Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The 108th academy class of the El Paso, Texas Police Department extends deepest condolences to the family of Trooper Chavez and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Trooper Chavez bravely gave his life in performance of his duties.

108th Academy Class
El Paso, Texas Police Academy

May 2, 2006

Trooper Chavez and Family,

On behalf of the Pearland Police Officer's Association we send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you. Thank you for your service to the State of Texas and it's citizens.

Sincerely,
Chad Alan Randall
President, Pearland Police Officer's Association

Patrol Officer Chad Randall
Pearland Police Department

May 2, 2006

Ed,

It seems like just yesterday when this cocky little dispatcher walked up to me and said, "Hey Sarge...guess what? ... I'm going to the academy!". I remember thinking (or maybe saying), "God help us!". When I explained that you'd have to lose your attitude if you were ever going to succeed, you asked if I'd help you, which I promised I would. Even though you started out cocky, you turned into a damned fine officer. Most of all though, you turned into one of my closest friends.

After several years as a Deputy, you told me that you wanted to become a Trooper. I remember how much you bugged John (my roommate) wanting to know more about DPS. Man, was he ever patient?! When you went to the academy, I looked forward to my nightly reports on what Hell you had been put through that day! I felt like I attended the academy with you! I've never seen you or your family prouder than the day your recruit school graduated. Truth be told, no one could have been prouder of you than I was.

I remember how much you hurt when you and Iliana lost the first baby...and how equally excited you were when you told me that she was pregnant again. Just yesterday you told me how happy you were to be back on the road, and how excited and scared you were about becoming a dad in a month or so.

Today, when I got the call that there was a Trooper down, the first thing I did was call your phone to check on you. I had just told myself not to worry because you didn't answer...when the phone rang again to tell me the rest of the news. Of all the times for me to be out of town. Oh, how I wanted to be there with your family. Even though there was nothing I could do, I wanted to be there just to show them how much I cared for you and them alike. I think they know anyhow.

Ed, I'm going to miss your corny jokes, your laugh, that irritatingly-endless grin...but mostly I'm going to miss you. You are my friend and my "little brother". No one can replace you. I will always cherish the times we spent together.

Iliana, "Mom and Dad" Chavez, Henry, German, Monica...thank you for sharing your husband, son and brother with me. You all have a special place in my heart that is made even stronger now by the loss we all share. I want you all to know that I'm there for you if you need me.

God Bless You All.

By the way Ed, you would have been a great father. It runs in the family.

Howard

Ofcr Howard Hawbaker
Palmview Police Department

May 2, 2006

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Department, MI

May 2, 2006

What a sad story. I am very sorry to hear about another young officer's life taken so early. It is so sad that you will never get to hold your baby. I will keep your family in my prayers. I wish there were a few words to say that would ease some of the pain. I am so sorry!

May 2, 2006

Thank you, Trooper Chavez, for your service to the people of Texas and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

May 2, 2006

May God save a special place for you ... a place for the brave ... for the giving ... for those who sacrifice everything for others. An honorable place ... so you may rest your soul forever, among those worthy of your presence.

Rest in peace Trooper E. Chavez... you will be missed ... but never forgotten.

Deputy G. Nunez
Broward Sheriff's Office

May 2, 2006

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Chavez. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

May 2, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizen/Iowa

May 2, 2006

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.


Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

May 2, 2006

To the family, friends and sibling officers of Trooper Chavez, may you find strength and guidance in this time of grievance. This is a great loss to our community and to the law enforcement family. God bless! R.I.P

Cpl Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

May 2, 2006

I'm sorry you'll never get to see your baby.... I'm sorry...

May 2, 2006

Take care my brother. You will always be a part of this family. May the Lord bless your family in this time of need. God Bless and God Speed.

Trooper
Texas DPS

May 2, 2006

Rest in peace my brother, You will never be forgotten

Patrolman
Brush PD Colorado

May 2, 2006

EDUARDO....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY-TEXAS HIGHWAY PATROL. WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

May 2, 2006

Rest in peace, brother. You will not be forgotten.

Dan Lair
Lufkin PD

May 2, 2006

My prayers to Trooper Chavez's wife, baby, family and friends. It's so hard to understand...May his legacy live on forever...a true HERO...

KLRoberts
Friend of:
Patrolman Kip E.Boulis**EOW: Sunday, May 30, 1976

Kathleen
Alabama C.O.P.S.

May 2, 2006

Some words for a fallen brother...

"Nine planets round the sun
Only one does the sun embrace
Upon this watered one
So much that we take for granted
So let him sleep outside tonight
Lay down in his mother’s arms
For here he can rest safely

If green should slip to grey
But our hearts still would bloody be
And if mountains crumble away
And the river dries
Would it stop the stepping feet
So let him sleep outside tonight
Lay down in his mother’s arms
For here he can rest in peace

Take all that we can get
When it’s done
Nobody left to bury here
Nobody left to dig the holes
And here we can rest safely

One sweet world
Around this star is spinning
One sweet world
And in her breath I’m swimming
And here he will rest in peace..."

Officer C. Weidenbach
Arizona Department of Public Safety - Arizona Highway Patrol

May 2, 2006

May God be with your family, co-workers, and friends. May your sacrifice never be forgotten.

Inv. Joe Willis
Anderson Co. Dist Att Office

May 2, 2006

Trooper Chavez:
Our prayers here in Grapevine are for your wife, family and your child. May God bless them in their hour of sorrow and great need.

You are truly a hero, Eduardo. Texas will be a smaller place without you. Vaya con Dios, Senor Chavez.
RSB

Richard S. Bivins, JD (former LASD)
LASD Major Crimes (last assignment)

May 2, 2006

(From a Policeman's Prayer) "...And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your Heavenly Force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God, as we have been to guard the city of men."

You will be missed. God Bless you, your family, adn your department.

Neart, Gra agus Onior (Strength, love and honor)

Crime Scene Specialist K. Martin B1162
Scottsdale Police Dept. (AZ)

May 2, 2006

I did not personally know you, but it still hurts to loose one of our own. May the lord be with you and your family. Rest in peace brother.

Trooper
THP-1A

May 2, 2006

Thank you for serving us, you be greatly missed.

May 2, 2006

God bless the family of Trooper Eduardo Chavez and to all the brave members of the Texas Highway Patrol for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you all.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

May 2, 2006

Eduardo......answering the call for help from a fellow officer.....I know that you will be rewarded for your hard work with Texas DPS. Prayers for your wife and family.

Lt Keith Eremea
Ark State Police

May 2, 2006