Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another holiday season without you.
We miss the pies you would bring every year.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thinking of you always

November 23, 2006

Hey bro,

In case you haven’t heard...kidding…

The ceremony on Friday was impressive. It was a really good turn out and good coverage was provided. Principal Moscosco and her staff did a great job in planning the day’s activities, the kids were great too. You received great recognition. Joyce, the Chief, Councilwoman Perry, Coach Uyeshima, and others said some great things about you. Hearing great things about you never gets old. In fact the best part of the ceremony was just sitting there and hearing your name and Ricardo Elementary School said over and over again. It was kind of surreal. Quite the honor having a school named after you… I gotta say though, as I was sitting there enjoying the moment, being proud of you, I found myself a bit overcome with emotion, the exact words that crossed my mind were, “F this, I want my brother back”......though I am certain many other people were thinking something similar. Nonetheless, your legacy continues, and we are all extremely proud.

By the way, after the ceremony I think I was offered a job by one of the Deputy Chief’s that day, I think that’s like the second or third time that has happened, what do you think??? :)

Go Cowboys!

Your bro and best bud,

Jorge Lizarraga

November 22, 2006

So how about that.....a school named in your honor, who would ever imagine that, "RICARDO LIZARRAGA ELEMENTARY". Its a beautiful 2 story elementary school that opened last year. Its hard to believe it, we wonder what will be next.

I rather have you here, I miss you always

my angel in blue

November 19, 2006

Hello Liz,I think its great that the City of LA has chose to honor you with the school of your very own. Its going to be great to hear for many years to come,"What school do you go to? I go to Officer Lizarraga Elementry." Stay Up Bro.

13Z11
LAPD

November 16, 2006

Re-Dedication Ceremony
On Friday, November 17 at 0800 hours

The Los Angeles Unified School District will be holding a re-dedication ceremony at Lizarraga Elementary, 401 E. 40th Place, Los Angeles 90011.

The elementary school re-named this school in honor of Fallen LAPD Officer Ricardo Lizarraga who was killed in the line of duty February 20, 2004.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

November 8, 2006

We never met. I'm sorry for that. My husband speaks of you often. You are so missed by so many. I almost feel cheated for not getting to know you. In a strange way, I do know you. I know you from the stories I've heard and from the tears I've seen. You touched so many hearts. Even the hearts of those you have never met.
My prayers are with you and your family. Please keep an eye out for your brothers & sisters at Newton. You know how those guys are, FEARLESS and TRUE to the cause.

Wife of a Newton Cop.

Dominguez-wife

October 25, 2006

hey liz.....i just finished my probation at newton ....and all though im at a different station, i feel a very close connection with u.....my P-III's all have ur wrist bands, as does all other officers...ur memorial as i walk in the station was ever present and tearful everytime i would look at it....and ur spirit will never be forgotten....i had the pleasure of hearing all about u and great stories from ur partner and fellow officer;s..i wish i could have known u....u WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN LIZ....we are all better officers becuase of u.....i know i am.....thank you....

ntn

October 25, 2006

The Broken Chain

We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name,
in life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone,
for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love
is still our guide, and though we cannot
see you , you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one,
the Chain will link again.

October 10, 2006

A Million Times

A million times we've needed you,
A million times we've cried.
If love alone could've saved you,
You would have never died.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a place,
No one else could ever fill.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
Part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.

October 8, 2006

We miss you so much, not a day goes by without us thinking of you. It still feels so unreal, and so unfair the way you were taken from us.

Keep watching over your fellow officers, and let them get home safe to their families.

always on my mind, always in my heart, love you always
MY ANGEL IN BLUE..

October 8, 2006

Liz,

You were the first officer killed in the line of duty since Ive been on the department. We never met and I was only a few classes ahead of you. I will never forget you or the rest of our brothers up there with you. I know one day I will finally meet so we can trade capers. Until then, RIP God Bless your familly.

