Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Jackson,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. I am a Border Patrol Agent stationed here in Texas and everytime we come into contact with DPS, they're always professional and treat us good.

Anonymous
U.S.B.P.

January 3, 2006

Rest in peace brother.

Officer David Freeman
New Smyrna Beach, FL

January 3, 2006

SO SAD WHEN A FALLEN HERO LEAVES THIS EARTH, BUT YOU WILL BE LOOKING OVER YOUR WIFE AND DAUGHTER. TAKE CARE BROTHER AND GOD BLESS.

D/S L.GUTIERREZ
MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

January 3, 2006

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, TROOPER ZACHARY YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS..GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER.

SGT W. M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

January 3, 2006

It's not easy losing a fellow Trooper and definately not any easier losing a fellow classmate. My deepest sympathy for the loss of a great trooper. May God be with the family and the entire DPS family in this dark time. God Bless

Trooper Casey Jones
TX DPS-THP

January 3, 2006

I may not have known you, but you will always be family. May GOD bless and comfort your family in there time of need.

Sergeant J. Kaelin
Texas DPS/Criminal Intelligence

January 3, 2006

B.J.,

We're all so proud of you for giving up the holiday with your family to help keep others safe. For you, the day turned out great. The rest of us will now struggle until we catch up to you. Thank you for your life, your honor, and your great service. Staying behind is worse than being in harms way. Thank you to the family for the gift of your loved one, all your worry, and for putting up with all the hardships of supporting a Trooper. You are the real Troopers.

Trooper T.W. Moore
THP 4A06

January 3, 2006

Rest in peace my brother.

Patrol officer
Brush PD Colorado

January 3, 2006

Having recently experienced what you are feeling with the loss of my brother, my heart goes out to you - Trooper Zachary's family & fellow officers. This will be a difficult time for all of you - but the brotherhood that is felt is comforting and I hope that it provides you healing during this tragic event. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tonya
Sister of Trooper Todd M. Larkins, 07/08/2005

January 3, 2006

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down ones life for his friends" John 15:13 Thank you for making that ultimate sacrifice.

Dispatcher
Ohio State Highway Patrol

January 3, 2006

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

January 2, 2006

We are all sorry to hear of the loss of another brother. May peace be with your family, friends and fellow Troopers. Thank you for fighting the good fight. Good night Sir.

Officer Shawn Villano
California Highway Patrol

January 2, 2006

Rest easy friend. Watch over us, we will meet again.

Trooper D Lee
Texas DPS

January 2, 2006

My sincerest condolences to Trooper Zachary's family and the Texas Highway Patrol. May God bless you all.

Trooper
Vermont State Police

January 2, 2006

I'm sure the family and friends of Billy don't realize how big the DPS family really is. Only an hour after Billy was injured, we were getting phone calls from communications. Troopers & other law officers everywhere started praying for Billy, his wife and daughter, and his friends. I did not know you personally but you are my brother in law enforcement. Thank you for your service to our State and agency. I hope your friends can take comfort that you will now be their R2 Angel. Rest now, we will all be together again one day. My prayers are with Billy's family. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Trooper III
DPS - Austin area

January 2, 2006

MY PRAYERS ARE THAT YOUR FAMILY WILL LET GOD FILL THAT EMPTY SPACE THAT WAS MADE WHEN YOU TOOK YOUR FINAL CALL OF SERVICE.HE'S THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN GET THEM THROUGH THESE HARD TIMES...THANK YOU TROOPER ZACHARY FOR MAKING THE HIGHWAYS A SAFE AND FOR THE LIFE YOU LIVED...LT. LAMAR CRISP(RET)

LT.LAMAR CRISP
RUTHERFORD CO. S.D. N.C.

January 2, 2006

My fellow Brother, God Bless and God Speed.

S.West
DPS-Corpus

January 2, 2006

No words can I ever say will express the sadness I have. God Speed Sir.

State Trooper D Osborne/K-9 Coco
Tennessee Highway Patrol

January 2, 2006

To the family, co-workers, and loved ones of Tpr. Zachary: I am so sorry that this terrible event had to come about in your lives. My wife and I are both police officers in different departments in New England, and we have lost three of our brother and sister officers in less than eleven months, all horribly murdered. I can't tell you what it takes to get up and face each day, knowing it will be filled with pain and a deep sense of loss. I don't know how we have doe that over the past year, and continue to do so, we just do. I just know you must also. You must get up each day and live your lives to keep the memory of Bill alive and to help each other through this most difficult of times. Nothing hurts like losing a close friend without warning, and nothing will replace the memories of the times you had with him. The important thing is to remember him to those who did not have the pleasure of knowing him, and continue on for the people in your lives who still depend on you. God bles you all, we understand your pain all too well. Another good man lost...

Patrolman
Providence, RI Police Dept.

January 2, 2006

It's unfortunate that Trooper Billy Jack Zachary is the first officer killed in the line of duty in 2006. I send my condolences to the family and the Texas Department of Public Safety-Texas Highway Patrol. I hope they continue to remember this trooper's bravery and courage, and the legacy in which he leaves. Trooper Zachary your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Office

January 2, 2006

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our brother/brother-in-law (Sgt. Jonathan Dragus) was recently taken from us (10/20/05). His youngest child was only 5 months old. Please be certain that everyone who knew him and loved him will contribute to that child knowing what a hero and great person its father was.

Shawn and Michelle Rogers
Sgt Jonathan Dragus EOW 10/20/05

Shawn Rogers

January 2, 2006

Troop,
Today is definately a sad day. It is never easy to lose one of your own. My prayers as well as those of my family are with you and your family. May you Rest in Peace.

Trooper J. Rowland
Texas Highway Patrol

January 2, 2006

Rest in peace, Brother. May God bless your family.

Ofc. V.Barger
Apopka P.D. Apopka,Fl

January 2, 2006

May God be with your wife and little one, my fallen brother. Rest in Peace Trooper Zacahry, until we meet......

Trooper
DPS-PSB

January 2, 2006

No amount of words from any of us can ease your grief and suffering at the lost of your husband, father and bother officer. But remain strong in your faith and know god as a plan for us all. Take comforted in knowing we will all see Billy again when we walk the streets of heaven. Every law enforcement agency across the country feels you’re lost as well, we to have lost a bother in the fight. So it’s with a heavy heart we send our deepest sympathy to your family and the Texas Highway Patrol. My god blesses you and your family. Rest in peace and know you will never be forgotten.

Deputy
Chesterfield Sheriff’s Office Va.

January 2, 2006