Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hank-

You are truly amazing!!! You never leave our side do you? I am taking that as my sign of acceptance...... I needed that..... I am very blessed and I don't deserve it!

Also, thank you for being Ernest and Tammy's guardian angel last weekend. I don't need anything happening to them. We know it was you watching over them. So thanks for that too.

Thank you sweetie, thank you......

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

Love you!

Teresa Nava
Widow

May 10, 2008

you and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers daily. I know you are watching after your family. Keep up the good job. You will forever be remembered.

Sherry Lynn Lopez
Texas citizen

April 27, 2008

Hi Sweetie-

Thinking about you tonight as always. There is so much happening in our lives these days and it is all absolutely wonderful that is all I will say! I just want you to always remember that you are in my heart forever as well as the kids.

The kids miss you like any other day. That never changes. The 2nd annual run was a huges success. It is a truely amazing accomplishment to see it all played on on race day. I do all of it for you and all the other Police Officers out there serving the community. You are my inspiration and always will be.

I love you!

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

April 10, 2008

Hankie-

Thinking about you today as always. You are forever in my heart. Justin kept telling me you were with us on our trip this past week. He must have felt a strong presence of you. Thank you for keeping us on our toes and thank you for watching over us. Thats how I know you are there because I do not know how else to explain how I am doing all of this.

The 2nd Annual 4 for H.A.N.K. is next Saturday the 29th. It is so hard to believe it is that time again. But exciting as well. It is an awesome feeling to know that his foundation that is named for you will help another law enforcement family in the future. It would be nice to say it will never happen but eventually it will.

I love you and miss you tons.............

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

March 18, 2008

I find myself on this website often, why I do not know because I always leave in tears. I do go and hug my husband a little tighter.

I happened upon Officer Nava's name when his wife Teresa left a reflection on another officers reflection page. I clicked on his name and began to read all of his memories. One hit home, my husband always say's that he wants to die doing his job, and he told me just a couple of days ago that he feels that it is going to happen. So when I read your entry my heart stopped.

I cannot imagine being in your shoes Teresa, nor do I want to. Like you I have that dream of sitting on a poch swing, really old and my husband at my side. I admire you for your strength. Our son is our world, just like I know your children are yours. In my husbands bad days at work I find myself holding our son and it gets me through.

I am not sure why I am here leaving this, but I felt drawn to it. I just want you to know that your name will be in my prayers. Know he is guiding you in life, I know you would rather have him with you, I know. Even though I give my husband a hug and kiss before he leaves, I find myself wanting another when he leaves.

Stay strong, find light in your kids, see him in your kids. There is a reason for life and I wish I could magically tell you what it is, but it will find it's way to you.

RIP Officer Nava

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

CHP-Wife

February 24, 2008

Hey Hank, just wondering how you are? Your friends really do miss you lots. Today another officer down was issued. Just another reminder of you. You have touched my life.

Love you friend.
Justin

Justin Davis
Friend

February 22, 2008

Dearest Hank-

Happy Valentines Day!!! I will be blowing you kisses all day so I hope you catch one.

I love you and miss you so much.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Teresa Nava
Widow

February 14, 2008

Hankster,

I often think of the day I was driving on University and was told by a brother officer that you had been shot. I never thought of the severity of your injury and just figured, Its Hank, he will be good. The following days were emotionally devestating for me and the police department. Every December I think of you and often visit you place of rest. I am in Zero Tolerance these days and your memory is still fresh on my team members minds as we carry out what you set out to do. Your wife has been an inspiration to the department with her letters of thanks as murderer who took you from us was convicted. I know you went first to help Dwayne with his arrival into heaven because Hank that was just you, unselfish to assist others with any task here on earth or in heaven. I just wanted to let you know, your legacy has not been forgotten.

Ken

Corporal K.J. Pierce
Fort Worth Police Department

February 10, 2008

Nava family, you remain in my heart and prayers.

