Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in heavenly peace on this your 14 anniversary in heaven

Mark Mottola

February 25, 2020

Rest in peace Detective Serrano.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 25, 2019

You have not been forgotten. RIP

citizen
Tampa

November 16, 2013

Is all ready 7 years and still live in our hearts. He was a nice father and very special friend. Hes job was his live. He start as a Police in P>R> have two girls in his first marrieage then a smart boy in his second marrieage that remember him every day. We are proud of you Juan. You let a lots of inspiration in our lives. God Bless rest in peace.. Your son Juan and your exwife Mildred.

Mildred and Juan
son and exwife

June 4, 2013

To the family of this hero may you know that we have not forgot the sacrifice that you and your hero made for all of us. Continue to rest in peace Detective Serrano.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

February 25, 2012

Thanks for your 17 years of services, Juan.

David

February 24, 2012

Its been 6 years and it still MISS YOU,ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!!

MYLIN SERRANO
WIFE

February 24, 2012

Rest in Peace, Detective Serrano. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 16, 2012

I know the pain in the hearts of your wife and kids is as strong today as it was that awful day in 2006, but may they continue to know that we will never forget their HERO and the sacrifices that you and your entire family made for all of us. May you continue to rest in peace and your family to just take 1 day at a time.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

February 25, 2011

This message is to all my fallen brothers/sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the City of Tampa. On Febuary 9th, 2011 we broke ground on an enhancement to the Tampa Police Monument. This project was done to provide the most honorable place to remember your service.

Some of the names on that monument had fallen before my time, however we all wore the same uniform and were family. This enhancement will remind your loved ones that we will never forget all of you nor the sacrifices you made. I am proud to be part of this and hope that you will be smiling down at the finished product. God bless you all and your families. RIP..your sacrifices are remembered daily through those who continue to serve.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department

February 19, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends as another year passes. May they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 2, 2010

To Detective Juan Serrano, his loved ones, and his fellow officers:

On this the third anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today. I can see from the loving reflections left by your loyal friends that you were an amazing man who is loved and missed by all those whose lives you touched.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.


Rest in Peace, Juan. I am so humbled by your valor and service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Juan gave to his community and the citizens of Florida, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 25, 2006.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

February 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 25, 2009

As a reflection, I can only think of how my mom and dad make me feel whenever there was a flag that I would not be the person that could just slow pace. Actually, my dad last written words to me were "is not how fast you get to the finish line but after the run how long you keep up the pace". I undestand now, and now I live by those words. We all have a responsibility to live by those words in our own ways. I encourage all, to believe in the fact that we are what we do and we do what we mean. Thanks to all that loved Juan and still love him. I am sorry for not being able to write down words and finish them these past two years. People like Juan should not be just forgotten but remebered as examples on how you can turn out your destiny and be watT YOU LOVED.

Johan J. Serrano

March 28, 2008

You are not forgotten....

February 25, 2008

You are a true hero and have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

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

February 24, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND LONG DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

February 19, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 16, 2007

Detective Serrano,

Today I'd like to you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. As you know, your family has alot to be thankful for during this holiday season. They were lucky to have you as a part of thier life. You are missed dearly by your department but I can assure you that you cross officers minds each and every shift.God bless and happy holidays to the entire Serrano family.

Ofc. D. Michelson
Tampa Police Dept

November 22, 2007

Det. Serrano

You were in my thoughts recently as I was reflecting about the recent loss of a previous co-worker and friend. I have never had the privledge of meeting you, but your reputation speaks volumes. Most say, that working under your command would of been an honor as well as a learning experience in any new officer's career. I wish I could had that oppurtunity.

To your family, please know that the Officers of this great agency will never forget Det. Juan Serrano. I'm confident he is looking down on all of you from above. In the next few weeks to come, Det. Serrano's name will be added to the national wall in Washington, a true honor to Our Hero. God Bless.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department

April 20, 2007

To the family of Det. Jaun Serrano,

It is my pleasure to write and say that Det. Serrano, is a fallen brother, but we the law enforcement agencies is happy and lucky that we had someone who was kind, and compassionate to serve as a police officer.

I know you miss him. But not only you the family, but his co-workers, civilians he helped, and fellow agencies.

But as a leave you, I wish for the best and recovery, and I'm going to pray for you. But keep his fellow brothers and sisters in mind cause its not an easy job we face.

Explorer Lt. C. Reeves #520
Long Branch Police Explorers Post 167 (NJ)

March 10, 2007

ONE YEAR TODAY. YOUR FAMILY REMAINS IN MY PRAYERS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR 17 YEARS SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF TAMPA, AND ME WHILE I VISITED TAMPA. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

DETECTIVE SERRANO, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

February 25, 2007

I am so sorry to read of this tragedy. It has been one year to date, and still you are not forgotten, nor will you ever be. Your sacrifice goes without saying... and I pray that your family can find strength in that.

God bless you. God bless your family!

I know you will be patroling the streets of Heaven forevermore.

Always.

your fellow officer

fellow officer
North Carolina

February 25, 2007

Detective Serrano,
Today marks one year. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your brave service.

Pennsylvania citizen

February 25, 2007

Thank you for your service.

Explorer. LT. J.Gasaway 03-161
Lee Couny Sheriff's Office (FL)

September 16, 2006