Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Deputy Maria Cecilia Rosa, her family and her fellow officers with the Los Angeles Co. Sheriff's Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Rosa’s tragic death and we honor her for her valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Rosa and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Memebrs and Staff

March 28, 2009

I think of you today and am missing you terribly. Your laughter and your smile still dances in my head. Thank you Ceci for everything. It never seems like enough to say thanks, but to you I am forever thankful. **Wrapping my arms around you and comforting you** Te extrano mucho.

Deputy Sheriff
L.A.S.D.

February 10, 2009

I remember you from LASD Class #313, and although we did not talk much, you seemed very genuine and supportive of all the other recruits who were just trying to make it through each day. I was so saddened to hear of your passing, but you will never be forgotten! Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles County community and for proudly wearing the LASD badge.

Police Officer, Darryl Erkel
Healdsburg Police Dept. / LASD Classmate #313

January 18, 2009

You were highlighted on the website this morning. It's been over 2 years, but
you are still being honored, as it should be.
D. S. Rosa served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who
knew her. It is a tragedy to lose her. We never know when our lives on this
earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a
place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life
(John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ.
You were a credit to the uniform, D. S. Rosa. My heart goes out to your
loved ones left behind and may the Lord comfort them as only He can.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

October 11, 2008

Deputy Rosa, You crossed my mind this evening while I was sitting at home with my wife and daughters. I thought I'd let you know that I remember what they did to you and you're not forgotten. May God keep you at peace always.

Pfc. Denny Washington #1714
Prince George's County Police

August 10, 2008

I did not know Deputy Rosa; I am not even American, I am French. Still, I am deeply affected by reading the dire circumstances of her demise.
May her soul rest in peace. My sincerest condolences for the relatives.

Krimo
None

June 16, 2008

Hi Friend!!!

We had a lot of memories together!!! I remember the first day of the academy (Class #313, platoon 5) I thought to myseld this chick is tough!!! Working at IRC is where I learned a lot more about you and learned what a good friend you are. I miss you friend, it was a difficult for a lot of us to accept you being gone.

I read the reflection posted today and noticed Archuletta's mom left one....I remember going to his funeral and taking a picture with other #313 class mates...we were a tight class always coming together when one of us needed one another...

We still talk about you and think about you...miss you friend!!!

H. Williams

May 24, 2008

To the family, friends, and fellow deputies of Deputy Rosa.
Maria was in our sons LASD academy class(313). She attended our son's service along with others from LASD. We have a picture of them all in their uniforms. It was an honor to be there when her name was honored in Sacramento. Dan introduced Maria to us at graduation and I felt it an honor to meet each one of you at the memorial. I do know how difficult this journey is. The loss of an officer is felt by all. It hurts the heart, confuses the reasoning and grieves the soul. They are not just protectors of their communities but precious servants of God. May she rest in sweet peace.

Linda Archuleta mother of:
Deputy Daniel Archuleta EOW 9-12_04 Kern Co. Sheriff

May 12, 2008

Though I only met you once, we share many mutual friends. Your loss is still felt by all. I am not sure that healing is possible for many of them. Thank you for your service and your wonderful smile. Rest in peace.

LAPD

March 28, 2008

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over all of them and those that were close to you. You have not been forgotten as you are a true hero and heroes never die. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

March 28, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY DEPUTY AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 26, 2008

peace be with you,my fellow sister in blue

hagerstown maryland

February 15, 2008

Ceci,
Como amanecio la flor mas hermosa del jardin? It seems like only yesterday we last talked and yet here we border on two years since those monsters took you away from us. Rare is the day that I don't think of you. Even my son Danny knows you as " your friend who was killed by the bad guys". I know you're in a better place and together with St. Michael the Archangel, may you watch over our shoulders and protect us as we go forth and do the Lord's work. Te extrano Ceci... until we see each other again where we can guard Heaven's Gate together.

R. Munoz
LASD

January 30, 2008

Deputy Rosa,
I was working the midnight shift last night and we were pretty busy handling domestics, loud music complaints, fights, etc. But going from call to call I could not help but think about you and the tragic way you and so many other officers have been taken from us. Listening to a couple arguing on how he doesn't pay his wife attention, I just began thinking of how you fought for your own life. I thought about how you tried to perfectly time removing your weapon to get aleast one good shot off to save your life. That's what I thought about when this married couple was arguing. Not about their petty arguing because they still have each other, but about how you fought to save your life and you did it alone. You are not alone now, you are a HERO and will never be forgotton. When I run calls in Prince George's County Maryland, the memory of Deputy Maria Cecilia Rosa (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Departmet) rides with me.
Rest with God little sister,

Pfc. Denny Washington#1714
Prince George's County Police(Maryland)/
former Maryland State Trooper

Pfc. Denny Washington#1714
Prince George's County Police

January 27, 2008

Deputy Rosa, I was reading your bio on your tragic death and I was mortified. A great deputy and honest citizen leaving your home and these terrible, terrible monsters cut you down without hesitation. I've never met you but I'm truly hurt by your untimely death. I'm hoping the monsters that took your life are sitting on death row but that's just me guessing and hoping. I'm so sorry for you, your family and department but just knowing that God has you and you'll never experience anymore harm or dispair makes me feel a little relief. GOD BLESS YOU LITTLE SISTER.

