Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Lord,

Please bless me in my endeavors, for they are very important to me, for exchange a day of my life to fulfill them....and with your grace it shall be done.

Hanky, I think of you everytime I see or pray this prayer-Hobby

Hobby Perez
Cousin

November 29, 2007

Dear Daddy-

I miss you and I love you. I like the picture when me and you were outside by the pool and I was in my pajamas and you were in your police uniform. I love you a lot.

Justin Nava
Son

November 29, 2007

Hey Sweetie-

Gosh, too many days so close together. Thanksgiving, Our Wedding Anniversary, then the anniversary of the day you were shot and in two days the anniverysary of the day you died. I can't believe it has been 2 years. 2 years ago today my life had already changed. I already knew you wouldn't make it. My heart was already broken. My heart is still broken. Now its time to begin our 3rd year without you. The difference this year is we will not be waiting for the trial because it is over and done with. I am sorry your killer did not get death but I really strongly believe GOD has a different Plan for him. So I am going to keep on believing that.

Today I went to the cemetary and put your Christmas tree up and your wreath. I want it to look festive because that is way you liked it when you were here. You loved Christmas soooo much. You loved the competition of the yards with the neighbors. You always had to one up them. Well if they would let me I would hang lights and put a big snow globe out at your grave just so your area could be lit up.

I love you so much Hank. I miss you soooooo very much. Thank you for everything you gave to me, my children, and the strength to get through this 2 years. I believe it is you helping me do this. Cause I can't explain how else I am able to do it.

Hugs and Kisses forever and ever!

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

November 29, 2007

Hank for the past two years now I wonder how your life would have transpired differently had we both gone to Federal Air Marshal training in Artesia together.

You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers everyday since then.

As I read your reflections it still hurts now as it did two years ago.

I remember you as the friendly fella with the "black gloves" who took the extra time to make sure I was always OK. You really took me under your wing those early days to show me the ropes, as I was just a rookie who knew absolutely nothing.

The brave may not live long, but cowards never live.

It is always the best that get taken first.

You really are a hero and your life meant something to so many.

Take Care Brother and thanks for all that you taught me.

You will never be forgotten.
Barry

Barry Swain
Ex fort Worth Officer 2901, Friend of Hank's

November 28, 2007

I miss you so much uncle Hankie,
i always think of you and all of the great things you did for us. Life is so much different without you, we all lovee you so much and we always will. You are in a much better place and alot safer there too. we will NEVER stop loving you!!!!!!!!
love you,
victoria

Victoria
neice

November 27, 2007

Death sentence or no, at least your killer will die in prison, rest easy, warrior.

PT3 George Erdel
Beaufort PD Beaufort, SC

November 27, 2007

My Hankie-

Today would be our 16th wedding anniversary. WOW!!! I wasn't able to sleep much last night because I was thinking about you, the kids and me.

I love you soooooo much sweetie. I wish I could have you back even for just 5 minutes. I just want to feel you hold me and to hear your voice just one more time. You are so very missed. Life will never ever be the same.

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

November 23, 2007

Rest easy HERO, justice served

Corporal K. McGee
MPD,TX

November 23, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving! We have a lot to be thankful for this year. We finally got the trial behind us. These holidays are the hardest. I wish you were here. We would be putting up the x-mas tree and lights and having a great time listening to Christmas music tonight. Our normal tradition. Its not the same without you, I have a hard time even wanting to get anything out.

I love you sweetie and so do the kids!!!!


XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

November 22, 2007

Dear, Teresa, Hank, Kayliegh, Justin & FWPD,
I feel as if Hank was cheated by Stephen Heard not getting the death sentence, but as others have said at least he will not be allowed to ever walk free again. Teresa you area brave and strong person, keep moving forward you have two beautiful children and a wonderful guardian angel watching over all of you. Know that Hank and God are with you daily watching over and protecting you. I pray for you and your family daily. FWPD you guys stay strong, I know it must have ripped your hearts out whent he verdict was read but Heard will get his true judgement before God! May God bless you all and keep you strong.

PJ Mann
Wife of an officer

November 17, 2007

I just read the story on Police Link and this page, and it makes me so sad that this tragedy happened to such a good guy~ but it always does. I'm not happy that the sentence was life instead of death. I live in NC and we are STILL awaiting trial for my daddy's murder and my husband's attempted murder that happened 11/11/04. I have jokingly said I wanted a change of venue and for the trial to be held in Texas since they have an execution "express lane!" But this Texas cop killer took a by-pass. I hope that the family can still find closure and peace just knowing that criminal will not ever walk free again, and as I remind myself, true justice isn't done on earth anyway. Know that I sent up a prayer for you today. Thank you, Officer Nava, for your service, dedication and sacrifice. You are not forgotten. God bless you and all those who love and miss you.

Lori Johnson Rowley, wife of NC LEO
Daughter of Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04

November 17, 2007

My Hankie-

Well, today the end came to a very long last 24 months. Stephen Heard was sentenced to Life without Parole. Though he deserved to die for what he did to you. I am ok. We got the Capital Murder Conviction and that was the Victory. I hope you are ok with that decision. I know that your brothers/sisters in blue are very disappointed right now but I hope in days to come they will be ok. They have all been very faithful to you and this trial. I know it is disappointing but we did still see some Justice.

