Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for including my son Brian and grandson Andy in keeping watch over them. You have one of the most incredible family's in the world that I have ever met. I am proud to be a part of the family. Zoe is a wonderful mom. You would be so proud. Please continue to keep watch over Brian, baby Drew and your family.

Mike
Dad of IPD 961

February 9, 2009

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we can not see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again

Christina Esparza/Mama

February 6, 2009

Tonight has been a really really hard night for me. I can't seem to stop crying. It's still so hard to believe that i can't just pick up the phone and hear ur voice. I miss you more than I can ever express. Nothing is the same without you. Its been a year and nine months and it is not any easier. The grief is still as heavy as the night it happened. I love you very much and am so proud of you.

Zoe Stahl
Sister

January 31, 2009

I Love You and miss you very much. It has been very hard and still I find it hard to believe, Thank you son for always watching over us

christina
mama

January 23, 2009

I miss you so much brother. I know your looking down on Zoe, baby Drew, and myself. You would be so proud of your newest nephew, he always has a smile on his face like you did. Each day has got longer and harder since you passed. Ride with me and continue to look out for all of us.

B. Stahl 961 Irving P.D.
Brother-in-law

October 17, 2008

Have thought about you on a daily basis. Was a pleasure to know you. I remember you most as a competitive, friendly, and outgoing person.

945
Irving PD

October 15, 2008

I miss you so much. I think about you everyday, I think about how life is not the same,but yet I'm thankful for my blessings everyday. Continue to watch over us I LOVE YOU

Christina
mama

August 25, 2008

Andy/Drew/#21...Angel from Above ~
it's taken me soooo (too) long to leave a thought/message. I still can not believe this world is without you. You have ALWAYS been a true inpsiration and an honest TRUE friend. That said, I don't know what to say, except that I have taken a true interest in trying to get know Christ and what he can offer me in my life. - thanks to YOU. I know it can only be for the better. Since we met our Freshman year in high school, you posessed what I most valued in friends: care, love, charisma, sportsmanship, popularity, trust, leadership , honesty, integrity, but most of all...a BAR-NONE friendship. You examplified that throughout your God given Days here...and I am truly THANKFUL for the days i was Blessed to witness it. It shined throughout your life. I remember, You and I always stayed late and tried to compete on grades in our math classes to see who would get the higher grades...though You usually outshined me, it showed the true competitor in You, but in the end we had mutual respect. I miss everything about you Andy: from your warmth to your handshake saying "I'll see ya later." ..which i have to say - i honestly thought I would see you again. I took that for granted. From our post-graduation meetings to our college reunitings,...i wish i had only spent a moment longer...but those moments were meant for your family and true loved ones. I understand that now and I know i'll see you again.
To your family: I truly pray and wish all the best for them as i know they miss you WAY more than i can ever imagine. I know you have made a true impact on people and ways of thinking in this world. YOU have been an Angel sent from Above and a true Blessing to all of those that have had the Honor of crossing your path. Your family is proud ..and so are those of us that had the pleasure of knowing you for 26 years. Bottom Line - I miss you bro. We all do. But not to be selfish. God needed you in His Heavenly Palace. there is so much more to say.........I Do Not Fear, For You are With Me. May we meet again my Friend - and i will still have that gum you always asked me for. ..i know you'll understand. God Bless You and your family.
~mg~
(Mike Granado)

N/A
Good Friend

July 3, 2008

Andrew , I miss you so much I think about you everyday. somedays we cry and somedays we laugh. We have so many great memories and those no one can take from me. I would like to thank all the police officers that helped us so much in D.C. during police week. a very sad but touching week for all of us, and it was very nice to meet everyone. I pray for the protection of each one of you and may you always remember that God promised NEVER TO LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU

Christina Esparza
mother

June 24, 2008

Time is passing, sometimes too fast. I blocked traffic up on 183 so your family could put flowers out on April 13th. A year without you. We miss you brother. I wish you were here with us. God's will be done; not ours. Your family is so awesome and gracious.. be proud of them. Keep resting in His presence.

Sergeant
Irving PD

May 29, 2008

It was great to meet the Esparza family and I was honored to ride for Andrew. Rest in Peace, Brother, you will never be forgotten.

P.O. Michael Hulings
Jersey City PD (NJ)/ Police Unity Tour

May 20, 2008

Andrew, it was an honor meeting your family.

To the Esparza family-it was a pleasure being able to assist you during police week. Please contact me if you need anything in the future. I pray that God's glorious love and peace will comfort you now and always.

Isabel
United States Border Patrol

May 19, 2008

April was a very hard month for us . The 13th was hard I can't believe it's been a year since your accident I miss you so much. I think about you everyday. Your birthday the 29th I could not help to think that you had the best b-day ever just to be in heaven in the presence of our Father. It brings me peace to know that someday we are all going to be together again. Until then keep watching over all of us. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

Christina Esparza
mama

May 2, 2008

What up bro, Think about you all the time.

E.Reyes #3717
FWPD

April 28, 2008

Rest easy brother, and my prayers are with your family.

Deputy A. Scott
SCSO & former classmate

April 20, 2008

It has been a very hard year. I think about you everyday. I Love You and miss you very much.

Christina Esparza
mother

April 15, 2008

Miss you brother

IPD

April 13, 2008

Dear Officer Esparza and Family,

On this saddest day we remember you and your life. We will be in Washington to hear your name read with the honor and respect due for your great sacrifice. I know the hole that is left and that your family longs to see you again and laugh with you and feel your hugs. You are not forgotten.

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004

April 13, 2008

4/13/08

Your loved ones will be in my thoughts today, as they remember the day, one year ago, when their lives were forever changed.

Norie Haas
Mother of Deputy Brian Haas
E.O.W. 4/24/04

Norie Haas

April 13, 2008

We have missed sharing this last year with you, but I know you were with us all along....Life isnt the same without you....You are truly missed and never forgotten...

We love you, Andy

April 10, 2008

My Son, I just wanted to tell you that I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. Andy there is not a day that goes by that I dont think about you. Sometimes it feels as if it just gets harder. I thank God everyday for the strength he gives me and also for the blessing I have here. Drew, you would be so proud of Little Drew. God gave us a perfect baby. Continue to watch over us.....

Christina Esparza
mother

March 4, 2008

Brian and Zoe welcomed Andrew(Drew) Justice Stahl into the world on Feb. 21, 2008 at 10:44pm. He was 7 lbs 8 oz. and was a little over 21 inches long.
Andy, you would be so proud. He is so cute! That makes 5 nieces and nephews for you now. We love you so much, and miss you lots and lots. XOXOXOXOXO

February 22, 2008

Hey brother-

Just want you to know how much we miss you brother. The school had a tribute to you and they miss you as well. Keep an eye on us and IBC and IPD are not the same without ya.

K Hubbard
Irving PD

January 29, 2008

Just wanted you to know your not forgotten and I've still got your family in my prayers.

Sherry Lynn
Fort Worth Resident

January 20, 2008

God Bless to everyone at IPD and the Esparza family. I had the pleasure to work beside Andrew a few times and also feel a loss over his moving on. I know he is much happier with God and is continuing his watch from above. Thanks for the service and commitment to all PD's.

Graves

January 17, 2008