Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Agent Nieves-Ruiz,
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 Puerto Rico. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 31, 2022

Officer Nieves-Ruiz:
Thank you for your service to your agency and to the citizens of Puerto Rico. Your father must have been so proud of you! So sorry your life ended so soon while trying to prevent a robbery and protect others. You honor your family and our profession.

Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (ret)
Washoe County Sheriff (Reno) & NVDPS

August 31, 2020

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

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

August 31, 2020

Descansa end paz siempres. Rest in peace always.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

August 31, 2018

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

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

August 31, 2018

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

September 1, 2017

Agent Nieves-Ruiz,
Maam, on today the 9th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Puerto Rico. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

August 31, 2011

You have not been forgotten Blue Angel. You are a true hero.

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

August 31, 2011

Te extrano mucho prima. Que dios te bendiga siempre. Me le das un beso grande a Mami y Papi que yo se que estan juntos. Te quiero mucho. TU PRIMO PAQUITO CARRASQUILLO

paquito carrasquillo
cousin

September 15, 2009

RIP.You will never be forgotten by all those that knew and love you.

Anonymous

October 13, 2008

Today is the 05th Anniversary of your tragic, brutal, and untimely murder. Thank you for your bravery, service, and sacrifice. May your family take comfort in the fact that you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

SGT, Retired
AR

August 31, 2007

God bless you. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

August 31, 2007

Agent Nieves-Ruiz thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. It has been five years since the end of your watch and you have not been forgotten. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

August 31, 2007

To the family and loved ones of Agent Yesenia Nieves-Ruiz and her fellow officers with the Puerto Rico Police Department:

On this the fourth annniversary of Yesenia's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember her today. Yesenia's professionalism and dedication will never be forgotten, nor will her valor and courage.

I hope that God is holding her in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul. No doubt that Heaven has another hero in Yesenia, but I am so sorry you had to lose your beloved. To her parents, I too share your anquish of having lost a cherished child in a line of duty death. May you all continue to be comforted by your faith and your law enforcement family and other police survivors.

I am so sorry that Yesenia was robbed of her life so young and so tragically, but through her heroism and the profound sense of duty with which she lived her life, she made an immeasurable difference. May her spirit continue to soar and may her memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Yesenia gave to her community and the citizens of Puerto Rico, and for the supreme sacrifice she and her family made on August 31, 2002.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
eow 4/24/05

August 31, 2006

"GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS, THAN TO LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND." JOHN 15.13.
TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF AGENT NIEVES-RUIZ: I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF AGENT RUIZ. WHAT A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY HE CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COMFORT.
GLB (MOTHER)

August 31, 2006

Ride Along


So you don’t like the ticket I just gave you.
Well, come take a ride with me.
A trip to the scene of an accident.
Where a person now struggles for freedom, and for life.
All because someone was in a hurry, or late for work.

You say you didn’t call me and you don’t need my help.
That this is a family matter and none of my business.
Come take a ride with me.
Where a child now cowers in the nearest corner, or bedroom closet.
They cover their ears and ask god “ please make them stop”.
Still think no one needs my help.

You’ve said all we do is eat donuts and drink coffee.
Come take a ride with me.
On the countless days after taking four calls in an hour.
We think we have time to sit down for dinner.
Only to be call away again.

You think we’re cold and have no heart.
Well, come take a ride with me.
To a place where the pipes now lay to rest.
A brother or sister who gave their life, for someone like you.
A place where tears fall like rain for their family,
For our family, and yes even for you.
Yeah, come take a ride with me.


R. S. B
2005

Deputy Marshal

February 12, 2005

Some people are so degenerate--- if one has no respect for the people whose uniforms symolize the law, then there is no possibility of them having respect for the law itself...

~~~To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me~~~

When I am gone, release me, Let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled alone.

So grieve a while if indeed you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart,

I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen with your heart, you'll
Hear all of my love around you soft and clear

And when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"

January 23, 2005

Rest easy, sister. You will not be forgotten as a hero never dies. Thank you for your service.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

August 31, 2003

Dear Yesenia

I met your mom and dad in DC, during Police Week 2003, they are so proud of you and to see your name on the wall was an Honor for them, they talked to President Bush during the Memorial and were very excited about it...Please, take care of them


Dios Te Bendiga

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

To Agent Nieves-Ruiz our hearts and prayers go out to you.

Dios Te Bendiga

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

Rest in peace Agent Nieves-Ruiz my prayers are with your family and the Puerto Rico Police Department

Aston. Pennsylvania, USA

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen