Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mrs Nava,
you are being held in so many peoples hearts and prayers as you face these coming weeks.I am sure Hank is so proud of the strength and dignity you are showing.Feel his hand on your shoulder for he is with you daily.G-d Bless you and your beautiful children.May He also bless all the fine men and women of the FWPD.

November 2, 2007

Hank,
We met several years at the Miss Texas Pageant as you were working security. But I write today to say the strength that Teresa displays on a daily basis is amazing. She is a truly amazing woman not to mention an exceptional mommy!

My daughter and KayLeigh were Lone Star Princesses this year as well as National Princesses and spent a week with Teresa in Orlando at the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant - We enjoyed every minute with both KayLeigh and Teresa - They are two beautiful ladies! The strength that you give them on a daily basis is so encouraging!

I awm praying daily for their strength this week during the trail.

I am truly blessed to have your family in our lives.

Leslie Harville
Family Friend

November 1, 2007

Watch over your family, they will need you over the next few weeks. I am thankful we grew up together, although apart, we were still able to remain friends. I gained Teresa as a friend through this. Watch over your babies, watch them grow and protect them!

Julie Moore
Friend

October 31, 2007

Hank-

Hey Sweetie! Miss you as always. Tomorrow the trial starts........ Please give everyone involved the strength to get through the next several weeks. Justin is now a yellow belt in Karate. He passed his 1st belt test. You should have seen him. He was so very excited and he was so happy. Bruce came and watched him and that meant the world to both of us. I couldnt help but cry that day because that was an acomplishment you should have been there to see. You would be so ever proud of your little princess. We are back to Straight A's in school which is a huge accomplishment since that terrible day in 2005. She is so big and beautiful. She keeps getting more and more beautiful each day. I dont know what I would do without them in my life. Because besides them all I think about is you. I just have not gotten to that point of final belief. I know it has got to be out there but it all still seems like a bad nightmare. It just wont go away. I think of you each morning when I rise and I think of you each evening when I go to bed. And yes, I am still very mad at you! This is not what it was suppose to be like. I wanted to grow old with you. Its so unfair!

I love you with all of my heart!

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

October 28, 2007

Hank,

Have thought of you often, especially today. Visited with a young Trooper today, and thought of you when you first came to work for me. I reflect on working together, and how our relationship grew over time. What touches my heart the most was the day I met your loving wife-to-be, Theresa, and the day I met your first child, Kayleigh. Even though our contact was limited over the years, you were my one major feeling of success as a supervisor. Your were one of my KIDS, but mostly you were my FRIEND.
I will never forget you, and will always love you and your beautiful family.

Pauleen Hatch
his Sgt. from Austin Park Police

Sgt. Pauleen Hatch, Ret.
Austin Park Police & AISD Police Dept

October 27, 2007

Our police family lost another one in Marion County over the weekend from a car wreck. Take him under your wing up there.
Rest in peace.

East Texas Officer
Law Enforcement Family

October 22, 2007

Hank-

I am sure by now you have hugged and hugged your Grandma who passed away a few days ago. I am sure both of yall are rejoicing and celebrating. I know how much your grandma meant to you. I miss you sweetie!!! I cant even tell you how much. Both KayLeigh and Justin cried for you this week it is so hard on both of them not to have a Dad. The trial is coming up in the next couple of weeks. I will be glad to get it here and overwith. Please keep extra watch over all of us. I love you so much. I heard your voice for the 1st time on an audio tape. It made me cry but it was so good to hear. Oh how I long for you to be here with us. I miss you soooooooooooooooooooooo much.

I love you forever and ever!

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

October 13, 2007

I am currently assigned in Laredo as a Narcotics Investigator but I promoted from Highway Patrol in Hurst. I have the picture of Hank in my office with his tactical gear on. People always look at Hank's picture and ask if I knew him. I didn't know Hank personally but after working closely with the other Fort Worth Police Officers it was as if one our Troopers were taken away. I was just thinking about you Hank and wanted to leave you a little message and I hope your family is doing well.

Sergeant Pamela Hatchett
TX DPS Narcotics Service

October 10, 2007

Just wanted to let you know your not forgotten and we are keeping theresa and the kids in our prayers daily. Thank you for everything you did.

