Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Sgt, Jose Arturo Herrera and his loved ones:

On this the third anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
Your wife and kids are so brave and are a wonderful legacy that you left.

To his family: Reading the loving reflections about your beloved Joe gives us some understanding of what a kind and honorable man he was, and what he meant to his family and friends.
I hope that our paths cross someday.

Joe, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Sgt. Herrera. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication. How your loved ones must miss you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Joe gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 14, 2003.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 14, 2006

Thinking of you today and always!

We will always miss you tremendously!

p.s.: I made some tea today "with extra sugar" in it (you know so much sugar that the spoon stands up like you ALWAYS said) in your memory! HAHA!

Miss you TONS!

April 14, 2006

A man remembered with love never truly leaves us.

April 14, 2006

Hi Dad,
I just thought that I'd drop by and say ihi since its been a while... Things have been going ok I guess... my grades were good.. i got all A's but 1 B in algebra. But my grade is now a 98 so its ok now.. Bubba is doin good he has basically the same grades as me and mom was really proud of us, and i know that you would have been too, I guess thats really all... I'll write soon

♥ Kelcey

Kelc

March 8, 2006

Joe, Happy Birthday. Just thinking of you. Miss you tons. Love you!!

February 16, 2006

Happy Birthday

February 16, 2006

will unfortunately joe the reason i decided to look at your site is we had another officer fall in our area!! i fixing to leave and go to the funeral as soon as i am through with this!! i want you to know that we all still thank of you!!!

Sgt. Andy Stormes
Parmer COSO

January 23, 2006

just stoped by to say that i was thinking about you and i love you

Kelcey

January 11, 2006

Merry Christmas. We miss you, and are thinking of you this Christmas.

Love Matt

December 19, 2005

Rest in peace, sir! You are not forgotten. Thank you for your service and dedication.

dhs

December 14, 2005

Just checking in joe. keep watching over us.. miss you bud...

Michael

November 12, 2005

Hey Dad
I haven't talked to you in a while. Miss you alot, everything is going OK.
Today Grandpa and i were in the car listening to a song that made both of us think of you and we were both tearing up, we all miss you tons and it's hard hearing or seeing you for almost 3 yrs now.
This one will be the third Christmas without you and its really hard.
I always wonder what things would be like if you were here, hoping that maybe all my wishes will come true and you'll come walking through the door. Things have been really different since you left, not good different but not so terrible, we're just coping with it as easy as possible. I try to remember the good ol' days but then something sad pops into my head and it hurts but on an up note...
Matt and I were both one grade away from having straight A's, and me being in highschool thats a very though thing to do. Matt was on the football team this year, he looked so spiffy in his little uniform the first game I watched him play, all I could think about was how proud of him you would be, he would have been so happy if you could have been there, and I know you were watching him, I think he did too. I,m not playing any sports this year but I think im gonna run cross country next year, I know that you'll be proud of me no matter what I do. Well, I guess I don't have much more to say so I'll say goodbye for now

<3, Kelc

November 11, 2005

Joe,

Just wanted to say thanks for everything. I never really got to know you well but from the few times I met you, you were very funny. I remember the time you and Eric were playing Madden in your living room. He talks about you all the time. I lived across the street from where you were laid to rest. I visited you alot of times asking for some direction. You knew I always wanted to be a cop and I was having a rough time getting on up here but everything fell right into place. You never told me it was this fun! thanks for the help and support through those talks we had. Take care of your family and friends.

you new bro in blue,
Jimmy
LPD

Jimmy
Lubbock Police Department

October 27, 2005

Just heard the John Michael Montgomery song "I miss you a litte" and couldn't help thinking of you. Now that some of the heartache has lifted, it's nice to remember the fun memories and joyful events that happended while you were here. We think of you fondly and often with love.

Anonymous

September 28, 2005

Joe,

We sure have not forgotten about you. We still miss you and always will. If only you were still around we would have had some more "good times." Keep looking down on us as you always have. Until we meet again. We miss you tons!

August 5, 2005

Arturo,

Kelcey and I just returned from Washington D.C. a few weeks ago. I took her to the National Police Memorial, and we were able to find your name. We shed tears, but I was glad that she could see how you have been honored, all the way to D.C. The kids have grown so much. Kelcey is starting high school this year and your baby boy will be in the 7th grade. I know how you wish you could be here to see him play his first game of football. I talked to your dad and mom today and we talked about how you and I used to go fishing together but never caught a damn thing. I am glad I have those memories to pass on to our kids. Happy Fathers Day. They miss you and love you so much.

Beth

June 23, 2005

Joe I went to the Capitol on the 8th with Amber Pennington. Her fiance, Andy Taylor (and yes that is his real name) died in the line of duty on 5/9/05. She was given her certificate from the state in front of the Texas Peace Officer Memorial. His name will be put on it in two years. I was able to locate your name on it. That was my first time to the Memorial and it is beautiful. I did get emotional when I saw all those names on the wall. I want to say thanks to you(once again!) and Andy both and please keep watching over us all.

Firefighter Keith Payne
Lake LBJ

June 9, 2005

Art-It seems like just yesterday we were floating the river in New Braunfels. Or the time we surprised Charles on his college graduation. I almost cried when I saw you walk in the gym with your cowboy hat on. You were such an awesome friend!! You are so missed! You were a wonderful father, husband and friend. We think of you often and pray for your family. We will meet again one until then, you will be missed and always loved. Charles and Jacy

Charles and Jacy Guyne

June 8, 2005

Still here, still thinking about you!!

June 7, 2005

Wow dad, time sure has gone by. In1 month i'll be 14 years old, your little girl is growing up! :) I just thought i would tell you that I love you, and miss you an awful lot.

Kelcey

May 19, 2005

Joe, it's been a little over two years now and I just found this site and as I sit here reading these things from Keith, Jr., Andy, and Michael and all the others I find myself hurting just as bad as that day when my dad called me and told me. You see this kind of stuff in the movies and on the news from the big cities, but it's not supposed to happen to our friends, out here in the country. Even though I didn't work with you much I did learn a lot from you and you were a great friend. I can't wait for the day to see you again and share good time Brother.

Sgt. Mac Fields
Borger Police Department

April 25, 2005

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, April 14, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Sergeant Jose Arturo (Joe) Herrera who died in the line of duty on this date two years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Sgt. Herrera's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

April 14, 2005

Thinking of you and your family this day and everyday. We sure do miss you Joe.

J&J

April 14, 2005

From reading these reflections, its obvious that Sgt Herrera was a dedicated father, wonderful husband and fine solider of the law. I am honored to leave this reflection. Such people as Sgt. Herrera are what motivates me to become a helper to the helpless. May god bless his family and department and give them the much needed strength to carry on.

Explr. Mike C
North East PD

April 10, 2005

Happy Anniversary Joe - We miss you tons.

March 23, 2005