Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your always in my thoughts my Brother.

Detective Richard Rivera
FLPD

August 26, 2008

Jose,
Holdorff and I went down, under 95 the other night. I haven't been down there since the night of, and it was hard. I'm sure you know there is a memorial down there for you. I am sorry I couldn't do more for you Jose. I only hope to God you heard me talking to you, that night dark night and on our way to BGH. I think of you often and have your CCN pin in my car where I see it before each shift. Algun dia nos encontraremos junto a papa Dios bebiendo mamajuana!
C U around kid.

Orlando Almanzar
FLPD

June 21, 2008

WHAT'S UP JOSE? JUST SITTING HERE WITH IZZY TALKING ABOUT SOME OF THE CRAZY THINGS YOU USED TO DO WHEN YOU WERE HERE AT THE 44TH PRECINCT. YOUR PLAQUE IS HANGING DOWNSTAIRS ON THE PRECINCT'S MEMORIAL WALL AND SOME OF THE GUYS WHO STOP BY AND WERE UNAWARE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE IN SHOCK AND DISBELIEF. I SPOKE TO ERNEST AND RICH THE OTHER DAY AND I TRY TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ROGER. I OFTEN TALK ABOUT YOU TO THE ROOKIE OFFICERS AND TELL THEM HOW YOU AND ROB WERE A LEGEND IN THIS PRECINCT - HOW GOOD YOU GUYS WERE WITH THE GANGS AND ALL THAT STUFF. SOME OF THE KIDS IN THE SCHOOLS YOU GUYS WERE ASSIGNED TO SAY HOW THEY NEVER GOT A CHANCE TO SAY "THANK YOU" TO YOU AND ROB FOR LEADING THEM IN THE RIGHT PATH!!! YOU KNOW ME, I'M GETTING KINDA HUNGRY, TIME TO GO EAT SOME FRIED CHICKEN AND DRINK SOME KOOL-AID AS YOU WOULD SAY - I'LL WRITE AGAIN SOON

BIG MOMMA
NYPD - P.A.A.

June 20, 2008

Hey handsome!!! It's been a while since I stop by. Don't think it's cause we forgot you, ""NEVER"" just moved back to NY and needed to settle in. Destiny is getting ready to start visiting the non exclusive modeling agencies in NY. I remember when I used to go down to the city with you hoping you would land a spot on TV. Now we know where she got it from. Anyway we are good and hoping to finally land on our feet and have stability in our lives. It's been tuff without you but its time we take control of our lives. I'm sure is what you want. Just know we miss the heck out of you and all we ask you is to give us strength. And help me with your kids who are now two young adults. Til we meet again!! luv ya.

Wife

June 5, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cadets of the Basic Recruit Class 333 of Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy, Tallahassee, FL, thank you for your sacrifice.

Cadet Strzalkowski
Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy

May 23, 2008

It is still so hard to believe that tomorrow makes two years that we stood around your memorial in DC signing and leaving a birthday card for you the night of the candlelight vigil,on your birthday, the first year you were honored there. What is sometimes even harder to grasp is that you are really gone. I know you are watching over all of us and just wanted you to know that while you are no longer physically with us, you will always remain in our hearts.

FLPD Dispatch

May 12, 2008

Hiiii daddy...Its been 2 years and 5 months since you have past away..I miss you sooooooo sooo much its unbelievable. I wish you could come back. I pray everynight wishing i could see you. Just know that i love you always and one day we will be reunited again. LOVE YOUUUU DAddddy MUAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
My Guardian angel!

Destiny
Daddies Lil Girl

March 20, 2008

whats up Jose? (aka - Ricky Martin) Just wanted to drop a few lines to say hello. Still cant believe you're gone. It seems like only
yesterday you were sitting in the Youth Office in the 44th Precinct tellinig one of your stories. You are definitely missed and will never be forgotten

"Big Momma"
NYPD - P.A.A

March 11, 2008

Just wanted to stop by and wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year in heaven. I would like to say that this christmas was better but, unfortunately it was one I wouldn't want to remember. Things just don't get better and things have changed since you left us. I pray that the new year brings us better things like unity lots of unity. And I ask you to help me with the kids they continue to miss you more and more each day. Just know that I am trying my best to do what you would want from us. We know you are there from above to help your family. Until we meet again!!!!!!! Merry christmas and happy new year in heaven 2008.

Wife

December 27, 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

December 12, 2007

Jose,
It has been awhile since I last been on here. Despite it all, you and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the streets up there in check for us.

Detective Anthony Johnson
Fort Lauderdale Police Department

November 12, 2007

Two years already and as this day got closer it all felt like a dream. I closed my eyes and wished it still were not true. But to my disappointment you still have not come home. Can't argue with god he sure took one of the good ones. As the days pass we continue to try and go on, but whao!!! what a difficult task you left for us. We went to the memorial here in ft lauderdale and also the sight. Rob came down from NC with his wife to be here for us. And of course Dave and Rich called to make sure we were good. What would we do without these great people who continue to be here for us. We continue to pray and know you are at peace. Continue to look after us and until we meet again.!!!!!!!

wife

October 12, 2007

WHAT'S UP JOSE, JUST WANTED TO DROP A FEW LINES. IT'S BEEN 2 YEARS - STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE GONE. YOU ARE THE REASON I NO LONGER WEAR THE COLOR PURPLE - I MEAN WITH ALL OF YOUR "BARNEY" JOKES !!! TELL TAMMI I SAID "WHAT'S UP"
AND I KNOW WE'LL ALL MEET AGAIN. AND MAYBE WE CAN HAVE ONE OF THOSE GHETTO-FABULOUS PARTIES THAT WE USED TO HAVE IN THE MUSTER ROOM !!! YOU ARE MISSED VERY MUCH HERE AT THE 44TH PRECINCT IN NEW YORK - EVEN THOUGH MOST OF THE GUYS WHO KNEW YOU ARE NOW GONE. LAST YEAR SOME OF THE FLORIDA GUYS CAME TO NYC FOR A YANKEE GAME AND I GOT TO MEET YOUR TEAM THAT YOU USED TO WORK WITH. THEY WERE ALL NICE GUYS AND REMINDED ME OF YOU (THINKING THAT THEY WERE CUTE- WITH JELLED DOWN HAIR, EXCEPT FOR RICH. R.I.P. JOSE, AND I'LL WRITE YOU AGAIN SOON. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN !!!!!

