Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

For those of us who take the oath, we understand what the protected never could...the price.

Yes, those who love us feel the loss. And those who don't are the ones we serve.

We may answer the call - to protect or defend... without the "heads up" that we have reached the end.

God Bless and protect the family and friends, as we are one family on this road that never ends.

"May the righteous in this land prevail"

Sr Sgt D Watson #241
Dallas Co SO, Texas

April 23, 2008

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD

April 7, 2008

My prayers are with with the Lozada family. What a tragedy and words are not sufficient to express the grief we feel in losing a fine officer such as Senior Corporal Victor Lozada. Only God knows the ultimate plan in how and why certain things happen. My empathy and sympathy goes out to all the officers who knew him personally. I lost my father to homicide and know the grief so well. May God bring comfort to the hearts of his friends, family, and co-workers.

Marie Teel
Grayson County Sheriffs Citizens Association

March 24, 2008

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Corporal Lozada 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 Corporal Lozada has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Corporal Lozada, 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 Corporal Lozada 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.

For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

Special Agent
FBI New York City

March 21, 2008

As a fellow motorcycle-officer working for the dutch police my thougts go out to the family and friends of Victor.

Hoofdagent Cor van Rooij
Netherlands Police

March 14, 2008

You are a true hero. Rest easy friend!

Officer J. McGee # 191
McKinney Police Department

March 8, 2008

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

March 7, 2008

I would like to send a special Blessing to Victor's family.His Mother was a very close friend of my grandmother Tranquilina Castro.Both families have remained friends back home in Houston for so many years. May God give the Lozadas the strength and courage knowing that Victor will always be "on his watch" looking down from the Heavens over them. Gracie & V.J. Garcia

Grace Marie Sanchez
Family friend

March 6, 2008

I would like to thank all of you for your wonderful words of comfort. For your prayers. Thousand thanks to the Dallas Police Department for making our pain a little easier to bear by sharing their memories of our brother with us, for their service to US in our stay in Dallas. We thank God for touching my brothers life. It is said that what you plant, will be your harvest and we see that my little brother has harvested hands full. Thank you again from my family to you. And God bless you all!!!!!

The Lozada-Tirado Family

Lupita Lozada-Vazquez
Sister

March 5, 2008

Rest well my brother for we will be caring for your family here in Katy. You are so brave and know you are another guardian angel.

bj

B.J. Foster, Retired Deputy
Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

March 5, 2008

I just wanted to express my deep sorrow in the time of your loss. I too was a motor officer for several years. I now patrol the streets at night and I pray for all motor officers who ride. Its not everyone who can ride and do what the motors do. God Bless all off yall at DPD. May God be with the family of Senior Corporal Lozada-Tirado. Thank you for your service to God and our Country. Rest in peace my brother. you now serve as a Guardian Angel to us all.

Sgt. M. Szempruch
Bossier City Police Dept. Bossier City Louisiana

March 5, 2008

rest in peace brother

motor officer
KCKPD

March 5, 2008

My heart aches for you all. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all. Heros are never forgotten.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

March 5, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to Senior Corporal Victor Lozada-Tirado family and friends and to the Dallas Police Department.

Robert Wigton #9516
Patrolman
San Antonio Park Police

Patrolman Robert Wigton #9516
San Antonio Park Police

March 5, 2008

Senior Corporal Lozada-Tirado's wife and four children have my prayers. I am truly sorry for your loss. God bless you.

Chaplain
Arkansas White County Sheriff's Department

March 4, 2008

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there... I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow...
I am the diamond glints on snow...
I am the sunlight on ripened grain...
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of gentle birds in circling flight...
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry—
I am not there... I did not die...

March 4, 2008

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of CPL. lozada-Tirado. RIP and Thank you for your service.

mjw643

March 4, 2008

Dear Brother in Blue,

May God Bless You, Your family and all Police Officers in the line of duty. Semper Fidelis Motorman!

Counterintelligence Specialist
USMC

March 4, 2008

On behalf of the Tampa Police Department, we send our deepest condolences. This loss leaves a void with his brothers and sisters throughout this country.

God Bless the family and fellow members of the Dallas Police Department.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

March 3, 2008

My prayers go out to your family, friends & co-workers. I know the pain of getting that terrible news that your loved one has died in the line of duty. I pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around them and carry them through the days ahead. I hope with time, they will find peace & comfort. They have begun travelling a long, difficult road that seems very lonely much of the time but there are others out here who will keep them lifted up in prayer. Thanks for your service to the people of Dallas. God bless you!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

March 3, 2008

rest easy brother, we've got the watch from here

Chief John Whitaker
Panama P.D. Oklahoma

March 3, 2008

You left us doing what you loved. You were my mentor, my hero, my brother, my friend, my protector and for everything you have done for me, I love you. May God give you rest.

Ed Torres
Nephew

March 3, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

March 3, 2008

Rest in peace, Corporal. Others will carry the watch. May God grant solace to your family and friends.

Det. Dan Jackson
St. Louis County PD

March 3, 2008

May you rest in peace my brother. Your watch has come to a end here but we know that you have just started your watch up in heaven.

M Hernandez #592
Dallas Sheriff Dept.

March 2, 2008