San Antonio Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Reflections for Patrolman Valentine D. "Val" Lopez, Jr.
Rest In Peace.
#2959
U.S. Marshals
October 21, 2007
Rest in Peace...
Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY
October 21, 2007
You were shot on the day that i was born.
RIP Brother
Marc D.
FDNY (Former NYPD)
October 21, 2007
Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.
nc game warden
October 21, 2007
May you rest in peace.G-d bless.
October 21, 2007
Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.
Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department
October 21, 2007
My heart and prayers go out to the Lopez family, friends and coworkers. Another hero called home to patrol the streets above.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
October 21, 2007
God bless.
p.o
cpd 215
October 21, 2007
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
October 21, 2007
Rest, brother. You served us well.
Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
October 21, 2007
Rest in peace Officer Lopez. May God bless your family and co-workers.
Lieutenant
Genesee County, michigan
October 21, 2007
Rest in peace Sir.
TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
October 21, 2007
You fought and fought and exemplified what a true hero is like and for that we say thank you. You will never be forgotten my friend. Rest in peace.
Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
October 21, 2007
On behalf of the New York State Police, our prayers are with you and your family. May you Rest in Peace...
Trooper
New York State Police
October 21, 2007
"A coward turns away, but a brave man's choice is danger."
While this quote describes all law enforcement, it is particularly appropriate here. This warrior ran to the sounds of battle while others ran away. He is a true hero and I salute him for his life and honor him for his sacrifice.
Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Fl.
October 21, 2007
My deepest sympathy to your family, police family and friends. You deserve our repsect for your sacrifice and your heriosm is distinguished by chosing the profession of serving and protecting citizens.
You are the type of officer that makes citizens be without fear, no one can every thank you, your family, police family enough, your loss will long be remembered
Pat Van DenBerghe-Manchester, NH
Citizen
October 21, 2007
Officer Lopez,
Thank you for your service. You are to be honored and commended for serving despite your injuries. It is tragic that you had to suffer for so long because of a person's actions so many years ago. Rest in peace now sir.
October 21, 2007
God bless you and your family, this is very sad that he made it 29 more years, and then left us. God only knows best and you don't have to suffer no more brother Lopez. Godspeed!!!!!!!
Trooper Bobby D. White
Alabama State Troopers
October 21, 2007
“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown
Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired
October 21, 2007
R I P SIR
Mike, Boston MA
October 21, 2007
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