Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This week I was graduate the academy, It's a shame I never got a chance to meet you Jose. As I see there were nothing but truly positive things said on your behalf. Godspeed fellow brother in blue.

Recruit
FT LAUDERDALE POLICE

October 9, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Town of Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathy's to the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Jose Diaz. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

October 9, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother.We thank you for your service, personal sacrifice and dedication to duty. We are proud to call you Brother. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

October 9, 2005

My brother may you now rest in peace, we will resume your watch

God bless you and your family

Officer Justin W Yohe
Sweetser Police Department, Sweetser Indiana

October 9, 2005

Rest well Ofc. Diaz, your dedication and sacrafice will not be forgotten.

Tpr. D McGuckin
MI State Police

October 9, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

October 9, 2005

JOSE,
First and foremost lets say you will be greatly missed by your fellow officers in the (44th Pct) New York City Police Department.
You always knew what to say to make us laugh and just your smile at times made the day a pleaseant one. You were full of life and had a heart of gold. You gave and never ask for anything in return. May you know your family will always be in my prayers. To the fellow Officers in Ft. Lauderdale sorry for your loss.
With such hurt in my heart my deepest condelences to the Diaz family.

PO RODRIGUEZ, JEANNETTE
NYPD 044TH PCT

October 9, 2005

I'M A POLICEMAN

I'm a policeman. Oh, why? You might ask
It's not that the pay is well worth the task.
It's something deep down, it's something inside
It's not just a job where you're there for the ride.
The dangers we face, we know they're for real
But it's not just a job, it's something we feel.

We're out on the beat, it's late at night
This is the time when families fight.
Shouting and cursing, then comes a hit
A loud screaming child, a mad raging fit.
We come on the scene and there's no set play
We have to assess with our fears pushed away.

There's darting eyes and another door
Can we see all the people or are there more?
A bang and a crash come from the back
Is someone else there to take a crack?
We take control but it's never easy
The mess and people can make you feel queasy.
We return to the beat and hope it's all right
But we know we'll be back for the very next fight.

A stop light runner and a simple chase
But we never know what we are soon to face.
Another bad drunk? A kid on a high?
Or something much worse to give us a try.
We can't take it easy, we can't take a chance
Always a new tune, always a new dance.

There's a racial tension and rights to uphold
We have to show patience but yet appear bold.
It's easier to say that "all must be fair"
When you're not on the street, you're not there.
Those feelings of pressure we must put aside
With our actions up front and keeping our pride.
It's harder on my family than it is on me
Their imagined worst fear are all that they see.
I'm on the job and handling it well
But they're safe at home imagining hell.
When the telephone rings and it's late at night
They wake in a sweat and terrible fright.
But they're awful thoughts I must leave at the station
Because they might dull my senses and force hesitation.

So why do I do it? Where is the joy?
There's people who smile, a found little boy.
There's laughter and friendship with people who care
There's knowing a difference just 'cause we're there.
There's sunshine and sadness and having the nerve
To get up each morning and say that "I SERVE"!

John Sutton

May God Bless you and your family and may they find the strength to carry on. THANK YOU, Officer Diaz, for keeping US safe. Godspeed.

Lisa
Georgia Civilian

October 9, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER

SERGEANT T.LONG
LBPD

October 9, 2005

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER DIAZ. MAY GOD BLESS THEM DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT IN THIER LIVES. MY BROTHER IN BLUE, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

October 9, 2005

Rest in Peace my brother.
All my prayers for you and your family. Thank you for making the city I live in a safer one.

Police Officer, Y. Ortiz
Boca Raton Police Department

October 9, 2005

God Bless you and thank you for your service.

May your family, friends and fellow officers be comforted during such troubled times.

Rest In Peace.

Missouri Citizen

October 9, 2005

Very sad and unfortunate accident. May we all appreciate and value the sacrifices that LEO's make to protect us from harm.

Mark V.
Security Officer, Conn.

October 9, 2005

OFFICER DIAZ MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

October 9, 2005

Patrolman Diaz was a couragous HERO to say the least. I don't even know you sir but it seems that you were one heck of a police officer. To the fine men and woman who serve proudly with the Ft. Lauderdale Police Department and to the family of Patrolman Diaz, we will be praying for you. Take care and God Bless.

John 3:16

Officer Edward Michela
Bellevue Police Department

October 9, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

October 9, 2005

Jose was one of those guys who truely cared about everyone he met. His great attitude would cheer you up on a bad day and make working your shift that much better. As for me being a new officer to the department he made me feel like I belonged. He was good officer but a exceptional man who I will never forget.

Patrolman Chad Cosgrove
Fort Lauderdale PD

October 9, 2005

THIS IS A UNFORTUNATE TRAGIC DEATH. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE FORT LAUDERDALE POLICE OFFICERS.

DETECTIVE
DALLAS POLICE DEPT. DALLAS, TEXAS

October 9, 2005

God Bless you and your family. My prayers are with your family and pray that God looks after them. Thank you for your dedication for trying to make this country a better place.

Deputy M. Steffman
Hall County Sheriff's Office

October 9, 2005

rest in peace

skip roberson

October 9, 2005

To the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and Officer Diaz's family and friends I wish you all the love in this hardtime. God is with him and may God be with you through this time as well. Officer Diaz, we lost a brother today and you will never be forgotten.

Police Recruit

October 9, 2005

FINAL INSPECTION

The Policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with You?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my Church have you been true?"

The officer squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.

But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I've never expected or had too much. But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in Hell."

-Author Unknown-

My prayers are with Officer Diaz's family, friends, and the men and women of the Ft. Lauderdale Police Department.

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER!

Detective M. Aliano
Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Paterson, NJ

October 9, 2005

G-d Speed My Brother

uc
odps Inv Unit

October 9, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Jose, you area true hero and will never be forgotten for you service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7.15.73

October 9, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Diaz. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

October 9, 2005