Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Godspeed Trooper Chavez. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your friends, family and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

May 3, 2006

The Trooper stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Trooper.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The Trooper squared his shoulders and said,
"No Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Trooper waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, Trooper,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk the beat of Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

(Author Unkown)

Rest In Peace, Brother

Trooper
MA State Police / D-Troop

May 3, 2006

Rest in peace my brother...our thoughts and prayers go out to your suffering family. We will never forget your sacrifice or theirs. Rest now...

Capt. Sean Whelan
Watchung PD, NJ

May 3, 2006

Rest in peace brother, may god grant your family peace as well.

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

May 3, 2006

REST IN PEACE,MI AMIGO,TIME TO GO TO GUARD THE GATES OF HEAVEN, GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY

OFC.J.L."PEPE'"HERNANDEZ
ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPT.(NM)

May 3, 2006

I know of no words that will suffice but I want the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Eduardo Chavez to know that there are folks all across this country that will lift you up in prayer before the Almighty.
May you each experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior.
Trooper Chavez will forever be remembered as a true American hero, thanks in part to the ODMP.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, (Retired)

May 3, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. TROOPER EDUARDO CHAVEV THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE AND THANK YOU FOR WEARING THE BADGE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR WIFE, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT. MAY THEY LOOK TO GOD IN THEIR TIME OF SORROW.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

May 3, 2006

Tropper Chavez,
You and your family are in our prayers. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest Easy Brother!

Officers Paul and Amy Sperandeo
Westwego and Gretna Police Departments , LA

May 3, 2006

The men and women of the Illinois State Police offer their condolences to the family of Trooper Chavez as well as the Texas Highway Patrol.

Trooper
Illinois State Police, District 12

May 3, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

May 3, 2006

POLICEMAN’S 23RD PSALM

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans, I’m a “minister of God,”
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name’s sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death’s valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life’s enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, “Well done…”
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.


Rest in Peace, Brother…

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

May 3, 2006

To the little warrior soon to be born always remember your Daddy was a Hero. He made it a safer place for you to grow up. Never let anyone tell you differant. Anything your family may need all you need to do is ask and it will be done. God Speed.

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

May 3, 2006

May the Lord watch over your loved ones. Now you have a special place in heaven for your sacrifice.

Retired D/S R.S. Frank
Palm Beach County Florida

May 3, 2006

To the family of Trooper Chavez
I am sorry for the pain you are now in. My son was killed
in Kansas in January,while transporting a juvenile prisoner. He also left an expectant wife son and daughter.
There baby girl was born in February. My prayers are with you. You will never be forgotten. Roberta Ricks

Roberta Ricks

May 3, 2006

What a horrible tragedy. A brother by blood and by code killed in the action of coming to his aid. This is one of the hardest things to explain to family. Be assured that all who come during these times mean the best and may say something or nothing but they are there out of love and respect. May God hold the family, Texas Highway Patrol, friends and civilians in His hand until all is well in the hereafter. Trooper Chavez, "Well done good and faithful servant".

Chaplain Michael Chapman
Athens Police Dept., Alabama

May 3, 2006

Rest in peace bro....We got it from here.

Off. A.M. Whelchel
Waco Police Dept.

May 3, 2006

Chavez was a not only a good Trooper he was also a good friend. He always made us smile in the Academy. He will be missed.

Trooper I Travis Wroten
Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol

May 3, 2006

To lose a co-worker, friend, and brother is a tragedy only time and God's hand may heal. My prayers are with you brother Chavez. May you find peace in knowing you're not alone. Eduardo, continue your patrol at the side of God and look over us. RIP

Trooper John McMahon
Utah Highway Patrol

May 3, 2006

Chavez, it seems like yesterday that we were in the DPS academy together. I will pray for you and your family. You have made the ultimate sacrifice and I hope that is never forgotten. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Trooper
Texas Highway Patrol

May 3, 2006

God bless you and your family. i can only imagine what a loss this must be to your family, department and community.

Trainee
Pa State Police Academy

May 3, 2006

May God watch over your wife, baby and brother. May all those that you have touched in the last 30 years find solace somewhere. We here in Chillicothe, Ohio will pray for each and every person that is mourning this great loss. Rest easy sir, we have the watch from here.

Friends of Larry R Cox EOW 4/21/05
Chillicothe Ohio Police Department

May 3, 2006

Trooper Chavez you are a hero. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Texas. Rest in peace my brother. May God bless you and your loved ones. May God grant them the strength to get through this difficult time.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constable

May 3, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers.

Officer Johns
Ga State University Police Department

May 3, 2006

OFFICER THANKS FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

May 3, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

May 3, 2006