Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace John.
Another hero gone to soon.

In memory of John, and all the fallen heros, ligth a blue light in a window of your home and let it shine 24/7!

RJF
CPD,NY

The FBI Agents Association expresses sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Constable John D. Garcia. May he rest in peace.

Darin Paul, Special Agent
FBI Agents Association

My thoughts are with Deputy Garcia's family at this time of sorrow. May God wrap his arms around you. Know that he is keeping watch from above.

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

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Garcia's family and fellow law enforcement staff. Each one of these tragic losses is one too many. I know your pain as I lost my love and best friend in January. Know that they are angels together in heaven. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

Lee Ann
Officer André Booker, Henrico Co., VA
EOW 1/12/03

May God continue to Bless you Deputy JDG, My prayer's are with you and your wife and son.
Montgomery County has sufferd a tragic loss.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2

May god bless this heros family I am so sorry for your loss you will be in my prayers

donna hicks widow of Officer Glenn Hicks

May this brother rest in peace with the knowledge that his family and friends will find comfort in the arms of his extended law enforcement family. We are all so sorry for the tragic loss of this brother. May God bless.

Corporal
South Carolina State Constable

J.D. rest with the angels. I feel safe knowing you are watching down on me. Maybe you will whisper in my ear next time I need someone to speak spanish for me. You shall NEVER be forgotten.

Anonymous

Rest in peace brother.

S/TRP
South Carolina Highway Patrol

Words can not describe the loss felt by family, friends and co-workers. My deepest condolence to you all. I too hurt from the loss, he was my brother in blue.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller
Oregon State Police

May you rest in peace Deputy Garcia.

Shannon
private citizen

What a tragic loss, another officer killed in a traffic collision. Automobiles continue to be number one killers of officers. We al share in the grief for our fallen brother, because we are all family of the badge even though we may wear different uniforms and work in different places.

I pray for his family, friends and colleagues. He now walks a beat in Heaven with St. Michael. He died a hero. God bless and be safe.

Cheif JA Millan

Chief JA Millan
NC Publci Schools, Avery Dist SP

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing what he loved. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and John be the be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Garcia's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that John is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain John was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD, NJ

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Constable Garcia's wife, child, family, friends and co-workers. You will never be alone in your pain and grief. Your law enforcement family will be with you. When one of our officers go down, we all hurt! Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

We are truly saddened at John's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

God bless you for your service, rest in peace.

Det P Hamblin
Wilson Co SO TN

Rest in peace brother.

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

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 just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. 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 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 judgement 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."


Your watch was cut short too soon. Rest in Peace

Deputy Joshua Taylor
Liberty County Sheriff's Dept.

My prayers and deepest condolences are with your Department, and especially
with the friends and family of your fallen hero.
Stay strong, stay focused, and know that Constable John Garcia will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept.

God Bless You John David. I know the streets of heaven are safe with you on patrol. You will be missed.

Deputy
Montgomery County Constable Pct.2

Deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Constable John Davis Garcia.

Anonymous

My thoughts and prayers are w/ the family and friends of Deputy Garcia. What a tragic accident...

A 911 Dispatcher

Anonymous

Rest in peace, you are not to be forgotten.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

Rest in peace Brother our prayers are with your love ones

Sgt L Fear
Oblong Il Police Dpt

Deputy Constable Garcia's Family and Co-Workers we were so sad to hear that Officer Garcia has lost his life and we send our deepest heartfelt sympathy. May it comfort you to know that miles are between us but your in our thoughts and prayers. It saddens all of us when one of us goes down and we're here for you now and in the days ahead. Rest in Peace My Brother and Thanks For your Service.

Steve & Diane Hunt

Sgt.Steve Hunt
Amory PD (MS.)