Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Family of Chief Mendoza,

I offer my deepest condolences. I have known Chief Mendoza for the past six years. While living in Guy, every morning coming home from work he would always wave as I past by. The wave alone tells you that Ernie was a well-respected person. There was not a day that went by that you didn’t see Chief Mendoza sitting in his patrol unit on Hwy 36 watching for the safety of his fellow students and coworkers. Ernie’s memories will not be forgotten.

May God bless your family and friends during this difficult time

Chad D. Dzierzanowski
El Campo P.D.

January 25, 2007

To the Family of Chief Mendoza,

I offer my deepest condolences. I have known Chief Mendoza for the past six years. While living in Guy, every morning coming home from work he would always wave as I past by. The wave alone tells you that Ernie was a well-respected person. There was not a day that went by that you didn’t see Chief Mendoza sitting in his patrol unit on Hwy 36 watching for the safety of his fellow students and coworkers. Ernie’s memories will not be forgotten.

May God bless your family and friends during this difficult time

Chad D. Dzierzanowski
El Campo P.D.

January 24, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH THOSE GONE BEFORE!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

January 24, 2007

Officer Mendoza will never be forgotten by me or our community. He was a wonderful person whose presence alone could put a smile on your face. I played four sports for Needville and he was always there to both encourage and congradulate all of us. Officer Mendoza had the respect of every one i know. He will be deeply missed and his family and friends are in my prayers.

Amy Gadway
former Needville Student

January 24, 2007

Thank you for your service, Chief Mendoza. Your family will be in my prayers.

An American Citizen

January 24, 2007

There was a time when I needed his protection;he was there for me
As my sons traveled to and from school, he was there to protect them
As my family attended school functions, he was there with a friendly smile
When I went to work each day, I looked forward to his wave-
A simple wave and a smile that touched so many
I will continue to wave each morning and hope to brighten up someone's day as he did mine
Pass the wave on and remember him.

Sherrie Schmidt
NISD teacher and friend

January 24, 2007

GOD BLESS CHIEF MENDOZA, HIS FAMILY, AND HIS AGENCY. R.I.P. BROTHER OFFICER. NEVER FORGOTTEN!!

DETECTIVE LIONEL GARRETT
INGLEWOOD, PD

January 24, 2007

we will really miss you in the schools & you taught me a lesson i will never forget, i will always rember you

selina
student at school

January 24, 2007

Officer Mendoza was a great man. He never failed to smile, wave, give a nod, or come to the aid of the teachers and students at my campus. He will be missed by all Needville students and staff members. Every time I pass by his home on my way to work my daughter and I will remember him with a waive and a smile (the Ernie Mendoza way). His family will be in our prayers, and he will be in our hearts.

My students have written so many meaningful reflections this week--working their way through a tremendous loss......they miss him so much.

Cheryl Calhoun
Teacher Needville Middle School

January 24, 2007

To the Family of Chief Mendoza and his fellow Officer's,

I offer my deepest condolences for our loss. In this job we are all Brothers and Sisters, we are all a family united to provide law and order to a society that doesn't want to accept responsibility for there actions.

Today like no time ever it takes a special person to have the courage and bravery to accept this position as a Police Officer. Ernie was obviously one that displayed a high level of respect and dignity and served your community well.

I'm glad to hear they caught the culprit. I hope justice is rendered upon this individual after four DUI arrests and now his actions took the life of a fine individual.

My prayers will be for Chief Mendoza's family and his fellow Officer's.

Police Officer Louis Lave
Los Angeles County Police Department

January 24, 2007

I again read the tragic of loss of another Brother in Blue. A senseless tragedy by a worthless indivisual. Again the court system has failed us in letting a worthless drunk back out and on the road to take away another American Hero.

May GOD Bless you and your Family. Rest in Peace my Brother.

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

January 24, 2007

Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of Chief Erneset V Mendoza.

We know fully the sacrifices that he and his family endured while he "walked the beat" in his courage to serve his community.

Prayers for the Mendoza Family from a Family of Police Officers in NY,

NYPD Joseph Sr, Father Retired: Age 83
NYPD Joseph Jr, Brother Retired: Age 50
NYPD Joseph III, Nephew: Currently Rookie in NYC

Dolores Liucci

January 24, 2007

God bless you and your family, your peace has come now after 25 years, now you protect from above.

Deputy Sam Barnes
Maury co. S.O., Tn

January 23, 2007

To the Mendoza Family,
My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol Lane
Sister of Sgt. James Michael Lane
Beaumont Police Department
E.O.W. September 16, 2004

Carol Lane
Secretary Greater Houston COPS

January 23, 2007

To the family and friends of Chief Mendoza,
From our family to yours we offer our prayers and support. We lost a loving father of 2 young boys, and my fiance to a vehicle crash in November 2006. Stay close, encourage and support one another. Allow yourself to grieve, and realize that whatever you are feeling is ok.
God Bless Chief Mendoza, may you look down upon your family and fellow officers from above. Know that we all appreciate your sacrifice.
Always,
Dawn M Macey
fiance of Deputy David Briese
EOW 11/03/06
[email protected]

Dawn Macey fiancee Dpty. David Briese
Yellowstone County Sheriffs Office

January 23, 2007

To the Family and Friends of Chief Mendoza, and the Officers of NIHSDPD,

May you find the strength to endure through this tragedy, and hold close the wonderful memories you have of him. The loss of an Officer affects us all, and your HERO will never be forgotten. GOD BLESS , and REST IN PEACE CHIEF MENDOZA. With much sympathy from Pennsylvania.

Bethlehem (PA) Police Dept Wife
Mrs. 227

January 23, 2007

What a senseless tragedy, yet again caused by another alcoholic on the highway. Ernie, thank you for your dedicated service to helping others. We will take it from here on. God bless you and your family.

Sgt. J.R. Price
Waco PD

January 23, 2007

Rest on brother! We have the watch from here. God bless and thank you!

Louisville Metro Police, Kentucky

January 23, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Chief of Police Ernest V. Mendoza,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Dhief Mendoza. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that 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 for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Chief Mendoza is a hero.

Respectfully,

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

January 23, 2007

May god bless you and your family through these hard times.

R.I.P. Chief,
Marc A. Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

Officer Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

January 23, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton PA

January 23, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

January 23, 2007

Chief---

May you rest easy with God. You will not be forgotten, Sir.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas DPS/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

January 23, 2007

I was sad to hear about Chief Mendoza. I did not know him personally but just his voice. Every morning sitting there in dispacth he would said 1010 SO...my answer 1010 thats clr...even though I only knew his voice he was a father, police officer and mentor to alot of people and he will be remember for his act of courage in the line of duty.
"Fly with the ANGELS" - RIP

K Schooling - TCO1
FBCSO - dispatcher

January 23, 2007

God's speed..

MA1(AW) Larry Chase
USN Law & Order Det, PMO Kuwait

January 23, 2007