Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathy to Officer Uribe's family and friends.
Please read this poem i found when my husband died suddenly a few years ago. It has given me comfort and strength, and i hope it will for you also.

Sincerely,
Julie M. King
fountain hills

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
by David M. Romano


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When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,

He said, "This is eternity,
and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.

But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

Julie King

May 18, 2005

When my father passed away two years ago, I was given a beautiful poem. I keep it IN my uniform shirt pocket. I hope everyone that reads the poem can feel comfort as I did. God Bless the Uribe family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Below is the poem:

A HEART OF GOLD STOPPED BEATING
TWO SHINNING EYES AT REST
GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE
HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST
GOD KNOWS YOU HAD TO LEAVE US
BUT YOU DID NOT GO ALONE
FOR PART OF US WENT WITH YOU
THE DAY HE TOOK YOU HOME
YOUR MEMORY IS OUR KEEPSAKE
WITH WHICH WE WILL NEVER PART
GOD HAS YOU IN HIS KEEPING
WE HAVE YOU IN OUR HEART
I MISS YOU!

Deputy Franky Hill
Pinal County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

May 18, 2005

I am sorry to read about your loss. May God bless you and help you through your difficult time. R.I.P Officer Uribe.

Kevin Cannon

May 18, 2005

My heart goes out to all police officers not only in Arizona but across the world, as well as all family and friends of the Uribe family. When we lose someone as great as Officer Uribe, it affects everyone whether in the law enforcement field or not. As a former Phoenix PD employee who now lives in Texas, I am still greatly saddened by our incredible loss and will always keep Officer Uribe and his family in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherri
Phoenix Police Dept former employee

May 18, 2005

ALL of our Officers, both Civilian and Military, mourn the loss of Officer David Uribe. Our thoughts and prayers are with his Family, Police Family and Friends. Officer Uribe....we know why you responded with DEDICATION.

Officer
NAVAL WEAPONS STATION, CHARLESTON, SC

May 17, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to This Officer, his family, friends, department and community. This is a loss that will never be forgotten. Hours will turn into days, days turn into weeks, weeks into months and months into years but, the difference that these officers have made will last forever.

We lost Our Deputy Morris Taylor on September 14, 2002.

God Bless Our Law Enforcement Officer and the ones who love them.

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO/U.S.M.C. & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon

May 17, 2005

G-d Speed my Brother

UC
Ohio DPS Inv Unit

May 17, 2005

May God comfort The Uribe family at this time as well as his fellow co-workers. As I was raised by a Phoenix Police Officer, I understand the dedication, hard work and sacrifices of being a police officer. Thank you to Officer Uribe for his committment to his job and to all police officers. Your dedication and ultimate sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Daughter and sister of 2 Phx PD officers

May 17, 2005

As a Wife and Daughter of Sheriff's Deputies I know how you pray as they put on their badges that the next call will not be from God Calling them home to early, I am so sorry Mrs.Uribe that words can not even touch how I feel. Thank you Officer Uribe for everything.

Wife of Officer
Yuma County

May 17, 2005

God bless you and your family brother.now you could watch over us.my prayers are with you and your family.

Deputy Oscar Samaniego
Pima County Sheriffs Department

May 17, 2005

You will be missed my brother

Patrolman Brett Jensen
New Mexico State Police

May 17, 2005

DAVID, You will be missed. My thoughts and wishes for your family and friends.

J.Minkler
D.O.E. / SRT

May 17, 2005

Prayers go out to the Uribe family, rest in peace brother.

Julio C. Olguin
Los Fresnos Police

May 16, 2005

The Security Department at the Arizona Heart Hospital sends our prayers and thoughts to the Uribe family at their time and sorrow. May God be with you at all times. Thank you Phoenix Police for a great hero Officer David Uribe!
Security Staff

Captain Terry Britz
Arizona Heart Hospital

May 16, 2005

May God bless the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Uribe. A true hero taken to soon. Officer Uribe, thank you for your many years of dedicated service, may you now rest in peace.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

May 16, 2005

God bless your family, friends, coworkers, and loved ones. The road ahead is long and steep, but the Lord will help you all through. Thank you, Officer Uribe, for giving your life to protect ours.

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of Cole Martin EOW 4.25.03

May 16, 2005

Thank You Officer Uribe for your hard work and dedication my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Deputy J. Ray
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

May 16, 2005

Some people ask what makes a hero a hero? A hero is an average person who gives the biggest sacrifice, his life, to protect complete strangers, people he has never met before. this is the true meaning of a hero. to the family of officer uribe, god bless, he is truly a hero.

Deputy Matt Day
BCSO (FL)

May 16, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Uribe, and the Phoenix P.D.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Uribe, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Kay Huneidi, Administrative Asst.
Florida Police Chiefs Association

May 16, 2005

Brother Uribe: Thank you for the 22 years you served with us here on earth. You made the ultimate sacrifice we all know we might also have to make one day. Rest in peace and watch over us all as we continue the watch. God bless you and your family. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.

Trooper Eric Anspach
Arizona Dept. of Public Safety-Highway Patrol

May 16, 2005

Rest in Peace brother. Thank you for a job well done.

Douglas Counnty Sheriff's Office

May 16, 2005

We have lost another hero. My prayes go out to the Uribe Family.

Cheryl McFarland-Beck
daughter of Ret. P.P.D. Officer

May 15, 2005

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now

Officer
Atlanta Police

May 15, 2005

Rest easy Troop, we will take it from here. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God-Speed.

TROOPER
Maryland State Police

May 15, 2005

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO OFFICER DAVID URIBE AND HIS FAMILY. WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS YOUR LOSS. THE JOB WE DO IS OFTEN THANKLESS. I WRITE TO YOU TODAY TO SAY THANKS. YOUR SERVICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER IN BLUE.

OFFICER DAVID BREAUX

OFFICER DAVID BREAUX
GONZALES CITY POLICE,LOUISIANA

May 15, 2005