Sherry Lynn Lopez

October 7, 2007

Hank I lost my mother wed. night oct 3rd. take good care of her as i know you will. May lynn says hello . I miss you man . love ya sonny aka metro 84

sonny and maylynn
aka metro 84 & detective ml whitlock

October 5, 2007

Mrs Nava, you are an incrediable woman.I am sure Hank is so proud of you.G-d Bless.

September 29, 2007

Hank-

Today was the day I went to the academy class to speak about my experience loosing you and what the HANK foundation is all about. Brian jixed me before hand so I cried like a big baby while giving my speech. I think it was hard because this is the first class that had people graduating that we knew. Tony's brother Frank and Joel are both graduating tomorrow. You always said Joel would make a great police officer and now he officially will be one. He is starting exactly where you started 15 years ago. Anyways, though it was hard I believe I got my message across to them. I miss you my sweetie!!!

Love ya!

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

September 27, 2007

Hank-

Hi Sweetie!! Thank you for giving me all the little signs today. I have waited a long time for them but it was worth the wait. I love you soooooo very much and I always will no matter how many years have gone by.

You are a HERO to both the kids and me. I hope you will always know that.


XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

September 17, 2007

Hey brother,
Been thinking about you and D. Freeto the last few days. With December coming quickly I hope we all make Christmas this year. I think of your family all the time and I pray to God that they know we are here for them. Thank you again brother for what you stood for.

Officer B. Anderson #3476
Fort Worth PD

September 14, 2007

Hank, we are gearing up over here for the trial of the person who shot you. As we do, it takes me back to that day and the events that followed. The events of that day have replayed in so many of your FWPD brothers and sisters minds as well as the minds of LEO everywhere. You payed the ultimate price for all of us to be safe. I read Teresa's reflections and they bring tears to my eyes. I am glad that they have friends and family to help them through all of these difficult times.

Tori Van Fleet
FWPD Crime Lab/Firearms Unit

September 13, 2007

Hi Sweetie-

You are on my mind heavily today. The days keep getting harder and harder for me not easier. When I am sad I come to ODMP to read all the reflections about you. It truly amazes me to read them and to learn of this whole other person you were. There is never a doubt in my mind that you were the best husband and the best father anybody could have. Your heart was sooo big and you always gave gave gave. That is the one thing you gave to your beautiful daughter. She still has the same giving heart that you did. So I am reminded of you through her as well. Then there is our little Justin who by the way is doing incredible in school this year. He read to me for the first time tonight. I was so extremely proud of him!!!! In him I see your love for life, your laughter and that AWESOME smile that everybody in the world loved so much. Those are the things that get me through my days. But I will never get over the sadness and emptiness I feel without you.

If you didnt know already you have some awesome friends. I am blessed and the kids are blessed. Though this horrible thing has rocked our lives it is your friends/our friends who are there to pick me up when I fall and help me keep going.

I know there is a reason for everything but though I know that I am still stuck on wondering why? Why you?? Why Me?? Why the kids?? The one thing you did give me and I never could understand it back then but you taught me to be independent of you, to take care of myself and the kids when you were always caught up with work. Though it was hard I learned to let go and let you do the job you loved so very much. So thank you for giving me that. Though I hate living my life without you I will be OK.

Keep passing on that strength to me. On the days ahead I will need it even more. Keep your hand on my shoulder and push me and give me the courage to continue on this new journey in our lives. I love you so much my sweetie.....

Oh yeah, one last thing I wanted to mention is Brian won 1st place at the last Beat the Heat race in your Grand Prix. He is so proud to be the driver of your car and We are proud that you are living on through others.

Love always and forever,

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow

August 30, 2007

Just wanted to let you know your not forgotten and we still think about you. Hope Your doin good in Heaven. See you soon.Love,
Sherry Lynn

Sherry Lynn
FtWorth C.O.P. Sleepyhollow #12

August 22, 2007

Hey Sweetie!

Just wanted you to know you are always on my mind. The kids and I miss you so much just like every other day. Everyday your kids do something so amazing and wonderful and the thought that always runs through my mind is that it SUCKS that you are not here with us. You should be!!!! This just isnt fair. However, I have learned more now than ever that life isnt fair. I know if it wasnt for these two awesome kids we have I would not be able to make it through. They are the only reason I can keep going everyday. We went to an wonderful camp and met some wonderful families just like us who have lost a LEO spouse/mom or dad. It is almost sickening to think how many of them are out there. The death rate is up 44% for police officers this year alone. It is so sad.

