Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

hi hank! its been a while since i have left you a message but you are deffinatly in my thoughts often. i have gone threw allot of life changes over the last 2 years, being divorced and just kindof struggling sometimes. i know you know what i am talking about cause i know you are watching over. its christmas time again and has made me think of you, i know you loved it. i am the same. my boyfriends mom has come to be with yall in heaven just about a month ago. say hi to her she was great lady and is missed. thank you for keeping our city safe when you were here and being a great dad to your beautiful children and a great husband and provider for teresa. please watch over us and guide us in the right directions. happy holidays! maybe a request for snow this year?
love
mary taylor

Anonymous

December 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this third year of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

December 1, 2008

Hank-

Today is the 3rd anniversary of your death. Not a day goes by without KayLeigh, Justin or me talking about you. In fact, at dinner tonight Justin was talking about the movies you and him watched together and how he was never scared watching them with you. He remembers the last movie we watched as a family which was Polar Express. KayLeigh remembers how much you loved Christmas time and all the decorations that go with it. This was your favorite time of year..........We remember so much sweetie...... I am so sorry your life was cut short it sure is unfair. Unfair to you, the kids and to me. Life isn't always fair but God knows what he is doing so we have to put it in his hands. My life continually is blessed by good friends, our family. It is amazing.

I love you my sweetie,I love you and will always love you.

Teresa Nava
Widow

December 1, 2008

Hank-

It does not seem possible that we are at year 3 since you left us. Actually, yesterday was 3 years from the day you were shot and in one day it will be 3 years from the day you left us. I am thankful for those 2 days we were given to say good-bye but yet I hate having so many days that we have anniversaries........ Somedays it seems so long ago but other days it seems just like yesterday. I keep thinking what if, what if that day never happened. Please keep watch over us always. I hope you never go away. I hope I can always feel your hand upon my shoulder helping me through the days, weeks, years ahead. Talk to your babies.... They are growing up so fast. You would be continually proud of KayLeigh and Justin and all their accomplishments. They are two of the most amazing kids ever. I hope you see that Richard is taking wonderful care of the kids and I. I know if you are watching it is probably hard to see but know that I never will forget what we had together......You gave the kids and I everything we could have ever possibly wanted. Thank you for giving your life to save others. Not many people can do the job that Police Officers do. You were an awesome COP sweetie.....

I love you forever.....

Teresa Nava
Widow

November 30, 2008

Thank you for a job well done. Teresa. Kaleigh and Justin you will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry

Sherry Lynn

November 29, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving! We love you and miss you tons.......


Teresa, KayLeigh and Justin

Teresa Nava
Widow

November 27, 2008

Hank-

Today would be our 17th wedding anniversary....... Wow! Richard's grandfather is in ICU so last night was the first night I had been in the ICU since you died. He was in the same room you were in so I couldn't bring myself to go in with Richard. Seems weird that it has almost already been three years since you died. Time goes by so fast. But there is not a day that goes by that I don't remember us...... Please watch over Ernest, and Steve the next several weeks as I know that they too will be experiencing some memories that not necessarily they want to remember. Continue to guide them and be their strength as you continually do for me. Also, watch over the original Northside CRT Team as well. I am sure too that they will experience some pain the next few weeks. I know that you are everywhere I go and I appreciate that. 3 years ago today we were having dinner at Johnny Carinos and Christmas shopping for our kids. 6 days later our life had changed forever. The memories are in my heart.... I will never forget about our life together and I will not let the kids forget about you in anyway.

I love you forever and always

Teresa Nava
Widow

November 23, 2008

Hey girl! I was looking at the reflections left for you and Hank, WOW!! I'm so excited about your future! I know everything is a little scary right now but lean on God and let Him lead you and the kids. Tell that baby girl I miss her and she can call me anytime. Tell that little man I said hi and I miss him as well. I think about you often Theresa. Tonight I will be saying a special prayer for you and your family(all of you)! Love you girl I'm always here for you!!
Christy Carty-Mauk
Widow Texas State Trooper Jimmy R. Carty EOW 5-26-05

Christy
Friend

November 22, 2008

So many thoughts are running through my head as I sit here trying to figure out what I want to say. Even three years later I am SO angry that he murdered you. My anger swells but, eventually, it recedes like waters going out at low tide...only, those waters are the cumulative teardrops that have been shed over the years. The other day I was thinking a lot about you and Scott Monier (then Dwayne Freeto, Don Manning, J.D. Moorman, Alan Chick, Brent Wisdom...and the list goes on...some I knew, some I wish I knew.

