San Francisco Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, April 10, 2004
Reflections for Police Officer Isaac Anthony Espinoza
Thought of you all day yesterday. I wish you were still here with us. I wish we could have had a huge bday party for you. I love you cousin. We all miss you.
July 17, 2007
Happy Birthday to another Fallen Angel. Thinking of you and your family. May God Bless you all always.
July 17, 2007
Happy b day sweetheart!! Just had a little bday party for you with my family. I got u a cake n we sang to you We tried to smile and be happy but the pain is still there still too hard to bear. Not easy just learned to live with it. God how I miss you!! We will see you tomorrow! I love you, always have, always will!!
July 16, 2007
Happy Birthday Isaac! Continue to watch over Class 12 and keep them safe!
Ray Valeros
July 16, 2007
Every time i think of you and i think of you often i thank god. Happy b-day IZE. My family and I miss you.
gbn
July 16, 2007
Dear Grandson Isaac,
I hope you don't think I have forgotten you, How could I you were my first Grandson. It's you're Birthday today.and I want you to know I will never forget you and I still miss you Love you for ever Grandma Poni
Josephine Poni
Grandma Poni
July 16, 2007
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Truth be told, I think about you throughout my days. I wish I could hear you laugh, I wish I could hold your hand or touch your cheek. I miss you so much. Today is your birthday. I'll light your candles for you and I'll blow them out, but it's not the same. Our time together on this earth may not have been long enough but I will thank God for the time he gave us with you.
Happy Birthday Brother
I will remember and love you always
Regina
Regina Espinoza
sister
July 16, 2007
Ieze,
Happy Birthday! I have been thinking about you alot lately. I know its been 3 years, 3 long years, but sometimes I still can't believe that you really are gone. Bella is going to be 7 soon and Ieze, she looks more and more like you every day. with the expressions she makes, she even jokes around like you. I miss you so much! I wish it would have been diffrent. But God knows what he is doing I don't question him. I just wanted to say, I Miss you and you are in all of our hearts. You are never forgoten. Even when we get together with the family, Ieze you are still with us there, because we talk about the good times we had, the trips to LA and just all the things we all went through together.
Love you bro,
Rach
July 16, 2007
DEAR DAD
I WANT TO WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND TEll YOU THAT I LOVE YOU AND MOM DOES TOO
ISABELLA ESPINOZA
July 16, 2007
Time goes by and the pain lingers on. Today is your birthday and I miss you so and love you. Mom
July 16, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZAK!, BIG TIME IZE, CHOLO-1, REST IN PARADISE. 33 TODAY, BUT FOREVER IN OUR MEMORIES 29............
GMACK
July 16, 2007
One day, about a year ago, I was having a very rough start to my shift as a security officer with the San Diego Northern Railway. Earlier that week I had dealt with my first fatality where I actually happened to be on the train. Padres season was in full swing, I was working 60+ hours 6 days a week, and I wasn't getting much sleep. On top of it all things with my extended family were strained, and my girlfriend had just broken up with me. My head was just not in the right place and to top it all off my Captain and Lt. had some words with me before I went on patrol.
As I headed out to my patrol vehicle with my head hung low I realized I had forgotten my pens when I switched to a clean uniform. What else could go wrong? I may as well have forgotten my gun. But at least I have never forgotten my Isaac pin. Now back when I was in the academy it was stressed how important your look was and that you appeared professional. Even down to something as simple as your pens was a discussed issue. Some officers spring for an expensive set of Cross pens, and even as a class we decided to go with some nice looking Pilots that were about $1 each.
For some reason it always bothered me that one of the best pictures of Isaac, the one shown here, displays him looking beyond professional with his perfect obsessed over hair and down to every detail...except his pens. They're run-of-the-mill black Bic pens you can buy a 20 pack at Target for $3. Granted I'm sure Isaac figured they were much more practical and you don't mind losing them as we all often do. I just didn't get it though. I prided myself in keeping my uniform sharp and even wore my radio and other gear the same as Isaac. He was my roll model in every aspect but the pens. I still use my academy issue Pilots to this day.
However, here I am about to hit the streets to protect and serve without any writing utensils. I got upset that this was just adding to the slew of issues clouding my head till I remembered I always keep some sort of pen in my personal car. Surely I can find something to make due for the day. So I headed to the garage and started searching the various consoles and hiding places looking for something to write with.
I opened the center bin only do find a matching pair of black Bic pens. Immediately the picture of Isaac flashed into my head and I heard his laughter through my own. I had just gotten punked by my class hero. I looked up in the sky with a smile and tear of laughter, touched my Isaac pin and said, "Thanks bro, that was a good one."
J. Veraldi
Class 12 Grad
July 15, 2007
DEAR ISSAC, I WANTED TO WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN, I KNOW ALL THE STARS WILL BE SHINING BRIGHT FOR YOU TONIGHT. IT WAS A BLESSED DAY YOU WERE BORN AMD TOO SHORT OF A LIFE WITH ALL OF THE PEOPLE THAT LOVED YOU.MY FAMILY WISHES YOU ALL OUR LOVE AND NEVER FORGOTTEN. LOVE MARIAN KRISTEN DANNY AND I KNOW MIKE AND HIS FAMILY.
July 15, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISAAC, YOU ARE STILL MISSED AND THOUGHT OF EVERYDAY.
SONIA
July 15, 2007
hi issac,just reading your site again and always thinking of you. time goes by bfast but you are never forgotten. its such great news about your sister i know u would be so happy for her. your familt really needs this joy. i am going with some friends to the giants game in memory of all policeman and i went to the poa and saw your lounge in your honor and all your pictures. you are quite a great guy marian
marian
July 9, 2007
I love you my little nephew.
July 9, 2007
sorry it took me so long to realize this was you. I'm thinking of you and your sister often .
marijah
OLD HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATE
June 29, 2007
Just wanted to stop by and read your page. I can't believe it's been 3 years. It's just not possible. I know you are taking care of your parents, wife, daughter and sister. Keep them strong.
:)
June 27, 2007
Sorry I never told u all I wanted to say! There's just so much I wish I could say now. I miss the love we shared. I miss you!!!
June 22, 2007
Zak,
Father's Day was for you and Bella...I thought about you but couldn't think of anything to say that hasn't already been said. I'm just happy knowing Bella probably talks to you when she's in bed at night and gets an occasional look at you and that smile. Love you brother, remind us every now and again that you're here...PB.
PB
SFPD, Bayview MIDS
June 22, 2007
Isaac, Happy Father's Day! I remember how proud you were of Isabella. I remember sitting in the break room and you telling us how Isabella was cheering you on while you played softball. How everyone cheered "go Isaac, go Isaac" then suddenly Bella started cheering "go Isaac, go Isaac". You laughed so much! Your stories of fatherhood made all of smile and proud of you. Alright man, I miss you....
JM
SFPD
June 21, 2007
Happy Fathers Day, Isaac you are thought of every day. Always missing you.
Sonia
June 19, 2007
Thank You for all you've done! You're still remembered!
Happy Fathers Day! God Bless you and your family!
Ray Valeros
June 18, 2007
Tomorrow is Father's Day. I remember consistently what a great father you were to Isabella. I often think about the night she was born and how excited and happy you were anticipating her arrival. I love and miss you.
Mom
6/16/07
June 16, 2007
I found the chorus to the song Jesus Take the Wheel. I don't know why, but it sparked something for me with your passing...
Jesus, Take the Wheel
(Chorus)
Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
'Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
Give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel
May 25, 2007
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