PFC. Denny Washington#1714
Prince George's County Police (Maryland)

Pfc. Denny Washington#1714
Prince George's County Police, Maryland

January 17, 2008

One of the people that took your life just got 29 years as the other awaits his fate. I never knew you, but I can imagine just how much you are missed by your family and friends. Rest in peace, the wheels of justice are turning.

citizen that cares

January 17, 2008

I will never forget the morning that those thugs took your life. I live only two blocks away from the house that you met with God. As the heliocopter circled and all the traffic was adverted, I could not help but wonder how fragile life really is. You gave your life to protect and serve, and take comfort in knowing that one of those guys have been convicted.

I. Santi

December 12, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 12, 2007

i miss you cecil!

friend

September 7, 2007

Maria,

Although I never had the opportunity to meet or work with you, In your honor I will train hard, work hard, and strive to keep your memory alive. You are in our thoughts and you are not forgoten.


Del Real, Gisel
Class 364

Recruit Del Real
LASD

August 30, 2007

The time that we knew each other was a brief time. But I will never forget you. I only wish that I had made the effort to know you more. I took time for granted, thinking you would always be there. It hurts me so much that you are gone. And I miss you....

Vanessa
Neice

July 9, 2007

Ceci(liona),
It's been a while since I've heard your voice, seen your smile, felt your touch. Although not one day goes by that I don't see you smiling at me or talking to me. I feel your presence in everything I do.
I still talk to you. Ask you for advise. I hear you. I still lay in bed and hear you talking "Babish" talk to me...and I respond to you. We would have full on conversations and laugh through it all.
It's taking me this long to be able to write, it hasn't been easy. A lot has happened since you left my side. You know this.
"Cristiano" may not have physically known you, but he will know you always. I talk to him about you everyday. He smiles all day long, just like you. I know you're his Angel.
Know one thing: Siempre estaras en mi corazon, en mi mente. Siempre pienso en nuestros momentos de felicidad. Cuando tu y yo bailabamos y reiamos. Nadie me puede quitar eso. Extrano tu sonrisa. Extrano tu mirada. Extrano cuando bailabas conmigo y cantabas, me mirabas, y sonreias. Extrano tu manera de ser. Extrano verte bailar rock en espanol, tus pinches movimiento que nomas tu hacias. Puedo verte ahorita bailando rock en espanol y acutando tonta, y sonriendo. Cuanto me hiciste reir. Por eso te ame. Por eso me duele. Por eso te extrano. Por eso nunca te olvidare.
Se que estas con tu mama. Se se eres feliz con ella, la persona que tanto extranabas. "Amor Eterno" tu cancion para ella. Mi cancion para ti, "Donde Estara Mi Primavera" -Marco Antonio Solis.

Te amare por siempre,
"Your Babish"
LASD/NARCO

Detective
LASD/NARCO

July 6, 2007

Hi sis,
Don't worry, we will take care of buisness. Rest in Peace, and remember we will always remember you in our hearts.
With Love,
Your brother in Arms.

J. Gregg / Police Officer
N.D.L.E.-N.D.P.S.

May 29, 2007

Deputy Rosa,

As the three oldest departments stood at the top of the Capitol steps in Sacramento: CHP, SFPD, and LAPD, I looked across from me at a woman who looked like you. It was a Latina LAPD Sgt. with three service stripes, and she looked like she's seen it all and dealt with the worst of the worst. Through the experience in her eyes and "toughness" of her cleft chin, she made me proud to wear my uniform. It's women like you and her who helped pave the way for other officers with their abilities to balance the negativity of the streets and still smile and provide a positive influence on others. Sorry for your friends and family to have lost that smile, please know they will never forget it...bless you and yours.

Ofc. Brown
SFPD, Bayview Mids

May 5, 2007

the amount of time spent together was short, but the impression you left is forever. i miss your emails. i miss your visits. i miss our talks. ceci, nothing i say or describe will ever amount to the true you that we all knew. so much has happened w/in the year you've been gone and i only wish you were here to give guidance. i feel you near and i know you're watching over me... i miss you terribly and think of you always. i visit every chance i get - i pray to you every nite and cant wait to joke w/ you again. i love you sincerely and miss you unconditionally. "can you hear me? are you near me? can we pretend to leave and then, we'll meet again, when both our cars collide?" until tomorrow 91... i'll be seeing you.

lolo (friend)

May 5, 2007