Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Here in Louiville we would like to say "THANK YOU" to Officer Gonzales for serving your city, state, and country with pride, integrity and honor. The F.O.P. lodge #77 Louisville Metro Corrections is deeply saddened by the loss of yet another law enforcement officer, and we all pray for the family and friends of this courageous man.

F.O.P. Lodge # 77 Louisville, Ky.
Louisville Metro Department of Corrections

January 27, 2005

I just read about this senseless tragedy. My heart and prayers go out to Officer Gonzalez' family, friends & colleagues. God Bless him...

Lydia Ambrose
Wife of Burbank, CA Police Officer

January 27, 2005

May God bless and protect your family now, and welcome you.

MTA Wolf Costello
CA. Dept. of Corrections CSP-LAC

January 26, 2005

My heart& prayer goes out to the family of Officer Manuel A Gonzales. When working behind a fences line and in confrined space. Officers like Ofc.Gonzalez has to do his duties and that is to serve and to protect everyone. Correctional Officer to me are the unsong hero's very little is spoken about their work but they are the last stand in Law Enforcement. Reset in peace My Brother in Correctional Officer. You are home with God you made the last count all is accounted for Sir. Lockett down.

Former CO II Charles Maxwell
Ga Dept Of Correction

January 26, 2005

To: California Correctional
Peace Officer
Manuel A. Gonzalez
Manuel, may God bless you so that you may rest in peace in Heaven. Thank you for your many dedicated years of keeping the peace. Your CDC brothers and sisters that you have left behind will pick up your sword and shield and keep up the good fight.

To: The Family of
Manuel Gonzalez
Please accept my sincere condolonces. I pray that God will be with you all during this most difficult time of sadness. I hope that as time passes, the pain will subside and you will all be be left with wonderful memories of Manuel's life. God Bless you all.

Parole Agent F. Hurtado
California Dept. of Corrections

January 25, 2005

I SEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER GONZALES. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE SIR, AND GOD BLESS YOU IN THE HEAVENS UP ABOVE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

MA1 ALTAMIRANO
U.S. NAVY/ LAW ENFORCEMENT

January 25, 2005

Officer Gonzalez, Rest Easy Brother. You will not be forgotten.

Dep. P. Sperandeo, Officer A. Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept.. LA

January 24, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Gonzalez. I am sorry for your loss, and keep you in my prayers. As a corrections officer, you are "locked up" with the people that society does not want to deal with. Although I have never been to California I am sorry for Officer Gonzalez's family and CDC's loss. Thank you Officer Gonzalez for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of California and the United States of America.

Sgt. Joe Atchison
Lyon County KS Detention Center

January 24, 2005

May God bless your wife and children.
You will never be forgotten. Your brothers and Sisters at CSP-Solano.

Correctional officer R. Jackson
Ca. Dept. Of Corrections

January 23, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Gonzalez.

OFC Kevin R Turley
Jacksonville State Police Department

January 22, 2005

When I heard the news of the death of Officer Gonzalez I was practicing with my side handle baton. Although I had never met Officer Gonzalez I know that we had a connection,him being in the line of work that I am trying so very hard to get into. He risked his life everyday on those tiers and he paid the ultimate price, with his life. May you rest in peace Officer Gonzalez. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gonzalez Family.

Cadet S. Beasley
Basic COrrectinal Academy, Galt, CA
Returning back to San Quentin, CA

Cadet S. Beasley
Basic Correctional Academy/Galt CA

January 22, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother.

EPTP Sergeant from CRC
California Department of Corrections

January 21, 2005

I remember being a corrections officer in the local jail here. I remember an inmate looking at me and saying, "We could take you out right her and now if we wanted to". I looked at the inmate and said, "If its my time to go its my time to go".
Obviously it was Officer Gonzalez's time to go.
Thank you for your service! Rest in Peace.

