Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Isaac Espinoza,
I all to well know your grief and pain. As your husband was taken from you just five days before my own in the very same manner. I think of you daily and hope that with each difficult day you may find some measure of comfort.

Michelle Gray
Spouse of Stephan Gray EOW 04/15/04

michelle gray

July 10, 2004

Renata, Our family will always remember the love Isaac had for you. I remember him coming to Popo's house, and he had this big smile on his face. I asked him, "Wheres Renata?" He said, "She's at church." But it was the way he said it. He was so proud of you!! You guys brought the best out in each other. Don't ever forget that he still wants the best for you. May all your prayers truly be answered, and may you find the strength in God to find happiness again. We love you Renata! Adele

Cousin

July 7, 2004

I think about you everyday, and I visit this website. I know your Birthday is near. Wow, you left this world before 30. You will always be young and handsome and full of love. That is the way I will remember you, a nice, funny and wild guy! I miss you Isaac.

July 6, 2004

Renata,
There is not a day that has gone by that I do not say a prayer for you. For strength, for serenity, for peace, for God to give you the answers to all your questions. I understand the Love Isaac and you have and how this must have left your heart. So I pray for you, I pray for your daughter, I pray for your parents, I pray for your siblings, and I pray for Isaac's family.
God protect you, God give you the strength, God answer your questions. Remember to look for God, to talk to him whenever you need to, to shut your door and pour your heart out to him as often as need be.

God Bless you!

Julie

July 6, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this terrible tragedy. Know that others have shared your pain, and you are not alone. One day, you shall all be reunited one fine day. Know that he is in a place surrounded by the finest law enforcement has to offer ... all of our beloved fallen heroes. May God bring peace to you and help you see this through.
Buncombe County S.O.
Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt
E.O.W. April 4,2004

Jennifer Mackey
Buncombe County SO NC

July 4, 2004

isaac everyday i try to do something good for someone in your honor!!!
Thanks for living almost 30 heart felt full of action years. Everybody learned something from you. We all miss you.

Thanks again.

July 3, 2004

Renaata, Isaac will always answer your prayers, I know that he is standing right there by your side everyday, listening to you, watching you. He will never leave your side, I truly believe this. I know that this has been hard for you and you really are trying to stay strong. You are a very strong woman and thats why Isaac loved you so much. Its ok to break down though. I would. I do. It will be ok, somehow, I really don't know how, but it will somehow. We love you!

A Cousin

July 1, 2004

Homeward Bound 2 was the movie.

June 30, 2004

Individuality: Some trees grow very tall, straight and large in the forest, Close to each other; But some must stand by themselves or they won't grow at all.

Beauty: In all things in nature there is something of the marvelous

Leadership: The true leader inspires in others self-trust, guiding their eyes to the spirit, The Goal

Achievement: The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.

Strength: In a calm sea everyone is a pilot. Strength is proven in adversity

Character: Reputation is valuable; but character is Priceless

Life: You can't leave your footprints on the sands of time while sitting down.

That is ALL you Isaac, Individuality, Beauty, Leadership, Achievement, Strength, Character and Life.
Rest in Peace!

And Lord give Renata strength and peace.

Indigo

June 30, 2004

keep up the good work!!!!!!!!

June 30, 2004

Isaac you were the best. Kind, friendly, generous, smart and very handsome. This is how I will always remember you. We were very fortunate to had met someone like you. I wished there were more people like you. Love you Renata and Isabella we are here for you when ever you need us. We are closer than what you think.

June 30, 2004

I wished this was a dream, but it is not. We miss you Isaac. I would give anything and everything if that would bring you back, but it won't because this is the rule of life, to live and then to pass to eternity. Up to now all I can say is I'll see you later. And I know that a joyous day will come where all of your loved ones will get to see you again and there will be no mortal life to separate you again, just eternal life.

June 30, 2004

HERMANO, MUCHAS FUERON LAS VECES QUE TE VI CAMINAR POR LA ESTACION POCAS LAS VECES QUE NOS COMUNICAMOS. AHORA ME DOY CUENTA QUE LOS DIAS SON POCOS Y QUE LA VIDA ES CORTA. TU FAMILIA TE EXTRANA Y NOSOTROS TAMBIEN. CADA DIA QUE LEO ALGO SOBRE TI, ME PONGO A PENSAR QUE RAPIDO PASA EL TIEMPO ESPECIALMENTE CUANDO ALGUIEN ESPECIAL NOS HACE FALTA. TENEMOS UN ALTAR A TU MEMORIA EN LA ESTACION, NO ESTOY SEGURO SI RENATA Y TU FAMILIA LO HAN VISTO PERO EL DIA QUE QUIERAN VENGAN A LA ESTACION A VEERLO. A MUCHA GENTE LES VA A AGRADAR VERLOS Y SABER QUE ESTAN BIEN. RENATA HAN SIDO TIEMPOS DIFICILES PERO CON LA AYUDA DE NUESTRO PADRE JESUCRISTO TU FAMILIA HA SIDO BENDECIDA, POR QUE NOS DIO LA OPORTUNIDAD DE CONOCER Y TRABAJAR CON ISAAC. RUEGO AL SENOR QUE NOS PROTEGA PARA QUE NOSOTROS PODAMOS PROTEGER A LOS QUE NOS NECESITAN. MIS PENSAMIENTOS Y ORACIONES SIEMPRE CON USTEDES.

OFFICER G. ALCARAZ
SFPD

June 29, 2004

I miss you so much. Everytime I look at your picture and I see you smile it feels so unreal. Never had I imagined living without your smile. I'm afraid to close my eyes and fall asleep because I miss you so much. Isabella misses you so much and she talks about you everyday. I tell her that you are listening to everything she says and she can talk to you whenever she wants. You will always be in my heart. We love you so much. Please answer my prayer.