Police Admin. Aide
44TH PRECINTCT NYPD "BIG MOMMA"

October 11, 2007

Today on the anniversaray of your death we remember you and thank you sir for your service.

You are the last officer to die to this day, I have left reflections for all others who gave their lifes on this date.

I pray you are the last.

Pat VanDen Berghe
Neighbors for a Better manchester, NH

October 8, 2007

Jose,

Today is two years since that horrific night and it is still so hard to find the right words to say. I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember all the happy silly times too though. You and Dave coming upstairs cutting up, laughing and joking with us, the conversations by the sallyport having a smoke, and that smile of yours which could brighten any room. You touched so many peoples hearts and lives and although you are not physically here with us anymore, you will never be forgotten. I miss you.

Samantha Anderson
Communications FLPD

October 8, 2007

God decided he needed you, so from this world you left;

But you took a piece of all of us, our hearts are what you kept.

RIP

FLPD

October 7, 2007

Jose, I started to write you so many times but could find the words to say.. It is going to be 2 years in a few day that you have been gone. I still have to use the back entrance but I tear up everytime I walk through the lobby and see your picture there. You touched my life and i miss you

Elizabeth Rivera
Communications/FLPD

October 4, 2007

All week I have had you on my mind more than usual and then today as I was watching the news a chill ran down my back as I saw a photo of one of our other brothers who had a close call today. I had to visit....its been a while! Then I realized that in a few days it will be two years! I can't believe it.

You are in my thoughts always. I'm sure you're charming the rest of the angels in heaven......How could they not fall in love with you!

You are truely missed.

Retired Police Officer / Friend
NYPD - 44th Precinct

October 3, 2007

Today September 25th was when we met. It would have been 24 years that we new eachother. Still can't believe you are not coming back. As we get closer to your second year in heaven it feels like it just happened. They say time heels the pain but the two years have not heeled our's. Miss you til we meet again.

wife

September 26, 2007

Hello Handsome,

I can’t believe it been almost 2 years since god call you. I Miss you every day more and more.

Love you!!!!!!!!!1

Friend

September 25, 2007

Miss you so much...

friend

July 19, 2007

Hi Hon!! Just wanted to stop by and tell you that your baby boy is turning 21 today July 5th. Of course it isn't the same without you but we tried to make it as special as possible. You know how much you and him talked about this magical number and unfortunately you are not here to share it with him. He had a conversation with me today that showed me he is really trying to make it the way you guys had talked. I am trying but. I can tell you I am grateful to my brothers especially Bob for being there for him. He has some male figure to look up too. Of course it's not you but you know that when we chose him as his godfather we made a perfect choice. Anyway we know you are here in spirit to share it with him. We will see you at the beach at midnight like you guys always did. Til we meet again, we did a great job with jr. Thank god for a dad like you luv ya!!!!!

wife

July 4, 2007

"HAPPY FATHER"S DAY" It's still so hard to except and believe. Today we went to the site and just wanted to bring you some light. As you can see it's so hard on Tony everytime we go there he really has a difficult time. Help him through this. Things are not the same here without you. And everyone misses you. I try to keep us going but its so hard. Sometimes I feel like I am barely above the water. Things just don't seem to fall into place with us. But I pray that god and you help me through those difficult times that are just part of life, harder because you aren't around. Wanted also to thank Zasha, Nydia and Jose for coming with us to the site and praying along with us. "They are tony's girlfriend and her parents. About the grave Don't think is left unattended, G went to NY and cleaned it up and Mary and the kids always go. We also have a couple of people who go and visit you. Anyways just wanted to wish you a special day today you were a one of a kind DADDIO. Miss you lots!!!!xoxo

Wife

June 21, 2007

What's up my Brother. Just wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy Fathers Day. You were a Great Dad and you have left a part of yourself in both of your beautiful children. You are missed my brother and i'm sure you will continue to watch over us. Love you.

Rich

Detective Richard Rivera
FLPD/NYPD

June 17, 2007

My dear brother, each and every day, I have you in my thoughts and in my heart. It's very painfull and heartbreaking been faced with the reality that you are no longer here, hear your voice, or see your beautiful smile. My heart weighs heavy, for I carry many feelings which I will fall apart if let out. People say it's no good to hold things in, but they do not know. Every time Jorge, Victor, the kids and I visit your grave, you seen to smile more each time. I feel at peace a little, knowing you suffer no more. I know you are in heaven watching over us and doing what you love best, protecting and helping those who need you. I love you and miss you very much. The memorial in DC is very honorable. BUT, I can't help been overcome by pain, sorrow and sadness. Not only because it's the reality that you are gone, but also because it's your birthday. They say time heals all but to me, it doesn't get any better. Once in a while I smile cause, in my children I see a little of you. Alexis has your art skills and knowledge. Justin(kiko) also has your art skills and is very funny just like you. Christian is all around a joker. There's much more I can say but there is not enough words to express what's inside. Just, I MISS YOU, Miami Vice!

L1 MARISOL DIAZ
NYPD/SSD, SISTER

June 2, 2007