You NEVER think that you are going to go the funeral of the guy who is sitting across from the table from you, talking about typical stuff...family, off-duty jobs, promotions, what my sergeant wants me to do, cars, guns, God, and just life in general.

If I go in the line of duty I want you and Scott to be the ones who meet me at the pearly gates. When Saint Peter checks his roll-call hook for my name please usher me in past him saying we have calls holding and that the paperwork, for once, can wait. I want Scott to be the one to hand me my Heaven P.D. shoulder patches but I want you to be the one to pin on my badge. I hope the FTO program in Heaven won't be long, but we will have eternity for you check me off in my rookie book.

Sean

Officer Sean Foley
Northlake PD

November 15, 2008

Hank I just wanted to stop by and say hello. I went by your resting place the other day. I saw it was dirty so I decided to clean up. Because I knew how you liked to keep things clean. I knelt down and placed my hand right beside your headstone. And wouldnt you know it right in the middle of an ant hill. I took that as another joke you were playing on me. I miss you buddy and just wanted to say you are still on patrol each and every day because you ride with me and keep me safe. Thank you for all you have taught me. Help me in my time of need please you know you were always the first I ran to.

Officer Chris Ramirez
FWPD Friend

November 10, 2008

Hi Sweetie!

I know you are with us where ever we are..... Thank you.... It always amazes me. The last few days have been really hard on me. Life is amazing but parts of it are also very painful. I just want you to know the kids and I are fine though. We are HAPPY! I love you!


I will never forget you and our memories and neither will our kids......

Teresa Nava
Widow

November 5, 2008

Today would have been 19years... Thinking of you.

Julie Moore
friend

October 21, 2008

Hi sweetie!
I was just thinking about you today..... Of course, its not uncommon for me to think about you. Keep watching over us we still need you to be our Guardian Angel. Give KK and JJ a sign that you are with them each day. They both need to know that. It's getting to be that time a year. It doesn't seem possible. 3 years..... Still doesn't seem fair especially to your kids. It is so hard watching them miss you so much. They are both doing GREAT in school. You would be so proud of them both.

I love you always and thank you for giving me the two best kids ever!

Teresa Nava
Widow

October 9, 2008

Teresa,
I am so happy for you and your children that you have found love again. I believe because of your love and good marriage to Hank that you have allowed yourself to love again. You did not ask to become a widow and your cannot change that but you can take all the wonderful memories on your new journey you are not leaving Hank behind you are carrying him with you. I wish you much happiness because God knows you've already dealt with far to much sorrow.
I hope you read Yovonne Sawyers reflection to her husband I wanted you to find your strength again.

TX

September 21, 2008

Hank-

Wow! Life is amazing........ Never in a million years could I have ever imagined myself a widow. In two months it will be 3 years since you left us. There are still days it absolutely does not seem possible. However, God has still continued to bless the kids and I through all of this. That is the amazing part. I will continue my work through the foundation. If I can help just one person by sharing my experience of what it has been like for the kids and I loosing you then my mission has been accomplished. The kids are doing great in school. Not that you would be surprised at all. Well, maybe with Little Man (LOL) He has changed so much Hank. He has matured so much..... I owe that to Ernest,Bruce and now Richard, and his soon to be brothers Lil' Richard and Nicolas. You really never know what life is going to deal you. You have to live each day like its your last. All 14 years we had together are in my heart. They will forever be there. The kids and I talk about you all the time and that will never change.

I love you my sweetie.... There is not a day that goes by that I dont think about you being here or that what if that day never would have happened. I do think about it. I am sorry your life was cut short. But I do know the impact you have left here in Fort Worth and it is amazing that almost 3 years later people remember you and still talk about you. Who would have ever thought? I really never thought that many people liked you Hank! LOL!!!!!!!! But I am glad to find out they really did.....

