Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Espinoza Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I only knew Isaac breifly
while training at Bayview. Anytime I saw Isaac in passing he
always said hello. He and his partner, Derrick were one of the few
veteran officer that accepted me and never judged me. It is sad to
see some of our fellow senior officers still can not get over
themselves and treat new officers poorly. If they only knew the
same generosity and fairness that Issac portrayed and that in the
end we all are dressed in blue. He will always be remembered as a
shining spot in my career.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
SFPD

April 18, 2004

My prayers are with the Espinoza family. I am very sadden by what happened. I remember speaking to Off Espinoza on the radio and how nice he was to the dispatchers. Never had a mean way or bad attitude towards dispatchers. I think of Off Espinoza everytime I am on the channel. My prayers are with Renata and Isabella. May God take care of you

SFPD Dispatcher
SFPD

April 18, 2004

I've been Isaac's friend for about 11+ years and have lived in the
Bayview/Hunter's point for about 4 years now, and I just want to bear
witness to the great work Isaac has done in the neighborhood.

He was friendly, relaxed and knew how to gracefully balance the fine line
between peace keeping and Law enforcing-- he was good at both.

I've had the priviledge of seeing with my own eyes as my doorstep has
gone from crack haven to tolerable walkway. This is due, no doubt to the
work of Isaac and the other officers who patrol this area.

I spoke to him about 1-1/2 hours before his death and he'd commented
to me with a proud smile on his face that the dope dealers on my block
where "all gone... we got most of those guys out of there."

I have no idea why Isaac would want to work in a slum lik BV/HP, but he
did. His work diredctly affected my daily life and that of my family.

The day of his funeral, of all I felt, the only feeling I can describe is a
profound sense of pride that permeated my entire being...just to call him
"friend".

I am eternally grateful to GOD and endebted to his family--as is The city
and County Of San Francisco and every City/County of The United States
of America!

Thank GOD for Isaac!

Our Boy's gone home with honor!

Josue
Family Friend and Hunter's Point Resident

April 17, 2004

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Espinoza.
There is a void now that will never be filled. The hurt is to deep for words. But know that others who have already walked that path are thinking of you and praying for you at this time.
God bless.

Deputy Donald Kenneth Bond, Jr.
EOW: 9/6/2001

April 17, 2004

Rest in peace, my brother in blue. Your family is in my prayers. God bless you for making the ultimate sacrifice. It is our watch now - you have done a wonderful job.

Jim Hovan
Teaneck, NJ PD

April 17, 2004

My prayers are with your family and friends. You were a great cop and an inspiration to many. Rest in peace brother...

Deputy Flynn
San Francisco Sheriff's Dept.

April 17, 2004

Isaac, I'm having a hard time accepting that you are gone. There was something about you that made you stand out. Even as a kid, you were popular. I'll never forget the time we spent. I'm glad I was able to get close to you before you pasted. I think about "why" this happened to you? But I realize that God needs you with him. He wants a piece of what you gave us. And I can't blame him. It was a beautiful thing to see "everyone" come and say good-bye to you. You were a positive magnet.

Friend

April 17, 2004

Ofc. Espinoza and Family,

Sir, I prayed when I came here today that there would be no new names added to this list of Heroes. I guess I forgot that this world continues to turn on the strength and honor of MEN like you who are not afraid to bring light into its' darkness. I pray for your family as well and that God would intervene in a way only he can. Sir, your bravery echoes through time and assures us all that you will live forever in your brothers and sisters who carry on your fight. Your brothers and sisters at the Ontario Police Dept. in Ohio are here for you and will do anything within our resources when called upon. Form the deepest part of our hearts and with the most sincere respect, "Thank You" for your bravery and honor, you will NEVER be forgotten.

Respectfully,

Your Brothers and Sisters

Ptl.T.D.Hill
Ontario Police Dept.

April 17, 2004

Officer Espinoza,

I am sorry your life was taken in this cowardly manner. I pray for your family and the San Francisco PD. Although I never knew you personally, you are my brother. Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue, we will take it from here..........

Officer
NC

April 17, 2004

I will truly miss you Isaac. you were a good friend to me and I'll always
the memories from high school that you have given me.
you'll always be in my heart.
love always Corina

corina miranda
none

April 17, 2004

Isaac,
My heart & tears go out to your family & friends. You may be gone but never forgotten. You have a beautiful daughter & you will live on through her.

Wife of SFPD Officer Tim Nichols

April 17, 2004

Isaac,
My heart & tears go out to your family & friends. You may be gone but never forgotten. You have a beautiful daughter & you will live on through her.