Anyways, I miss you, I love you more than anything. If I could have just one wish it would be to have you for just one more day. One more day to see you walk in our door and both of the kids run to give you hugs and kisses and to see the smile on your face, one more day to feel your arms around me. It wasnt suppose to be like this Hank. It wasnt. Sometimes I am still pissed off at you for leaving me like this. I know it isnt your fault though so dont take it personally when I yell at you.

I will always be in love with you for the rest of my life and my heart will always belong to you. Keep guard over us sweetie!

Teresa Nava
Loving Widow of Henry "Hank" Nava, Jr. EOW: 12-01-05

August 13, 2007

Officer Henry Nava,
Although I never had the previledge of knowing you, this past week I had the honor of getting to know your sweet daughter KayLeigh. Kayleigh was the girl I got to sit on the bunk with and talk too many times this past week at camp and I loved every minute of it. She has so much to offer those around her. She has an innocence about her that is hard to find in a lot of kids these days! Looking at your picture now, I see a lot of you in her. Looking down on your family you must be so very proud of them.
Know that the sacrifice you made that day in December is one that will not be forgotten by those of us that pin that badge on every day!

May God be with you and your family, RIP!
Officer Stephanie Thomas

Patrol Officer Stephanie Thomas
Green Bay PD

August 5, 2007

I think about you Hank. I still remember what your Uncle said at the funeral. You're in my thoughts as I put my uniform on every morning.

East Texas Officer
Law Enforcement Family

August 5, 2007

Prayers for you and your family sent to heaven tonight. Thanks for serving the FWPD. Keep Andy in good company up there...teach him the ropes(he'll be a good student). I know that you guys are kept plenty busy watching over us as we continue to live our lives. Thinking of your kids and wife tonight. Rest in peace, and God speed.

Haylee Esparza, Civilian
Sis-in-law to I.P.D. Andrew Esparza EOW 4.13.07

July 15, 2007

Officer NNava,
You are still so strong on people's mind. You touched so many lives and most of us never had the honor to meet you. II know you would be so proud of your wife. She is so strong I admire her. I hope your enjoying Heaven and hope you'll let your family and friend's kow your watching out for them. You'll never be forgotten. God Bless,

Sherry Lynn
FtWorth C.O.P. Sleepyhollow #12

July 13, 2007

Hank i ran into Chris Ramirez the other day. I can still remember when me and Chris were in the explorer program, and you were one of our supervisors. Supervisor, that is a strong word. To me supervisor means: S-trong U-nity P-ersavearance E-xample R-espectful V-alues I-nitiative S-acrifice O-utgoing R-eference, someone you can go to for advise, a leader, dedicated individual, strong, compassionate, caring and many more.....Chris and I spent a few hours reminiscing about the days in explorers, and the time you and I rode down to Beaumont for the Explorer competition. Hank you were one of my inspirations for going to police academy, well I finally made it I now work for a respectable Department....thanks to you and the other inspiring people in my life i can now proudly say that I am one of the brothers.... and to Teresa my thoughts and prayers are still with you and the kids as wells as your family........and to Hank i know your watching over us, your earthly brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement and keeping us safe.......THANKS Rit

Deputy Rit Milliman ID 6184
Wise County Sheriffs Office

July 4, 2007

Calling in a special favor from above: Please stop the rain! Its awful down here, flooding terribly.. Watch over everyone and try to keep them safe. I think about you often. I saw Jorry Monday night with his girlfriend, she's so pretty, you'd be proud of him!

Julie Moore
friend

July 4, 2007

Hi Sweetheart!

You would hate the weather right now. All it has done is rain for days and days. There is never a day that I dont wish for you to be here with us. I miss you soooooo very much. Everyone says it gets easier but it is actually getting harder. The more time goes by the more and more real it is. I long for you to be beside the kids and I everyday.

You would be so proud of your Sweet Baby Girl. Miss Texas Pageant starts this week and she is a Princess again! Everyday she gets more and more beautiful! I am so proud of both of the kids. Justin misses you terribly.

I love you I love you I love you!!!

Teresa Nava
Widow of Henry "Hank" Nava, Jr. EOW: 12-01-05

June 30, 2007