Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace.May Our Lord continue to comfort and strenthen your family.

May 6, 2006

It will be one year that you were called away from duty. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement. You will never be forgotten by those that love you. You are a true hero. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. Wrap your wings around those who have been left behind to grieve and help ease their pain. You have not been forgotten.

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

Bob Gordon

April 30, 2006

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

November 29, 2005

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

November 29, 2005

To the family and friends of Deputy Rocky Lemus and his fellow officers in the Orange County Sheriff's Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Deputy Lemus so tragically lost his life. I do not believe that the general public ever considers the risk to officers by duty related illness.

His dedication to his job will be forever remembered as will his valor. It is obvious from reading the reflections that Deputy Lemus was well respected by his peers and a mentor to many as a field training officer.


May you be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot this past April during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are experiencing. Please know that the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement will be by your side on each step of the journey ahead of you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of service Deputy Lemus gave to his community and the citizens of Florida, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on May 6, 2005.
Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

September 18, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
"Rocky"
On this day 53 years ago.
God blessed us with our first born,
Marino Lemus Jr.
Today,we will celebrate your life in our hearts.
We love you
Mom & Dad
Brother and Sisters
Nieces and Nephews
Your Wife,Son and Daughter
Family and Friends

Lemus Family

August 22, 2005

ALthough I did not personally know Deputy Lemus..my heart goes out to his family, friends and coworkers. God bless you all

Officer Teresita Lemus
LJ ISD PD

July 31, 2005

Happy fathers day dad! i love and miss you sooo much.. i think about you everyday.. i hope you are peaceful, happy and catching lots of fish up there!!
I LOVE YOU DAD

Racheal Lemus

June 19, 2005

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO OFFICER LEMUS FAMILY. THANK YOU ROCKY FOR AN OUSTANDING JOB AS A DEPUTY SHERIFF, BUT MOST OF ALL THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A SPECIAL FRIEND AND BATI'S FISHING BUDDY. WE PROMISE YOU WE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOUR FAMILY. WE MISS YOU A LOT!!!!
LOTS OF RESPECT AND LOVE BATI, AIDA AND ANDY

BATI, AIDA AND ANDY CARBONE

June 7, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Orange County S.O.
I lost my father on July 29 2004 It is hard to cope but just remember.... They are Fallen but not Forgotten.

Officer B. Laurie
Haltom City Texas

May 31, 2005

Gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace.

Dispatcher Sue Rusch #429
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

May 30, 2005

Rocky and I were partnered in the Lake County Vo-tech Police Academy. That is where I first met him. It was not an easy ride getting through, but we helped and supported each other, and we made it. We found out that were had kids the same age, and they are still friends to this day. Rocky always made me laugh, and when our families got together, it was always a big party, even though it was just 6 of us. You're 10-7 now my friend, but you will ALWAYS be 10-8 in my heart.
Until we 56 in HEAVEN, REst In Peace....

Howard J. Gelber & Family

Howard J. Gelber

May 30, 2005

Well I don't really know what to say about Rocky. I grew up being friends with the family. You and my dad were bestfriends we saw eachother every weekend. You were always a great friend to him and the our whole family. You were a great cop and you are missed.

Jason Gelber

May 30, 2005

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to Deputy Lemus' family, friends and co-workers. He is a hero for his dedication and committment to his community. To you all, the days ahead are extremely difficult. I hope you find some comfort knowing you do not have to go through this alone. Unfortunately, a loss of this magnitude is all too familiar to me and my family. From my family to yours, our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless.

Tomya Allen Cochran
daughter of fallen officer

May 28, 2005

Thanks Rocky, for your service. May god bless you and your family.

Patrol Captain Joe Fletcher
USFS, Willamette National Forest

May 25, 2005

In my years of service here I never met Deputy Lemus - my knowledge and recollection of Rocky's career in this agency is by his sterling reputation only. By all accounts there has not been a finer trainer of new recruits, better squad mate, or more devoted family man to be found anywhere. My deepest condolences to the Lemus family and my agency brethren.

Every LEO tries to prepare themselves for that one encounter which may either define or end their career. However, no level of physical fitness or proficiency at the range can prepare you for the battle Deputy Lemus fought so valiantly. We train to look for weapons and try to swing the odds into our favor, but my mental preparation now more than ever also includes exposure risks. For this added awareness I thank you, Rocky - I only wish I could thank you in person.

Rocky's long ordeal and sacrifice will not be in vain. As time goes forward, we never have to look back to remember him...just look up and you'll see him smiling down upon you. Rest easy, brother Lemus - we have the watch.

DFC Tim Nazzaro
Orange County Sheriff's Office

May 25, 2005

Rocky, I will miss your laughter jokes, and you. You were one of the most dedicated cops Ive known. We will watch over your family, and never ever forget you. Please watch over us.

Detective Tony Brisinte
Orange Co SO

May 20, 2005

Rest In Peace.

Darin L. Paul, Special Agent
FBI

May 18, 2005

My heart goes out to your family. May God's tender mercy be near you all.

Someone Who Cares

May 18, 2005

God bless your family. May you find peace through this difficult time.

Kevin Cannon

May 18, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers our prayers are with you. I wish there was something that we could do to ease the pain, but as we all know there is nothing. The only thing that kept coming up while we were going through our nightmare was how much Clint loved being an Officer. I bet Rocky loved being a Sheriff.

Deputy Lemus your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you.
Look Clint up for me tell him we miss and love him.

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

May 18, 2005

ALL of our Officers, both Civilian and Military, mourn the loss of Deputy Mariano Lemus. Our thoughts and prayers are with his Family, Police Family and Friends.

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

GOD HAS A NEW ANGEL IN HEAVEN.THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION BROTHER.

J.CISNEROS
LOS ANGELES SCHOOL POLICE

May 17, 2005

another part of our thin blue line is gone but not forgotten. the alabama state auxiliary sends our sincerest sympathy to the family, the orange county sheriff's office, and all your friends in law enforcement. may God grant all of you peace and comfort.

mary mc intyre president- national trus
alabama state fraternal order of police auxiliary

May 17, 2005