Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

THANK YOU ! YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME. REST IN PEACE BLUE ANGEL.

WIFE OF A POLICE OFFICER
MPD
MISHAWAKA IN

December 11, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Hank did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Hank be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Nava's family, friends, and co-workers are going through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (The Davis County Sheriff's Office will always know how to reach me or write jocelyne1974 at canada dot com)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Hank but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Hank will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love Hank, even for a short time. I pray that Hank, Dennis, and all the other fallen officers will continue to watch over us all as only they can.

Thank you Officer Nava for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you and all those who's lives you touched brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

"Wherever a beautiful soul has been ... there is a trail of beautiful memories."

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

December 11, 2005

My deepest condolences to the Nava Family and the Fort Worth Texas Police Department.
Rest in peace brother....
God's speed

P.O. MIKE DUFAN
NYPD (RET)

December 11, 2005

Hank, you did want you always loved to do. God Bless from Round Rock, TX.

Lt
Round Rock

December 10, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family, Hank. Rest easy knowing that we've got the watch down here...so you can keep it safe up there.

Sincerely Your Brother in Blue

Officer J. R. "Sponge Bob" McClain
Brookside Village PD, Brazoria County, TX

December 10, 2005

thoughts and prayers to the nava family and to ftw pd.

gus
l.a. county sheriff's dept

December 10, 2005

THANK YOU, BROTHER, AND THE NAVA FAMILY.
FELLOW OFFICER
RPD

FELLOW OFFICER
RPD

December 10, 2005

Will the bagpipers play on my funeral day? Will a sea of blue stretch down this long road? As Harleys rumble by and choppers thunder overhead, it is the sweet sounds of the bagpipers that I hear instead.

All have come here to pay their respects. To listen to the story of the brave act I did. Worry not for me because I'll be all right. It is my wife who needs comfort through these long and lonely nights. Who will teach my boy what is to be a man? Who will be there to hold my little girl's hand? It is my family that needs you now, for I am at rest. Let it be known that I worked with the best.

I did not live the longest of lives, nor one of great wealth. It is the sacrifice I made that put me high upon this shelf. Treated as a pauper in life but as a king in death, all I did was my job like so many had before.
So when you go to drink to comfort your way, remember what it is that I have to say.

When you raise your glass in memory of my name, know you are my brother for you would have done the same. It is only we who run toward what others run from. Now I run no more, for my work is done.

As this wooden vessel carries my body through this sea of blue, listen for the bagpipers and hear what they play.
For it is their sweet music that carries my soul today. - UNK


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us as we continue on and put the badge on each and everyday.

December 9, 2005

I am sorry for you loss...At least we know that he is no longer suffering here on earth...No words can replace a love one but all we can do is be strong, pray and be there for each other...rest in peace...

I.D. Officer
Brazoria County Sheriff's Dept.

December 9, 2005

I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the Nava family, no words could heal your pain,, may god bless you and watch over you.
god bless

PO Daniele
nypd

December 9, 2005

May god smile upon your family in their time of need. Rest in peace brother.

Officer
Warwick Township Police
Pennsylvania

Officer
Warwick Township Police Department Pennsylvania

December 9, 2005

I never knew this memorial existed till we buried one of our own today. I understand the pain of your family and The Fort Worth Police Dept. It's so hard to lose one of your own. You may be 10-42 here but you are 10-41 up above watching over all. My deepest sympathies to your family and your dept. God be with you all

L. Steiner
Brazoria County Sheriff Office

December 9, 2005

Like it was said at your service, the smile and attitude made anyone that met you feel comfortable both young and old. I appreciate that the time I knew you I felt that way. The time I spent with your family was short but I remember like it was yesterday when "Bruno" ate the couch because I left him in the house. My heart goes out to your family in this trying time and I hope that in time they understand you may be 10-7, but you'll always be there in their hearts. Peace to a great policeman, husband, father, and above all a great human being. God bless you Hank.

Sergeant B. Roach
Crowley Police Dept.

December 9, 2005

Hank was the epitome of a husband,father,officer and friend. We will look after your family. Until we meet again Bro. Much love and peace out. You may be gone from our presence,but never from our hearts and memories.

Ofc. W.E.Spakes
Ft.Worth Police

December 9, 2005

My thoughts and prays are with officer Nava familey and Police department.Im a policer officer in alabama.Ive gone through the same thing twice.Ive lost two good friends in the line if duty.You must keep your faith in god and he will take care of everthing.Ill pray for the state of texas tonight.

K-9 officer

December 9, 2005

My HERO and I know u will be holding the GATES OF HEAVEN OPEN for the REST of US.

M. Cardenas, Patrol Officer
Stafford P.D., Fort Bend County,Tx

December 8, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER AND YOUR FAMILY...

Patrol Deputy T. Pena
Brazoria County Sheriff Officer

December 8, 2005

God bless you and keep you. May you finally rest your tired feet and weary back in the comfort of those who love you the most. Rest easy Officer Nava, we will take your watch from here.

Bryan Police Department

December 8, 2005

God Bless Officer Henry Nava Jr. and his family. Heroes never die, they just patrol a heavenly beat....

Sgt. C. Saylor
Albuquerque Police Dept.

December 8, 2005

May God be with you, your family,and friends. My heart goes out to my fellow brother's and sisters in Blue of the Fort Worth Police Department. God bless you all.

Narcotic Investigator J. Wolfe
Brazoria County Sheriff's Department

December 8, 2005

May God be with you and your family forever...tina

Tina Faulkner, CityCare Clinic
City of Garland

December 8, 2005

Hank,
May God watch and protect your wife and children. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Family of Cliff Miller, EOW 05/14/1966
Rossford, Ohio PD.

December 8, 2005

The word HERO is often overused. We often hear it used for movie stars, and pro athletes. But in this case the word HERO is not strong enough . . .
Hank came to work everyday to serve and protect. He had no desire to be recognized for doing his job. He did it because he loved it. He did it because some are called to serve.
Hank answered that call and lost his life. Hank you are trully a HERO. You are loved and will be missed my friend.

N W Owens #3297
Fort Worth Police Department

December 8, 2005

To the Nava family,

I am soory for your loss. Another brother in "Blue" has been taken from us and my prayers are with your family. Justice will be done to the person responsible and he will have to face GOD for his actions. It breaks my heart to hear about a fellow Officer that has fallen. I am currently mourning a friend Officer that has fallen in Brazoria County. They will never be forgotten. May Officer Nava Jr rest in peace on behalf of the Manvel Police Department.

Officer J.D. Green
Manvel Police Department, Texas

December 7, 2005

Tired Warrior, you are finally home. You may now rest. Our condolences to the Nava Family. God Bless you all

Officer
Orlando Police Dept.

December 7, 2005