Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Que descansa en paz mi hermano en azul. Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
N.Y.P.D. (retired)

May 13, 2017

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 13, 2015

Siempre te recuerdo mi amigo, no importa el tiempo que pase. Gracias por tu ayuda mientras fuiste policia. Dios te guarde.

Agente
Policia de Puerto Rico

May 13, 2014

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

July 31, 2012

Mi pana ya van 3 años de esto y aun te recuerdo como el buen compañero que fuiste en nuestro Precinto. Dios te tenga en su Reino para que con el vigiles a los que aca quedan.

Agente, Luis Diaz
Policia Estatal Puerto Rico

October 29, 2010

You have not been forgotten. True heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8.8.04

May 13, 2010

Estimado Rafael...Cada vez que veo un companero caido en el cumplimiento de su deber me pregunto el porque de las cosas..Eres un heroe para mi y siempre lo seras para toda tu familia y companeros de trabajo.Se a ciencia cierta lo que es tener un companero caido ya que yo como policia hacen 35 anos me quitaron la vida a mi Col. Virino Mercado y Sgto.Osorio el cual estabamos atrincherados en la Universidad de Puerto Rico en los disturbios...Eres un angel de Dios prestando servicios en el cielo y se a ciencia cierta que Dios te firmara esa querella de lo alto bendiciendote a ti y tu familia..Que Dios te tenga en la gloria y muchas gracias por cumplir con tu deber...Mis oraciones para ti y los tuyos seran siempre..Ex Policia Jose Pacheco placa #5382..Academia 69, 1964

Jose Pacheco, ex Policia #5382
Puerto Rico Police Dept>

November 19, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today as we approach the 2nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was shot twice when ambushed on April 23rd when he was on a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, 2 years before you were killed.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

May 13, 2009

To Agent Rafael Santana-Cruz, his family and his fellow officers with the Puerto Rico Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Agent Santana-Cruz’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Santana-Cruz and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

May 13, 2009

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 13, 2008

Que Dios te tenga en su enterno gloria. Aunque nunca nos conocimos yo siento que e perdido un hermano. Un hermano de nuestra fraternida. En su memoria, durante la Semana de Policia (Police Week) en Washington DC yo voy a correr bicicleta desde New Jersey hasta Washington DC.

Le mando la Bendicion a su familia.

Descanse en Paz hermano

PTL. Raul Aponte
Long Branch Police Dept

May 5, 2008

Conoci a Rafael, tremendo companero, buena persona, siempre alegre, bromeando y siempre daba la mano en todo lo que podia. Es una tristeza para mi y para la Fuerza perder un policia asi que cada dia dejaba su alma en tan peligroso trabajo. Siempre lo recordare como un fiel companero y como un buen amigo.

Que Dios te tenga en el Reino de los Cielos junto a el, ayudando al policia que cada dia sale a dar su vida para hacer del mundo uno mejor. Dios te bendiga Rafa.

Agent. Luis Diaz
Puerto Rico Police Department

February 22, 2008

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 Agent Santana-Cruz, especially to his wife. 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 Rafael, 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 Rafael's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Rafael's life was about so much more than the way he died. Rafael will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Agent Santana-Cruz, 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)

December 24, 2007

Rest. in Peace

Sgt. Juan Padilla Sevilla
Manati City Police Puerto Rico

December 9, 2007

Gracias por haber sido un buen companero algun dia nos volveremos a ver.Emprende tu nuevo camino al lado de dios.

Agente Hector Padilla

December 6, 2007

God Speed my friend!!!
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten!!!

Senior Special Agent Enrique Morales
DHS/ICE OI former PRPD Agent

November 10, 2007

May God bless you and your family. You are a true hero fellow.

TPR. CATALINO CABALLERO
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL

September 23, 2007

Santana,
Siempre estaras en nuestros corazanes. Eres nuestro angel guardian. Al dia de hoy todavia sufrimos por tu ausencia, pero esperamos que llegue el dia en nos volvamos a ver. Fuistes y siempre seras nuestro gran amigo y sobre todo nuestro hermano. Dios te bendiga y le agradecemos a Dios por haberte puesto en nuestras vidas.

Tus amigos de siempre

August 10, 2007

Tu sacrificio por el pueblo de Puerto Rico jamas sera olvidado; "y ya cuando reposen nuestras macanas ,enlistanos en tu Fuerza Celestial donde guardaremos el Trono de Dios con el mismo orgullo con que hemos cuidado la ciudad de los hombres".

Motorcyclist Vega 18924
Puerto Rico Police Department

July 21, 2007

The sacrafice you made created pain to your family. But you are now in gods hand and he will protect you as you did with others. May god bless your family and may he take good care of you. I am soory for your death and wish you family the best. You are a true hero who never gave up and did whats best.

Det. Jose Diaz
Union City Police Dept

July 17, 2007

We are grateful for your efforts to maintain peace in your community. May your family find strength in coping with your loss.

"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

June 25, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Agent Rafael Santana-Cruz,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Agent Santana-Cruz. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Agent Rafael Santana-Cruz is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

June 17, 2007

God bless your family and friends, from your sister in blue.
Yvette Borrero

Yvette Borrero
Beaumont Police Dept.

June 14, 2007

God Speed

Reserve Deputy
South Carolina USA

June 7, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and sibling officers of Agent Santana-Cruz. May you rest in eternal peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

June 6, 2007