Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

No words can heal the hurt or pain. But we can lift up this fine officer and the family in prayer. We regret your loss and will remember him.

Constable Charles Clack
Polk County Precinct 1 TX

December 7, 2005

Dear Mrs. Nava,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of your husband. His courage and dedication made this world a better place to live. May he now rest in the arms of the Creator.
Mary Kay Balchunas, mother of S/A Jay Balchunas - EOW 11/05/04

December 7, 2005

To Mrs. Nava
Thank you for your sacrifice. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine your pain and that of your children. Thank you for allowing your husband to protect us, I would be to selfish to risk losing my husband in such a terrible way. I am so proud of you and all of the other wives and mothers who have sleepless nights, worry filled days, and are too often left with nothing but happy memories and our gratitude. That is a poor substitute for a warm bed and the arms of your husband. When I kiss mine tonight I will think of your loss and be selfishly grateful I don't know how you must feel. I will pray for you and your family. Please know that while officers and their families rarely hear it until a time like this, we are always grateful for men and women like you and your husband. May he rest in peace.

Cynthia
Citizen and RMS foundation supporter

December 7, 2005

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.

Hank, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite Police Dept.

December 7, 2005

Rest In Peace Brother

Police Officer
NYPD

December 7, 2005

May God look over your wife and children. May he also protect the entire Fort Worth Police Dept. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.

Trooper
Pa State Police

December 7, 2005

I pray for the Nava family in their time of need. The thoughts and prayers of not only I, but the CHP are with you. God Bless and God Speed

CHP EXPLORER
California Highway Patrol

December 7, 2005

You will forever be in my heart and your family is in my prayers.Thank you for your dedication to the citizens of Fort Worth.

Wife of a Fort Worth Officer

December 7, 2005

To the family, friends and fellow officers of Henry Nava, I am sorry to learn of your loss. I pray you find the strength to get through this most difficult and trying time in your life. I only just learned of Officer Nava's death when I visited the site today to view the memorial of one of our own fallen officers(Jason Oliff). On behalf of all of us, we are truly sorry, a great officer has been taken from us all.
May God Bless You All.

Deputy Beckey Evans
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

December 7, 2005

God speed my brother thanks for all you did and will do now that you are watching over us all. My prayers go out to your family and loved ones rest in peace my brother in blue.

SERGEANT Jim Benfield
Mount Holly Police Dept

December 7, 2005

My condolences to Teresa, KayLeigh and Justin. Your husband and father gave the ultimate price for being a police officer. I do not know you but my heart weeps for you and the children. Hank seemed just like any other man just trying to do a job he loves and provide for his family. Please remember you are all in my prayers and may God take you in his arms and give you the strenght that you need. I am also a Mom with 2 sons Ricky 22 & Steven 19. And Steven wants to become a police officer or a paramedic. I have encouraged this because he is such a people person and he loves to get the bad guys and help people. He watched the funeral with me and big tears came to his eyes as he said, "Justin & KayLeigh will never get to see their Daddy again until they meet in heaven."

Take care and know many, many, many people are praying for you and your children and know "Hank" was a hero to us all!

Much love from Rowlett, Texas,
Angela Glazier & my 2 sons Ricky & Steven

December 7, 2005

HERO

Grand Prairie PD

December 7, 2005

Rest in peace brother, we will take it from here.

Boone County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

December 7, 2005

Officer Nava, Rest in Peace knowing that your family will forever be taken care of by your brothers and sisters in blue. You're a hero to all of us.

Officer Jason Reddick
Watauga DPS

December 7, 2005

Thanks for your service and sacrifice brother. May you rest in peace and May peace be with your family. You will always be remembered and loved by all of those who have worn Blue.

Officer Kieffer
Littleton CO

December 7, 2005

Fallen Brother"

As I held him close, I began to cry
Wondering and hoping our friend would never die
I could see the whites of his eyes, as he held me tight
The wind whisked through his hair, as we saw the light

He cried no more as we fell to the ground
His one single tear, would never be found
Cry not my friend God will take you home
The Angels in Heaven will not be alone

You're safe and well as a child to his mother

You will always be remembered as
OUR FALLEN BROTHER

Author Unknown

Susan

December 6, 2005

my heart goes out to teresa, his two children and his extended family at the fort worth police...although i live outside of dallas, it doesn't mean that his loss is any less for not being in the city in which i live...i know people get mad when they're stopped for speeding, but i'm always glad that they "have our back"...he sounds like a very nice man and good policeman...again, i'm so sorry for your loss...and i hope you can find comfort and solace in the love that surrounds you, whether it be family or a stranger like me...

linda lancto

December 6, 2005

My condolences to the Family of Hank Nava and to the Family of Fort Worth P.D.
I remember all so well when we lost our beloved Sgt. Hunter. My heart goes out to every single one of you. Turn to your friends and family to get by this horrible tragedy. Take some comfort that he is in a better place and watching over his Fellow Officers. We know have another Angle in Heaven.

GPPD

December 6, 2005

My condolences go out to the FWPD, Ofc. Nava's friends, family and to anyone who knew him. May you rest in peace, brother in blue and may God be with your family. Although I never got the pleasure of meeting you, I'm sure you touched everyone's heart, who knew you. You look like a handsome man with a heart of Gold! May your children learn as they get older, what a true hero their father was! Thank you for helping protect your community and may justice be served on the man who took your life! My prayers are with all of you!

Officer Nava...once in your life, forever in your hearts!

C/O Rachel Guenther
Macon County Sheriff's Department (Decatur, Illinois)

December 6, 2005

It always affects every officer when a brother or sister is killed. This is no different. A member of our family has been taken away, that we will never forget. We must always strive to honor the memory of those who have have made the ultimate sacrifice, and take care of those left behind.
God Bless You, Hank

Cpl. Freddie Alexander Jr. 606
Pantego PD

December 6, 2005

"Dispatch, Officer Nava is 24 and 62 for the remainder"

You will be missed, sir.

December 6, 2005

To the family and friends,as well as our Brothers and Sisters in blue at the Fort Worth Police Department.
Our hearts are heavy and we cry with you,as we lost one of our fine officers in February 2004. You will never forget Officer Nava, you will only learn to live with this terrible tragedy as time passes. Be strong and be there for one another as never before. God Bless all of you. Thank you Officer Nava!! You are and will always be special.
It takes a special person that we as officers continue to put our lives on the line daily for perfect strangers.
Are thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chief P.R. Satriano
Riverdale

December 6, 2005

Officer Nava - THANK YOU! for giving your all to your job as an officer and for keeping the citizens of Ft. Worth safe. I am pretty sure you will still keep a watchfull eye over your beloved city and your family. May you walk with the angels in peace now. Again thank you sir. You are our hero!

Carrie

December 6, 2005

Officer Nava, my prayers are with your family. You will not be forgotten. Bless his heart. He looked like such a nice healthy handsome fun guy. I pray that the children be okay.my god bless you all

helena

December 6, 2005

Through the years, my relationship with Hank had always been on a professional level, periodically meeting on calls. I enjoyed our meetings and noticed Hank's interest and dedication to his job. In the past year or so, we worked a lot closer and almost daily as we were based out of the same station but in different units. During that time, I grew to see that Hank's decency towards people came out of a basic goodness inside of him. He treated people with respect, not just victims but also witnesses and suspects. Thank you Lord for giving me the wisdom, to stop Hank a few weeks ago in the parking lot of our station and to compliment him on being a good police officer and especially in how he related to the citizens. God speed Hank.

Detective S.W. Kleckner
Fort Worth P.D.

December 6, 2005