Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The frustration of seeing another Correctional Worker stabbed to death is overwhelming because of the disadvantage they have working unarmed in prisons. I can only pray for swift and harsh justice against the assailants, and for peace and calm for his family.

W. C. Henderson, Associate Warden (Ret.)
Federal Bureau of Prisons

January 11, 2005

To all who loved Officer Gonzales, please know that we hold you close in our hearts and grieve with you.

The Family of Dave Grant EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.

January 11, 2005

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of fallen Officer Manuel Gonzales. You made the ultimate sacrifice and for that you are a true Hero. You will never be forgotten for the service you provided. May you rest in peace my Brother . God Bless.

Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriffs's Office, FL

January 11, 2005

YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. THIS IS A THANKLESS JOB AND SOMETIMES FORGOTTEN TO EVERYONE. REST IN PEACE MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

DET.DEP. J. KROENING

DETENTION DEPUTY SHERIFF
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICER

January 11, 2005

God bless you and your family. Thank you for your dedicated service to the citizens of California. You will not be forgetten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 11, 2005

As a former Sgt. for Indiana Dept Of Corrections, I know how hard the job can be and the everyday dangers that good people like Manuel faced. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Trooper M.W. Jones
Indiana State Police

January 11, 2005

Rest in Peace!!!

Cpl Robert Barker
Prince William-Manassas Adult Detention Center

January 11, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

January 11, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 11, 2005

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)

January 11, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers my prayers are with you. Officer Gonzales you are a true hero, thank you for your sacrifice.
Your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you. Look Clint up for me, tell him I'm still missing him...

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

January 11, 2005

I pray that God will comfort your family and friends during this tragic time.

May God Bless You All!

Lt. S. Kimbel
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office (Georgia)

January 11, 2005

Rest in peace partner. You will not be forgotten. My prayers will always be with you and your family.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

January 11, 2005

Thank you, Sir, for serving and protecting. May God bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts-Louisiana
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04

January 11, 2005

My condolences to your family and friends. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten by your brother's who patrol behind the wall.


Godspeed Officer Gonzales.

Your duty is done!!!

Officer C. Jones
California Dept. of Corrections

January 11, 2005

Rest in Peace officer Gonzales. Your services to the community will live on... Always

Philip Salamone EMT
Kutztown Ambulance

January 11, 2005

Officer Gonzales You, Your Family, and Your Department are in my Thoughts. Rest in Peace Brother.

Investigator P. Williams
Ford County Sheriff's Office

January 11, 2005

You will be missed by all of us.

Officer Phillips
Texas Department of Criminal Justice

January 11, 2005

Rest well sir, your dedication and sacrafice will not be forgotten.

Tpr. D McGuckin
Michigan State Police

January 11, 2005

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Gonzales for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

January 11, 2005

My heart goes out to the family, and co-workers of Corrections Officer Manuel Gonzales for your loss. You will all be in my prayers.

Corrections Officer
King County Jail - Seattle

January 10, 2005

Gonzales, rest in peace and may god look after your parents and children forever.

A.RODRIGUEZ
FELLOW OFFICER (CDC-CIM)

January 10, 2005

Officer Gonzales,
Thank you for your service to the citizens of the state of California.
R.I.P.
Anonymous

January 10, 2005

Rest in peace.

Officer K.A. Lokey
Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

January 10, 2005

My deepest respect and sympathy for Officer Gonzales, thank you for your services, you will not be forgotten. With my father being a fellow officer, this hits a personal place in my heart. May peace be with you and may God bless your soul Officer Gonzales, and those you've left behind.

a fellow officers daughter
CIM

January 10, 2005