Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lost but never forgotten...

Deputy Sheriff
FCSO, Maryland

April 15, 2007

My prayers and condolances go out to the Esparza family.

Amy
Burleson Police Wive's Association

April 15, 2007

10-7. We will handle it from here. Great service Drew. You are one of a kind. Your family is strong and will make it through this hard time. Ralph be strong

another officer
Irving PD

April 15, 2007

Officer Esparza, Thank you so much for your willingness to serve the citizens of Irving. Thank you also for your ultimate sacrifice. You are a hero who will not be forgotten. To the Esparza family, my deepest sympathies for your loss. To all the Irving PD family, and especially to you Officer Ralph, you have my condolences. You also have my prayers as you continue your watch. Romans 13:4.

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

April 15, 2007

May Our Lord comfort your loved ones and may you Rest safe in the hollow of His Hand.

April 15, 2007

Be strong of heart, for you are surely with the Lord in Heaven now. Rest easy brother.

Assistant Chief of Police
Gueydan P.D. ( Gueydan, Louisiana )

April 15, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER...GOD SPEED

PATROLMAN #1141
RICHMOND PD (CA)

April 15, 2007

This just shows how unfair life can be when people who care nothing for there life live and people who have so much to share with society lose everything. My heart goes out to your family, girlfriend, and department who have lost so much. You are an awesome person who in your short time was able to accomplish much more than most people can in a life time. You will and can not be forgotten for the lasting effect you have had on so many people.

Always in my Prayers
#363

#363
Grand Prairie PD

April 15, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

April 15, 2007

Rest in peace my brother

Patrolman
Brush PD Colorado

April 14, 2007

To Officer Esparza family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you'

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, Surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

April 14, 2007

R.I.P. Thanks for making the world a better place.

Officer
Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

April 14, 2007

Godspeed Officer Esparza. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

April 14, 2007

May the Lord bless your Family, Friends and Co-Workers in this difficult time. Thanks for your service. Walk the streets of Heaven my Brother in Blue, and keep an eye on us who will continue the fight in your honor. God Bless and God Speed.........................

Motor Officer W F Schrader
Lakeland Florida PD

April 14, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Officer Esparza, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

April 14, 2007

10-7! We will never forget.

a friend

April 14, 2007

10-7. We will always remember!

April 14, 2007

To the Esparza family. Mendi, Mikayla, Colton, and I would like to say how deeply saddened we are at the loss of Andrew. I first met Andrew in the academy when I taught some of his classes and later on in in-service. He was always smiling and full of energy. Andrew was a fine police officer...one to be extremely proud of. The hallways of the Department will be a bit darker without him, but his spirit will live on in all of our memories. He will not be forgotten. Ralph, your little brother was proud to have followed in your footsteps. He was a model for other officers to follow. Rest peacefully, Andrew. God will take care of you now as we will take care of your family.

With heartfelt sorrow,

Officer Stephen W. Burres, III #839
Irving Police Dept. DWI Unit

Officer Stephen W. Burres, III #839
Irving Police Dept. DWI Unit

April 14, 2007

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. GRAJEK

April 14, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Esparza and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Officer Esparza has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends of Officer Esparza, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Esparza is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

April 14, 2007

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

NC Game Warden

April 14, 2007

When I learned of Officer Esparza's accident, I prayed, my family prayed. We prayed for Andrew to pull through. We prayed for his family, for God to comfort them. We prayed for his fellow officers, for God to strengthen them and bring them closer during this time of sorrow.

This morning I heard the song:

When the shadows of this life have gone,
I'll fly away;
Like a bird from prison bars has flown,
I'll fly away

I'll fly away
Oh Glory
I'll fly away.
When I die, Hallelujah by and by,
I'll fly away.

God Speed, Andrew, God speed.

Ofc Fisher
Lewisville, Tx PD

April 14, 2007

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
surviving spouse, Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

April 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Esparza and the Irving Police Department. Rest in peace, Sir.

Wife of a LEO

April 14, 2007

God bless you for your service and sacrifice.

DE
St. Louis City Police

April 14, 2007