Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"They never fail who die in a great cause." -Lord Byron

Trooper Chavez -- The sacrifice you made for your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Trooper Chavez -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

May 9, 2006

As a dispatcher I know the grief and sadness of losing one of your own. To the family of Trooper Chavez: God bless we will remember you in our prayers.

Darcie Clinton
nlvpd Dispatcher

May 9, 2006

I met Trooper Chavez when he was stationed in Zapata, Texas and throughout the year I had backed him up on several occasions while he conducted traffic stops.
We then became closer since he was the roomate to one of our agents and we talked and hung out at his house. We had some good times, you will be missed.
I remember Chavez as being "gunhoe" and very proud of his job!.
You will be missed!
SPA De Luna, Arturo U.S Border Patrol, Zapata, Tx.

SPA. Arturo De Luna
U.S. Border Patrol, Zapata Tx.

May 9, 2006

Trooper Edward Chaves, I had the pleasure of working with D.P.S back in the early 80's. Let me say that if you were anything like the officers I had the honor of working with back then, all I can say is the State of Texas will miss you dearly, God bless you, and your family and one of the best departments I have every known. R.Tardiff

RICHARD TARDIFF
TOMBALL PD EX-RESERVE

May 9, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

May 8, 2006

Thank you, for your love and committment to this profession. May Jesus Christ Bless and Guide Your Loving Family that stayed behind. Ed, may your family know in their heart and soul that the Lord will always be there for them, and so will all of us.

Sgt.M.Pena
Texas Department Of Public Safety

May 8, 2006

May Trooper Ed Chavez rest in eternal peace with the rest of our fallen brothers and sisters, gone too soon. Thank you you for your service. Your ultimate sacrafices, and actions were in the "finest traditions" of policing. You will never be forgotton.

Lt. Paul Sanzone
NYPD

May 8, 2006

True sacrifice, hard fought dedication, proud but humble. You sir, worked the busy streets and highways, making the difference that many just never seem to see. Going to aid not only your brother, but your brother in need.

Texas thanks you, your comrades miss you, and we will pray for your family too.

Trooper Eduardo Chavez is 10-42

Officer Scott Parker # 603
Covington Police Department, Texas

May 8, 2006

Continue the patrol in the Heavens Trooper Chavez,,

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

May 8, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Trooper Chavez.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

May 8, 2006

Eddie,

I sit here in my office just waiting to hear your voice on the radio, but there's a long silence that will forever be in my heart. I can hear myself calling you "McAllen 8521", but there's no answer to my call. You answered the call on the radio to assist your bother and gave your ultimate sacrifice.

Comm Supervisor/Rene R. Ramirez, Jr
Texas Dept of Public Safety

May 8, 2006

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

K. MCGEE
MPD,TX

May 8, 2006

RIP, and may you stand guard on all of us that are still on the streets to make this world a better place. Thank you for your devoted service.

Trooper Michael C. Stewart
Louisiana State Police Troop-C

May 7, 2006

Trooper Chavez, your family's loss is our loss. We are all family. In giving your life to help a fellow officer you made the ultimate sacrifice and we honor you.

As your baby grows up, your friends and relatives will pass on many stories about the Dad that isn't there physically, but will ALWAYS be there and that child will feel your love.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 7, 2006

You did what any big brother and cop would do for one of his own, and tried to make it there on time. I know your brother is proud to know that you cared so much for him and I pray your wife can find comfort in these trying times. God Bless you and your family. From the Officers and staff of the Balcones Heights Police Department, God Bless and God Speed young Trooper.

Patrol Sgt.
Balcones Heights Police Dept.

May 7, 2006

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND THOSE THAT YOU HAVE LEFT BEHIND.

JAILER JIMMY POLLOZANI
GRAPEVINE POLICE DEPARTMETN

May 6, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Eduardo Chavez. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, CNY

May 6, 2006

Rest inpeace trooper! God bless you and yours for the work you have done. Patrol Heaven and watch over all the uniforms here.

Love, Your new Aunt in California
Aunt LoVae

LoVae Martines
MADD-San Bernardino County CA

May 6, 2006

Well Ed, I hope you had a good seat to look down on us all yesterday. I know you were probably embarrased by all of the attention folks were giving you. You'd probably would just as soon stayed home and played your X-box or do some more decorating on the baby's room.

I'll tell you buddy, it was quite a turnout. The procession was well over three miles long! There were more black-and-whites in that motorcade than anyone could even count! Every intersection and every driveway was blocked from the church all the way to your new resting spot. I think every department in South Texas was there, dressed in their Class A's and sweating like crazy cause it was so hot! I don't think anyone complained about it though.

I want you to know that although we are hurting, we all gave each other strength. It was tough, but we got through it. I slept well last night for the first time since Tuesday. Somehow, I think I'm not the only one that finally got some rest. It was a tough week. I talked to German last night. He says that your family is feeling a little better now that the week is over. Besides, you know just how tough and stubborn you Chavez' folks are! I know they'll be fine. It'll just take some time.

Your parents picked out a really nice spot for you under a big tree...right next to one of the little roads in Valley Memoral Gardens. I think you'd like it. I drove back by there last night just to check on you. Man, there were enough flowers there on your spot that you could start your own flower shop!!

You know how you always gave me so much crap about being your "gringo" buddy? Well I had to laugh when I realized we buried my little "mexican" buddy on Cinco de Mayo! You would've got a good laugh out of that too! Knowing you, you'd have put on a dang sombrero if you could find one!

Like I said, I know you were probably just a little embarrased by the attention, but I hope just this once you didn't mind it. I know that all of the love and support shown to your family helped ease their pain just a little.

I want you to know that I'll help your family in any way that I can. Little Edward is going to have a gringo uncle whether he wants it or not! I only wish you could be here with us when he finally arrives. I know you'll be watching over us though.

I'm gonna miss you buddy. Who am I going to give my extra drunks to on STEP weekends?! Seriously though, I love you and will miss you alot. Let me know if you get any intel on a dope load...I'll try to take it down for you.

See ya' buddy.

Howard

Howard Hawbaker
Palmview Police Department

May 6, 2006

Ed,

On Monday we received our awards at the Regional Office. When I was told of the accident on Tuesday I could not believe it. Your energy and attitude will never be forgotten. I will always remember how happy you were during the task force on I-35 when you got the load out of the ice chest. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Corporal Richard Jankovsky
THP Los Fresnos

May 6, 2006

You are a hero, and will never be forgotten.

Trooper
New York State Police

May 6, 2006

The credit belongs to the one who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly. So that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

Terry Donovan
spouse of Amy Lynn Donovan Austin P.D. E.O.W. 31 Oct 2004

May 6, 2006

We are saddened once again with the sad news of another hero taken from us. It is a great loss for the family and department during this crisis. We might not know the right words to say, or even know how to say them, but we can pray for your family and friends. May the Lord give them strength through this time.

Missionary Joe Taylor
Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

May 6, 2006

God bless you and your family. always praying for all the law enforcement agenices across the united states to stay safe. May you rest in peace, thank you for your dedication and service.

olivia / dispatcher-jailer
carson county sheriff's office

May 6, 2006

To everyone who knew Trooper Eduardo Chavez, may your heart heal in time! Such a wonderful person to run to the aid of another officer unselfishly. My prayers are with you and your family. May you watch over us all and protect us from afar. May we all remember how reading your reflections has touched our hearts and souls. You will be remembered my beat brother. From all of us in Monterey, California. You will be missed!

Patrol Police Officer
In Monterey, California

May 6, 2006