Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

While I did not know Deputy Villegas personally my heart and prayers are with his friends family and co-workers.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

March 22, 2007

God bless the blue angels.
Those willing to go, everyday into the valley of the shadow.
and those who now find peaceful shelter on the other side.
You are forever in our hearts and prayers.

Dolly
emt

March 22, 2007

Rest in peace brother and Semper Fi...

Riverside PD Honor Guard

March 22, 2007

I pray blessings for the officer and his family

Cadet O.Valentine
Indio Police

March 22, 2007

rest in peace , god's speed, fontana california, resident

March 21, 2007

rest in peace, god's speed

March 21, 2007

R.I.P Deputy Villegas you will be missed

Explorer Alexis O. Vazquez
Riverside Couty Sheriff Department Post 503 Indio

March 21, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE.

Deputy Sheriff
Riverside Sheriff / Cabazon Station

March 21, 2007

Deputy Manuel, thank you so much fo your dedication and your ultimate sacrifice. After reading other reflections, I regret not having known you personally. You are a hero, deputy! May God comfort your family as they mourn your loss at this time. You will not be forgotten! To all at RCSD, I will pray for you as you continue your watch. Thank all of you for all that you do!!! Romans 13:4!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

March 21, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Deputy Sheriff Manuel Villegas,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life last year in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a sacred keeper of the ODMP light. That sacred light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who shares their memories, stories, and celebrations on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. As we read the many heartfelt tributes left behind, may we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one. May we build upon love and faith knowing that this “bridge of tributes” will carry each and every one of us through the pain and sorrow until we meet with our beloved one again.

Deputy Sheriff Manuel Villegas,
as we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are family.” You are embraced as our own family member. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one, not in this lifetime. May God Bless you and keep you. May God allow you to rest in peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers peace and love beyond all understanding. I HONOR you today. You will NEVER be forgotten.

--“Your life is much more important than you can imagine.” -- Maya Angelou

** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale Private Citizen-Hawaii
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

March 21, 2007

My heart goes out to Deputy Villegas' family. He died serving his country. He is a hero and will not be forgotten. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, Charlotte, NC

March 21, 2007

You will be missed, Deputy Villegas. You were a good friend. It just seems like yesterday, we were cleaning our boots, getting ready for the next day. May God Bless you and your family.

Deputy Sheriff A. Contreras
Imperial County Sheriff's Department/Classmate

March 21, 2007

May God be with your family, friends, and co-workers. You will be deeply missed but not forgotten.

Trooper S Whitman
Michigan State Police

March 21, 2007

Rest in peace Brother. You are not forgotten.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9

Senior Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly, Va. PD

March 21, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir..........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

March 21, 2007

God bless you for your service and your sacrifice...You and your family will be in our prayers. Rest in peace brother.

Patrolman
Newtown Township Police, Pa

March 21, 2007

I am saddened for your loss, we heard the news and it hit home. My husband wears the same tan and green and I pray everyday he comes home to us. May God be with you and your children at this awful time and kow you can call on Him when you are in need of his help. God will be holding you up for awhile and just remember your family here with RSO will be there for you 100%. We didnt know your husband but we still feel the loss of a brother, friend, husband, and father. You are in our prayers. No one should have to go through the pain you are going through right now. Just know we are all here for you. Your husband is a hero and may God be with you. Hold those children tight, I know Manuel is looking after you guys.. May he watch over all our men down here, he joins the angels in blue up there and is in good hands. Thank You for letting your husband protect and serve he is a hero...

Wife of an RSO Cprl.

March 21, 2007

To Deputy Villegas family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

Dios Los Bendiga,

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

March 21, 2007

Dear Villegas family and Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers today. God bless you all.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

March 21, 2007

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

March 21, 2007

Rest in peace Deputy Villegas.

My condolences to your family and friends.

Eric
EMT-P

March 21, 2007

We pause to mourn the death of Deputy Villegas and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies, go out to his family, friends, and all the members of his department.


May God comfort each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

March 21, 2007

Our condolences go out to the Villegas family and the Riverside Sheriff's Department. We are saddened for the loss of your Deputy.

"In Honor of Those Who Served."

Corona PD Honor Guard

March 21, 2007

Rest in peace, watch over us all as we carry on through a tragic loss, until we meet in heavens roll call..GODSPEED!

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks #603
Gilmanton NH Police Department

March 21, 2007

REST IN PEACE. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. My thoughts and prayers are with your friend and family.


AUNT OF SAN BERNARDINO DEPUTY DANIEL LOBO EOW 10/11/05

March 21, 2007