Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I cant think of many noble professions such as law enforcement where and individual sometimes lays down their own life in the course of their duties,
It is people like yourself that truly define moral character and set forth an example for others to follow,
Your dedication and selflessness are greatly appreciated and honored,
I would like to thank you for service and foremost,
I do pray the Lord will keep your family close during these harsh times, as they have suffered a great loss,
May you Rest In Peace.

December 29, 2006

Hey Nick,
What should have been a wonderful holiday season was not because you were missing. I was fortunate enough to have people around me try to fill that void. Unfortunately it can never be filled. I opened up Holly's Christmas gift and it brought tears to my eyes, it was something you would have totally given me. For a moment I felt you were here. She brought gifts for the kids, just like you would. They were gifts that the kids loved just like you would get them. The death of another officer was hard to take it brought all those feelings back and now another family has to go through what yours did. It's not fair.

Claudia
friend

December 28, 2006

Birco!

This holiday has been tough for us, we miss you and our fallen brothers so much. I talked to Holly this week, and we just can't get over the fact that you're gone. I still see your smile and hear you talking...and talking..and laughing! My second phase recruit used to work out with you at 24hr. on Ocean, he told me about the "backpack" holding thing! HAAAAAAAAA. It didn't surprise me, you were an AN I MAL, as you used to say. Love and miss you, Semper Fi, Patty. Blessed holidays and new year for your family and friends.

Ofc. Patty Brown, USMC
SFPD BAYVIEW MIDS

December 25, 2006

Devil Dawg: This has truly been a tough year for the SFPD, as well as the rest of the California Law Enforcement Community. May you Rest-In-Peace

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

December 25, 2006

You're sadly missed Nick....Thank You for your ultimate sacrifice.

Officer Martin Ferreira
SFPD Co-Worker

December 25, 2006

Merry Christmas Nick! Jolly old St. Nick Christmas is just not the same without you. I miss you so very much and you are in my thoughts every day. Love you.

Claudia
friend

December 25, 2006

You will be missed. You always took care of your nieces and nephews. You're an inspiration to me and made me want to be a SFPD police officer. I hope my my dad and your dad (Uncle Tom) agrees in the long run, but I applied myself to SFPD recently and hope I make it through the process. I understand what you worked and died for and want to help the community like you.

Jason
family friend

December 9, 2006

Birco,

I thought I was doing ok until I went to court yesterday. I saw someone looking at your name on the wall and I wanted to tell him to let you rest, but knowing you, you were probably talking his ear off! ;D
I couldn't even look at it, I need to do it like I did with Zak's- alone! When the night is calm and the time is right, I'll find my way to see you, just us friends and fellow Marines. You are not a spectacle to me, you are to be remembered and honored with respect and solely amongst family and friends. Now you know why...
This morning we celebrated Chu's 30th., I'm sure you woulda brought a pineapple! Haaa. Christine A. text me and said she missed you and said prayers, its hard for us Birco.
Happy belated 40th, you know I was there...love you my brother! Semper Fi.

P.B.
SFPD, Bayview MIDS

December 8, 2006

Happy Birthday Nick!

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department - Bayview District

December 7, 2006

Happy 40th Birthday my friend.
Miss and Love you.

Claudia
friend

December 7, 2006

Happy 40th Birthday Nick!

I am so sad that we all weren't able to share this with you in person. However, in spirit, you are in my thoughts and I am actually thinking happy thoughts of you today. That is why they call it a "happy" birthday, isn't it? Happy thoughts include the times we shared and just how much you made me laugh! Thanks for all the memories and Happy Birthday to you!

Fiona

December 6, 2006

Our prayers will be with you and your family!

Correctional Officer Vaughn
California Department of Corrections

December 5, 2006

Birco!

Your Wall of Honor ceremony will be held on your 40th. birthday, Wednesday, December 6 at 2pm at the Hall of Justice. Like Zak, I'll make an etched copy of your name and bring it to the station, we miss you and will never forget.

ofc. brown
sfpd, bayview mids

December 2, 2006

Hey Nick,
I have been missing you so much lately. I stayed up last night thinking about the last few times we spoke. The truth is I try to be happy but there is something missing. I never got a chance to tell you how much your friendship meant to me and the more I think about it I do not even think I knew how important you were to me till you were gone. I think it is so unfair that you are not here. I wait for your text-messages and daily phone calls and they never come. I still think this is all fake and that you will appear back in my life soon. I miss and love you.

Claudia
friend

November 28, 2006

Birco!

I talk to Holly and Claudia, you know they miss you so much (all of your family and friends) and its getting harder now that the holidays are here, please be with them. Your 40th. is next month, I will make sure to visit, remember how I bugged you because I was 10yrs. your junior...OG! Haahaaa. Wishing you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving and holidays, we love and miss you, your laugh, your walk (tip toes :D ) and humor! Last nite I logged off the MDT with 612 messages...go figure. Semper Fi my brother, PB.

