Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police,
who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, hard punches, an uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgment.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law breakers, and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences with the devil that the policeman's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of men.

--Author Unknown

In Valor there is Hope!

Rest easy Brother Avilucea, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

June 25, 2008

We are very sorry to hear of your tragic death offficer. You have served your state and country very well. You were a very brave man and you will never be forgotten. We will keep you in our prayers. May God bless you.

June 21, 2008

May you sleep easy with God, Michael. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

June 21, 2008

Lieutenant Avilucea's many years of service and sacrifice are truly honorable and noble. Such a loss. I pray for his family and co-workers.

Chaplain
Arkansas White County Sheriff's Department

June 17, 2008

My heart felt condolences to Officer Avilucea's family and friends. Another hero joins his other fallen brothers. It is a job our loved one's were proud of and it showed in their decication and service to the community and people they served. The pain of losing them never goes away, however, it is in memories that they continue to live on in our hearts. To his Fiancee, my heart goes out to you because there are so many plans and dreams that were left undone. But, You are always in his heart, and he watches you, just like my James watches & is with me & our son. He's with you and he will comfort you in your darkest hours. To his children, You are his prize assets. He lives through you. My son, Jesse-James is his father's legacy. He is with you always in heart! God Bless You and help your heart to feel sunshine after the storm.

Veronica & Jesse-James Archuleta
Fiancee to NMSP Officer James Archuleta EOW 6/4/06

June 15, 2008

It was an honor serving with you as a bomb tech. We shared lot of good experiences both on our calls and training. My you be happy watching us continue to strive to fill your shoes now that you have advanced to a higher level.
I and all of us will miss you and never forget you.

Deputy Michael Davies (EOD)
BCSO, NMSP retired

June 11, 2008

Rest in peace Lieutenant Avilucea...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

June 10, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

June 9, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother...Thank you for your service, faithfulness and dedication to duty. May God Bless and comfort your loved ones as they face these trying times.

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights VA-XVIII

June 8, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, eow 9/24/1976

June 8, 2008

Thank you, Lt. Avilucea, for your service to the people of New Mexico and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

June 8, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Lieutanant Michael Avilucea,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Lieutenant Micahael Avilucea. 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. Lieutenant Michael Avilucea 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 8, 2008

Thank you for your service.

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

June 6, 2008

Thank you, Lt. Avilucea, for your life and service. I am saddened by your death yet grateful that you were willing to make such a sacrifice. My prayers are with those you left behind.

Angel in Alabama

June 6, 2008

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Lieutenant Avilucea’s family as well as the members of the New Mexico State Police. 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

June 6, 2008

May your spirit have a joyous homecoming. I pray your family and friends find comfort in the heart felt words left by your extended Law Enforcment family. "Rest high on the mountain".

D/Sgt. Vence Woods
Office of Criminal Invest. Michigan DEQ

June 6, 2008

Lt. Avilucea,

Thank you for your 26 years of service to the citizens of this Nation. I offer my deepest condolences to your family during this difficult time. Rest easy sir, you will not be forgotten.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

June 6, 2008

MAY YOUR MEMORY BE ETERNAL!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with ur family and department at this time.

June 5, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland COunty Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

June 5, 2008

You will always be remebered as (SGT A) rest in peace and may god bless you, we pray for you and your family. You will never be forgotten.

Patrolman Isaac Valerio
New Mexico State Police

June 5, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Lieutenant Avilucea as well as the brotherhood of the New Mexico State Police. May you rest in eternal peace sir!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

June 5, 2008

I remembered Michael when he first got into the State Police. A great man, who also became a great officer, in which I am proud to say I had the pleasure of knowing. God Bless You Lucas and the family of Lt Avilucea.

Christina Lessau
Friend

June 5, 2008

On behalf of the New York State Police, our prayers are with you, your family, friends and all the troopers of the New Mexico State Police. May you Rest in Peace....

Trooper
New York State Police

June 4, 2008

My sincere condolences to the imediate family of Lieutenant Michael Avilucea and to his extended family of the New Mexico State Police.

God Bless each and one of you!!!

Chief Investigator Roberto Martinez
New Mexico State Eighth Judicial District Attorneys' Office

June 4, 2008

Rest in Peace brother and thank you for your service

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's office

June 4, 2008