Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! WE LOVE YOU!

Vanessa and Jason Gonzalez
daughter and son

November 4, 2008

So yeah, I meant to say I'm turning 28 soon. Guess I got a little over excited writing to you the last time, haha! You know me though, I'm a goof. Love you dad! Talk to you soon :-)

Vanessa Gonzalez
daughter

October 23, 2008

Hey Dad, It's Vanessa. Just wanted to tell you i love you and i miss you so much. I'm about to turn 27 yrs old!!! not looking forward to it at all, Jason is 23. Jason and I are good, we've had an apartment together for 3 years already and it's been hard but we are making it. I wake him up in the mornings making sure he gets up for work, sometimes he goes to the mall with me when he's bored and he'll hold my bags too!! He doesn't have a girlfriend but when he does, she will be one lucky girl!!!! Jason is the best brother and my best friend, we watch out for each other.

I still work for the same company and I'm STILL going to school, unsure of what i want to do with myself. As for Jason, school isn't in his future (imagine that).

We haven't forgotten about you, we talk about you from time to time. I think about you all of the time, your everywhere.....in my dreams, my thoughts, your music on the radio, and in Jason. Sometimes I hope you're checking in on us, keeping us safe. I can't believe you're gone, but I know you're in a better place now I just with things could've been better with us. You and Shelley did your best and we do appreciate that.

Jason and I miss you! Love you lots!!!
Love,

Vanessa and Jason gonzalez

Vanessa and Jason Gonzalez
daughter and son

October 20, 2008

Hey there Tio!
Your niece Annette here. I can't believe that it has been three years already. It seems like only yesterday that we heard the news. The look on dad's face when he got that phone call will never escape my memory. He loved you so much! We all did. He thinks about you often, we all do. So much has happened in the past three years as you have probably been watching, but I wanted to write all about it anyhow.
I got married as you know I'm sure and we thought of you, Grandma Conchita and Grandpa Juan at the reception. I made a collage of pictures which included the three of you and some of mine and my husband's other family members that had past and we had it on display at the wedding. Everyone loved it and it now blesses our home as it hangs on the wall and I pass by it everyday. It is just one more way for us to honor you and never forget you.
After the wedding, you guessed it, 9 months later we had a beautiful 6lb. 9oz. baby girl that we named Amaria Monique Martinez. We sent Shelley and Justin pictures through e-mail and in the mail and Shelley mentioned that she resembles you and my dad and she is so right. Even my husband Juan said so! Just goes to show you how far our family genes travel I guess! Ha ha!
We (My dad, mom, my husband, the baby and I) just got in this morning from visiting Olga and Roy in Chicago and we had the best time. We got to see everyone (Roy, Gloria, Efren, Roddy and his wife and son, Jeanie, her husband and two kids, Dean and his girlfriend, Olga & Lupe, and Yvette)and everyone got to meet the baby. We took some family pictures that I am going to send to everyone as soon as I get the chance. It was so nice to have so many of us together from that side of the family. I missed that. I think we all did. Things have changed so much. My dad missed seeing Roy and they got to spend some quality time together. I'm glad for that. The only time we get together now is when Olga comes down for a month in January, or when Lalo and Norma and Eddie come over to dad's house. Did you know that Lalo and Norma live here now?
When we were in Chicago we all remembered you on your anniversary and I hadn't gotten a chance to write in here on that day, but today that we got in I got to it ASAP.
I hope that you are watching over us with grandma and grandpa. We miss you and we haven't forgotten you!
Love,
Annette, Juan, and Amaria Martinez
Juan and Amie Gonzalez
Johnny Gonzalez III
GONZALEZ AND MARTINEZ FAMILIES

Annette Gonzalez-Martinez
Niece

July 21, 2008

Sometimes it seems like you have been gone forever, but sometimes it seems as though we were laughing together just yesterday. Your service to your community, friends, and family will be remembered forever!!!!