We will never forget

October 3, 2006

There was always something about you everytime we hanged out. Man we would go shooting pool, you would laugh at my jokes. You would order fries and put tabasco sauce and ketchup on them. This really sucks man. But hey I talk to you everyday. I see your picture, and yes it makes me cry, but I never, never will forget everything we said to each other

just a close friend

September 28, 2006

you are always in our mind, and in every conversation....the memories still bring tears to my eyes......its nice to see your classmates, 77th and newton family still visit your memorial page,... you live in my heart and I wish you were here......

love you always angel in blue

August 28, 2006

What a hectic 36-hour period, that I shall never forget!

After Your OIS, there was another unrelated OIS within the 77th Area. While assisting at that scene, I had a citizen lead me to an active WWII grenade laying in a nearby gutter, resulting in a major evacuation.

In Your memory, community members erected a billboard sign across the street from the 77th Street Station. I have a photograph of that billboard on my LAPD Screen Name. Your memory lives on beyond the Newton Division and 77th Street Division communities. RIP, Bro !

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

August 23, 2006

Hello my friend. I was sitting here and thinking of you. I know you were looking out for your fellow Ofcrs from HOBK. I got a special coin from a special person and I say the prayer that is on the coin everytime before I go out. Thanks Liz for keeping us safe. Love You and STAY UP BRO!!

13Z11
LAPD

August 21, 2006

It has been 2 1/2 years since your tour of duty ended and I know the tears still flow from the hearts of those that love you. Keep watch over your loved ones, wrap your wings around them to help them with their grief. Protect them from harm and also those still out on patrol. There are no magic words I can offer to help them with their grief except to take one day at a time and keep your memory alive. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

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

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

August 20, 2006

Liz,
I wear your memorial bracelet every day, as do so many of us. I remember that day, and all the phone calls, classmates calling my house and saying you were shot. I was thinking, "If anyone could survive it's this guy! He is so tough and so strong." We didn't know then that God had come to take you already. Everyone liked you and remembered your big smile and your positive attitude regardless of the situation.

We make sure to keep in touch with your wife, make sure she gets birthday cards and funny notes from a fellow LAPD family. My wife says that we have the biggest, toughest, strongest LAPD angel to watch over this class. I know you are looking over my shoulder when I'm in a dark alley sneaking up on some gangsters. I know you were working toward specialized units and we all know you are there with us now.

The people of Los Angeles were cheated out of another fine officer who cared about the communities he served.

Class 09-01 classmate
LAPD

August 12, 2006

Liz every time I walk in the back door of the station I see the memories of you and the good times that you brought to the station. Brother you will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you for being the person that you were, and still are. Miss ya.

Newton Cop
LAPD

August 8, 2006

Stay up bro.

August 5, 2006

THINKING OF YOU ALWAYS

July 18, 2006

Hi Lizzy, just sitting here and thinking of you and I thought that I would drop you a line to say Hello my friend.Miss you very very much. Every time I see or go to StarBucks and cant help and think of "The white chocolate mocha with whipped cream!" It always makes me laugh and I always tell whoever I'm with the story, even if they have heard twenty times already. Miss you and STAY UP BRO!!

13Z11
LAPD

June 21, 2006

Thinking of you always my ANGEL in BLUE.....I MISS YOU..WE ALL DO

June 18, 2006

Liz,
Last week one of our officers was shot. She survived but unfortunately is paralyzed. Brings back a lot of memories of Feb 20, 2004. I'd like to think that somehow you played a part in saving her life.

Never forgotten, rest in peace.

3L230
LAPD

June 11, 2006

I think of you often and yet I never knew you. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. I've never cried for anyone I never knew and yet I cry for you and for what you stood for. You're the Angel in Blue that I know is watching over all of us with that beautiful smile of yours.

LAPD hopeful

June 11, 2006

You are still missed by family, friends and co-workers. May you rest in peace, Sir!

Police Officer
Tennessee

June 3, 2006