Ofc. Patty Brown, USMCE5
SFPD, Bayview MIDS

November 24, 2006

Though we've didn't meet yet....My family will always pray for you....I am expressing my gratitude to your parents for letting me and supporting me during my school days.... You're now in peace and with God. please guide us...
We love you from Catanawan family...

Nhelma Catanawan Rubino
Cousin in Palawan, Philippines

November 16, 2006

Like many other police officers here, I visited this page after watching the press release given by the officer defending your actions and decrying the media for their handling of this affair.

I have visited SF several times and have found it to be a great city.

The last time I was there (Feb 2006) I cycled over the GG Bridge, you were probably patrolling the city. I would have liked to meet you, the tributes here testify to the fact that you were a brave and honorable officer.

No matter which country we are born in - police officers around the world feel the loss of another.

Rest in peace brother.

The world is a sadder place without you.

Sgt.
UK Police (London)

November 13, 2006

10 NOVEMBER 1775, TUN TAVERN IN PHILADELPHIA,PA.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINE!TONIGHT, ALL OF YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS AT CO C WILL REMEMBER AND HONOR YOU. WE DO EVERYDAY, BUT TONIGHT WILL BE SPECIAL.

SEMPER FIDELIS
OFC. D.RODRIGUEZ #156

OFC. D. RODRIGUEZ #156
SAN FRANCISCO PD

November 10, 2006

Birco!

"IF ONE GOES, WE ALL GO" is our motto, remember? Wishing you a blessed Marine Corps Birthday and Veteran's Day, you will "sit" with us tonight at dinner as we pay respects to those who have gone before us. Bates and Borgen are back from Iraq, and Bradford graduated Special Forces! We have a great crew who misses you dearly. Semper Fi, we'll save cake for you.

Ofc. Brown, USMC
SFPD, Bayview Mids

November 10, 2006

Thank you for being a great American. I don't know why things like this have to happen, but I thank God you were willing to put your life on the line for your fellow man. It was men and women like you who made this country great, and men and women like you who will keep it great.

Kent Perkins, Deputy Sheriff (Ret.)

November 9, 2006

Hey Nick,
This weekend the kids went to their Embassy Suite party. Although a lot of people supported our school fundraiser, nobody came close to buying as many cookies as you did. You set out on a mission to make my kids the top-sellers and you did it! Thanks for buying so many cookies from me. The kids had a great time at the hotel. Hah you told me I would have to buy all the cookies back if my kids didn't win..but they did thanks to you. I thought about you a lot this weekend. Thanks for making that possible.
Love you!

Claudia
friend

November 7, 2006

I was recently emailed video footage of one of your superior's defending your actions while on duty. Out of curiosity, I looked a litte further into how it went down. I congratulate you for your bravery on that day, and especially am extremely pleased with how your department defended you. If I was in California, I would love to work for San Fransisco Police. I know if you had to do it all over again, you'd still choose SFPD. Praises for your efforts, and you will never be forgotten. God Bless you brother in blue!

K. Littlejohn
New Mexico Police Officer

Kevin Littlejohn, Patrolman
Clovis, New Mexico

November 5, 2006

Birco!

I had breakfast with Holly and Claudia last week, we had a good time, I've met another wonderful person who loves you with all of her heart. Its truly great to know there are people who support us and live as productive citizens- nothing is given to us. One day at a time...no rush.

I went to visit you and Zak on Halloween and I have to tell you, it was really tough. It was my first visit since you passed and I walked up to you with tears, I was standing in front of two of my friends taken by spineless cowards! I was happy that you and Zak were together, but it shouldn't be that way, you know?! It seems to be getting worse on the streets, like its hunting season on us. Please continue to watch over us with the other Marines and Officers, we miss you with all of our hearts, I miss your smile and laugh- I miss every silly thing about you. We had fun...love you! You will be remembered at our Vet's/Marine Corps birthday dinner, we'll save you a piece of cake, you were probably our oldest Marine this year (haha, OG) because Borgen is in Iraq! Semper Fi my brother.

patty brown, former marine sgt.
bayview mids

November 4, 2006

Hey Nick,
Halloween came and went and I am reminded of last year's Halloween. This one was not the same. You invited the family and I over. You had decorated for Halloween and you were so enthusiastic (just like a child). You asked me what my daughter was going to be for Halloween and I told you a witch. You asked if she had a broom and I said no. The day before Halloween you arrived at the gym with a broom for her. You said no witch is complete without her broom. Your thoughtfulness was so sweet. But then everything about you was. I miss you so much. Love you!

Claudia
friend

November 3, 2006

Officer Birco,

Thank you for your service to your country and to the citizens of San Fancisco. You are deeply missed by family, friends and co-workers. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Tennessee

October 17, 2006