California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Friday, September 23, 2005
Reflections for Officer David Marin Romero
My thoughts are with your family on this first anniversary of your end of watch. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol You will never be forgotten.
Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father
September 22, 2006
Officer Romero..you - your family friends & co-workers are in my thougths & prayers while they remember you on your 1 yr anniversary in Heaven..please continue to watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue & keep them safe..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!
mi state police recruit
detroit
September 22, 2006
Officer Romero:
After hearing from your wonderful sister Lydia about you and your life, I stand in awe of you. May you give Lydia, and the rest of your family the strength to get thru this difficult time. Lydia, stand guard my angel, I am always with you. David, your watch has ended, join Howard, Bobby, Brian and all the other officer who have paid the ultimate price. We are forever in your debt.
Tom Cabral
brother of Lt Robert M. Cabral
Swansea, MA PD
EOW 11/05/05 24 W 25
September 15, 2006
...rather than swerve from the path of duty. Thank you.
Motor Sgt.
CHP
May 15, 2006
He IS my HERO.
Raul Campos
I am his nephew
May 2, 2006
To CHP Officer David Romero and his loved ones:
On this the seventh month after your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.
My heart is still with your family and I look forward to meeting them in Sacramento and/or D.C. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.
David, you rescued us, saved our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.
This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.
Rest in Peace, Officer David Romero. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service David gave to his community and the citizens of Califonia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 23, 2005.
Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 9, 2006
Dear Officer Romero: I did not have the privilege of knowing you, but I've met your wife and all five children and feel honored to know them. I'm a volunteer victim advocate for MADD-San Bernardino County Chapter and know all too well what drunk and impaired drivers can do. I have promised Sandra that we all are working so this never happens again. Your fellow officers (of my beloved CHP) are diligent and doing their duty. You will never be forgotten. God's speed, motorman. Patrol Heaven's streets with dear Reuben Rios and John Bailey...they were our best too. Wish my injuries had not kept me from passing the physical so I could pick up part of your beat here on earth. YOU and my guys know why I'm not wearing the badge. So we'll keep you in our hearts.
Love, Aunt LoVae
Civilian LoVae Pray Martines
MADD-San Bernardino County Chapter
March 4, 2006
You are the reason I continue to arrest drivers under the influence.
Rest In Peace Brother
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your friends, co-workers and family.
Officer
January 17, 2006
I am so very soory for your loss. My paryers are with you. God Bless
Mark Shaughnessy retired C.O.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
December 12, 2005
DAVID.......I WAS A MOTOR OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO. ON NOVEMBER 26, 2003, I WAS HIT BROADSIDE, RESPONDING TO AN INJURY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, BY A DRIVER THAT HAD BEEN DRINKING. I WAS LUCKY TO RECOVER FROM MY INJURIES. MY HEART, THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS, GO OUT TO YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
MICHAEL ROSE
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT(RETIRED)
December 9, 2005
officer David M. Romero is now in Gods arm and will be rewaded by God for all that he has done to keep a community safe. I happen to get to this site by accident and dont really know how I ended on this site, but felt in my heart to leave a reflection for a man whom I feel is a HERO! God bless & confort the family. Hector, Manheim,PA.
Hector Cruz
December 4, 2005
We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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
November 28, 2005
On 09/27/05 Boston Police Academy RTG 42-05 remembered Officer David Marin Romero and dedicated our training day to him.
You are not forgotten.
Boston Police Academy RTG 42-05
BPD
November 22, 2005
I just wanted to express my sadness over the loss of a fine officer to both his family and his CHP family. I used to work in the SFS office and was the timekeeper. I often think of the officers and all the ladies in the office. You are all doing a great job. May God watch over your coming and going. Everytime you see a rose think of all that is good and kind.
Elisa Camargo
DCFS
November 7, 2005
My family would like to extend our deepest heart felt sympathies to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Officer Davod Romero. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. We would like to let law enforcement officers everywhere know how much we appreciate them for putting their lives on the line everyday doing their jobs to keep their communities safe. May God watch over and protect each & everyone of you!
Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04
October 26, 2005
To the Family of Dave Romero -
I only knew Dave a short tile while I broke in @ Springs. While attending his funneral, it was obvious that he was well liked and highly regarded as a motor officer and a citizen within the community and family. I know I wont forget Dave and for those who will never get the opportunity to meet him - it is a great loss. My deepest condolences to the Romero family and the Santa Fe Springs Area.
Rest in Peace.
RJ Harris #15906
CHP - Oceanside
October 25, 2005
May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Thank you for your many years of service and dedication. Rest in peace, Sir.
Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04
October 25, 2005
David - Lydia, Leanna, Shannon, Sylvia, and I miss you dearly. As believers, we know that God called you to his side at this time for a reason and as the song sang at the service said "We Can Only Imagine". We know that you are resting peacefully now and please rest assurred that the kids will be looked after and taken care of. Love and Miss You
Brad Huard - Brother in Law
October 24, 2005
David,
Today is October 23,2005 one month since your death. We miss you greatly, we talk about you daily, and we sometimes laugh about the past times you shared with your cousin. Mike has some funny memories that he will keep in his heart forever. While on earth you may not have known how many lives you touched but now since you are in Heaven you see very clearly how many of us really loved you. I know God has assigned you to a new "Watch" now. The watching over of those of us that love and miss you. Mike has so many great memories of you and him growing up. He tells me stories all the time. He laughs, he cries, the best thing is you touched our lives, that we will never forget.
Debbie
your cousins wife
October 23, 2005
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER
ROMERO, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.
GOD BLESS...
PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK
October 22, 2005
Thank You for your service.
Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol
October 15, 2005
To a good friend I had known for a very long time and worked with side by side on the Pomona Freeway. My family and will miss you. I most of all will miss the breakfast's every morning at Express Burgers and the meeting places at Winchell's and the carwash. You were a good friend. I hope God will take care of you and let you ride your CHP motor all over heaven. Dave, I will miss hearing you ask to go 10-10 from the field as I drive my unit back to the office through traffic. we will miss you.
Officer Garcia
CHP/Capistrano
October 14, 2005
"If you are able,
save for them a place
inside of you
and save one backward glance
when you are leaving
for the places they can no longer go.
Be not ashamed to say
you loved them,
though you may or may not have always.
take what they have left
and what they have taught you
with their dying
and keep it with your own.
And in that time
when men decide and feel safe
to call war insane,
take one moment to embrace
those gentle heroes
you left behind."
113-S1
CHP
October 11, 2005
Rest in peace Officer Romero, GOD will give your family strenght during this
dificult time. Thank you for your promise to serve and protect.
Rosa Beattie
wife of CHP officer Dean Beattie 2003
October 6, 2005
Verry sad moment for Officers around the world. Even though he was not known to manny, but still a fellow Officer. Deepest sympathy to Family and direct fellow officers.
Senior Law Enforcement Officer
South African Traffic Department
October 6, 2005
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