Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

James was a great officer, a loving Dad and Husband, a devoted son to his mother Josie and loved his brother John. He was the best of friends to have and we had many wonderful memories of him. Corpus Christi lost one of its finest and is poorer today without him. God has called him home too soon. May he bless his wife Rachel and family.
I will miss you James.

Chief Sam Granato
Yakima Police Dept./Personal Friend

December 20, 2007

God bless & R.I.P

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

December 20, 2007

I have been where you fear to go...
I have seen what you fear to see...
I have done what you fear to do...
All these things I’ve done for you.
I am the one you lean upon...
The one you cast your scorn upon...
The one you bring your troubles to...
All these people I’ve been for you.
The one you ask to stand apart...
The one you feel should have no heart...
The one you call the man in blue...
But I am human just like you.
And through the years I’ve come to see...
That I’m not what you ask of me...
So take this badge and take this gun...
Will you take it? Will anyone?
And when you watch a person die...
And hear a battered baby cry...
Then so you think that you can be
All those things you ask of me...?

Patrolman A.J. Howard,I
Giddings Police Dept.

December 20, 2007

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl.II David A. Murphy
TX DPS

December 20, 2007

You will not be forgotten. May God be with your family, friends and fellow officers in this tragic time.

Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Clark
Llano P.D., Llano TX

December 20, 2007

May God bless the family of Officer Saavedra. His Love will keep you strong throughout this most difficult of times. The family, friends and fellow officers are in my prayers.

Terri Cook, Sister to Sgt. Gaylon Ledington
Rapides Parish, La. Sheriff's Dept EOW: July 10, 2006

December 20, 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

December 20, 2007

"A Letter From Heaven"
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson
cc-Pirate Internet Radio

December 20, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

December 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

Officer Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department

December 20, 2007

Another Officer has fallen, Lord, You must have had a very special reason for needing him now, which is unknown to us. Officer Saavedra is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Officer Saavedra, and thank you for all your time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, for he is special and you now have another fine Officer.

Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond VA DSS Fraud Unit

December 20, 2007

May God bless you and your family.

Officer Mike Boaz
Paris Police Department

December 20, 2007

You are remembered today, and thank you Sir for your service as you join the ranks of so many that are honored here. You are a hero just by the profession you chose, God bless you, your family, police family and friends.

Pat VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH

December 20, 2007

R.I.P. Officer Saavedra

Houston, TX

December 20, 2007

Rest easy brother.

December 20, 2007

it with deepest sympathy that I extend my heartfelt appreciation for Police Officer James Saavedra, Port of Corpus Christi Police Department, to his family, and friends and fellow officers. Rest in eternal peace amongst those who like you dedicated themselves to service protecting the citizenry and now rest in eternal peace. God bless and thank you for your service.

Margaret S.Hood
Citizens Watch

December 20, 2007

Officer Saavedra,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

December 20, 2007

Officer Saavedra,
Thank you for the dedication you have displayed in helping to make this a safer place for us all. My prayers go out to the family and always remember that daddy is just a prayer away.

Sgt. Walter Hughes, Retired
MNPD - Nashville, Tennessee

December 20, 2007

RIP fellow brother. You were called hoem to police the streets of Heaven.

Det. R. Castelhano 160 MVPD NY

Det. Rick Castelhano jr. #160
Mt. Vernon PD NY

December 20, 2007

What a terrible situation!

Officer Saavedra, thank you for your service and dedication.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

December 20, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Saavedra...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

December 20, 2007

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Saavedra’s family as well as the members of the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

December 20, 2007

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

December 20, 2007

From one hurting family to another - you are in our prayers. We know your pain.

MJ Ultz
Huntsville Police Department

December 20, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother. My condolences to you family and the Port of Corpus Christi PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

December 20, 2007