Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hank-

Thinking about you today like always. I am busy planning the 1st Annual 4 mile Fun Run for the HANK Foundation I started. I think you would really be proud of all of your friends who have helped me get the foundation off the ground. I am so excited about the Run. March 31st is the big date. I want your memory to live on and I want to help other families of fallen officers. This is so very important to me. You have no clue.

I love you sweetheart. Everyday I wish you were still here with us. We are all missing you so very much. Just keep being our guardian angel.

I love you with all of my heart and more.

Teresa nava
Widow of Henry "Hank" Nava, JR. EOW: 12/01/2005

January 18, 2007

I never met you but I fight the same fight. I mourn your loss just as you would have mourned mine. I pray that God looks after your family. God bless the Fort Worth Police.

January 3, 2007

Hank-

Here we are in 2007! Nothing in life seems the same anymore. I hate doing it without you. The saying you never know what you are missing until they are gone is so true. I miss you so very much. I hate knowing you are never coming back. It is so final. Today I am feeling so sad and empty. The kids still miss you more than anything too. I don't know what else to say but keep watching over all of us. Watch over KayLeigh tomorrow. She will need you more than anything.

I love you with all of my heart and more.

TERESA NAVA
WIDOW OF HENRY "HANK" NAVA, JR. EOW: 12-01-2005

January 3, 2007

Hank...as you know, we have lost another of our fine brothers. Please watch over him, show him the ropes, and guide him from above to help FWPD and other LE officers to patrol and protect the streets of this fine city of ours...just as you have done for the past year.

You are sorely missed here, as evidenced by the reflections that have been left. It makes me proud to be a part of this great organization. It seems like yesterday that we worked your case here in the lab. I think of you every time I work or assign a CPI case in my unit. It is very hard to work an officer involved shooting...especially when one of our finest has fallen.

God speed Hank

Van Fleet
Fort Worth PD Crime Lab

December 26, 2006

I hope your Christmas is Great up there in Heaven. My prayers are with your family.

Sherry Lynn

December 25, 2006

God Bless you Hank, we have not forgotten and never will. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and take Officer Freeto under your wings.
RIP Hank, Always Our Hero!!!!

PJM
Citizen of Fort Worth

December 23, 2006

Hank,

Your still in my thoughts and prayers. I know i didnt know you very well. But it was a pleasure knowing what i knew of you. Take care of Freeto while up there and help him get adjusted to the new beat to patrol. I know the month of December has a new meaning for me now. Its still a Month of Celebration but i have 3 people to celebrate now. Jesus, You, and Dwayne Freeto. I was also very happy to see Teresa this past thursday although I wish we could have ran into each other in a different manner. RIP HANK. You and your family will still be in my thoughts and prayers.

Brandon Isham
FWPD Dispatcher/Former Neighbor

December 23, 2006

Rest In Peace.

D. Paul, Special Agent
FBI

December 22, 2006

Hank,
To say you've been on my mind any more this week with our department's newest loss would be wrong. It brought back different memories, but I think of you several times a day anyways. I think of you when I'm getting ready for work, when I drive to work, when I wash my car (like you taught me!), when I go to lunch (its hard to eat at the same places), and even when I look at my phone and wish you could call. We promised each other we would take care of the other's family if anything ever happened to the us, and I do my best. I took Teresa to Officer Freeto's funeral this week and to the visitation at the same place yours was held. We recalled a lot that was a blur during yours. It was an honor to take her and my honor to call you friend.
We all Still Miss You very much.

Ofcr. Brian Clouse
Fort Worth PD, Friend

December 22, 2006

Hey Little Brother,

As the days get closer to Christmas it is sadder. YOu will not be here to enjoy all the lights and best of all to hold your baby niece. Hank, she is the best gift from God. I know you had a hand in it. I also know you were with me when she was born. Take care and please watch over the family of the Fallen Officer that was killed while helping someone on the side of the road.

God Bless You
Love Nina

Nina O'Donnell
Sister

December 21, 2006

Hank-

Just wanted to tell you how much I miss and love you. I am sure you know by now that Officer Dwayne Freeto from FWPD died on the 17th. Please take him under your wings and yall patrol together over Fort Worth keeping all your Brother's in blue, family and other friends safe. Always remember how very proud of you I am. I was so lucky to have you in my life.

Love you forever and always,

Tersea Nava
Widow of Henry "Hank" Nava, JR. EOW: 12-01-2005

December 20, 2006

Thinking of you and your family today! It's been a rough week!

Julie Moore
Friend

December 19, 2006

Well, another officer has gone home to be with you. We are waiting for that day when Jesus comes and takes us all home to be where you are. We expect to join you soon, but until then we will continue our journey and do the work that we need to do. We are still praying for your family and now the Freeto family. My love and prayers to Teresa and the kids and now Karen and her girls. We love you and will always lift you up in prayer, Teresa.
Martha Baker CAPA North Division

Martha Baker CAPA
CAPA

December 18, 2006

I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when this happened. From the moment it was reported that Officer Nava was taken to the hospital, I cried, and my heart just broke for his wife and family. Over the year, I have thought about Mrs. Nava many times a week, as I still do. I was so angry when this happened, at the female who answered the door, and more angry at the male who shot Officer Nava. Taking a life, ESPECIALLY the life of a police officer, is awful. Mrs. Nava has shown an incredible amount of strength and courage. Thank you.

