Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well Moss as I look back on that very awful morning when I heard about the shooting I went to dispatch to pick up some info for that day I remember Mary calling on the cell to see if it was true. I said with a crack in my voice yes he is gone I remember her asking how is Eric I said I don't no I have a call I will find out more later and call. later that day I was assisting on a homocide here in our county I so badly wanted to see Eric but you know as well as anyone our job is never done I remember trying to put it in the back of my mind but brother you were in the for front of it. what a coincedence the lady that got murdered was armendriz as well as your shooter. I can't believe just the week before we were laying your uncle to rest. Well brother we all know you are in a better place we love you and miss you everyday god bless your two little one's and your wife and entire family Love Richard Mary and the Kids

Deputy Richard O. Vallejos
Socorro County S.O

Moss was a good officer for whom I'm glad to say that I worked with and was a close friend of mine. May God bless his family who he was taken away from. I know we who knew you will miss you dearly, but I know you are in good hands now Moss. I still can't belive your gone because your good heart was instilled in all of us by your kindness, your goofyness, the way you could always make us smile and laugh no matter how down we were. Please take care of him God. When the time comes, I'm sure we'll meet again Moss. God Bless you.

Deputy Rick Salgado
Dona Ana County Sheriff's Dept.

God bless you and your family.

PO Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police

god bless the family of the ofc. i know what is like to get shot and it is very painful. he is a hero of his land and now he is with the father of jesus. an i know he is looking down on his family and is very proud of them.
GOD BLESS THE FALLING HEROS OF THIS LAND...



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real police security inc.

Sincere sympathy to the family of DS Montano. May God grant you the peace that only He can give.

Anonymous

GOD BLESS THE FAMILY,FRIENDS,AND CO-WORKERS OF DEPUTY MONTANO. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

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

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to this family. You are truly blessed to have 2 sons that are heroes. And now to know that one will keep watch over you from above.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02

"Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tear,
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Rest in Peace.
A Brother in Blue

Ofcr Rusty Redican
LAPD

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Montano, may god be with you and know that our prayers are with you. Another blue angel has been assigned to the heavenly streets, god bless him for all he did for all of us.
"if one should fall, amongst lifes things..the badge he wears, turns into wings"

Officer T.Lemus
La Joya ISD Police

Rest In Peace My Brother, You Won't Be Forgotten. My Thoughts, And Prayers Go Out To Your Family, And Friends. YOU Are Truly A Hero. The Citizens Of Valencia County have lost A Fine Young Man, You Will Be Missed.

Patrolman Brendan Ingley
Hobbs N.M. Police Department

This Message goes to Damacio, My partner and Friend:
I was proud to serve with you, by your side. Your friendship carried me through some shadowed times. I thank you for all you did for me. You are missed so deeply. Life will not be the same without you bro, there is now an emptiness that will never again be filled. You were a fine man, a good friend, and a wonderful Deputy. Your wife and daughter and son will be okay, you have my promise of that. You are missed by so many Moss, Your wishes were carried out in the end. I miss you so damn much.

Deputy Simon Heffron
Valencia County Sheriff's Department

REST IN PEACE BROTHER,SEE/YA ON THE FLIP/FLOP.

DEPUTY RON BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and your department. God Bless...

Fairview Oregon Police Department

My thoguths and prayers are with Deputy Sheriff Damacio Montano's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. May God's peace be with you. You are not alone in your grief and pain. Your law enforcement family and fellow survivors are 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

Deputy Montano, you are a real hero, my deepest condolances to your family, you truly made a difference while you were here.

Officer Don Hurley
Eloy Az. Police Department

May God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you in your time of crisis. My hearts goes out to you for I know what it's like, having lost my son, Off. Joey Vincent in 1999.

Jean Vincent

In the end of times.
A War of Good and Evil will ensue.
That's why our Almighty God.
Takes the Bravest of our Brothers,and Sisters,in Blue.

Cpl. James J. Crawford
Lower Providence Twp Police, Montg. Co. PA.

I read through scenario Deputy Montano was faced with and could reflect to a similar incident I personally faced a few years ago, it is truly an eye opening somber thought to think I could have easily been dealt a similar fate. God Bless Deputy Montano, his brother and their commitment to the oath we have all swore to uphold, on or off duty. Thank you to the Memorial Page to present an opportunity for fellow Officers and family to reflect and remember a true American Hero like Deputy Montano and all the other brothers and sisters presented on the page. God Bless.

FTO Garrett S. Ortiz #2141
Pueblo, Colorado Police Department

May God Bless This Family And The Co-Workers, I too have been in their shoes and it will take a long time to get through but God will be walking with you. The days will be long and the memories constant. As we said at Nacogdoches County Sheriffs Office in Texas- YOUR SOUL TO GOD, YOUR MEMORY OURS! God Bless!

Dispatch/Jailer Brandy Graham
Oldham County , Vega Tx

Rest in peace DS Montano.
Your family, friends and department are in my prayers.

Anonymous

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God... Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great..." Matthew 5:3-12

Rest In Peace My Brother In Blue
* In Valor There Is Hope *

Police Officer Chris Farrell
Mount Pleasant Police Department

What a tragedy to lose another hero. My prayers are with your family. God bless you Deputy Montano.

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

TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY MONTANO OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. HE IS NOW IN THE ARMS OF GOD. GODBLESS YOU BROTHER.

SGT THOMAS SCOTT LEESVILLE PD,LEESVILLE LA.

SGT THOMAS SCOTT
LEESVILLE PD, LEESVILLE LA

Rest in peace, brother officer. Dulcius Ex Asperis .