Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the members of the Texas DPS; we grieve with you at your loss of a fine trooper. To the members of the Chavez Family, words are never enough, take comfort in the noble sacrifice for the cause of freedom and democracy; for without those willing to sacrifice there can be neither.

Commander Dean Nyhart
Arizona Department of Public Safety

May 3, 2006

To the family of officer Chavez:

My deepest condolences. My heart breaks for you all. You are not alone, and I will keep you in my prayers. May God rap you in his tender arms and hold you close.

Officer Chavez thank you for your supreme sacriface.

Mother of Officer Cole Martin eow 4/25/03

May 3, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

May 3, 2006

We here at the Chauffeur Internet Radio did not know Trooper Chavez. We will keep his family in our prayers and our deepest sympathy's and condolences are sent to his family and sisters and brothers in law enforcement.
The following is a Fallen Officer's Prayer that was found while a Pueblo Police Officer visited the N.Y.P.D. Museum & Ground Zero in 2005 Officer's Prayer
Fallen Officer’s Prayer
We will keep him in our prayers
Marilyn Robinson
aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio
Canon City, Colorado
I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me.
My Name For All Eternity.
Recorded Here At This Hallowed Place.
Alas, My Name, No More My Face.
'In The Line of Duty' I Hear Them Say.
My Family Now The Price To Pay.
My Folded Flag Stained With Their
Tears.
We Only Had Those Few Short Years.
The Badge No Longer On My Chest.
I Sleep Now In Eternal Rest.
My Sword I Pass To Those Behind And
Pray They Keep This Thought In Mind.
I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me.
And With A Heavy Heart And Bended
Knee, I Ask For All Here From The
Past...
Dear God, Let My Name Be The Last

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio

May 3, 2006

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Trooper Chavez, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Then the rainstorm came, over me
And I felt my spirit break
I had lost all of my, belief you see
And realized my mistake
But time through a prayer, to me
And all around me became still

I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Through the rainstorm came sanctuary
And I felt my spirit fly
I had found all of my reality
I realize what it takes

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Well I try to say there's nothing wrong
But inside I felt me lying all along
But the message here was plain to see
Believe me

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Love can help me know my name.

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

May 3, 2006

On behalf of the Sterling Heights Police Department, I wish to extend my sincere condolences to Trooper Chavez' family and the entire DPS family.

Mrs. Chavez,
Know that your husband will never be forgotten. His legacy will live on through you and your beautiful baby.
Lean on those around you...Dont be afraid to ask for anything...You will find that you have a bigger family than you could have ever imagined!

I will say an extra special prayer today. May God bless you, your family and especially Ed's brother.

Friend of Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04
Sterling Hgts Police Dept, Michigan

May 3, 2006

Your death literally hits close to home,sir. You passed only about a mile from my front door,and what makes it all the more unbearable is that you were on your way to 10-78 your own brother. Rest easy,trooper. You`ll never be forgotten.

Hector Rivera ,Jr

May 3, 2006

Trooper Chavez..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
mi

May 3, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and family Officer Chavez. May you rest in peace in the arms of God. Que su alma se eleva arriba con los ángeles.

911 Operator Maria Diaz
Irving Police Department

May 3, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

May 3, 2006

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Troooper Eduardo Chavez. You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort in those around you.
I'd like to express my gratitude to all the brave men and women in law enforcement who continue to do their jobs protecting those in their communities everyday. May God watch over you and keep you safe!
Rest in Peace, Trooper Chavez.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

May 3, 2006

Trooper Chavez, thank you for your service. Watch over your family, wife and new baby -- give them the love and guidance they will need.

Michelle - wife of LEO

May 3, 2006

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Trooper Eduardo Chavez, and the TDPS - Texas Highway Patrol. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Trooper Chavez, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

May 3, 2006

Trooper Chavez is in Heaven now with God. My he rest in peace with all of his fallen brothers and sisters in Blue. My prayers are with his family and the TDPS.

Investigator-Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis Field Division

May 3, 2006

Sorry to hear about the sudden death of trooper Eduardo Chavas, although i don't know him i wish his family and other troopers my deepest regards. May he rest in Peace

Robert

May 3, 2006

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 3, 2006

He can be his brothers keeper now as he was doing Tuesday. Hopefully he can give his brother inspriration and guidance from above now. I feel for his wife and unborn child. will pray for you.

Deputy Keith Lauderback
Henry County Sheriff's Office

May 3, 2006

To the wife, family, friends and coworkers of Trooper Chavez my heart and prayers are with you. May God be with you all and guide you through these troubled days. To the child of Trooper Chavez, may they grow up to know that their daddy is a true hero and will not be forgotten.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

May 3, 2006

The policeman 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, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman 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 time 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 policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

May 3, 2006

God bless you and may you rest in peace.

Anne (Civilian)UK

May 3, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother. May God Bless Your Family and May You Watch Over All of Us As We Continue The Fight! Your Sacrifice Will Not Be Forgotten. You Served Well, Now Guard The Gates of Heaven and Guide Us, While Keeping Us Safe and Alert. May God Bless Every MOS. “Fidelis Ad Mortem”

PO

May 3, 2006

I pray that the good Lord will grant your family peace during their hour of need, and I'm sure your Patrol family will be there every step of the way. Rest well Trooper.

Trooper
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

May 3, 2006

My own baby never saw his dad either and I grieve for you, I grieve for your wife.May the Lord strengthen her for the road ahead.May He wrap His Arms around her and may you Rest in Peace.Your poor brother...his heart must also be breaking.My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family,friends and co-workers.

May 3, 2006

For Trooper Chavez's family and friends. We send our heartfelt condolences. Please know that we hold you close in our hearts.

Family of Deputy Dave Grant/EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept. Sonora,Ca.

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.

Author Unknown

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo. PD

May 3, 2006