Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Dad,
I've been doing well. I did drop out of my college and Pre-AP classes because I wasn't doing very well in them. I'm in regular U.S. History and Chemistry now but I can already tell that I'm doing so much better. They will work with my busy schedule better too. I have my first Winter-guard Competition in a couple of weeks. I wish you could be there but I know that you'd be proud of me no matter what. I know that you're watching everything I do from Heaven.
Te Quiero Papa,
love, Victoria Danielle

Victoria Cummings
Youngest Daughter

January 10, 2020

Hey Dad,
I stayed the weekend with Kelc and the others a few weeks ago. It was really nice to see them and spend time with them. Me and Matthew aren't close like we kinda use to be but it was still great getting to see him and his boys and Brandy. Kelcey is really sweet for letting me stay the weekends with her. She took Leah and I to go watch a movie and we went to go see Grandma and Grandpa for a few hours. I didn't get to see Care'n this time though. Last time i saw her was in October at my band competition. I've really been missing you lately. I'm scared to tell people that I miss you or call you dad because I was so young when you died. I wish things were different. I want to be able to say that you were my dad but in the situations I'm in now, that doesn't seem like it'll happen soon. I think I wanna go to college at ASU like my sisters and brother did. It's also close to mom's and dad's house. Oh! I do want you to know that my dad, James Cummings, has taken excellent care of me and my younger sisters. He's an amazing dad and I know you would've liked him. I can't wait to see you!! I love you!
Te Quiero papa,
Victoria Danielle

Victoria Cummings
Youngest Daughter

December 20, 2019

Hey Dad,
I'm going to stay the weekend with Kelcey. I haven't seen her or Matt in so long. I'm ready to see tia y abuela. I haven't seen them since my quincenera and i'm almost 17. I'm going to have your signature in my class ring. I went through some of your old stuff, I decided to keep some stuff like a shirt that has your badge number on it and the hat you were killed in.. I also have your wallet with all your cards in it. OH!!! and I also found some micro-cassettes and you also happened to have a cassette player. I have never heard your voice before but those cassettes have some traffic stops you did back in 2000. anyways, just checking in. Te quiero<3

Te quiero papa,
Victoria Danielle

Victoria Cummings
Youngest Daughter

December 2, 2019

Hey Dad,
I just wanted to say how much I miss you. I'm sorry that you didn't to see me grow up or see Kelcey, Matthew, and Care'n graduate. I'm sorry that my mom never told me about how amazing you were. My mom seems to have distanced herself from everyone else. Some days I sit around and wonder if you'd be proud of who I've become. I try to live up to your expectations. I miss talking to my sisters and brother. I'm going to stay with Kelcey for a weekend soon. I really miss her and Leah.

Te Quiero papa
Victoria Danielle

Victoria Cummings
Youngest Daughter

November 20, 2019

Hey Dad,
Today I finally got my class ring packet for my senior year. I'm going to design it with mom this weekend when I go to her house. The guy told me that we can put personal signatures on it. I really want to put your signature on it but I don't want to make anyone mad and I don't know if mom has a paper with you signature on it anyway. Kelcey or Beth might have one if I asked. I'll check to boxes with all your stuff in it this weekend for one. I really want you to be apart of my class ring. Anyways, I miss you like crazy and I can't wait to see you again. <3

Te Quiero, papa
Victoria Danielle

Victoria Cummings
Youngest Daughter

November 14, 2019

Hey Dad,
I talked to Kelc yesterday. She sad she wants me to come stay with her for the few days sometime after Thanksgiving. I haven't seen her since June. I also texted Matthew but he hasn't texted back yet. I really miss him and my sisters. We don't all talk much but I get it. I'm the youngest sister, they were all older and hung out with each other. I never got to do that with them. But at least Kelc is making an effort to see me and include me. I can't wait to see her again. I really miss her. Anyways, I really miss you dad. I wonder if you'd be proud at all I've accomplished so far. <3

Te Quiero, papa
Victoria Danielle

Victoria Cummings
Youngest Daughter

November 12, 2019

Hey Dad,
Last Saturday we had our Area Band Competition. They only take 7 bands to Area Finals and we made 8th!! We were 4 points behind #7. We were so close. I know that you were there watching me the whole performance, I just wish you could've seen it in person... but it's alright. Jess and Jeremy got to go! i haven't really seen them much since we moved from Friona to Abilene. I know you would've been proud of me in all I have and have yet to accomplish. I love you a lot.

Te Quiero, papa
Victoria Danielle

Victoria Cummings
Youngest Daughter

October 28, 2019

Hey Dad,

Today we go to Clyde for a football game. We're not supposed to get back until midnight tonight and I have to be up at the school at 5 AM tomorrow to head to Lubbock for Are band. Jess and Jeremy will be there!! The last time I saw them was about a month ago at Mom's wedding but before that it had been probably 8+ years. All I remember is my mom driving us up to Lubbock sometimes to see them and Jeremy and I would always "play" Chinese Checkers. I know they miss you a lot, as we all do. I excited to hear some of the memories that they share with you. Oh! and another thing. There's this boy, Javier. I think you would've really liked him. He treats me very well and he's so sweet. I think ya'll would've gotten along well, but I'll tell you more about him another day.
Te Quiero papa,
Victoria Danielle

Victoria Cummings
Youngest Daughter

October 25, 2019

Hey Dad,

It's been one of those days again. Sometimes i don't know if I could call you dad... I wasn't as old as the others were. I have no memories of my own with. I've never even heard your voice. My mother promised to raise me with the knowledge that was my father was a great hero. she has not done that. I didn't even know that you existed until i was 9...Mom never talks about you. I think that it's hard to think about some days. Ha, one day i asked her if I could join the Foreign exchange student club and she wouldn't let me go because she said that I was the only thing she had left from you and she couldn't bear losing me. I want you to know that i absolutely consider you my father, although my dad would say otherwise. He gets upset everytime your name is mentioned.. so it never really is. I still don't know, if anything, about you, but I asked mom yesterday if I could watch the videos of you that she had and she said that I could. i don't know when i will get to because next time that i see her it would've been two months... the worlds just kinda upside down right now but i know that you're watching over me every step of the way.