June 27, 2004

To Regina, Isaac, and Carol, let the pain get a little easier everyday and the memories grow fonder. Remember you guys are not alone, many friends and family are there when you need them.

June 26, 2004

we miss you Isaac, remembering you everyday.

anonymous

June 26, 2004

Renata, Isabella, Family and friends I decided to write, because It still hurts to know that Isaac is gone. I share the sadness with all of you. Everytime I see the police programs on T.V I can't help remember Isaac, but i pray that the Lord keeps them safe. It is exactly 10:52pm I have to work tomorrow, get up early and drive to san francisco but before i went to bed I wanted you Renata to know that we miss Isaac just like you. I do know he is not dead he lives, He has past to eternity, One they we'll see him again.
That has been the one thing that keep me going in this life is to know that one day we will see all of our love ones, one day. God is the only one that knows. We love you Renata and Isabella. I have one request From anyone who knows the answer to this question. The day of the wake It was mentioned that Isaac came out in a movie they were filmin in fishermans warf, i would like to know the name to watch. Please provide me with the name, In advance I'll give thanks and bye bye now will write some other time I'm not feeling so sad. LOVE YOU

friend from the east bay and family in c

June 25, 2004

Isaac,

The giants played the Red Sox for the first time since 1912. they won 2 of 3 and now beat the dodgers two in a row to take over first. Please give them all the help they need to keep them going to their first title in 50+ years. We all miss you and love you.

June 23, 2004

Isaac,
When I first shook your hand at Velia+Eric's wedding, you were the kind of person who i would remember forever eventho if i met u only for a short time. You were full of life. You proudly showed me who your wife was and i could see how much you loved her. I remember when I saw you dancing with your wife and i wanted to say goodbye but i didnt want to interrupt the fun you were having. I wish i would go back to that night and say good bye to you. To this day, I still weep for you. Believe me, You've touched so many lives, including mine. Thankyou for helping us feel safe. You are a hero in our hearts and we all miss you.

Much Love to Renata and Isabella.

Aracelia

June 22, 2004

Its fathers day today, and all I could think of was you. You were such a proud father. You loved your little girl so much. I remember she could do no wrong in your eyes. I remember on Christmas, (2003), your mom, regina, renata and bella were all taking a picture. Your dad came over and cracked a joke as usual...something about women. you turned around and said, i don't care how you group them, ...as he laughed..but keep bella out of it. he laughed though...it was really funny. you and your dad had an amazing bond. its the kind of bond people wish for. you guys were best friends. the two of you together. it was complete comedy...an amazing Father and an amazing son!! thats what you were cous..... I love you.

Adele, Cousin

June 21, 2004

Isaac, I'm thinking about you!
I never met your sister but I remember you speaking of her. You told me that she and I were beautiful and that our time would come with our "prince". You showed how much you cared for her and your family. I will never forget you. Hoe can I? I remember you when we were kids..."Isaac Espinoza"...always popular. God Bless you and please watch over us. :) Guide us to do always the right thing.

June 21, 2004

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!!!!

June 20, 2004

A brave Hero was taken from us, our heart and voice will forever remember you. Officer Espinoza, rest in peace.

June 17, 2004

Dearest Brother,
This is very difficult as I sit here typing a reflection on your ODMP because I want so desperately to have you sitting in front of me. There is so much that I want to say, but my thoughts seem to be escaping me. But here I go. I remember as children driving home from who knows where with your head rested on my shoulder. You would fall asleep by the time we arrived home and Dad would have to carry you into the house. I wanted to be carried into the house too, so I would pretend to be asleep. Thinking back now, I always wanted what you had. You got a bicycle, so I wanted one. You got a skateboard, so I wanted one. You got a radio, so I wanted one. You met a beautiful woman, Renata, and you married her. I can picture the first time I saw the two of you together. My friends and I were in the court yard taking pictures in between graduation practice, and you and Renata walked up to us. Your arm was around Renata and I asked the two of you why you were cutting class. You gave that cute little smirk, and Renata gave a shy smile as she leaned her head towards your should. I remember thinking how happy you looked, and the feeling I had that you had found a keeper. Together, the two of you created an exquisite little being, Bella. I will forever be grateful to have a part of you with us here on earth. Bella is so you. I remember Christmas morning when the two of you handed us our Christmas cards. I sat there shocked, "Auntie." But I then looked at your joyous faces, our mother's tears of excitement and our father's huge grin. I love telling people the story of how you, by your own two hands, reconstructed a Forty Niner jersey so Bella would fit into it. It absolutely pains me to know that you will never meet my husband (still somewhere lurking out there)and, if God graces me, my children will never feel there uncle's touch. Thank you for your love, support and guidance. You always shared your words of wisdom, whether I wanted to hear them or not. But most important, I am going to miss the way you could read me like a book. You always knew when I needed a hug, even as I would sit there with a smile on my face and I would tell you everything was ok. Brother, everything is not ok right now, I really wish you were here to give me that hug I need. The hug that we all need. If I had known the last time I would ever see you again, was the night you took me to by my softball glove, I would have held on tight, and would have never let you go. Thank you for taking so many pictures, and making so many videos. They are assets that we can share with Bella and our family. Your daughter will always know her Papi. We will watch over each other here on earth. We will take care of Renata and Bella. All I ask is that you continue to watch over us from God's heavenly kingdom, just as you watched over us when you were here on earth. I LOVE YOU BROTHER.

your sister Regina

June 15, 2004

Isaac, we all think about you everyday, keep up the good work I know that even now your not resting.

June 15, 2004