Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thankful today for your presence in our lives, even if it was for a brief time. Your sharp humor, your adventurous spirit, your quiet kindness are the things I remember most about you. And they are reflected in your children--I see them blooming more and more in Christopher and Catherine's lives. Thank you for your gift of them, too. They are blessings to us.

Catherine Leigh Betts
Sister-in-Law

November 22, 2012

hey tata how are u i miss you so very much i miss seeing u going to the lake all of u and listing to your favorite songs. :)
i wish i could still see u in my dreams last night i saw u when we hugged i didnt want to let go i wanted to stay with u.
everything is going great i will always remember u and i will always remember u not only as my tata but as my hero.I love you and miss u

alison davis
grand daughter

May 11, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the seventh anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. You are in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 11, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 10, 2012

Dad Dave,
You are missed by many and never forgotten. Your memory and legacy are my drive and motivation to help your fellow brothers and other First Responders. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of or honored. 3 of your grandkids remember you for the love you gave them. It is hard to believe it has been 7 years. We miss you so much. And we love you.

Amy Uribe, CEO/ Founder TAPS Foundation
Surviving Daughter In Law

May 9, 2012

Dear Tata,
I miss you so so much I don't know where to begin but everything is going ok and we have been going through some tough times but we are ok:) I really miss arizona since we moved its hard not being able to go see ur grave and just talk to you about things. It's been pretty hard for me but you watch over me and give me the strength to keep moving on ily so much and I just wish I could give you one last bear hug like we use to when I was little I can't believe it's has almost been 7 years since we lost you just remember you will never ever be forgotten our always on my mind and you'll always be in my heart ily<3
Love,Bree

Breanna Uribe
Grandaughter

February 20, 2012

David miss you my friend

Robert Hogue
old friend

September 29, 2011

You are not forgotten. Thank you for your service and sacrafice!

ANON
Phoenix Police Officer

August 15, 2011

To the family of Officer Uribe - My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dan

Dan Ryan - Citizen

March 13, 2011

Hey there Daddy,
Missing you pretty bad today... Stopped by to leave a reflection on Sgt. Drenth's page and visited your reflections as well. Time is flying by, I can't believe its been 5 years since you were taken from us! You have a new grand-daughter, she is absolutely beautiful, but I am sure you already knew that : ) Keep watching over us.. Thank you for everything you taught me and for making me get that stupid tattoo removed! You're my hero, always!

Aislinn Uribe
Daughter

October 20, 2010

Thank you sooooo much to those who keep Dave's memory alive! I miss you every day Dave, and know that you are watching over me and the kids. How can you not be proud of the people your children have become? Thank you for all you gave me, and what my(and our)kids, have grown into. You are missed...

Kerry Uribe-Proud wife of David

August 18, 2010

remembering you on this 5th annivesary of your death may god continue to hold your family in his arms and comfort them

mike
citizen

May 10, 2010

Five years may have passed but you have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your family and those special friends that keep you in their hearts. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 10, 2010

This is a message to heaven. there isn't a day i don't think of you. you made kerry and wayne and taylor a family. i thank you for that. love is in the air and it's you..

Donna Delaine Lee
long time family friend

September 4, 2009

DEAR SIR
I shall pray for your family on this FATHERS DAY because i know they are with a heavy heart I have had the most honored pleasure of meeting your son prior to your end of watch and after it he has always display professionalism and i beleive he would make you very proud as all fathers should be of their sons i hope the SKUM that took you away from your family know not a moments rest until he is cast into firey pits of hell. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND THANK YOUR FAMLY FOR THEIR SACRIFICE

mike
ciizen

June 21, 2009

My Blue Brother, the Judge has spoken. It won't bring you back.....sadly. It will keep your murderer off the street. Rest in peace Sir. I pray for your family.

AZ Narc

May 28, 2009

He got the death penalty David. Sleep well.

Deupty
MCSO

May 27, 2009

Thining of you and all of your loved ones today. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 10, 2009

To Officer David Christopher Uribe, his family and his fellow officers with the Phoenix Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Uribe’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Uribe and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

May 10, 2009

Dad-
As the day of your loss draws closer I reflect on alot of things that have changed since we lost you. I know I have made mistakes in life and I hope and pray you can forgive me for some of them. I tried my best to make amends and will continue to carry out your legacy of doing good and helping others in the community.
Your murderer is on trial and I pray it closes soon with a guilty verdict. It breaks my heart as I hear and see him try to pass blame. I remember the day we lost you with intense clarity and cry a lot. But I also remember the good times we shared as a family.
Allie still misses her Tata and wishes you were still here to drive your boat with her. We have the picture of the two of you out because she wanted it framed and she loves to look at it daily.
We all miss you so much. I often wonder how much different things would have been if you had not have been taken from us. Would they have taken the road they did? But we cannot linger on the past and so we move ahead on the paths we are destined to be on. And I know you walk with each of us even through the difficult times. You will always be our hero.
Please watch over Alyssa and Aisy. They both hurt so much still and if there was one thing I could give them if I could it would be one more day with their Daddy.
Love you Dad.