Te Quiero papa,
Victoria Danielle

Victoria Cummings
Youngest Daughter

October 24, 2019

Hey Dad,

It's me again. I just thought I'd update you on how band is going. Monday we had our UIL Regional competition and we got all 1's!!!! Which means that on Saturday we will go to Lubbock for the Area Competition. There are two competitions Saturday: area pre-limbs and for those who make it passed that, area finals. It's crazy to think that this time in a couple weeks I could be on my way to San Antonio for the State Competition. During all my competitions i have to take all my jewelry off but I always keep my Thin Blue Line dogtags tucked under my uniform so I always have a piece of you with me.

Te Quiero papa <3
Victoria

Victoria Cummings
Youngest Daughter

October 23, 2019

Hey dad,
i don't remember if I ever left anything on here before but i do look at it form time to time. i really miss you and im sad that i dont really have any memories of you besides stories ive been told from Kelcey or my mom. im sorry that i don't talk to my sisters or matthew much anymore. i know that i need to. i saw care'n yesterday. shes the only one who came to watch my band competition yesterday. and i really do think we have an actual chance at going to state this year!! i hope we do , its my last year to make it.
i hope i see you soon papa

love, Victoria

Victoria Cummings
Daughter

October 6, 2019

Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

April 14, 2019

I recently saw a "Survivor" license plate on a vehicle in San Angelo TX., I was able to speak with Sgt. Herrera's father, the driver of the vehicle, who related with understandable grief the incident causing the death of Sgt. Herrera.
Sgt. Herrera, you are one of the heroes in law enforcement. Rest in peace, my brother.
My brother Gary O. Elkins was killed in an ambush shooting as a Long Beach Police Officer, January 1, 1976.

Patrol Officer Keith E. Elkins
Long Beach Ca. Police and San Angelo Tx. Police (Retired)

April 10, 2018

My dad was your chief, but also your friend. ..it crushed him losing you, I still remember it even all these years later. My folks thought a lot of you and I saw you as family. I hope y'all are together again.

I hope Kelcey has grown into the beautiful smart woman I knew she would be. And if I remember right y'all had just had another daughter a few months prior, we never forgot you Joe. We all still miss you

Kia given
Fellow officer's child

January 17, 2018

Hey dad,

It's been a while since I checked in. I will be graduating this Saturday with my Master's Degree. Wish you could be there.

I love you,
Kelcey

Kelcey Herrera

December 14, 2017

Rest in Peace Sergeant Jose Herrera. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Friona, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that there be no peace for the scum that murdered you. I Pray that the hounds of hell forever pursue him. May they gnaw on his carcass for eternity. May the flames of hell consume his soul.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, Texas

April 19, 2016

Joe, I interviewed your father this week. I was looking for a wanted subject, who had previously rented property from your father and skipped out on his rent. I caught that man and put him in jail. He had stolen a vehicle from another law enforcement officer. Your father misses you terribly and had a painting on his wall of you. We visited at length about your service. He sure is proud of you....as he should and has every right to be. Thank you for your service to the people of the Lord. Rest in Peace, Brother.

DUSM
Professional

February 18, 2016

Rest Easy Brother

Sergeant Mac Fields
Borger Police Department

April 14, 2015

I've had the pleasure of graduating the TCLEOSE academy with your son this past May. I feel that you would be proud of what he's accomplished to follow in your foot steps. Rest Easy

Patrol Deputy H. Miley
Llano County Sheriff's Office

October 31, 2014

You will never be forgotten buddy.

Sgt. Mac Fields
Borger Police Department

April 14, 2014

Watched your baby girl walk a across the stage to receive her college degree today. You would be so proud of her. We missed you there. She had a picture of you on her graduation cap. You are always with us.

Anonymous

December 23, 2013

We just thinking about you today Buddy.

Sgt. Mac Fields
Borger Police Department

October 4, 2013

Just watched a movie called end of watch. It reminded me of how you and I and how close we were on and off duty. Really hit home! I miss you bro! Just wanted to drop by and say hi. Rest easy Brother rest easy

Retired Brother in Blue Michael Howard
We worked together in Friona

February 8, 2013

Daddy,

I wish I could've met you... But I know you are up in Heaven watching over me and protecting me in every way possible.. Thank you for blessing me with all my other wonderful siblings, who are awesome! I wish you were here right now, but I know we will be together someday! I love you.

Selena

Selena Treviño
Daughter

March 8, 2012

Dad,
We miss you. You should see your granddaughter, she is so amazing, and perfect. Matthew is graduating in a few weeks, Things have been pretty rough lately but we're managing, I'll graduate from college in a year and a half or so. I wish you were here to see all that we've accomplished.. I know you're there in all we do though, in our hearts.
There's just some times when we really need our dad, I needed you today when my car wouldn't start this morning and I had a biology final, I know you woulda come running to fix it. Life is so much harder without you here. I think about you everyday, I love you.

Kelcey

Kelcey
Daughter

May 2, 2011