Love you forever and always,

Teresa Nava
Widow

September 20, 2008

Teresa,
I do not know you but I come to this reflection often. I wanted to ask you to read the reflections of Mark Sawyers (June 2004) from his wife Yvonne. I read one of yours that said you do not deserve "this" maybe meaning happiness? I believe Yvonne's reflections will give you strength they did for me. She loved Mark as much as you did Hank. I wish you all the happiness and love life has to offer Teresa you do "deserve" it. You can carry Hanks love and memories with you on your new journey.

TX

September 18, 2008

Officer Nava, you were one of the best. |May your sleep be sweet.
Mrs Nava, you have shown such courage and dignity,May you and your son and daughter be every blessed by The Lord. He will always give you strength for the day.

Anonymous

September 10, 2008

I really wish I could talk to you right now. I am struggling with some issues and really need an open minded ear, someone to put me in my place, maybe? Tell me its gonna be ok? Give me strength to do the right thing.. Till we meet again!

Julie Moore
friend

August 5, 2008

Hank,
We need your help. TCSO lost a deputy last night to an off duty motorcycle wreck. I'm sure Blake George is already there but would you please take him under your wings and show him the ropes. I'm sure he would appreciate it. He was on his way home from work yesterday when a car pulled out and hit him. Please be his guardian for a while and teach him everything he needs to know up there. Your the best and WE WILL NEVER FORGET!!!!

Thank you Hank! Thank you also Teresa and Family for sharing such a wonderful man with us and allowing him the opportunity to protect us.

PJ
Citizen of Fort Worth

July 29, 2008

Hi sweetie!

Rough night tonight! KK is missing you..... she cried for you tonight alot.... she wishes you were here with us. of course we all do. I think it has to do with all the changes that are happening in our lives.... Its hard I know it has to be. I am so not dumb to that. Keep giving me the strength. I need you to keep guiding me and to keep leaning on me and keep leading me in the right direction. Please do not stop. I feel like I am failing.... I feel like I am loosing that strength I once had. Dont let that happen. I will alway love you sweetheart. I wil always have a place in my heart for you. Dont ever forget that.

Love you always and forever.

Teresa Nava
Widow

July 27, 2008

Well Hank, it seems like so long ago that this all happened, yet at times it seems like yesterday. It never stops amazing me what an impact you had on the entire police department. I was sitting in my office last week and a new officer came in and saw your picture on my wall. He asked if I knew you and I said that I had the honor of knowing and working with you. He said that he never got to know you, however he heard alot about you in the academy. He said that since he has been cut loose that he hears some story about you or something that you did in your career almost every week. He then said the greatest compliment that a rookie officer could ever give. He said that on his six month eval, where it states what are your goals, he put "to be like Officer Nava". I could only tell him good luck, knowing in my heart that most of us have the same goal, but having no chance of obtaining it.
Hank, I think that most every officer that has ever worked with you, around you, or has ever heard of you has the goal of living up to your standard. I hear that phase that Teresa started all the time, "WWHD", "What Would Hank Do". I just wanted to express the impact that you have left on this world. You are missed.

Cpl S.E. Myers #2984
FWPD

July 12, 2008

Happy Father's Day! We thought a lot of you today. Thank you for keeping watch over us and our new beginning's. Thank you for understanding......

I love you sweetie!

Teresa Nava
Widow

June 15, 2008

i didnt know Officer Nava personally but i was at creekview middle when it happened. i can tell you i was really scared that day because they locked down our school. i just want to say to Officer Nava, you will always be a hero in my eyes and i feel honored that you gave you gave your life to save others. that truly is an honorable quality. as an aspiring police officer myself i am truly awed by your bravery and courage. you will be missed...

child at middle school where shootout happened

June 11, 2008

I sign on to this page very often. Really, I can't tell you why. My wife is in the Police academy currently and selfishly I wish she would quit... but then I read about officers like you who loved their career and love the work that they do and I am happy that she is in this career path.

Thank you for your service... you are greatly missed and thought of often.

To your wife and children, I send love and prayer...

May 29, 2008

I tried to leave you a msg on your birthday, I hope it was a good one. Did you have a big party up there?
I am so thankful you were a part of my life, and we were able to talk in July. Teresa and I talk now and then. Watch over her, guide her through her new journeys! Miss my friend!!!!!! Till we meet again..

Julie Moore
friend

May 20, 2008