Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Hernandez and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

July 20, 2009

Daddy,
Tomorrow will make it 4 years and 7 months... It feels like just yesterday that i was outdside washing my car and you were leaving for work i kissed you not knowing that it would be the last... I MISS YOU so much!!! Last night we went to officer ciano's wake and it brought back that feeling again, a feeling that i never wanted to feel again.. He is now with you in heaven and i want you to look out for his family dad they are going through what me, mommy and eddie went through almost 5 years ago.... You would be so proud to see the women i have turned out to be... i hope your doing ok up there with grandpa.. I lOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SOOO MUCH..

Tania Hernandez
Daughter

February 26, 2009

4 years ago I listened to the horror on the radio. I will never forget that day. You will always be missed Ed. You are watching over us, this we all know. That is why we are all still here. We Thank You. Continue to RIP.

PO
SUFFOLK COUNTY PD

July 26, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 20, 2007

Officer Hernandez,
We are remembering you on the third anniversary of your EOW. Thank you for your courageous and dedicated service to all.

Pennsylvania citizen

July 27, 2007

3 years. It seems to go quickly. That night was my worst as a cop. I'll never forget you or your family. God Bless you. Zeus is carrying the torch amazingly, you'd be proud. You'll never be forgotten.

PO from 909
SCPD HPB

July 25, 2007

god bless you and your family we met at motorcycle rallys
wish i had gotten to know you better ,life is so short. the day we rode for your funeral on bikes i will never forget it was an honor.
johnny b
blue knights ny 1

JOHN BORRERO
SGT.CONSTABLE PORT JEFFERSON

February 27, 2007

Enjoyed our time together years ago in the "Buy, Bust" program. You were good as a cop and undercover. Your family Im sure are proud. Sorry I've not found this site until now. Living down South I missed your send off but I'm sure it was grand.
Bill

Rerired Det Bill Sinram
SCPD coworker

February 22, 2007

I was thinking bout ya last night so I just wanted to stop by and tell you I LOVE YOU!!! Happy Birthday Eddie!! You are missed so much by so many people and i wish that you were here with us every day!! You know how much i love and adore you so i don't even have to say it again but i will....... You are the best!! I miss you so much!! I hope you had a nice B-day in Heaven!! LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!! XOXOXOXOXOX

Dani Fields
Friend

November 1, 2006

When I have no one to turn to
And I am feeling kind of low,
When there is no one to talk to
And nowhere I want to go,
I search deep within myself
It is the love inside my heart
That lets me know my Angels are there
Even though we are miles apart.

A smile then appears upon my face
And the sun begins to shine.
I hear a voice, so soft and sweet
Saying, 'Everything will be just fine'
It may seem that I am alone
But I am never by myself at all.
Whenever I need my Angels near
All I have to do is call.


Eddie, you are truly missed, but will always be in our hearts.
Love you,
Andreia

Andreia
Friend

August 22, 2006

In Valor there is Hope. You are not forgotten.

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo PD

July 27, 2006

REMEMBERING OFFICER HERNANDEZ ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH.
WE ALWAYS REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. EVERY DAY WE THINK OF THEM AND WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN.

LORRAINE BOND (MOTHER)
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN. DEPUTY SHERIFF:
DONALD K. BOND, JR.
EOW: 09.06.01

July 27, 2006

Still think of you often brother. Feels like you are still here now. I hope you are. E.J. sent me a few more pics of you that will hang stern and proud in the PD room in the house. Wish I dould ride with you again.

February 3, 2006

You weren't just a police officer, you were a friend. As the Holidays approach, I think of you every moment. I wish you were here buddy.
Love you

December 3, 2005

I had to stop and leave a reflection. Even though the only time we met I was being stopped on the HOV by you for speeding. I remember thinking "I'm done" when I saw this huge cop with a stern look coming towards me. When you saw my shield in my wallet you asked me for credentials. After that youasked how long I was on the job.When I said 5 yrs you smiled and told me I was still a New Jack. With that you told me "Slow it down a little SON" gave me a smirk and walked away without giving me a ticket. About 3 days later you passed. Now its been a little over a yr. I pray for you and your family everytime I stop by here and see your memorial. God Bless and keep the Highways in heaven safe. Thanks for that day.Your Brother in Blue.