February 7, 2008

Teresa, I just found this page today and sad to say that I can leave two reflections of two great men whom I personally knew, Hank being one of them. Any loss is tragic and to be able to share personal reflection with you, while sad ~is an honor.
I knew Hank in his early law enforcement years. He was always making us laugh and left us asking ourselves..."WHERE does he get all that energy"!! We all knew he was destined for great things. But, his greatest and most precious treasures God blessed him with was you and your babies. I have read some of your notes and messages and will say you are a very strong and loving lady. You have a beautiful spirit and please know all of us who knew Hank feel the same about him. My love and prayers go out to you and your loved ones.

February 7, 2008

"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

February 6, 2008

Just wanted you to know your not forgotten and I've still got your family in my prayers.

Sherry Lynn
Fort Worth Resident

January 20, 2008

Happy New Year Sweetheart!!

I love you bunches................ and miss you bunches....................................

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

January 1, 2008

to the family thank you for his service and also god bless you all

nate
none

December 27, 2007

I wish there was a way to bring Officer Nava back, but I firmly believe we will be up there with him soon. Hold onto that. Teresa, God bless you for all you have done. God has used you in countless ways. You are the best. God still has work for you to do to bless others. Officer Nava, you will always be missed.

Martha Sheffield CAPA
CAPA

December 24, 2007

My Sweetie-

Here it is Christmas Eve..... This is our third one without you. I have longed for you so much this month. I wish that we wouldn't have lost you around the holidays because it makes it very hard to stay HAPPY....... Of course, I wish I wouldnt have lost you at all. Justin has talked about you non-stop the last two days. He tells me how much he misses you and that he will never ever forget you. I pray that its true. I want him to remember everything about you but I get worried because he was only 4 when you died.

Anyways, Dave, Bonnie & Andrew flew in from Florida and we will be having a brunch tomorrow with them and Ernest,Tammy and the girls. It will never be the same like it was when you were here but I will do the best I can for the kids. You were the best sweetie. I could never thank you enough for the love we had together and for our two beautiful children.

We love you so very much...... We miss you so very much......... You are forever and ever in our hearts.

Merry Christmas my sweetie, Merry Christmas!

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

December 24, 2007

Mrs Nava, Kayleigh and Justin,
May you feel His comfort in your hearts and may you feel your husband and daddy's arms around you in your dreams.May He bless both you and Hank.

December 22, 2007

Teresa, it is obvious that you are a strong lady and I am sure that Hank is very proud of you. Just know that the law enforcement family will always be there for you and the kids and that Hank will never be forgotten. You are truly a cops wife and that takes a very special woman. Stay strong and may God bless you.

nc game warden

December 13, 2007

May you rest in peace and may G-d bless your wife and children.

December 2, 2007

It has been 2 yrs today that you got reasigned.I hope you kno you are greatly missed and never forgotten
My prayers to Teresa anf the kids along with the rest of thr family. God bless

Sherry Lynn Lopez
Fort Worth Resident

December 1, 2007

I never met you or your family, but I will tell you this, from this day forward, you and your family will always be in my prayers. I read alot of the reflections, it really is to bad that your killer didn't get the death sentence! Rest in peace Hank, the watch is covered, just keep an eye on the men and women in blue.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex-New Jersey Cop

December 1, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 1, 2007

It's been two years Officer Nava and you are not forgotten. Your killer will spend his life behind bars reflecting on his miserable life.

Keep the streets in Heaven safe.

East Texas Police Officer
Officer

December 1, 2007

Hey Sweetie-

Two years ago today............ Nothing has been the same since. We love you sweetie. The kids miss you terribly. I miss you terribly.

Rest in Peace my sweatheart, Rest in Peace........

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

December 1, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this 2nd anniversary of your EOW. I know a day has not passed during the last 2 years that your loved ones have not thought of you at least once every hour. They will continue to keep you in their thoughts for as long as they walk this earth. Continue to keep watch over all of them and those still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You have not been forgotten. I have the exterior of my home decorated in all blue lights for Christmas, one of those lights has been assigned to you in your memory to let you know that you have not been forgotten and that we are thinking of you during this holiday season.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 1, 2007