Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I had the Honor of being a Field Training Officer for Andrew. I had also trained his brother, Ralph. Everyday of training, Andrew came to work with a smile on his face and an eagerness to learn. He showed such an excitement to be a part of this great profession. I miss you my brother. May God's love comfort your family.
When I start my tour of duty God, Wherever crime may be, as I walk the darkened streets alone, Let me be close to thee. Please give me understanding with both the young and old. Let me listen with attention until their story's told. Let me never make a judgement in a rash or callous way, but let me hold my patience let each man have his say. Lord if some dark and dreary night, I must give my life, Lord, with your everlasting love, protect my loving Family.
- Our Finest Guardians of Peace

FTO/Patrolman C. Waldrum 638
Irving P.D.

April 17, 2007

Officer Esparza,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep Paul Sperandeo Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

April 17, 2007

Brother, I am saddened we have lost you..God Bless You, your family and comrades...You have done well..

Officer Scott Parker # 603
Covington Texas Police Department

April 17, 2007

Hey Drew:
I never got a chance to tell you how much of an inspiration you have been in not my life but to all of those around you. It was a blessing to work alongside you for this past 6 months. Your strength, courage, integrity, and strong christian beliefs made you one of the greatest people and police officers I have ever met. I promise we'll meet again brother. I'll miss you.

Kevin Hubbard
Irving PD

April 17, 2007

we have all been there....we have all hit that corner a little too fast...just missed that car in the intersection....had a veh pull right when they should have gone left...felt the tires move and tried to adjust the car like it's a bowling ball going for the gutter......he died in the line of duty.....(for the media) lets not second guess his actions..........my thoughts and prayers to the family and to the department...fred

fred oster
22 years law enforcement

April 17, 2007

Andrew you will be deeply missed. You always had a way of making everyone smile. If we weren't giving each other a hard time or talking about a recent call we were on it seemed we were always laughing. I truly feel honored to have been lucky enough to call you my friend. Ralph, you an your brother set the example of how close brothers can be, I truly admire that. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Robert Reeves #930
Irving PD

April 17, 2007

Officer Esparza was always professional and polite to us.We will miss him very much.Thoughts and prayers are with his family. God speed.....BMCI Emergency dept. staff......

Baylor-Irving Emergency Dept.

April 17, 2007

Another North Texas Peace Officer has left us. May you Rest in Peace now Sir,,

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police Dept.

April 17, 2007

Drew,

As I write this, two things come to mind, one is the memory of our hunting group taking Lynch on his first "Snipe Hunt" at my parents ranch; the other is the quiet strength you displayed in our academy class. You were confident without being either boastful or egotistical. You were a great classmate and a great officer. You truly were doing what you were meant to do. I could see the pride in your eyes when Ralph helped us with our practicals, and the excitement showed when you were about to embark on the same career path. You will be missed brother, you will be missed.

My deepest condolences to the Esparza family and Irving PD, I am truly sorry for your loss.

Ofc. S. McFarland #4254
Allen PD/BCAPS 175

April 16, 2007

TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF BROTHER ESPARZA:

MAY GOD GRANT YOU THE SERINITY TO CARRY ON, THOUGH BROTHER ESPARZA WILL BE MISSED HIS LEGACY WILL CARRY ON FOREVER IN THE EYES OF HIS BROTHER AND SISTER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL WHO LOVE YOU. SAVE A SPOT FOR ME IN HEAVEN, IT WILL BE MY HONOR TO RIDE THE BEAT WITH YOU.

MARK D. HANNSZ POLICE OFFICER
TOMBALL POLICE DEPARTMENT

April 16, 2007

Wow. What nice things have been said thus far about a 26 year old hero. I am proud to work in the same profession as Officer Esparza. Rest in Peace brother. You passed on doing what most could not. We will carry on now, never forgetting a hero that has taught us so much, and has assisted the profession of law enforcement climb to the heights of valor.

Deputy
CCSO

April 16, 2007

"Death be not proud" Brother Esparza, we will be seeing you in the future. Help the Lord Police Heaven...
Esparza family please be sure that you have fellow officers sympathies and prayers all over the nation.

Officer Rufus L. Tanksley
Santa Ana Police Dept. (California)

April 16, 2007

Andrew will be remembered as a truly awesome spirit, his smile was contagious and work ethic was admired by all that knew him. It was an honor to serve with Andrew, he will never be forgotten. May our thoughts and prayer be with the Esparza family....Ralph, stay strong Bro, we are all here for you!

BROTHER 941
Irving Police Dept.

April 16, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you..Thank you for doing everything that you did to support and protect our citizens. I am sorry we had to lose someone so great!

Sherri
Texas Citizen

April 16, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Esparza, thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten!

Officer J.M. Lane
McKinney Texas PD former Suffolk Virginia PD

April 16, 2007

Andrew will be missed by his fellow officers as well as the many people in the community that he touched. Andrew was the kind of officer that I will always strive to be. May God be with you Andrew. I hope that we can all make you proud as you look down on us. Your spirit will live on through your family and the rest of your fellow officers. You did not live your life in vain. Rest in Peace

Dustin Haak
Irving PD

April 16, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW OFFICER ESPARZA PERSONALLY , I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT, GA

April 16, 2007

How heavy the hearts of those whose life you touched. My prayers to your family and brothers and sisters of the Irving Police Department. May they find the strength the get through the pain of losing a son, friend, fellow officer. The days to come will be difficult for them, so please watch over and be their angel. You will never be fogotten. God Speed...

Lori Seguin- retired F.L.P.D. Officer
Stepmother-Broward Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Seguin E.O.W. 2-15-06

April 16, 2007

Fellow brother, may god watch over your family and department during this difficult time.

Patrolman MN

April 16, 2007

ANDY, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US WHO KNEW YOU. YOU MADE ME A BETTER PERSON IN LIFE AND YOU CONTINUE TO DO SO NOW AND FOREVER.FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY, R,C,F,R,Z,.. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY FAMILY'S PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

FF\PARAMEDIC STEVE MASON
LEWISVILLE FIRE DEPT.

April 16, 2007

Andrew, you were a great man and a great friend. Ralph beemed with pride everyday at briefing when you walked in. It was an honor serving with you and all your brothers on "B" shift will never forget you and your lasting legacy. To Mr. and Mrs. Esparza, you did an outstanding job and it reflects on your entire family. Ralph, your Police family is here for you and your whole family with anything ya'll need. Rest in Peace with your savior now Drew.
Your friend,
Officer Landon N. Rollins #940

Officer Landon N. Rollins #940
Irving PD

April 16, 2007

My prayers and thoughts go out to the family of Officer Esparza and to the Irving Police Department. Stay strong for each other and do not think you're alone at this time we are all grieving with you. Officer Esparza may God be with you he takes the best from us.

Grand Prairie Police Dept

April 16, 2007

Andrew, it has truly been a pleasure and honor knowing and working with you. My heart and prayers go to you, your family, and Ralph. I am so sorry. I know you will be watching over each and every one of us during our shifts. God Bless You Brother.

J. Maguire 917
Irving PD

April 16, 2007

May God bless and keep you as well as watch over your family. Rest in peace...

Det. Robert Wright
Greenville Police Department, NC

April 16, 2007

My condolences go out to the family and Andrew's fellow officers in this time of sorrow.

J. Reed, Retired
Irving P. D.

April 16, 2007