Suzanne Jones
Citizen of Fort Worth

December 18, 2006

Today Fort Worth lost another officer today. It reminds us our pain last year but we will get strong and take care of his family as we did your's. So if you run into Officer Freeto up there will you show him around? We miss you and Thank you for the job you did.
R.I.P.

Sherry Lynn
C.O.P. Sleepyhollow #12

December 17, 2006

Another officer has fallen today and has joined you at heaven's gates. May you both rest in peace! Thank you for the great work you did.

Regina Beachler
formerly of Fort Worth, TX

December 17, 2006

Hank, I have read other reflections over the last year and this is my first. I was in the ocean of blue uniforms the day of your funeral. I serve on my departments honor guard and knowing that you and I are the same age, same number of years on the force, being at the funeral really hit me. I have gone to serveral funerals but because you were my age it just felt different.
Just as easy as it was you, it could have been me laying there. I think about how I dont have much time left before I can retire and Im sure you thought the same thing. Then, in an instant, a dirtbag changes all of that.
I still have the hand out of your bio from the funeral. I remember your realtive telling us that when we get dressed everyday for work, we put our rigs on and look in the mirror, remember Hank.
I remember you Hank. Everyday.

A Texas Officer

December 10, 2006

Hi Hank,
It is unreal how fast a year goes by. I pray for your family and friends that God helps them through this time. We lost touch after high school and I only wish we could have caught up on what has been going on in our lives in person rather then me hearing through family. You are loved dearly by many and from what I hear you were an awesome man, father, husband and police officer. After reading the reflections from your wife and kids and wiping my tears away once again I wanted to write and tell you keep your shining star bright in the heavens and know we all love and miss you very much. Your new niece is so very beautiful! Take care.

Paula Lynch
friend

December 7, 2006

Hammerin' Hank, just so you know we think of you daily. I visted you Saturday and I felt such a peaceful presence. I can't believe its been over a year. I know you and the Lord are with me and every other officer when everyday we hear once again "copy call." or when we say "I've got one failing to yield." I strive constantly to emulate your dedication and toughness everytime I step into the unknown. Save me a seat close to you up there brother.

Andrew Young #112
Sansom Park P.D. Texas

P/O A. Young #112
Sansom Park P.D.

December 4, 2006

Howdy Hank,,,well,,I tried to say hello Friday but had a fight with the computer and lost.Figured I try again today. Last week was a little tough and It's been a long year but we all are getting by. Hope the new beats working out with plenty of good grub for chow breaks....... Take care Hank....

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

December 4, 2006

Hey Hank! I know i'm kinda late for saying I miss you for the year, but i do! just i have had so much going on! you'll never believe that my dad is no longer my dad case he told me so and thats when i thought for you saying "only if Hank was here, he would tell me that he would try be my father figture and not to worry" i even went to visit you like the day after to see if you could help me and i busted into tears! i thought of everything that happen and how much better it would all be and easier if i had you to talk to. you were always easy to talked to, but now well it hurts to like you may not hear me! that i dont have anyone to talk to. I miss you cousin so much! i'm sorry i only had a year with you and now 16 years without you! it suck every bit!!!!! But on the upside i'm done with Cesar, he's hit and choke me for the last time! no one believes me but i'm unhappy now more then ever. now he says he'll kill me if i leave but i rather be dead then to hurt for the rest of my life!

Love you and miss you more!
Brittany Chandler

Brittany Chandler
2nd Cousin

December 4, 2006

I am at a loss for words. I came as a result of Russ. Your daughter's words brought me to tears three times today. You are loved and missed, honored and revered. God bless you and yours.

I will be watching the sky tomorrow to see the balloons rise to you.

Patrick
Civilian

December 1, 2006

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this first anniversary of your end of watch. Their lives have been changed forever all because of one uncaring individual. Keep watch over your loved ones as they journey through life, keep them on the right path. Also, keep watch over those still out on patrol guarding the Thin Blue Line. You are a true hero and you will never be forgotten.

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

December 1, 2006

1 year you have been gone and u are still very much in our thoughts and hearts and always will be. i have been on this site everyday just about reading all the wonderfull things everyone has been saying about you. i still cry when i read them it never gets easier i think i should get on and read them before i put my makeup on because just like right now i just read the new entries including one from teresa and im crying my eyes out which means, yes mascara everywhere now. it doesnt matter though i love reading them still! keep watch over us all and if you could put in a little word for snow, enough to make a snowman, chase and mal would love that! rest in peace hank!

mary
friend

December 1, 2006

Thank you sir for your sacrifice on this one year anniversary.


We haven't forgotten.

Russ Martin
CBS radio/Dallas

December 1, 2006