Karen Herrington
Friend

July 15, 2008

Thanks for the wonderful memories, big guy. I remember the time on vacation when I drove in the mountains a little too fast for you... I honestly think I scared you and Shelley on those "switchbacks". Gosh did we have some fun together! Every time I get my mower stuck (yes I did just yesterday) trying to get it off the patio to mow, I think of how you and Barry came when I called, and just lifted it up like it was nothing. I miss all those phone calls to come eat with my boyfriend, which was okay, because your wife was there, too. (Right, Shelley?) I miss meeting the car FP-25, and seeing those blue lights come on, with a huge grin on the driver's face when passed we passed each other. I always felt safe at night when you were working cause I knew you'd come by and shine the light across my yard. I could go on and on, but I think you know that I miss my dear, dear friend.

Kathy
friend

July 15, 2008

Hey Big Brother,
I wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you, as I do from time to time, but more so today of course. I heard the song "How Far Is Heaven" from Los Lonely Boys on the radio yesterday while driving in to work. It was cloudy & overcast until it got to the guitar solo part & then the sun came in to blind me in the eyes (that were already filled with tears). I know that was you...thanks for checking in on me. I am still missing you & love you very much. I will always wish that we had more time. Please know that you are loved by us all. Until then......

Shannon Zandanel AKA Shanny Gonzalez
Sister

July 15, 2008

Shelly I hope you and Justin are doing well these days. I know that your entire lives changed on July 15th,2005 and there is absolutely nothing we wouldn't do to turn back the clock and change the events of that day. This September 17th will be the 30th anniversary of my father's EOW and the pain is still there after all of these years, but it does get easier. My mother always said that God will never give us more than we can carry and I have learned to believe that over the years. It took me a long time to accept, not necessarily understand, that God knows whats best for us all. I hope that I will live my life the right way and will someday see Roy on the other side. He was a wonderful man and I am truly honored to have known him not only as a fellow officer but also as a friend and classmate. I will continue to keep you and Justin in my prayers, not just for the the anniversary of your loss, but for all times. The good shall triumph over evil and our memories will be preserved. May God Bless you and keep you safe..

Love You All

Lori

Officer Lori Taylor
Farmerville P.D. / Friend

July 14, 2008

It is hard to believe that it has been three years. I often hope when I go through Franklin Parish that you will pull me over and quickly remember you not on this side of heaven to pull me over. Thank you for the gift of safety you provided me while I lived in Winnsboro. You always made sure that you checked my house on your watch and kidded me when I left all the lights on in the house.
May you rest in peace my friend. We miss you!

Angela

P.S. I bought a new hair brush and I have used it!

Angela Hill

July 14, 2008

Lord I miss the harrassment!! He loved to play tricks and jokes on me.. He was my friend and sometimes a "relative". I think about you often My Friend!!

stephanie
friend

July 14, 2008

Roy, my friend, not a time goes by when we are at the camp that I don't remember you standing there and laughing with us. I still remember our camping trips with fondness, and Candi and I laugh everytime we order our steaks rare. We laugh at the memory of the look on your face and the shudder that ran through your body when you saw us take our first taste. I miss you my camping buddy.

Sharlotte Cain
cousin-in-law

July 14, 2008

Well, Baby, it has been THREE LONG YEARS since I last looked into your eyes, held you, or told you that I loved you. I never dreamed in a million years that Friday night, July 15, 2005, when you walked out of the house to go on a call that you would never again return. What are people thinking when they take the life of a police officer? They never stop to think that the deputy may have a family at home waiting on them. Your son was only nine then and has grown up so much since your were killed...I guess he had to. He didn't have much choice.
I want you to know that not a day goes by that I don't think of you...and very often still cry.
On this third anniversary of your senseless death...
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. We love you and miss you daily....
Love forever,
Your Wife and Son,
Shelley and Justin

