Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH
OFFICER GONZALEZ, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

January 15, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER REST IN PEACE AND WANT TO WISH YOUR FAMILY THE BEST

CAPTAIN JOSE DELGADO
CONNECTICUT DEPART. OF CORRECTIONS

January 15, 2005

Rest in peace....

Deputy C/O Rodeffer
Box Elder County S.O.

January 15, 2005

WE KNOW AND FEEL THE PAIN. SUCH A GREAT LOSS TO LOSE A BROTHER SO FAR AWAY YET TO KNOW THE DANGERS YOU FACED AS THOUGH I SEE YOU IN MY MIRROR. GO EASY MY BROTHER REST IN PEACE. ALL THE BROTHERS/SISTERS KNOW OF YOU HERE IN NY

c.o. Marchese
NEW YORK CITY DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS

January 15, 2005

MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND FAMILIY THROUGH OUT INTERITY.YOU ARE A MAN OF COURAGE AND BRAVERY THAT VERY FEW OF US KNOW. I WILL MISS YOUR UNIQUE WAY OF ANSWERING THE THE PHONE WITH SUCH PRIDE FOR YOUR NAME SAKE "OFFICER GOOONZALEZZZZ" REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER YOU WILL BE TRUELY MISSED. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU ENJOYED YOUR BELOVED RAIDER'S MAY THEY WIN ONE FOR YOU.FOR ALL OF YOU AT C.I.M. IT'S DIFFICULT TO MAKE SENSE OF A SENSLESS ACT BUT I PRAY THAT GONZO DEATH IS NOT IN VAIN. BE SAFE AND PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER. GOD BLESS DANNY

CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT D. WIRTH
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR MEN

January 14, 2005

Correctional Officer Manual A. Gonzalez Is and allways will be in our hearts. It's very difficult to say anything. But I must say to all Family and Friends. Manual lived his life insuring the safety of society and payed the ultimate price for it. He will never be forgotten. We, (The C.D.C. Family) lift our heads up high with ultimate respect and honor for him.

Correctional Officer J.A. Farley
California Department Of Corrections W.S.P.

January 14, 2005

Your sacrifice and dedication to your fellow officers will not be forgotten. Rest in peace brother knowing that thousands of fellow officers are thinking of your family and love one at this time of sorrow

Corrections Officer
Correctional Service Canada

January 14, 2005

My heart goes out to the family of c/o Gonzalez (Gonzo) I know the pain they feel. I feel the same. Rcc will not be the same without you there. But I know that you will be on those tiers, guiding us, every day. You will be missed but never never forgotten. It's time for you to rest now, because you walked "The Toughest Beat" there is to walk.

P.A. Mendoza - Correctional Officer
CIM

January 14, 2005

Honor, Loyalty, Duty. Thanks for your contribution to society. Rest Brother.

Scott Parker Texas Peace Officer

January 14, 2005

Somebody killed a Correctional Officer today and A Part of America Died. He answered the call, of himself gave his all.

Correctional Officer, One of Your Sister
CDC

January 14, 2005

WHY GOD, PLEASE TELL US WHY?
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the hard days ahead.
WE know what you are feeling. We lost our son Police Officer Shane Miller in a high speed chase. He had worked only 6 hours on his new job as an officer.
We pray for God to comfort you.

Tony & Sue Miller
Whiteville, N.C.

January 14, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of what happened. This is anger and sadness all wrapped in one. Know that many many prayers and thoughts are with Mrs. Gonzales and family. The Lord is good and will care for you during this time. God Bless You.

Gilbert Martinez - CSC
North Kern State Prison

January 14, 2005

No words can express the loss that you endure. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Dolores 'Dee' Martinez - M&SSI
Wasco State Prison -Reception Center

January 14, 2005

I would like to extend my most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of CO Manuel Gonzales. There are no words that I can write that will make your pain any less. Be proud, he was a hero, and he is now in heaven watching over us all.

Officer Gonzales,
I will see you at the FINAL ROLL CALL. Until then rest easy my brother, we have it from here. God Bless You.

Officer Jody Grube
Columbus, OH Police Department

January 14, 2005

Correctional Officers Lament
The Correctional Officer stood at the Pearly Gates, with face worn and old
And meekly asked the man of fate, admission to the fold
"And what might you have done" St Peter asked "to seek admission here?"
The old Guard proudly stood and said "I was a jailer on earth for many a
year"
The gate moved sharply open as St Peter tolled the bell,
"Come in and take a harp" he said, "you've had enough of hell".

Rest in peace brother.

Corrections Officer 2
Correctional Service of Canada

January 14, 2005

My heart is breaking for the loved ones, friends and co-workers of Manuel (Gonzo) Gonzalez. It is a terrible tragedy and was a senseless murder. Please, all of you who put your lives in danger daily for the protection of all of us, BE SAFE. My prayers of comfort go out to his family, and prayers also go out to my Corrections family for their safety.
Love from a former CIM employee...now with P&CSD.
Phyllis R.

Phyllis
Paroles/California

January 13, 2005

Thoughts and Prayers are with Officer Gonzales' Family and Correctional Family. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

J. Faulkner
Corrections Canada.

January 13, 2005

Rest in peace by brother

Officer Haag
WI Dept. Of Corrections

January 13, 2005

Rest in peace sir.

Shannon
concerned citizen

January 13, 2005

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

January 13, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Albuquerque Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the California Department of Corrections and the family of Officer Manuel A. Gonzales. Thank you Officer Gonzales for your brave service!

Police Officer & Chaplain
Albuquerque Police Department

January 13, 2005

May God bless you and watch over your family.

RET SGT AJC
MCSD, NJ

January 13, 2005

To Mrs. Gonzalez and To His Children:

I know that no words can help ease your pain, just know that your husband is in our thoughts and prayers. We too have family and so many friends in Law Enforcement and all we can do is pray that they come home safe each and every day, unfortunately, we have lost our loved ones, but we will see them again, one day, and they are will be forever our guardian angels.

My heart truely goes out to you and your family.

God Bless You

Cousin of Officer Isaac Espinoza

January 13, 2005

My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of C.O. Gonzales as well as his extended family at CIM. I hope that the love and strength of friendship and family help you all to get through this tough time.

Denise

January 13, 2005

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I hope the coward that did this to you gets the final justice that he deserves.

I pray that your family and friends receive the support and love they need to make it through this journey.

Sara Winfield
Wife of Brandy Winfield EOW 10/14/04

January 13, 2005