Officer Amy Cole
CPD, Columbus, Ohio

January 21, 2005

To Officer Gonzalez Family and Friends my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and your love one.
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

January 21, 2005

GONZO, I WILL MISS YOU. I REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AT (LAC) AND AT YOUR DAD PLACES.THANKS FOR THE FREE MEALS :)YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN,I'LL SEE YOU ON THE TOP TIER... MY CONDOLENCES GOES TO THE FAMILY AND ALL MY CO-WORKERS AT CIM, CIM-RCC. I REMEMBER.

C/O E.G.RUBIO
C.D.C. WSP-RC

January 20, 2005

may god keep you close my brother RIP

Reserve Deputy/Detention Officer Doug Cr
Lyon County sheriff dept

January 20, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Gonzalez. I pray that Manual is with God in Heaven.

The public's general view of correctional officers is certainly less than favorable. This needs to be changed. We need the support of the public. The public's image of correctional officers can be greatly enhanced by a more objective media. The public needs to read all the condolences listed on this website. I beleive it would give them a clearer perspective of Officer Gonzalez's character. I've been in the Department for 18 years and I can attest that Manual's character was and is far more typical of a CDC officer than it is the exception. This sentiment is the previlant theme that stands out not only in the relections from the people that personally knew and worked with him but people from other agencies and inmates as well. The positive and professional demeanor displayed by the majority of CDC officers far out weighs the demenor of a few 'bad apples'.

Officer Gonzalez put his life on the line everyday of his 17 years with the CDC. He paid the ultimate price. It can happen to any of us at any time.

It is our responsibility not to allow the public to forget Manual's sacrafice and the sacrafice of those before him because of a non-complacent media.

C/O Steven Urner
Wasco State Prison-RC

January 20, 2005

On behalf of the Chino community, we extend our love, sympathy and prayers to the Gonzalez family. As we pass your memorial outside the CIM gates, we thank you for your selfless service - your memory will live on. To our CDC family...Be encouraged with these words from Scripture: "God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them." Hebrews 6:10 (NIV)

Mike Spradlin, Chaplain
Chino PD

January 20, 2005

I am so sorry for the loss. God bless the family and friends of this officer. May you R. I. P. Thank you for your service.

Leo Wife
St Petersburg, Fl

January 20, 2005

As a former CDC employee of ten years I send you my condolences. There is nothing anyone can say to ease your pain. I would like to just let you know your family is in my prayers. Officer Armijo

Officer Armijo, Edward
Hawthorn woods Police Department, IL

January 20, 2005

Correctional Officer Manual A. Gonzalez (Gonzo) I do not know you personally but, you are my brother may you watch over us as we continue to walk the tiers. I will never forget the day I was sitting in block training and I heard the news my heart dropped. I pray daily for you and your family. I am sorry it had to be you, who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect us and the public. We love you!
Correctional Officer Casey P. Miller Wasco State Prison-California (WSP/RC)




The correctional officer stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, officer.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The officer squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the officer waited quietly,
For the judgment of his god.

"Step forward now, officer,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

Correctional Officer C.P. Miller
CDC WSP/RC ~WASCO~ California

January 20, 2005

YOU ARE MISSED DEARLY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND THE ANGELS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS, AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DID.

MTA RHODES
CDC CIM

January 20, 2005

GONZO- MAY YOU REST IN PEACE CARNAL.. C/O GONZALES WAS ADMIRED AND RESPECTED BY ALL. ALWAYS FAIR, HONEST, AND NOT AFRAID TO TELL IT LIKE IT IS. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS,FRIENDS,AND INMATES WHO RESPECTED YOU AS WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES.
COMO SIEMPRE- CON TODO CARINO,RESPETO Y AMOR....
B. ROCHA

B. ROCHA/FORMER INMATE C.I.M.
CALIFORNIA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

January 20, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Corrections Officer Manuel A. Gonzalez and the California Department of Corrections...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Manuel... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky
beyond-the-blue.com

January 20, 2005

Ofc. Gonzalez,

You truly are a hero. God bless you and your family and all the members of the California Dept. of Corrections. RIP.

Ofc. BM Damon
T/ Manlius PD, NY

January 19, 2005