Shelley Gonzalez
Wife

July 14, 2008

God be with you shelly and your son. are angels in blue will never be forgotten. we will always carrie them in are hearts. As the day gets closer, to being t :hree years it feels like yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the dept. always... RIP

patti
survivor

June 15, 2008

It has been a while since I left a reflection for you. The THREE year mark is coming up soon and it seems utterly impossible that three years have gone by already. I miss you everyday. I know that you watch over Justin but I wish that you were here to see him. He is growing up so fast and the older he gets the more he looks like you. He will soon be thirteen. We have our times but for the most part he is a wonderful young man. At least I have him to be able to see you everyday. I love you, Sweetheart, and always will. My life my change and go in different directions but you will NEVER lose your place in my heart.
Watch over us and take care of us...
With all of our love,
Your wife and son

Shelley Gonzalez
Wife

June 15, 2008

MISSING YOU FOREVER. GOD ALWAYS TAKES THE BEST.AND BABY BROTHER , YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE BEST. NO ONE CAN EVER REPLACE YOU. YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND.MAY YOUR SONS AND DAUGHTER SPREAD THE KIND OF LOVE YOU DID, TO ALL AROUND THEM .MAY YOUR NAME LIVE FOREVER.(SERGEANT ROY).

PROUD FOREVER
DORA/JUAN--JOHN/LOURDES/FAM.--MIKE/SONIA/FAM.--AND LON

DORA VILLARREAL
SISTER

April 18, 2008

A BIG VALENTINE'S HEART TO A BROTHER WITH A BIG HEART. NOTHING WILL EVER REPLACE YOUR MEMORY.LOVE YOU ALWAYS.


DORA/JUAN AND OUR THREE GUYS

DORA GONZALEZ VILLARREAL
SISTER

February 10, 2008

JUST A FEW WORDS TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE STILL HURT AND MISS YOU .NEVER WILL THERE BE A BROTHER LIKE YOU.YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND.YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS BE " FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS" I AM SO PROUD OF HAVING HAD YOU AS MY BROTHER.I ONLY WISH YOU HAD NOT BEEN SO FAR AWAY.HOPE JUSTIN,JASON AND VANESSA CARRY ON YOUR LOVING HEART , ALWAYS CARING FOR EVERYONE AROUND YOU.GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.YOU HAD A BIG HEART.LIFE IS SHORT BUT MEMORIES ARE FOREVER.

LOVE
DORA/JUAN, JOHN/FAM, MIKE/FAM & ORLIE

DORA GONZALEZ VILLARREAL
SISTER

January 28, 2008

THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS HAVE COME AND GONE AND NOT A SINGLE HOLIDAY GOES BY THAT WE DONT THINK ABOUT YOU.WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.SEEING YOUR PICTURE JUST MAKES IT HARDER TO ACCEPT THE FACT THAT YOU ARE NO LONGER HERE.LIFE GOES ON FOR ALL ,BUT OUR HURT WILL ALWAYS BE THERE.WISH WE WOULD OF HAD MORE TIME WITH YOU HERE.NEW YEAR'S IS ABOUT TO GET HERE.I REMEMBER HOW MOM NEVER WANTED YOU NEAR THE FIRECRACKERS.BUT AS ALWAYS, WE SNUCK A FEW FOR YOU TO LIGHT UP.I REMEMBER ALWAYS GETTING IN TROUBLE FOR THAT .WE ALWAYS PROMISED MOM NEVER TO DO IT AGAIN,WINKING AT YOU.YEAR AFTER YEAR WE DID IT AGAIN. AND YOU LOVED THAT.WE DID ANYTHING WE COULD TO MAKE YOU HAPPY.WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.MAY YOU WATCH OVER US AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOU.

