Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice!

Cpt Larry Meyers
NYPD

March 28, 2024

Deputy Rosa,

Thank you so much for your service to the residents of Los Angeles County You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace. I will pray for your family, friends, loved ones and colleagues.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. –
Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

July 4, 2023

Ma’am your memory has not been forgotten. My class learned about you during one of our range sessions and your story resonated with me. You weren’t even on duty when your life was taken. I pray that your family continues to receive comfort. May God continue to keep you in His glory. I hope to become half the deputy that you were ma’am.

DST Recruit Class 465 J H
LASD

February 26, 2023

Never to be forgotten.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D

April 20, 2021

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 20, 2020

Rest in peace Ceci. I think of you everyday.

Deputy Sheriff. De La Torre
LASD.

June 20, 2020

Rest in eternal peace

Mark Mottola

March 28, 2020

Yesterday recruit class #448 and #450 had the opportunity to honor the life and legacy of Deputy Maria Cecilia Rosa. As we reflected in a moment of silence, we are grateful for a path she helped pave for us. To her family, we extend our condolences. And to Deputy Rosa, May you always be remembered. Please watch over us as we overcome the dangers that lie ahead. Rest In Peace Deputy Maria Cecilia Rosa.

Recruit Kyle Ambat
LASD Class #448

March 28, 2020

RIP Deputy Sheriff Maria Cecilia Rosa, may your soul forever rest peacefully in Heaven.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police

January 13, 2020

Deputy Sheriff Maria Cecilia Rosa,

I am a current recruit in class #437. As I looked at the memorial wall along with the rest of my class, your name stood out to me. After reading your story my heart hurts. You were only a year older than me when your life was robbed from you. I can’t imagine what your family went through.

Although it’s been 13 years since you left this earth, I admire your work and want to thank you for putting your life on the line to make this world a better place. As I strive to become a Deputy Sheriff for Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, I will keep your memory alive and will remember your story. You were strong, courages, hard working and a great leader. If I can speak to you in person, I would tell you that you are a role model to many, including myself, a young Latina. I pray your family is doing well and that you are at peace.

Very respectfully,

Sarah De La Roca.

DST De La Roca

April 5, 2019

Deputy Rosa,
As I read more about you and the tragic incident that led to your demise, it fuels my desire to strive to be better. You never give much thought to your everyday life activities but its real when you see how easily your everyday activities can become your last. You dedicated your life to the community and the community recognizes and it was not in vain ma’am.
I am glad to have read about you and have someone to strive to be like. I want to dedicate my commitment to be great and do my best, to you. I’m sorry your life was taken from you, but I promise to work hard and carry on with your goals for the community. I hope to one day have at least an ounce of your courage. May you continue resting in peace ma’am and thank you for everything.

Recruit Razo
LASD Class 437

DST Razo Rivera
LASD

April 4, 2019

Deputy Sheriff Maria Cecilia Rosa,

I would like to say THANK YOU for your selfless service and dedication to duty. I would also like to say THANK YOU to your family/loved ones and offer my deepest condolences for their loss.

In my opinion, it takes a true patriot, a true hero, a truly selfless person to put on any law enforcement agency's uniform. To know that there is a potential threat lurking around every corner, and still without hesitation suit up to defend and protect our communities. To know that we may be faced, on of off duty, by the evils that corrupt our society. I am forever grateful, knowing that you had done this for (6) years. Although there is no true reparation, I am glad the suspects were brought to justice.

I am currently attending the LASD Academy at the Biscailuz Center. Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting you/serving along side you, I do look forward to carrying on your legacy as a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff. Again, THANK YOU for your service, commitment and contribution to the community and the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department.

DST KRISTOPHER ROUSE
LASD ACADEMY, CLASS 437

April 4, 2019

I was standing in front of the memorial wall today, and your name stood out to me. I knew at that moment I would chose you to write a reflection for LASD Class #437. Not only because I your name stood out to me on the memorial wall, but also because I see your name every single time I’m driving on the 710 freeway in Long Beach. I am currently the same age you were when you passed away. Your life was shortly lived, but your legacy will live on forever. I will push myself so much harder in the academy and I will keep you in my mind as an image of someone, I can hopefully one day become.

RECRUIT
LASD

April 4, 2019

Deputy Rosa,

I am a recruit from DST Class #437. I stood in front of the Los Angeles County Peace Officers Memorial Wall, your name stood out to me. As I stood in that marching formation, your name was illuminated and I knew I had to write to you. When I had visited this website long before, on my own accord, you resonated with me because not only were you a female deputy, but you were my age when a coward took your life. I thank your family for allowing this world to get a glimpse of a wonderful soul who chose to serve the community and I thank you for your bravery, service and sacrifice.
Your story and all of your achievements are an inspiration to many, including myself. Although I never had the honor of personally knowing you, your story lives on within us and you will never be forgotten.

Recruit Shin
LASD Class# 437

April 4, 2019

This breaks my heart to see this young sister leave this Earth by two heartless individuals with no regards for their actions. May you both burn in hell. May my sister keep having peace and watch over her loving family always.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

March 28, 2019

I got a T-SHIRT which is In Memory Of Deputy Maria Cecilia Rosa E.O.W. 03-28-06. I wear this shirt on that day every year. If on duty under my uniform shirt if off duty out where all can see. I pray for her family and that she will watch over me as I do my duty. Retired and now work for School District.

Dennis Rankin, Uniformed Security Office
Tucson Unified School District

March 3, 2019

Rest in peace ma'am. Your fighting spirit and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

DST Travis S
LASD

May 14, 2018

Blessings and prayers for you. Please continue to watch over your brothers and sisters, whether they wear tan and green, blue or whatever color, keep a watchful eye my friend.

Class #313
"The Might 5th"

Sergeant Jonathan Yepes
Anaheim Police Department

March 28, 2018

Blessings and prayers for you. Please continue to watch over your brothers and sisters, whether they wear tan and green, blue or whatever color, keep a watchful eye my friend.

Class #313
"The Might 5th"

Sergeant Jonathan Yepes
Anaheim Police Department

March 28, 2018

May you continue to rest in God’s arms my friend.

Sergeant Libby Carter
LASD

March 28, 2018

Rest In Peace Sister LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 12th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

March 28, 2018

“The sun, the moon, the wind, the stars, will forever be around, reminding you of the love you shared, and the peace she’s finally found.”

Prayers and Blessings
LASD Class#425

DST Recruit
LASD

September 17, 2017

RIP Deputy Rosa. You will never be forgotten. It is the 10th anniversary of your passing. Hard to believe time has passed so quickly. Every day strengthens our oath to protect this great nation from all enemies.

Deputy Sheriff (Class 295) LASD Deputy
LASD

March 28, 2016

Thank you for your dedicated service Deputy Maria Rosa.

A. Murphy

March 28, 2016

Ceci,
With great honor and love I stood watch at your memorial at IRC yesterday,as I do every year. As I stood there I reflected at our many encounters, I laughed and shed a tear. There was never a dull moment with you. Doing our little dances, talking about our hair (we had the same hairdresser) and talking about life in general. You are truly missed. You bring a smile to my face every time I pass your picture as I know you are looking down on all of us. Continue to Rest in Peace my friend. I love you

GLADYS E MADDIN, CUSTODY ASSISTANT
LASD IRC - MY FRIEND

March 29, 2015