~Amy

Amy Uribe
Daughter In Law

April 26, 2009

hey dad,
I don't even know where to begin, let alone end.Eventhough it has been four years i still feel the pain from you passing as if it was a recent wound.you know a lot of things have changed since you've been gone(im sure you have noticed).Aisy and I have been doing a fairly good job of keeping your headstone shiny.All that soap scum is not easy to remove:-)your case has been on trial and I've been trying to make it to everyone that i can. it's hard you know because i'm in school.idk dad i just really miss you a lot and i wish we could've had a closer relationship...adam does a good job making that apperent to me....Aisy and i are often left out of the loop you know, for dates to all the different memorial things the city puts together for you. and when we are told about them we are told the incorrect time. idk something is wrong though...i'm sure you know how i feel about all of them...and you know who's wrong...today was the day the city was unvieling a sign marking where you last were =( and when me & aisy showed up the ceremony was over...i'm sorry i wsnt there earlier,nobody told me.and im your daughter....idk seeing all those people up there(getting media attention) who didnt even know you posing as the "uribe" family really upset me.but you know who really cares though dont you dad? i think you must have knew that aislinn and i would get treated so poorly from everyone,that's why you left certain things the same. i love you sooooo much and i hope we can talk sometime because there is a lot on my mind....im not scared anymore... ~~~~luv you always and forever!!!!~~~~~ your first youngest daughter!!!!!

Alyssa Uribe

April 17, 2009

Dear Dave,

On April 11, 2005 you were our Guardian Angel. My daughter and I were in a car accident and you were the responding officer. I was so lucky to have it be you. You took such good care of us and secured my car. You contacted my brother, Phoenix Detective Dan Strass and made sure he was at the scene and the hospital. A few days before your life was taken, you respresented us in court to ensure we were taken care of in that respect.
I was never able to thank you in person for all you did for me and Kristi. I watched from my office window as the Phoenix P.D. helicopters hovered over the cemetary while you were laid to rest for your last call. I am taking this time to say Thank you Dave...you were great. You'll always have a special place in my memories of life.

Sincerely,
Donna & Kristi Scott
Ex-Wife & Daughter of Marc J. Scott #2865 (retired)
Glendale, AZ

DONNA SCOTT

April 16, 2009

To the whole Uribe family;

I know you've waited for this trial to begin for almost four years now... and today it finally has.

I can't yet imagine the pain of the memories of that day coming back during opening arguments and listening to someone defend the coward murderer.

Please know that the prayers of my entire family... and the prayers of the entire Valley... are with you today, just as they are every other day.

Jim Holly
Officer Tony Holly's brother; EOW 2007

April 6, 2009

I always looked forward to the double squad days I rode with Dave. We never had a boring shift together. There was always a car chase, foot pursuit, DUI, robbery, felony warrant or other exciting moment. Police work with Dave was never boring. Dave was an extremely hard worker who lived and breathed for his family. He worked a lot of off duty so he could send his children to the best schools and so their mother could raise them on a full time basis. The Uribe home was beautiful and always immaculate. Dave was quite a handy man in the back yard. We were a pretty close knit squad in those days - Rosie, Ken, Sarah, Doug, Dave, Heather and I. I miss those times. I miss Dave!!

Officer Karen Lewsader
Phoenix Police Department

April 2, 2009

On May 10, 2005, David C. Uribe demonstrated the ultimate sacrifice, he gave himself! During his struggle he fought to stand by what he promised to commit to the citizens of Phoenix which is public safety. I want to personally thank you, the Uribe family for raising a man with the desire and passion to do what is right, to fight with all his might, and to leave a heroic legacy. James 1:12 states, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." Please know that his life will always matter and thanks for the years of service, commitment, and dedication. To his son, I am proud to have been able to work with you at Maryvale Precint and being allowed to participate in the burial services. Continue your dad's legacy by setting the example daily, and learning to be the best no matter what life throws at us. Be a warrior, continue to be a soldier! Love the Rivera's, (Michael, Diana, Erica, and Michael Jr.)

Lt. Michael Rivera #5244
Phoenix Police

March 29, 2009