Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To my cousin Ralph, his family and to the fellow police officers of Andrew Esparza:
I am deeply saddened by your lost. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you. Take solace in the fact that many men live an entire lifetime, grow old and die wondering whether or not they make a difference to our world. Police officers do not have this problem. Officer Andrew Esparza has made a difference in all our lives and to his community.
May he rest in peace. Semper Fi.

Antonio Martinez, 1stSgt, USMC Ret.
Cousin

April 16, 2007

I never knew officer Esparza, but was touched by this tragic loss, I would like to give my condolences, to his family and friends, brothers and sisters in blue. For he is gone but not forgotten he will live on in all of your hearts and memories.("GOD SPEED SIR")

April

April (queenofdiamonds, AT)
Citizen in California

April 16, 2007

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer A. Esparza at this most tragic time.

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

April 16, 2007

May God be with your family and Department. R.I.P brother!

J. McGee # 4189
Allen PD, Texas

April 16, 2007

My prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Esparza.

April 16, 2007

You and your family will remain in our prayers. God Bless You.

S. Barnes, Dispatcher
Irving PD

April 16, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Andrew Esparza, and the Irving P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Esparza, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

April 16, 2007

Drew,
Its been a tough last three days knowing your gone. But I have the lasting memories of times we spent together and great pride in knowing that I am a better person for having known and served with you. You were truly one of a kind. God Speed Brother

#965
Irving Police Department

April 16, 2007

Thank you for your service. Rest assured that your work will be carried on and never forgotten. May the Love of God comfort the family, friends, and co-workers of this true Hero.

Matt. 5:9
Isaiah 40:8

CSO B. Evans
271st Judicial District Adult Probation

April 16, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

April 16, 2007

As a dispatcher that worked with Andrew (JR or KIDDO to me), I have been blessed by God to have known Andrew. He was never without a smile, always happy to be at work and doing what he loved. I am proud to have called him my friend. Andrew did his observation time in dispatch with me and I have never seen such passion for law enforcement as I saw in his eyes. Even though he had only been with our family for 2 years he made a huge impact.

Thank you Esparza family for sharing him with us.

Andrew, I love you and will miss you terribly.

Julie Teel 1563
Irving PD Dispatch

April 16, 2007

Officer Andrew Esparza, on the 10th of April we were on a call together for about 4 hours “Shots Fired”. Andrew was so excited because it was his first call out as a tactical officer. He was full of energy with all his tactical gear on. I asked Andrew Esparza, where’s your brother Ralph (also a Tactical Officer)? I could see your eyes light up and point to the side of building and say “he’s at the wall covering the window”. It was a pleasure and an honor to be along side with Andrew Esparza.

Rudy Chavez 899
Irving Police Department

OFFICER RUDY CHAVEZ
IRVING POLICE DEPARTMENT

April 16, 2007

I have been with the Irving Police Department for many years and have trained many young officers. I can say without a doubt Andrew was a rising and shining star. Andrew was a quiet, but confident young officer who was not only professional with the citizenry of Irving, but also when dealing with suspects. As a former FTO I only wish I could have had the honor of helping to train Andrew, but the numerous times I was able to give him advice I just knew he would go to the top in our department. Andrew we will miss you so much and you will never be forgotten. You are in a better place and I know you will look down on us from time to time. You will always be 10-8 to us and don't worry we will take care of Ralph. We love you buddy!

Patrolman Kevin Palms
Irving Police Department

April 16, 2007

My prayers go out to you and your family....

R.I.P. Brother,
Officer Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

Officer Marc A. Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

April 16, 2007

Andrew, you were a bright star for the City of Irving. Too soon, you have left this earth, but you will not be forgotton. You served the citizens of Irving with Pride and Dignity. I know the closeness of you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to your friends and family. May God comfort you in your time of need. Ralph, I'm sorry for your loss, I know how special Andrew was in your life and I know how much this hurts. It seems like only yesterday that you switched shifts so that you could be with your "little brother." Well, your "little brother" is now, and will always be with you wherever you go. If you need anything, know that I'm here for you. Rest In Peace Andrew, you will be missed.

Romans 8-26-30
26 And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. 27 And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will. 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. 29 For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.

Police Officer Steven Buesing
Irving PD

April 16, 2007

I'm sorry for your loss I will keep the family in my prayers.

Sherry Lynn
C.O.P. Sleepyhollow #12

April 16, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and sibling officers of Officer Esparza. May you rest in eternal peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

April 16, 2007

Thank you for your service, Officer Esparza. Our prayers are with your family and department.

TX Deputy's wife

April 16, 2007

"...I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Yours very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln..."

ptl mankin

April 15, 2007

My heart and prayers go out to the immediate family and the police family. My God be with you all in this time of mourning for a son, brother and fellow officer. It may be his end of watch, but you will never be forgotten. Irving Police Department NEVER FORGETS!

Becky Fann, Ret
Irving Police Department

April 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are offered to Officer Esparza's family and members of the Irving Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Senior Deputy Eric R. Fennell
Kern County Sheriff's Office

April 15, 2007

Andrew it has been my pleasure to have served with you. Time will help us with the healing process and eventually the emptiness will begin to dissipate but you will never be forgotten. Be strong Ralph but it is okay to cry as we have been. Our prayers are with the entire family.

Charles Van-Deren
Irving PD

April 15, 2007

God Speed Brother! May you rest in peace and your sacrifice not be forgotten.

Senior Corporal Mark Villarreal
Dallas PD

April 15, 2007

Rest in Peace our Brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Officer M. Weaver #1555
Plano Police Department, Texas

April 15, 2007

Rest in Peace our Brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Officer M. Weaver #1555
Plano Police Department, Texas

April 15, 2007