Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Birthday in Heaven BJ. We miss you everyday. I heard grief explained as a heavy stone we carry around - it’s always with us yet the pain lessens not because we don’t miss the person the same, but because we get stronger from carrying the rock. Some days are harder than others like not having you physically with us for your beautiful daughter’s high school graduation. We felt you there celebrating with us though. She is so much like you which brings us comfort. We love you!

Your Loving Family

July 25, 2024

You have not been forgotten my friend. Thank you for all of your help and kindness sir.

Ret. Trooper Paul Torres
Texas Department of Public Safety

January 5, 2024

Today we remember and honor you BJZ! We love you and miss you so much!
Now you have both your mom and dad in Heaven with you.
It never gets easier.
We love you.

Your Loving Family

January 1, 2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday BJ!
Today we honor and celebrate you, and now you have your mom and dad both with you.
We miss you everyday, but you are always in our minds. Your beautiful daughter will be a Senior in high school next month. We see you in her and hope you can see her from Heaven.
We love you!

Your Loving Family

July 25, 2023

Missing you each and every day my friend. 17 years ago today you and I were both working Ward County. I will never forget losing you that day and the hurt that I felt for you and of course your wonderful family.

I love and miss you my friend. I looked forward to seeing you again soon.

Corporal Paul Torres (ret)
Texas Department of Public Safety

January 1, 2023

Today is always a hard day for our family. We miss you so much. It’s been 17 years and doesn’t get easier. You would be 48 years old now. We love you to the moon and back. Fly with the angels!

Wanda Ryan
Retired DPS

January 1, 2023

BJ, We miss you and your laughter and your hugs everyday, every year. You are always in our thoughts. We wish you were with us. We love you!

Your Loving Family
Family

January 1, 2023

Missing you so much on your birthday BJ. We wish you were here with us today as we celebrate you! We love you so much!

Family
Love, Your Family

July 25, 2022

Rest in peace my friend. You will never be forgotten. I continue to place a wreath on your memorial stone in Monahans as I do every year. In hopes that this community will never forget the sacrifice you made for us all.

P. Torres Cpl. Retired Texas Department of Public Safety

January 1, 2022

We wish we could go back in time and change the way 1.1.06 ended. We miss you so much. You are still a joyful bright light every day. We love you so much, and find joy knowing we will be with you again one day.

Your Family
Your Family

January 1, 2022

I was again thinking of my friend Trooper Billy Jack Zachary. You were everything that a Trooper is supposed to be, honest, fair, caring and most of all, true to the DPS motto of : Courtesy Service and Protection. You were a fantastic person and a loss not only to your family and friends, but to the entire world, because it lost a true good soul. Rest in peace my friend.

P. Torres Cpl. Retired Texas Department of Public Safety

October 29, 2021

We miss you everyday BJ, and we will be
celebrating you on your birthday. We wish you were physically with us. You are in our thoughts every day.
We love you!

Your loving Family

July 25, 2021

We wish you were here. We miss you so much daily, but our sadness is more profound on this anniversary of you being taken from us so unexpectedly.
Love you!

Family
Your Loving Family

January 1, 2021

Happy Birthday BJ! We love and miss you so much! Family gatherings are not the same without you, and I would give anything for one of your great hugs.
See you in Heaven.
Love you so much!
Your Family

Your Family

July 25, 2020

Trooper Zachary Today While Traveling With My Family To Midland From El Paso, I Noticed The Memorial Sign On The Side Of I-20 In Your Honor. Anytime We Pass A Memorial Sign For Any Law Enforcement Officer, We Always Make Sure To Look Up There Memorial. Trooper Zachary You Are Gone But Not Forgotten, Rest In Peace My Brother We Have The Watch From Here. Fidelis Et Mortem.

POLICE OFFICER JOHN MARTINEZ
EL PASO I.S.D. POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 4, 2020

Fourteen years ago today was not a happy New Year for those who love you. We miss you every day BJ. You are always in our thoughts and our conversations. You bring joy to our days even from Heaven. We love you!

Your loving family.

January 1, 2020

Tomorrow marks 14 years since we last saw your beautiful face. We miss you every day. I see you in our beautiful Zoe. You would be so proud of her. Conner is all grown up and working on her Master’s Degree. You would be proud of her, too. I can only imagine what you and your Dad are doing together. I miss you both so much, but I’ll see you again! I’ll love you always!!
Mom

April Zachary
Mom

December 31, 2019

Happy Birthday BJ. We miss you so much and are remembering all of your fun birthday celebrations while you were here with us. Until we see you again we will think about you daily. We love you.

Your Loving Family

July 25, 2019

It seems like you were just taken from us today. We love you so much and miss you everyday! We keep you alive in our hearts and minds and laugh about our memories with you.
Your loving family.

Your loving family.

January 1, 2019

Today is one of my least favorite days BJ. It is a hard day for myself and all your friends and coworkers. January 1st, 2006 was the day heaven gained a beautiful angel. You are missed so much and loved more than words can say. Your daughter is so beautiful and she has your smile! Tara is doing great and found happiness again and your mom and sister are doing well but they miss you very much. We love and miss you.

Wanda Ryan
Retired DPS

January 1, 2019

Happy Birthday BJ!! Not a day passes that we don’t think of you, but today we are celebrating your birth. We love and miss you so much. Our world needs you and many more like you.
Love always, Your Family

Your Loving Family

July 25, 2018

Hey Buddy, You've been on my mind lately. IH-20 in Ward County finally has a stretch of highway dedicated in your memory. I'm so glad as it is long over due. I'm sorry I wasn't there for the dedication. You're missed every day Partner!

DM10291
TX DPS

April 23, 2018

RIP Trooper

Captain P. M. Larkin
Galveston County Pct. 1

April 2, 2018

We love and miss you so much BJ. We think of you and talk about you all the time. We wish you were still with us physically. January 1 will never be the same as it was prior to 2006.
Love you forever,
Your Family

Your Family

January 4, 2018

Thinking of you today BJ. I know you are safe in the arms of God! You are loved and missed very much. Sending prayers to your family and friends on this difficult day.

Wanda Ryan, Comm. Supervisor, Pecos
Texas Department of Public Safety

January 1, 2018