Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Gone but not forgotten

Anonymous

September 9, 2008

i love you

Joseph Saavedra Jr.
nephew

April 8, 2008

I miss my uncle very much and i loved him more than anything he was and still is my hero and the reason im in law enforcement. I know that i will never ride alone in my patrol car once i become a peace officer because my uncle will always be riding shotgun and be my back up. i love you and until we meet again be safe and watch over me.

Jailer Joseph Saavedra jr.
Harris County Sheriff Dept

April 8, 2008

May God bless and strengthen the family and friends of Officer Saavedra.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department

February 5, 2008

James my brother, you will be greatly missed by us all. You left us all too soon. The time we had together will never be forgotten. Your hard work for the Fraternal Order of Police will not go unnoticed. You were a great police officer and I can only wish to be as good as you. You were a great father, husband and friend. Your family will be taken care of by us all. Rachel, Annie, Raquel, Duce and Louie will always have us as their family. Now it is your duty to be our Guardian Angel and protect us all from evil. Rest in Peace my brother... I leave you with this.

“The Final Inspection”

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

“Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?”

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
“No, Lord, I guess I ain’t,
Because those of us who carry badges
Can’t always be a saint.

I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was rough,
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn’t mine to keep…
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.

I know I don’t deserve a place
Among the people here’
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you’ve a place for me here,
Lord, It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t… I’ll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

“Step forward now, Policeman,
You’ve borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven’s Streets,
You’ve done your time in hell”

Sgt. Keith Strasheim
Corpus Christi PD

January 16, 2008

So very sorry for your loss. I know he is dancing in heaven and will never forget you.

Ptrl R. Escamilla
Austin PD

January 15, 2008

James,
As you look down at us from heaven, you wrap your angel wings around your brothers in blue to keep us safe. You will be our guardian angel. We will miss your humor and will never forget the kind person you were as well as the dedicated police officer and proud husband and father. God bless your family. We miss you!

Sgt Manny Fonseca #1010
CCPD & Friend

January 4, 2008

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Saavedra. RIP and thank you for your service.

mjw643

January 2, 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 Officer Saavedra. 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 James, 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 James' life and the MAN that he was. Remember that James' life was about so much more than the way he died. James will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Saavedra, 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)

January 1, 2008

Offcier Saavedra

You have made the ulitimate sacrifice! You are a true hero and now you patrol the streets of heaven above. The Lord will take care of your family and friends. May your soul Rest in Peace.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Officer Ky Dept. of Juvenile Justice

January 1, 2008

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

December 29, 2007

Rest in Peace my Brother, God bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

December 27, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Officer Saavedra, 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

December 27, 2007

RIP brother!! God bless your family!!

PO E WARD
AMTRAK POLICE NYC

December 27, 2007

It was an Honor to know you Brother! God Bless you... My prayers to your wife and children as well as your family at Port Police.

SFC Cynthia Purdy
US Army Military Police

December 26, 2007

Thank you for your service. You will be missed

PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Department

December 26, 2007

What a tragic reminder that no one knows the day or time of his death. There is no solace in this; the only peace is that knowing that he was bravely serving his country and his community, and even though I did not know him, I know he was a hero.

To his family and fellow officers: I lift you up before the Almighty during this time of confusion, grief and pain. James is with God now, and I pray the peace of God will somehow provide some relief.

Gone, but not forgotten.. RIP Officer Saavedra.

December 26, 2007

"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED, BUT HOW HE LIVED, THAT MAKES HIM A HERO" May God Bless your family and friends in their time of grief. May God grant peace and acceptance to the other officer involved in this accident. THANK YOU, Officer Saavedra, for keeping US safe. GODSPEED.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

December 25, 2007

I am so sorry for the loss of Officer Saavedra.

RMTaylor
DOJ

December 25, 2007

Brother James,

It has been an honor serving with you on the FOP board, working beside you, and the countless conversations. It's time to rest now. We will miss you greatly. God Bless

W. Broyles
Corpus Christi Police Department

December 25, 2007

I send my condolences to the Saavedra family, the Port Police Department, all departments, and persons that have been blessed by this wonderful officer for their loss. My prayers go out to you.

Hampton, Andrew A.
SGT, MP
Convoy Op's Tech
Camp Adder
Tallil, Iraq

SGT, Hampton, Andrew A.
US. Army Reserves

December 25, 2007

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

December 24, 2007

The Lino Lakes Police Department extends our deepest sympathy to the family, co-workers and friends of Officer James Saavedra. Thank you for your service to this great nation. God bless you!

Sgt. Mike Rumpsa
Lino Lakes Police Department (MN)

December 24, 2007

Rest in Peace,Brother. Thank you for your service. To all the officers of the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department,please accept my condolences.

Sgt.BR Sexton
Okla.Dept.of Corrections

December 24, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

December 24, 2007