Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

From your brothers and sisters of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, you will be deeply missed Jesse. God rest your soul and bless your family. We will meet again.

Bexar County Sheriff's Office

January 8, 2004

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family and your department.
Thanks for your dedication and service.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

January 7, 2004

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family

LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

January 4, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Jesus did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Jesus 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 Garza's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. 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. 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 Jesus 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 Jesus 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 say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

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

January 4, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Deputy Garza for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

January 4, 2004

We are truly saddened at Jesus' 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) P.D.

January 3, 2004

My husband and I send our condolences. Our prayers are for you at this time. Know that we ask the Father's blessing and strength in your lives now and forever.

Kristine Miller, counselor
Travis County Sheriffs Office

January 2, 2004

most people would tell you that law enforcement is a dangerous job. i never listened. I was always afriad when there was a domestic call or when i heard dispatch say use caution with someone. My husband was a little man but his size never mattered to him. He wanted to be a policeman, he wanted to make the small town we lived in a safe place for everyone. i never thought that directing traffic would be the worst thing that he could do. I just want to say to all the officers that read this "To be careful out there and watch out for other drivers and be careful so you can go home to your family" GOD BLESS

Wife of Officer Toby Dirickson
EOW 11-2-03

January 2, 2004

Deputy Garza...I never had the pleasure of knowing you, yet I know that you were a man of honor, integrity, and strong morale courage. You took a stance and made this world a better place for all of us. You brought honor to your badge and fullfillled your sacred oath until the very end. I know that you are next to God now, along with all of the other officers that have fallen in the line of duty. If you see my son, USBP agent Ricardo Salinas and his partner Susan Rodriguez in heaven, tell him that we miss them. We will always remember and honor all of you.

A. Salinas

January 1, 2004

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of Deputy Jesus Garza.
GOD BLESS this HERO.

Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret.
Tallahassee Police Dept

December 31, 2003

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Jesus Garza:

Please accepts our deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of your family's hero.

-Nemo Me Impune Lacessit-

Ptlm. T. Thornton #171
Alamo Heights, TX Police Dept.

December 31, 2003

Rest easy brother the watch is ours now
God bless you and you're family

Officer
Atlanta Police

December 30, 2003

our condolences to Deputy Garza's family

Jasper County Sheriffs Dept. indiana

December 30, 2003

God Speed Brother.

S/TRP
South Carolina Highway Patrol

December 30, 2003

May God bless the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Jesus Garza. His reflections will live on in your lives forever. I'm sure everyone who knew Deputy Garza has been touched in their own special way by his shinning light. Keep that light burning in your heart.

In Christ Name...

Chief Jim Mantle
Country Club Hills P. D., St.Louis, Mo.

Chief Jim Mantle
Country Club Hills Police Department. St. Louis, Mo.

December 30, 2003

Iam very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I know somewhat about the loss. I lost my brother Gerald Warf, of the Red Bank Police Dpt, on June 28, 2003. It is so tragic that these things have to happen. Just remember that The Lord is holding you all very tightly in His arms right now.

December 30, 2003

Rest in peace brother, We will pray for you and your family.

SGT (RET)
NJ DOC SOG K9 UNIT

December 30, 2003

Brother, you have done a great job, on the wings of doves may you now find that ultimate peace.....

Roger Parker Former Corrections Officer
Texas

December 30, 2003

Godspeed bro! To the family of DS Garza, your loss is not in vain..this was a fine Deputy and his will lives on in the fine men and women of the Bexar County S.O. He will never be forgotten..he's patrolling Gods streets now. See ya when I get there bro! #562.

Salvador Onofre
BHPD

December 29, 2003

It is with great sorrow I learn of this tragedy. My prayers go out to the family, friends, co-workers, and community of Deputy Jesus A. Garza Junior. Thank you Deputy Garza for the service in the protection of the American People. God Bless.

Det. D. L. AKins
Liberty Police-Liberty,NC

December 29, 2003

To Deputy Garza family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

Dios Los Bendiga

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares e/o/w 11/6/86, Hialeah PD, FL

December 29, 2003

Rest in peace Brother Jesus, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.'

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs PD OK

December 29, 2003

Deputy Garza,

I salute your duty. I hate to see it end.

Rest peacefully,

Ross Mueske
Deputy U.S. Marshal

Deputy Ross Mueske
U.S. Marshal Service

December 29, 2003

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 29, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Sheriff Garza's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. You are never alone, your law enforcement family will always be with you. May God's peace surround you. Psalm 55:22

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

December 28, 2003