Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You did your duty, we will handle the next call.

Your brothers in blue.

RF
Brother in Blue

June 19, 2006

Ox was the best and will be sadly missed. Words simply are not enough. My deepest sympathy to the family, the guys in the unit and the Sheriff's Department.

TFC David Flauss
LA State Police Narcotics

June 19, 2006

God be with his family and friends and see them through this.

Sgt. Kenneth Delaune
Sun Police Department

June 19, 2006

OX, you watched over us for many years. God called you home to rest. My deepest sympathy and prayers go to your wife, sons, and family. May you rest now, and you will be greatly missed.

A Laplace Citizen

June 19, 2006

i will miss you OX.

major philip hebert
st. john the baptist parish sheriff's office

June 19, 2006

To the Family of a fallen Hero and Brother, May God Bless, Keep and Comfort You, Our prayers are with you.
Thanks for sharing your Hero with us all.

Patrolman Rodney Grantham Jr.
Westlake Police Department/ Westlake, La.

June 19, 2006

Captain Octavio "Ox" Gonzalez will be missed deeply. He was a great officer and guy who always had a smile on his face. To his family and co-workers, you are in our prayers. May God be with you at this sad time.

Chadna Gauthier
Citizens of St. John the Baptist Parish

June 19, 2006

Ox I had the opportunity to train with you about a year ago, and I feel honored to have been touched by you. Your ultimate sacrifice is a reflection of who you were, your dedication to the job you do, and the people you serve. May you never be forgotten. Your family will remaine in my prayers.

Garrett Banquer Narcotics Officer
Hammond Police Department

June 19, 2006

Thank you for your service. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

POLICEPRNCSS374

June 19, 2006

Bleed Blue
I am gone, though not quite forgotten. For a tiny spark of my life stays lit through the memory and reflections of my brothers and sisters that stood beside me when I was alive. For during those days, a bond was formed that cannot be broken by time or death of the flesh. Because it is a special bond shared between brothers and sisters who wear the blue. Between those men and women who stand toe to toe against the evils of the world on a daily basis. By those brothers and sisters who witness man's inhumanity to man, day in and day out, and yet are able to muster enough courage to wake up, put on this uniform that makes them impervious to bullets, knives, car crashes and bare fists. And sometimes make them unmoved by the cries of an injured or scared child, only because to do so would put everyone at risk. Yes, I am gone though not quite forgotten. For in the hearts and minds of my brothers and sisters, I still live and fight beside them every day. We are a strange lot. They call us by many names; police officer, cop, deputy, constable and more. We are men and women, black, white, brown and yellow, but we all have a common denominator. When we are hurt or injured, or standing strong against what seems insurmountable odds, we all bleed blue. And that collective outpouring of our lives, blood is what makes us brothers and sisters. Is what makes those who have served and died before us. Gone, but not forgotten. We are a close net few, but we serve for the greater good. Because we are the line in the sand that helps us maintain a civilized society. Gone but definitely not forgotten, Ox Gonzales.

Lt. Johnston
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

Lieutenant Johnston
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

June 19, 2006

It is a sad day for Law Enforcement around the country to loose such a great Officer. The brotherhood mourns your lost but we still have a job to do and with the wisdom and talent you have shared with so many, including myself, we have no choice but to step up and continue the fight. I can not express how great of a priviladge it was to have worked with you the past 6 years. Your absence will be felt for years and years to come. It is not how you died but how you lived your life. Heros Live forever! RIP Brother

Sergeant John Champagne
Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force

June 19, 2006

We are saddened once again with the sad news of another hero taken from us. It is a great loss for the family and department during this crisis. We might not know the right words to say, or even know how to say them, but we can pray for your family and friends. May the Lord give them strength through this time.

Missionary/Evangelist Joe Taylor
Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

June 19, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

June 19, 2006

God bless your family and your agency. Thank you for your sacrifice and service to make the world a safer place. We that are left behind will continue your work. Never forgotten!!!!!!!!!!!

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Police Department

June 19, 2006

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Captain Octavio Gonzalez, and the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Department. 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. Captain Gonzalez, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

June 19, 2006

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,
for they shall possess the earth.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called sons of God.

Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Rest in peace, Captain.

Res. Deputy James Junot, Jr.
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

June 19, 2006

THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLL CALL ...

The policeman stood and faced his 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 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 awfully tough. But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though sometimes I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many 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 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 had often trod. As the Policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward now, policeman, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."

Unknown Author


God bless you, your family and friends. Rest in peace my friend.

California Security Officer #6109

June 19, 2006

May God watch over your Family at during this tragic time. May he guide your wife through life and protect your children as they grow. You are in our thoughts and prayers, you are a hero!

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

June 19, 2006

R.I.P. "Ox" You belong with God now. My deepest sympathy to your family for their great loss. Thank you for your dedication. God bless the famliy in their time of need. You will be greatly missed by many.

Resident of LaPlace

June 19, 2006

May God bless your family during this time. My prayers are with you.

Fellow brother in Blue

June 19, 2006

Rest in peace brother you will never be forgotten.

Patrolman Glen Kramer
Moncks Corner PD

June 19, 2006

I MET OX IN 1992, HE WAS A NARCOTICS AGENT WITH ST. JOHN. HE WAS TRULY A GREAT POLICE OFFICER, FRIEND AND FAMILY MAN. I HADN'T SPOKEN TO HIM IN A WHILE AND CALLED ON HIS HELP JUST 1 WEEK PRIOR. IT WAS 0200 HRS. HE WAS AT HOME AND SLEEPING, BUT IT DIDN'T MATTER TO HIM. I APOLOGIZED AND HE TOLD ME DONT WORRY BROTHER, CALL ME ANYTIME. OX DID THE SAME THE MORNING HE WAS TAKEN FROM THIS EARTH. HE RESPONDED TO HELP A FRIEND AND FELLOW BROTHER. OX WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

DEPUTY STEVEN BRENS
ST. CHARLES PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE

June 18, 2006

Captain Gonzalez, thank you for your courageous and selfless service. My prayers are with your family, friends, and Police brothers and sisters. Your awesome spirit lives on.

Tim Reise

June 18, 2006

You will be missed and you and your family will be in our prayers.

Firefighter Paul Anders
St John Fire Department

June 18, 2006

Commander Octavio Gonzalez. One word comes to mind. Octavio was known to his close friends as "Ox". Only two letters of the alphabet. But those two letters meant so much to so many. Ox will always hold a special place in my heart just as he will in so many others. He is a brother to all of us in law enforcement. Ox's final valiant deed was one of heroism and valor. He raced to the aid of one of his wounded comrades. And that is what Ox was all about. Being passionate about law enforcement. One fond memory that I have is that Ox always greeted me with that big smile of his. A smile and a chuckle. Even on a bad day, no matter what the circumstances were, his smile was always there. I am certain that all of the officers that he worked with and the hundreds of officers that he instructed and trained will have the same void that I do. His memory goes on. And we must go on in his honor. During the dark lonely times that so many of us have in law enforcement, I am sure that we will depend on our fond memories of "Ox" to get through these times. Commander Octavio Gonzalez. "Ox" A true hero. We will miss you.

Lieutenant Harry Troxlair
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Department

June 18, 2006