Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Just wanted to let you know that I have been thinking about you alot and that you are missed.

Landon
IPD #940

December 30, 2007

Andrew. I just wanted to wish you a merry christmas. I only met you a few times while you were going through the academy but know your brother well. He is very proud of you. I pray for your family everyday. I hope that they know you are with them everyday and watching out for them. I also know that now you are Ralphs guardian angel. RIP

Officer Darren Burkhart
Pantego PD

December 24, 2007

Hey Andy...I miss your hugs, your laugh, your smile, your stories and so many more things. I know that you serve a higher purpose now while walking the streets of gold. What a blessing you were here for us. Keep watching over us as we live our lives day to day here on earth. You will never be forgotten, DUDE, NEVER! Love and miss you so much! Merry Christmas, Andy! XOXOXO

Haylee

H. Esparza (sis-in-law)

December 19, 2007

Missing your warm smile and hugs!

December 18, 2007

It's Christmas time and I need your help

December 16, 2007

I MISS YOU BROTHER, AND I'M ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT YOU.

B. Stahl I.P.D # 961

December 16, 2007

I LOVE YOU SON We miss you so much

christina esparza
Mom

November 23, 2007

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DREW

FRIEND

November 23, 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

November 12, 2007

Rest easy. Your a true hero! God Speed brother!

Friend

November 5, 2007

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Esparza. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Andrew, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Andrew's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Andrew's life was about so much more than the way he died. Andrew will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Esparza, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

October 28, 2007

Thinking of you always Drew. Rest in peace brother!

Friend

October 24, 2007

Today we burried another hero. Look out for him Drew as well as your brothers/sisters in blue.

FRIEND

October 20, 2007

Thinking of you everyday!

October 17, 2007

hey bro hows it going up there well down here its about the same thing going around but its different cause your not here to be with us just dropped by to say i love you and miss you very much. REST IN PEACE!!!!!!

vincent rodriguez jr.
cousin

October 16, 2007

We found out you are going to have another nephew!! :) We are so excited. We decided to name him Andrew Justice Stahl. I miss you sooooo much! I love u bubba.

Zoe

October 14, 2007

It was an honor to meet your parents at the C.O.P.S. Parents retreat. They are wonderful people and miss you so much. I am sure you were a great cop. I think your folks came to know that they were not alone in their grief. I am so very sorry they had to join our club. Hope you have met my son Hal, and all the other officers that have gone before you. Please keep watch over all of us and especially your family.

Sharon Dickerson
Mother of Sr. Cpl. Hal Baird. Eow 8-19-00

October 12, 2007

Andrew, It is my honor to know of you through a meeting with your loving parents.
Ernie Barber
Surviving Father

October 9, 2007

I Love you with all my heart, I miss you so much I think about you everyday

christina esparza
mother

October 8, 2007

Just wanted to let you know your not forgotten and we are keeping your family in our prayers daily. Thank you for everything you did.

Sherry Lynn Lopez

October 7, 2007

Thank you, Officer Andrew Esparza, foryour dedication to your family, God, the Irving PD and your country.

Your sacrifice was not in vain, and you will never be forgotten.

God speed and God bless. Rest in peace, Officer Esparza.

Law Enforcement Supporter

September 30, 2007

I will never understand why you had to leave us, but I do know that you are watching over us all. Love you and miss you bro!

September 18, 2007

South side is not the same without you!!

Friend
Irving PD

September 11, 2007

Love you and miss you. Rest in Peace Drew!

September 10, 2007

Thinking of you everyday!

August 30, 2007