Correction Officer
NYC Correction

October 28, 2005

Dear Ed, I wish you were here I miss you so much. Life sometimes does things to us that we wonder why? I will never forget what you did for me and Eddie it's just not the same without you here. I go day by day always thinking about you and I will never forget you. Don't worry about Cora and the kids me and Eddie will always be there for them. All is as good as can be we live because we have to but that void in our lives will never leave. Our memories of you is what keeps us going and we know that you would want us to live life to the fulliest and would not want it any other way. I will always have you in my heart and we will see each other again and the paradise we were looking for you have gotton there already. We will meet again and be in paradise where we were always looking for peace and happinest.I love you dearly and you will always be in my heart until the day I die. May you rest in peace and don't forget us be there when we are having a bad day and don't forget to keep us safe like you always did. Love Always and Forever Maggie

Maggie Laboy
Cousin

September 16, 2005

Dear Edwin
On your first aniversary in heaven.I hope god is watching over you and you in turn are watching over your brothers in blue.I never met you in life, but I have met your family after you passing.First at the NYS Shields Memorial on 05/01 and then at the NYS FOP Ceremony on 05/07. In D.C for Police Week,I had the Honor to escort your signed picture to its place on the wall and then to safeguard its return to NYS,first to the NYS ceremony in Albany on the 05/17 and then to the Nassau County Ceremony on the 18th.As fate would have it,I know a NYS Trooper whose brother not only is a Suffolk Officer and a Highway Patrolman,but is the one that had bought your old house!
Small world.I intrusted the picture to him to escort it the final miles to your famliy.I also was able to present an album of all the Fallen Officers from NYS for 2004 to your family on behalf of the NYSFOP.

Rest in Peace Edwin

Po Tim Davies
4th Pct NCPD
Sgt @ Arms
FOP Nassau Police Lodge 69

PO Tim Davies
Nassau County Police Department

July 29, 2005

Teo Edwin,
i am so lucky to have had you in my life. we didn't see each other much but when me and the family came to visit it was like we never left!! you are a wonderful man will not be forgotten. and don't worry about your parents because we are here and will watch over them for you! remember, FAMILIA PARA SIEMPRE!!!
miss you & love you madly,
Jennifer

Jennifer Rivera

July 18, 2005

We love you and miss you everyday. We send our prayers out to Cora, Tania, and little Eddie. You were like a father, a brother, and best friend to me. I always looked up to you while growing up next door. Then as I got older I looked to you for advice, leadership,and friendship. I always wanted to be like "Ed". My girlfriends always thought you were crazy and you were. My wife Renee knew you were the best from the time she ate all of your cashews and drank your Green Hornets! I learned a lot about life from you and your family. I remember every moment. You still and always will inspire me. We know our daughter Olivia would just fall in love with you!
Love,
Dan, Renee, and Olivia

Dan and Renee Richter

May 20, 2005

The Dept Had its ceremony today, Ed. You were the topic of choice, as usual, being the friend, cop, and family guy you are. Kurt and Rocky let me be the Sentry above your stone, Bless them. I did my best, tried to stand tall and proud. (Kurt helped me with that).
Go well Ed,
I'll give my best to do it like you did.
Matt

Matt
SCPD

May 20, 2005

Tomorrow we will honor your service at Police HQ Ed. I have an etching of your name from the wall in DC and will put it up in the Hwy office so they don't forget. God speed Ed..

PO Richard Mullane
SCPD Highway Patrol

May 19, 2005

Eddie...not a day passes that you don't cross my mind. I always looked forward to talking to you when I was in 2253 or even just passing by on my way home. I will always remember how friendly, caring and genuine you were. I will always keep you in my prayers. God Bless you and may you truly rest in peace. Proud to call you a friend.

Sgt Brian Adams
Nassau County Police Dept

May 12, 2005

Tomorrow starts the first of several memorials commerating Police Week, your name will be added to the walls of the F.O.P., Albany, and Washington D.C.. You are not forgotten brother, we can only hope to uphold the high standard you set. God Bless Ed, you're missed dearly.

The Members Of Highway Patrol
SCPD

May 6, 2005

Cousin Eddie,

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Even though we didn't see each other often, the times we spent together were always the best. Ray, Dana, Kevin & I miss you terribly. Dana's class is dedicating their yearbook to you.

Eddie, we really miss you!! May God watch over and bless you and your family forever! You were the best!

Diane Hernandez

April 22, 2005

Today is 1 year I bought this house you said I should. I'd give it up for a handshake from you. In a heartbeat.

April 2, 2005