Wife of SFPD Officer Tim Nichols

April 17, 2004

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman
California Highway Patrol

April 16, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Espinoza's wife, child, family, friends and co-workers. You will never be alone in your pain and grief. We are all her for you. Psalm 55:22

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

April 16, 2004

A Brother Warrior has fell and died today in battle.

This Brother Warrior has made the ultimate sacrifice.

He has given his life for his Fellow Warriors, his family and friends too.

Brother Warrior, pass your sword to us, so we can keep your spirit alive.

You, my Brother Warrior will not be forgotten.

God Bless you, your family and your friends.

We honor and respect all of the Fallen Warriors who have gone before us.

We ask you, Brother Warriors to guide us, protect us and pray for us.

We will meet again my Brother Warriors.

For this time not to fight another battle, but to live in eternal peace.

God bless all of the Warriors, past, present and future.

Sgt. Chad McDaniel
Seminole County Sheriff's Office (FL)

April 16, 2004

Dear Espinoza family,
Our family is sadden by the loss of Isaac. We deeply hope and wish that someday you find peace. You are in our prayers. My fondest memory of Isaac was playing with his daughter at the park down the street. Always remember to keep your baby girl strong and proud for her Daddy.
With true concern, your neighbor from the court-Wilson's

Wilson Family

April 16, 2004

To the family, friends and community that mourns your loss, my deepest sympathy. I come to this site nightly since our families own tragedy and it breaks my heart everytime another hero makes this ultimate sacrafice. May there be justice for your name and healing for your survivors. God bless...

Renee Gaspar
HPD Officer Glen Gaspar eow 3.04.03

April 16, 2004

My condolences to Officer Espinoza's family and the
San Fransico Police Department. Although we may be 3,000
miles away in Florida, we still feel your pain at the loss of a
fellow officer. May God Bless All of You. Please besafe.

Cpl. Bryan Taylor
Hillsborough Co. Sheriff Tampa, Fl

April 16, 2004

Isaac recently went to Miami, and I didn't get the chance to ask how the trip went. Well, tonight at the rosary I saw the pictures and it looked as though Isaac had a blast. I met him when I was 10, and he is someone that came in and out of my life for the next 20 years. Isaac was very charming, and full of energy. There are not to many people who are good looking, funny and humble! Thank you Isaac for being a part of my life. You are going to be missed. You were the "life of the party". May you rest in peace...

friend

April 16, 2004

On behalf of the Pittsfield Police Dept., we offer our condolences to the family and friends of Officer Espinoza. God Bless.

Officer Rodney Minoty
Pittsfield Police Dept. ME

April 15, 2004

Isaac, Thank you for being a part of my life. I will never forget
you and the times that we shared. You will be missed.

April 15, 2004

ISSAC, I AM SO SORRY WE DIDNT GET HIM THAT NIGHT. WE TRIED, BUT WE JUST COULDNT FIND HIM. I WISH WE DID. WE WILL ALL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. YOU WERE A GREAT COP. RELENTLESS IN YOUR PURSUIT TO MAKE THINGS RITE. WHEN WE WERE DOWN YOU LIFTED US UP WITH THAT SMILE. YOU ARE A GREAT ROLL MODEL FOR ALL COPS. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILEY, AND COULD YOU LET US KNOW WHEN THE BAD GUYS ARE NEAR? REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO!
JACK

OFFICER J SANTOS
SAN FRANCISCO PD

April 15, 2004

My heart breaks at the tragic loss to Officer Espinoza's family. He was a friend to my daughter and her husband, both serving proudly on the SFPD. You will never be forgotton. I never knew you, but I KNOW you. You, your family and your many friends are in my prayers each day. God Bless You Officer Ezpinoza...

Joan Schwarz
Mother of an SFPD officer

April 15, 2004

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. IT IS SAD TO SEE THE LIFE OF A LOVED ONE STOLEN AWAY IN A BREIF SECOND. YOUR GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE OFFICER ESPINOZA.


SPC PATRICIA BERRY
U.S. MILITARY POLICE

SPC PATRICIA BERRY
MILITARY POLICE

April 15, 2004

May God bless Isaac and his family always. I am very sorry that Officer Espinoza has had to leave this world by the violence of the streets. He has left a positive place in someones heart forever. He is an example of the hope people come to trust and love so much. He will be desperately missed. I have a 16yr old son who is in the Explorers program with the SLPD. He would like to make a difference just as Officer Espinoza did. The memory of this officer will always be in alive in someone's heart!
The Aguirres

April 15, 2004