Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was just outside mowing my grass. I came inside for a drink and for some strange reason sat down at the computer and went to this website and to this memorial for Trooper Chavez. I have been off duty for the past two weeks recovering from surgery. Tomorrow, I return to the streets, back on patrol to help and defend mankind. Today, I mentally prepare to return to what lies ahead, the possible things I may face. Trooper Chavez, thank you for reminding me why we do what we do. Thank You for your unselfish sacrafice to make this world a better place and to protect our fellow brothers. You sir are a HERO. May God comfort your family during this difficult time. May your fellow officers find comfort during this difficult loss. Rest in Peace Trooper Chavez. Your watch is over, we'll take it from here. Tommorrow I return to duty in your honor and memory. Thank You. Lancaster, Ohio

Don Hazelwood, Surveillance Officer
Fairfield County Juvenile Court

May 4, 2006

Oh God, I am so sorry for your family.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04

Linda Rittenhouse

May 4, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Chavez; may he rest in peace.

May your unborn child always be reminded of what a hero his/her daddy was, both in life and in death and may your brother have the strength to continue as a law enforcement offcier. He, too, is a hero. God bless you all during this horribly difficult time.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EO w11.05.04

May 4, 2006

God rest and know that you will never be forgotten.

Ofc. S.D. Hall Jr.
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police

May 4, 2006

sir your services will not be forgotten by the state highway patrol or the police dept. you served on you will always be remebered as a hero.

cadet scott
wpd

May 4, 2006

My prayers are with your family. May God offer comfort and peace during this rough time.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Wife of Oklahoma City Officer

May 4, 2006

R.I.P. BROTHER!!! WE WILL HANDLE IT FROM HERE ON OUT. WATCH OVER US FROM THE GOLDEN STREETS UP ABOVE. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THE MEMBERS OF THE DALLAS POLICE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEEL YOUR PAIN.

SAMUEL L. DIGBY #7918 POLICE OFFICER
DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT, DALLAS,TX

May 4, 2006

My prayers and support are with your family as we morn the loss of another brother in DPS. Remember~Blessed are the peacemakers for they are truly the Sons of God.

E.Hutchison Sgt.
TXDPS/CIS

May 4, 2006

Peace be with you and your family

LEO employee
Gilbert Police Department

May 4, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about this incident. I cannot imagine what his brother is going through. The family will be in our prayers--

Captain J.A. Woods
SC Highway Patrol

May 4, 2006

May GOD Bless you and your wife and unborn child.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

May 4, 2006

Brother Eduardo,
Your sacrifce will never be forgotten. You gave your all trying to help not only a brother officer, but your brother. Words will never be enough, but THANK YOU for your service and dedication. I will pray for you daily.

I will pray for your family. May God hold them close to His heart and may He grant them comfort. You are a true servant of God.

HEROS LIVE FOREVER !!!!

God Speed Brother.....

SGT Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff's Office (MI)

May 4, 2006

I'm very sorry to hear of trooper eduardo passing from us here on earth but i know he is in much better place now i alway pray every day for all police officer,troopers and dutpies everywhere in the usa so rest now trooper eduardo your job on earth is done patrol the street of gold in god land and he's looking down and watching over his family and his brothers and sister of the TEXAS HIGHWAY PATROL and lets be careful out there may god bless everyone

Ray Turner
Citizen of Tampa Florida

May 4, 2006

God bless you sir. thank you for your sacrifice and living your life honorably.

Ryan C.

May 4, 2006

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.
Amen.

Eduardo, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

May 4, 2006

I send my condolences to the family, friends, and Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol regarding the demise of Trooper Eduardo Chavez. I hope everyone that knew this officer will continue to remember his bravery, courage, and the legacy in which he left behind.

Trooper Chavez your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Department

May 3, 2006

My condolences to the Chavez family. Chavez was a good friend of mine and a excelent officer. I have known Chavez since he worked for the Hidalgo County S.O. Chavez and I had just talked on Saturday 4-29-06. I still can not believe he is gone and I will miss his friendship and may God be with his family.

SGT. Jose Gonzalez
La Joya I.S.D. Police Department

May 3, 2006

Reality

Imagine how our world would be
If every police officer quit
Turned in their gun, turned in their badge,
Just finally had enough of it.

No respect, no loyalty,
No appreciation of all they do,
They’d give their lives for all of us,
These wonderful officers of “Blue”.

Kicked at, spit on,
Punched, stabbed and shot,
Everyday assaults on officers,
Done…without thinking a second thought!

Our laws are in favor of criminals,
There’s always some loophole in their case,
Out again to commit more crimes and murders
…creates pain, that we, the family and friends
…in time will never erase.

Why should they do it?
Why take the risk?
Why put their life on the line?
Subject their loved ones to endless suffering,
When their precious life is lost while fighting crime.

More murders, more kidnappings, more robberies and rapes,
Just to mention a few,
Please ask yourself how life would be,
If there were NO officers in Blue!

Would you do it? Could you do it?
And for how many…would YOU give it all?
Rewards are a 21 gun salute, a Medal of Honor,
And your name gets added to the Wall.

Think about it. Why are they here?
And why do some hate them so?
Because they enforce the laws that put convicts and murderers
In jail serving time, or on “Death Row”.

All give some and some give all,
It’s a risk they chose to take:
To put their heart and soul in it,
To put their lives at stake.

So, please take a moment,
Please give it deep thought,
Think of what “you can do”…

To help show respect,
To help follow the laws,
So we’d quit losing our Heroes in Blue!

Written by Jaclyn Pocceschi Mosley
Sister of Fallen Officer Rodney F. Pocceschi EOW 6/23/03
www.fallenofficersremembered.com

Fallen Officers Remembered

May 3, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper Eduardo Chavez as well as to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Highway Patrol. Rest in peace Tooper Chavez, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

May 3, 2006

God Speed Brother. You fought the good fight now it's time to rest. We'll take it from here.

S.West, T-2
TX DPS-THP

May 3, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOST OF TROOPER CHAVEZ. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

May 3, 2006

To Trooper Chavez family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Dios Los Bendiga

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD< Fl 11/6/86

May 3, 2006

Iam sorry... Words can not express my feelings.

Sgt Wilson
USAF

May 3, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Eduardo, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

May 3, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

TROOPER CHAVEZ, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY NEW JERSEY CIVILIAN
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

May 3, 2006