Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers. AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

April 26, 2007

We pause to mourn the death of Officer Esparza and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest 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

April 25, 2007

Rest in peace brother. Thanks for your service and dedication. You will be missed!

Officer R.L. Willis
Richland College PD

April 25, 2007

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down
his life for his friends. John 15:13. May God comfort
and keep your family during this difficult time.
Rest in peace brother

Lt. R.T. Ernie Willis, Ret.
Cleveland Co. Sheriff's Office NC

April 24, 2007

Andrew, I am truly blessed to have served with you in your brief tenure on South Patrol. Your bright smile and work ethic will be missed greatly. We know that you will watch over us as we continue to fight the good fight. Ralph, Zoe, and the entire Esparza family, I will always be here for you. Thank you for sharing Andrew with us and giving us the opportunity to know him.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God (Matthew 5:9)

Jason Dix #850
Irving PD

April 24, 2007

Hereos will never be forgotten. "Thank You" for protecting the Community of Irving Texas and your fellow Officers.

Officer Esparza is now commanding a squad of angeles in the "Army of the Lord" and will now be called Commander Esparza. Commander Esparza has assigned his angels to watch over all of us.

"God Bless", the Esparza family and the Irving Police Department family. Sorry for your lost and you will always be in our prayers.

Officer B.T. Davis
Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department, Third District

April 24, 2007

Rest in peace.

Deputy Chief E.J. Morris
Roeland Park Kansas P.D.

April 22, 2007

We are saddened to hear of Officer Esparza passing. We send our thoughts and prayers to his surviving family and colleagues. May his brother find the strength necessary to carry on fighting for the safety of us all.

Thank you for your service Officer Esparza.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

April 21, 2007

May u rest in peace. Thank you for ur service down here on earth but god felt the need to bring u to his police department to patrol the golden streets of heaven. Your family is good care.

Dispatcher Brandon Isham
Fort Worth Police Department

April 21, 2007

thank you for your services.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

April 21, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family of Officer Esparza and with the Irving Police Department. Officer Esparza worked along side my brother Dustin. I knew when he called me with the news that we had lost a great Officer. I am thankful he got to work alongside someone like Officer Esparza.

Rest in Peace Officer Esparza

Jason Haak
Abilene Police Department

April 20, 2007

GOD Bless you and your family.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

April 20, 2007

Rest in peace Brother Andrew, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage. May your Family, Friends and Co-workers find peace.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

April 20, 2007

my brother, may you rest in peace. my thoughts and prayers to you, your family and to the entire Irving Police Dept. another piece of America has died. you have crossed the thin blue line and now you are a guardian angel to us all as you walk the streets of gold. thank you for your loyal service to protect us all. God Bless my brother

Sgt. Mike Szempruch
Bossier City PD. Louisiana

April 20, 2007

To the family, friends and fellow officers of the Irving Police Department I want to express my condolences on behalf of the 81st precinct. Are prayers are with you, may god be with all of you who protect and serve and Andrew's family and friends.

Police Officer Angelo Louie Rosario
New York Police Department

April 20, 2007

Officer Esparza,
You lost your life trying to help a fellow officer. You are sir and alway's will be a true hero!! You can rest in peace for you are one of god's angle's. Tell all our fellow officer's with you in heaven that we miss them also!!! All your fellow brother's and sister's who wear the badge honor you!!! You may be gone but your NEVER forgotten!!! May you rest in peace.
The Hernandez Family

deputy's
escambia county s/o fl

April 19, 2007

Officer Esparza, you truly left a mark on the great people of Irving. You will be missed terribly. To his brothers, be strong and hold fast to the certainty that Andrew is in Heaven and with you in Spirit on each call you go on.

A Texas Police Officer
Friend

April 19, 2007

To the Esparza family and friends
From the family of Det. Keith Dressel, Toledo Police, Vice EOW 02/21/2007
It's been almost 2 months since we lost our Keith in the line of duty. The shock, the outpouring of support, love and emotion is overwhelming. For us, it was amazing to see how people we didn't know in places across the country and the world are thinking of you and empathizing with you during this time of incredible loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tragedy.

Family of a Fallen Hero

April 19, 2007

On behalf of all the Officers in DeKalb County Georgia, I want to extend our condolences to Officer Esparzas' family and fellow Officers.

Captain Ron McPherson
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office - Son works for Irving PD

April 19, 2007

We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss. May His presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.

Thank you for your unselfish service to others. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Wyoming Citizen

April 19, 2007

To the family, friends, and fellow officers ~ You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this tough time. Please lean on each for comfort and support.

Officer Esparza ~ May you now walk along with the angels. You gave your life in helping others. God speed you!

Girlfriend of Police Officer

April 19, 2007

I DID NOT KNOW OFC. ESPARZA, BUT I DID KNOW A FEW OFFICERS W/ IRVING PD. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AND FAMILIES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

P1 ANTHONY PESHOFF
CALCASIEU PARISH S.O.

April 19, 2007

Drew this is SIG, Iam going to miss you buddy greatly. I want to thank you with all my heart for give me the chance to cross your path. Today was a really hard day today not just for me but everyone around that loved you. Man you should of seen it. I cried all the way to the grave site. To see the love and support that poured out for someone that made an lasting impression on so many people. For you have done your time on this earth my brother. We will never for get what you stand for, and what you are about may your dream live on not only in my life but everyone that you have touched, and You just better save me a spot up the because I will see you again one day. Miss you Bro....

POLICE OFFICER
AUBREY P.D.

April 19, 2007

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Esparza, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

April 19, 2007

Andrew, I would also like to thank you and your family for allowing me the opportunity to know you. No matter how I felt on any given day simply speaking with you would make that day that much brighter. You always had a smile that I will never forget. We truly missed your presents on the south side, and will continue to miss it. Be safe my brother and tell we meet again, we will take over the watch, yours is done.

Trav #919
IPD

April 19, 2007