Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 6, 2018

Agent Lopez-Colon,
On today, the 11th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Juan. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 15, 2013

Thank you for your Service Sir, RIP

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

June 27, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 8th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 15, 2010

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

January 15, 2010

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
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February 23, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 5, 2008

By this reflexion I would love to give thanks to the man that created the person that i most love in the world. I would love to let you know that you will never be forgoton and that youre living image is reflected every day by youre two beautiful children. Thank you for the greatis gift of all youre son Rafael.

Rosemarie Zapata
Daughter in law

March 28, 2007

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Rafael did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Rafael be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Agent Lopez-Colon's family, friends, and co-workers must have gone through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Rafael but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Rafael will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love Rafael, even for a short time. I pray that Rafael will continue to watch over us along with all the other fallen officers all as only they can.

Thank you Agent Lopez-Colon for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you and all those who loved you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

August 27, 2005

Gone but not forgotten

January 15, 2005

Dear Rafael

Your kids, wife and sister-in-law attended National Police Week 2003 in DC, they had a wonderful time and very honor to see your name on the wall. Please take care of your family

Dios Te Bendiga

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86

Dear Agent Lopez Colon, I met your wife when I visited PR's survivors, she is a wonderful lady and taking great care of both your boys..She is going with them to DC to the Police Memorial Week..and we will be with her.

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86