Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chavez,
It's been a while since you left to be with our lord. I know that you are watching over us. Both of your brothers are doing great. Enrique is out in Rio Grande your old stomping grounds taking care of business. And German, he reminds me a lot of you. German's a hard worker and one of the best Troopers i've seen. Chavez, It was a pleasure brother.

A good friend
TXDPS

March 10, 2011

So much has changed since you have been gone and I know you would have not gone with the flow…. Your are missed….

"Brown"

March 9, 2011

Rest in peace Trooper Chavez! God bless you and your family! Thank you for your service!

Deputy M. Chavez
Fresno County Sheriff's Office

January 12, 2011

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His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

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Anonymous

January 3, 2011

Hey bro! Thanks for checking in on me from time to time. How's my little Mia? She's beautiful isn't she? Well Im going on 2 years now with the Highway Patrol. I can't thank you enough for taking me on those ride alongs. I Love what I do. Im stationed at your old office but its now the Mission Highway Patrol Office. You were right, I can honestly say that I am blessed to work with such GREAT Troops and Supervisors. Well just stopped by to say hello and to tell you that I love and miss you very much! Give my little princess a hug and kiss for us. I hope your proud! Ill see you later!

German Chavez
Lil brother - Texas Highway Patrol

December 19, 2010

Hi Lalo!!! We miss you... My brother and I remember your smile all the time...

We LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

Chio
Cousin

November 4, 2010

Well Eddie, its been another year. I am ashamed to admit it, but I was traveling yesterday and didn't realize the date. Does this mean that I'm healing now? I don't ever want to forget the date, but the fact that I didn't remember it ahead of time has to mean that the hurting isn't as bad as it once was. I sure as heck still miss you.

I met Chris Cosgriff today, the founder of this website. I personally thanked him for all he has done to preserve your memory, and the memory of those we've lose before and after you. I was proud to shake his hand when I told him a simple, "thanks". I'm sure you would do the same.

Well, keep watching over us buddy. We'll talk again someday. In the mean time, keep checking for messages here. Love ya' buddy.

Howard

Sgt. Howard Hawbaker
Hidalgo Co. Constable - Pct 3

May 3, 2010

tomorrow will be the day once again my friend.... and like everyday that goes by I just can seem to shake it off.... you are missed!

Brown

May 1, 2010

happy birthday!!! we love and miss everyday! You would be so proud of your son ,he is so much like you in many ways!!! It is hard to try and explain where his "daddy" is...i tell him that God needed him up there, and his reply is "but he is supposed to be with me". Well,on this third birthday up there u now have beautiful baby Mia to send time with till we all get to see u both again!! again i love and miss u always!!

Anonymous

December 2, 2009

dear edward happy birthday i love you i hope you take care of Mia and i miss you

enrique chavez IV
nephew

December 1, 2009

Hi Edward, i miss you.take care of Mia.love,Samantha

Samantha
niece

December 1, 2009

Wanted to drop by. Enrique is here in Laredo now. Keeping an eye on him.

Richard Jankovsky
Friend

November 24, 2009

hey ed, just thought i would stop by and say hello. not a day goes by that i dont think of you and miss you alot. keep watching over us.i will be submitting my application to dps soon. also i just wanted to say: You know what's up!

Roland
friend

October 10, 2009

Just wanta say hey.....

Brown

September 7, 2009

MISSING YOU SO MUCH...

CHIO

Chio
Cousin

August 26, 2009

hello my friend I will remember this day for the rest of my life.

Brown

May 2, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today as we approach the third anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was shot twice when ambushed on April 23rd when he was on a foot pursuit of two bank robbers.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Anonymous

May 2, 2009

Remember.........always!
Today your family, friends, and brothers/sisters in "blue" are in our prayers!

Watch over us all who continue to fight the good fight. May we honor each officer who has gone before with our actions! And above all, may we each day remember those upon whose shoulders we stand to complete our daily work!
Always..........remember!
Rest in Peace Sir! I pray we make you proud!

Cpl Miller
CPPD

May 2, 2009

To Trooper Eduardo Chavez, his family and his fellow officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Trooper Chavez’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Trooper Chavez and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

May 2, 2009

Hey Buddy,

Went to Austin last week to see German's graduation ceremonies. You would have been damned proud of him. It was very cool to see Henry hand him his credentials. He's going to be a fine Trooper. Hopefully he'll get back to Palmview after a bit. Someone needs to take your spot.

There's no mistaking the fact that little Edward is your son. He looks just like you. He even seems to have your personality! I hope I'll become his friend as he grows so I can help tell him all about his Daddy! Of course, I'd rather you be here to show him yourself, but I guess we can't have that.

Take care my friend...I'll keep checking by every now and then.

Howard

Deputy Howard Hawbaker
Hidalgo Co. Constable Pct 3

April 1, 2009

Well, German made it. We'll keep an eye on him. He will be in RGC.

Richard Jankovsky

March 28, 2009

Hello, My friend just stopping by to say hey !

Brown

February 24, 2009

I remember when I first started at the old SO. Chavez would walk by shake hands with me and say "whats up?" Ed never faild to bring a smile to everyone he met. It was his nature. I was very happy that Ed became a Trooper. We would eat at 5 & Minnesota and talk about the old days. My friend your memory will live on in our hearts. One day, we will all get together and talk like we did on the west side.

Deputy Jesse E. Contreras
HCSO

February 13, 2009

Just droppin in

Brown

February 5, 2009

THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR LIFE FOR A WORLD OF GOOD DESERVE RESPECT IN EVERY WAY MAY GOOD KEEP YOU BY HIS SIDE AND LOOK UP FOR THE ONES YOU LEFT BEHIND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND ALL THOSE HEROES BEHIND THE BADGE OF LAW IN ORDER

SINCERELY

ED GARZA

NO RANK
NO RELATION

February 5, 2009