LOVE YOU,
DORA&JUAN,JOHN/FAM.,MIKE/FAM.AND ORLIE

DORA GONZALEZ VILLARREAL
SISTER

December 26, 2007

Happy Birthday Sweetheart,
Well, you had dreaded this day for years and now it is here and you aren't. Justin and I have talked about you turning the BIG 50 for weeks now. We laughed about how you hated turning 40 and was so worried about turning 50 !!! We visited your grave today, as we do many times during the month, to talk to you and wish you HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! Friday night Tammy, Justin, and I stayed out there for over an hour just remembering the things that you used to do and say. You are missed so very much here. We think about you every single day and talk about you even more. God knew what he was doing when he sent me to Houston in '88. He knew we were destined to be together and would spend the next 17 wonderful years together. It seems so long since I've hugged you, touched you, and told you that I love you. Justin and I love you very much and miss you even more.
HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY, SWEETHEART !!!

Shelley and Justin
Wife and Son

November 4, 2007

NOV. 4th HAPPY BIRTHDAY Baby Brother.
On Halloween the boys and us got together at the house. We mentioned your birthday coming up.We were all laughing and talking about some crazy things we remembred about you doing as a kid.Mom always had us looking out after you.It's very hard to except the fact that you are no longer here.Every time I see your picture , I wish I could see you once again. I miss my baby brother. I am so very proud of you.You always called me on your birthday.I miss that. Johnnie,Mike and Orlie always talk about the time you,Shelly and Justin came to Texas.We all love you and miss you. May God be with you.
Juan/Dora, Johnnie/Fam ,Mike/Fam ,Orlie/Sylvia

Dora Gonzalez Villarreal
Sister

November 3, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,BABY BROTHER.

Dora Villarreal
Sister

November 3, 2007

The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 1, 2007

Hello Sweetheart,
I just wanted to tell you that we had your son's 12th birthday party this past weekend. It was really nice. Your favorite person, Larry, came out to the house for his party. He was so happy that Larry came out here...but what even excited him more is that Larry left a token of his loyalty to you in the "memorial display". Justin knew immediately that something was different in it. When I showed him what Larry had left and told him the story, all he could do was smile. He said, "Mom, that's why Dad liked Mr. Larry so much...because he is a good man." I have to agree and I know that you would say the same thing. Just letting you know that you are ALWAYS on our mind and FOREVER in our hearts...no matter what we do or where we go in life, you will always be special in our hearts. We still love you and miss you every single day. We could never be more proud of you and the fact that you gave your life for the rest of us. You died doing what you loved and believed in...being a Franklin Parish Deputy!! Watch over all of us and take care of us too.
We love you and miss you...

Shelley Gonzalez
Wife

September 18, 2007

Hey Big-Brother,
I have been hesitant to leave a message here for a long time, just because no matter how many words I can type you will be missed that much more. I do miss you alot, especially today. Your Dad & Mom as much as ever. I cant help but to think that the last time I saw you, you wanted to take me home with you in Louisiana. I regret everyday, not taking that chance or having that time. I know you meant it, & wanted to take care of me. I will always remember how good it felt that you loved me that much. I know we didnt see each other often, but I hope & pray that you are able to hear my prayers to you. Take care for now. I love you.

Shanny Gonzalez-Zandanel
Your Baby Sister

July 15, 2007

Two long years have passed by since we lost you ,And we still miss you as much as the first day we knew you would no longer be here on earth with us.You left us beautiful memories. Memories that will always be precious to us.You always cared about everyone around you. You touched many lives with your kindness.But that was you (Roy) caring , helping and thinking of eveyone . Never asking anything in return.....THAT IS WHAT MAKES YOU THE GREAT PERSON YOU WERE....We love you and we miss you always.Mom always worried about you , always so far away .But Now you are with her, waiting for the day we can all be together again. May you look over us all,especialy Shelly and Justn .We are far away from them but they are still in our hearts.
LOVE
DORA,JUAN,JOHN&Fam. MIke&Fam.& ORLIE

Dora Villarreal
Sister

July 15, 2007