I love you my sweetheart! Thank you for giving the strength to endure what has happened to the kids and I. I have no idea how I am doing it. But I know I owe alot of who I am to you. We shared 14 years together and two beautiful children together.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

November 16, 2007

Hank, Theresa, and kids,

I have thought of you countless times since your accident and want you to know that all of you are still in my prayers. I was so happy today to hear that he was found guilty and am waiting to hear if he gets the death penalty. I am glad it is here but am mad that it has taken so long for what seems to be an open and shut case. A part of me wants him to die for what he did, and another part of me wants him to live to be the oldest person alive locked away in a cell by himself for years to come. Whatever he doesn't want to happen, I pray happens to him.
Theresa, we worked together for so long and since we have left there have been out of touch. I know that you have so much support, but please do know that you can contact me if you want to get together. I am proud of you for how well I have heard that you have handled all of this and been there for your kids. You have been tested, and I would say you passed with flying colors girl. Again, I will be waiting to hear his sentencing verdict today and hope it is brutal for him.

Jayme Haney (Jones)
Old Friend

November 14, 2007

ONE WORD SAYS IT ALL...GUILTY!! Now go rest OFFICER nava---FORT worth's HERO

Sherry Lynn Lopez

November 14, 2007

PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED AND JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED! RIP Hank, your killer was found guilty of Capital Murder today.

Officer JMA
FWPD

November 13, 2007

Justice will be done.

November 13, 2007

My Hankie-

JUSTICE was served today when the jurors found Stephen Heard GUILTY of CAPITAL MURDER. I cant even tell you how good that felt to hear those words. It is FINAL!!! He will pay for taking you away from KayLeigh, Justin and myself.

Finally, you can rest in peace!!! I love you my sweetie. My heart belongs to you forever.

I miss you more than I could ever explain.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

November 13, 2007

Hank you did not die in vain! Capital Murder conviction. Watch over everyone during the sentencing phase! Till we meet again..

Julie Moore
Friend

November 13, 2007

Stay strong Mrs Nava.You are in our thoughts and prayers.

November 10, 2007

Hi Sweetie-

Today all of my thoughts are with you. Thank you for being my strength today. I still close my eyes and see us together and happy with both of our beautiful children. You know I sit and often think that nobody has it worse then me. But I am once again reminded that is so not true. Two nights ago a family was hit by a DWI driver. The parents were killed and it left the two kids parentless. So I guess even though I want to be selfish and think I have it the worst I have to remember our kids still have me. It is the emptyness I feel inside of myself that is hard to overcome. I just dont know how I am suppose to move on. We are half way through the trial. I am wanting so badly to put this behind us. Not that I am going to forget about you or what happened because that wont happen. Its just waiting and having to relive Nov. 29th everyday and remember how in an instant mylife and kids life changed.

Bruce and Brian have been right there by myside each and everyday. There has also been the presence of many of our friends and many many brothers/sisters in blue. They are there for you, Hank. You touched so many lives. You were a wonderful husband, an awesome Daddy and a very faithful public servant. There is no doubt that in my mind you are a HERO!

I love you my sweetie!

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

November 9, 2007

Your truly are a one of a kind guy. And i'm so glad i could call you family. I will never forget the summer i came and staid with you in Ft. Worth.

Chelsea.
God Daughter.

November 8, 2007

Well Hank, We are in the middle of the trail right now. This fight is just as hard as the day in the trailer. I want you to know that Teresa has been in the court room everyday and she is keeping her head up. I looked out as I was testifying and it amazed me that she is standing so strong. You would be very proud. You would also be very proud of Bruce and Brian, they have been in the court room every day with Teresa and your mother and family. Brian even wore a tie. I am sure that you would be sitting right beside Teresa if you could, however I know that you cant stand going to court. The team is still standing strong and everyone misses you. Well I guess thats about it for now.

P.S. lemme know how the part time jobs are going in heaven!

Cpl S.E. Myers #2984
Fort Worth Police Department

November 7, 2007

Mrs Nava, you and your children remain in our hearts and prayers.

November 7, 2007

Hi Hank!

Having met you during the Miss Texas pageant several years ago, I often remember you directing traffic for us so that we (the contestants) were safe wherever we were to go. You were such a kind and generous man to dedicate your week to helping us during competition. This past year I had the amazing opportunity to have Kayleigh and Theresa in my life, little miss Kayleigh was my lonestar princess while I was Miss Fort Worth. Hank, she is so beautiful!!!! Her and I often spoke of you and she said you were talking to my little brother in heaven and were going to protect us! I throughly enjoyed getting to know Theres and Kayleigh and am so blessed to have them in my life! I know these weeks are tough on them but know you are guding them every step of the way and I know many people like myself are constantly praying for them. Watch over them Hank, and protect them!

God Bless you and your amazing family!
~Brooke Webster
Miss Fort Worth 2007

Brooke Webster
Friend

November 5, 2007

Teresa and family,
I am sending many prayers your way. I pray God gives you the strength you need during the next few weeks. Be strong.
love, Sherry

Sherry Lynn Lopez
Fort Worth Citizen

November 3, 2007