems unbearable, reach out to the Chicago Police Department, family and friends and the COPS organization. They will help you through this.


You may never be able to make sense of any of this, however, I am sure you will agree that your lives were a better and safer place to live knowing he was one of the GOOD GUYS protecting all of us. Hold your head high and proud, let the world know what a blessing he was not only to you but to the the children and families of the City of Chicago and countless others whose lives he touched daily. Keep him alive though memories and stories.

I heart goes out to each and every member of his family. May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.


Cindy Strouse

Cindy Strouse

To Protect and To Serve
Written by : Kate Plourde


I don't know why you chose this path
It was surely not for pay
There's no routine or certainty
That brings comfort with each day

You leave your home and take with you
Silent prayers of family
They know the dangers you will see
They pray on bended knee

Your eyes see more in just one day
Than we do in an entire year
You strive to make our homes a haven
Safe from harms way and fear

You vow To Protect and To Serve
People you don't even know
You treat them all with dignity
Despite the filth they show

The way you serve with care and honor
Reflects your reputation
You wear your badge with such great pride
And it serves as confirmation

You never know with each call you take
If this will be your last
But yet you continue to take each one
And let your doubts just pass

This is your eulogy while you yet live
To wait for your death is sad
How much we need you to keep on going
To survive in a world gone mad


- May you rest in peace with your other brothers and sisters and continue to be a guardian angel to the others in blue.

Renee' Lee Greco, Webmaster

How my heart breaks for you. My wife and i had two children. both girls. The youngest one died may 4 2002 in the line of duty. She was 24 years old. She loved her job and she left us doing what she felt she had to do, help people. I know that what i'm saying is not much help now.
You all have a tough road ahead of you. But take it from a guy thats still hurting very much, you have to stand up and be proud, He was a good person.
Hold on,
Love Greg and Janice

Father of FO
MNCPP

Ben,
Thank you for being out there. Write us back and tell us how beautiful Heaven is!!

Chicago police Judo Club

To Officer Perez family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.


God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL E/O/W 11/6/1986

To our lost comrade you will always be remembered by those you have been with, and you will always be in our minds and spoken about in our prayers. Rest now brother for your tour is done but your mission will be carried on.

a fellow pollice officer from chicago
Chicago Police Dept.

To the family and friends of Officer Perez you are in my thoughts and prayers. There is nothing worse than to lose someone in the line of duty. When Joey was killed I felt very alone but there is a wonderful group called COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors) who was there for me. The survivors of Law Enforcement officers have stuck together to make sure our heros will never be forgotten. May God be with you during this tragic time.

Dana Perot
Survivor (Fiance') of Deputy Joseph Rodgers eow 4-9-97

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Perez... my sincerest condolences. My God bless and comfort you through this difficult time.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
O my God, I trust in You;
Let me not be ashamed;
Let not my enemies triumph over me.
Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed;
Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.
Psalm 25:1,2,3,
To his family and friends, there is a high court that we will all attend, and so the perps who necessitated him even being on that trestle. His life here as a police officer is over, but his heavenly one is just beginning.
Thank you, Officer Perez, RIP
Isaiah 40:31

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS THIS HERO'S FAMILY,AND COWORKERS. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

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

Rest in peace brother, condolences to your family and partner.

patrolman
chicago police

Rest in peace, Officer Perez. You & your family will be in our hearts & prayers. You will never be forgotten. Thank you & God bless you.

Officer A. Abuzanat
CPD- 008th

A poem my wife found that may find the friends and family of officer perez some comfort:




You Don't Know How It Feels"


Out we go each and every day.
families at home, children at play.
We never know when our time is near
the ultimate price, "I love you dear."

Look at me and think what you may,
but in time of need, I'm on the way.
Never failing to do my best,
I'll lay down my life ... to this I attest.

My life for yours, does that seem fair,
ask my family, if you dare.
It's the career I've chose, you wouldn't understand.
It's about helping others when they need a hand.

You beat your loved ones and drive around drunk,
steal from others, act like a punk.
Use your drugs and sell them too,
rob innocent people because they're not like you.

"Gangbangers" to "wanta be's" you all try to fit in,
why do you act that way ... scared of the "pen?"
I'm just doing my job, you wouldn't understand.
Don't want me around till you need help, man.

The pay isn't great, and the hours are strange,
but I love what I do, do you feel the same?
Saving the world is not what it's about,
one at a time, we try to help out.

I just want to go home, my family to see,
try as you may, you won't take that from me.
Maybe not today, but I will see them again.
As I stand with Saint Peter ... and welcome them in

PPO DAIVS
SLMPD

Bless the family/friends of Officer Perez...I am not an Officer yet but I can only think of how much it hurts 1000's of people when just one gives their life to save others.

The Policeman turned to face his GOD
Which must always come to pass
He hopped his boots were shinning
Just as brightly as his brass
"Step forward now police man
How might I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his sholders and said.
"No Lord I guess I aint,
because those of us who carry badges,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sunday's
and at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are very tough.
But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got to steep.
I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes Lord forgive me
I weapted unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you have a place for me Lord
It need not be so grand,
I never expected or had too much but if you don't
I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod,
As the policeman waited quietly
For a judgement of his God,
"Step forward now policeman,
You borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat, in Heavens streets.
You've done your time in hell."

God Bless and Rest in Peace.

Criminal Justice Student

Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers to your wife and children. You are watching over us now. Another hero gone. Rest now blue angel your watch is over.

A Texas Officer's Wife

GOD BLESS YOU MY FALLEN BROTHER, YOU SERVED YOUR CITY AND COUNTRY WELL. REST IN PEACE.

officer grant m. jones
south bend police c.v.o unit

God bless those left behind

S. Yates
concerned citizen

God Bless you and your family...May you rest in peace.

Maitland Police Department

My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Perez, their children, family, friends and co-workers. You are not alone in your grief and pain. Your law enforcement family is with you. Miles may separate us, but love knows no bounds! Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - Surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

To the family of officer Perez: You have a long road ahead of you, just know that you are not alone, and you are not the only one on that road either - even though sometimes it may feel that way. You have our thoughts and prayers with you on a daily basis, and I know that is what is assisting me down that road, and it will assist you too.

Deputy Rene' Dennis
Harris County Sheriff's Dpt. & Widdow of Joseph N. Dennis EOW 05-22-01

Officer Perez, rest in peace, you made a difference. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Officer Don Hurley
Eloy Az. Police Department

RIP Officer PEREZ, it saddens me everyday when I come to this web site, hopeing not to see another name. May god bless you, your familiy and the Chicago Police Dept. I know you will be joined in a special room in heaven where all our other heros are. You will be missed!

SGT Brad Becker
US ARMY Military Police

My sincere condolences to the family of Officer Perez. My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sami Thomson
Surviving niece of Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

Officer Perez,
May God give your family & friends the comfort, strength and courage they need to begin the long journey ahead of them. I pray that they will be there for each other & never forget you. You have given your all and now have joined the most elite force - those "killed in the line of duty". I was at Police Week in D.C. this year and was impressed to see so many officers from Chicago P.D. standing in line as the survivors left the memorial service at the Capital. Be proud to be a part of a department who represents your sacrifice in such a way. I know in May 2003, they will have many officers there to represent you. I will not always remember your name but will remember you and your family in my prayers.
Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin E. Taylor NCHP E.O.W. 10-3-01

Telecommunicator
NC Highway Patrol

Another Great American Hero taken from us by fate. May you rest in peace my Brother in Blue. God Bless your family, friends and co-workers you will not be forgotten.

Detective J.C. Johnson
Danville Police Dept. Danville VA.