Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

First and Foremost, my sympathies go out to all of Officer Jose Rivera's family and friends and to all of my brothers and sisters at USP Atwater. Although I was retired before Officer Rivera joined the Bureau Family, he will always be a Hero to me, just as all of those who walk behind the walls every day. Our motto everyday was, "Everyone goes home at the end of the shift." I joined the Bureau after Officer Scott Williams was killed by inmate Greene at USP Lompoc. And we "Never Forget", and we never let the inmates forget that we are always watching. I hope to eventually heal from my injuries and go back to a USP. This news makes me want to fight the fight even more and work even harder at physical therapy.

Thank you Jose Rivera for being willing to fight the fight behind the walls where not many men or women are willing to go.

e.o.w. June 20. 2008

Medically Ret. Case Manager, Tammi Coles
USP Lompoc/BOP

June 24, 2008

Rest well my brother, apparently god has other plans for you.

GS 10, Jose Torres
BOP

June 24, 2008

Rest well my brother, apparently god has other plans for you.

GS 10, Jose Torres
BOP

June 24, 2008

Thank you for your service to our country that you carried out in multiple ways. May you rest in peace.

Rick Mottmiller, CEO
DRACONi Security

June 24, 2008

This is a sad time for the Rivera family and the BOP community. The lose of one of our own brother comes with great sadness to all. May I extent my condolences to Officer Jose Rivera's family.

Your Shipamte and Brother

Officer
FCC Coleman/ Brother in Arms

June 24, 2008

My deepest condolences to Jose's family may he rest in peace. "WE GOT YOU WATCH"

Senior Officer F. Munoz
FBOP/MDC GUAYNABO

June 24, 2008

My deepest condolences to Jose's family may he rest in peace. "WE GOT YOU WATCH"

Senior Officer F. Munoz
FBOP/MDC GUAYNABO

June 24, 2008

Rest in Peace Rivera you are heroe on my book.

Antonio Calderon Senior Officer Speciali
FCC COLEMAN USP #1

June 24, 2008

To my BOP brother Jose Rivera and family;

I think about what happened to my fellow officer Jose Rivera all the time. I was part of the bus crew that transported those prisoners only three days before the incident. I didn't know you, sir, but you are always in my thoughts. Rest easy, my friend, you will always be remembered. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Senior Officer R. Velazco
FBOP, Coleman, FL

June 24, 2008

It is always a sad day when an Officer falls in the line of duty. May your loved ones know that, even tho we might not have known you personally, everybody in corrections or law enforcement feels their anguish deep in our souls. May God give them strength & guidance. You might be gone, but Bureau staff will never forget!

Sr Ofcr Spec
BOP, FTC OKL

June 24, 2008

May God bless you Jose Rivera and may He bestow many blessings on your family, friends, and co-workers for the loss of one obviously so loved. We will never forget you, Jose.

S.O. MCCALLISTER
FBOP-FCI WILLIAMSBURG

June 24, 2008

Officer Rivera, You are a true patriot and guardian of your country. Your bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Not every man can say he served the greater good. Of you, there is now question. Receive your welcomed with open arms. your hosts are other fallen officers.

S.O.S. J Jarrett
F.B.O.P. (USMC)

June 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of our fallen brother. May you R.I.P. Officer Rivera. May your family and friends find comfort in this time of saddness. You may be gone but will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN... GOD SPEED

S.O. T. Oquist
FCI SANDSTONE

June 24, 2008

Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our Great Nation. May the Lord comfort those close to you. God speed, Brother.

Officer B. Evans #2447
Arlington, TX. PD

June 24, 2008

My prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of Officer Rivera. May God keep you all in his grace as you mourn this tragic time. To the FBOP family and the U.S. Navy family of Officer Rivera may God bless you all in this tragedy and keep you all safe. Godspeed my brother may you now rest in Peace.

Correctional Officer M. Pinedo CDC / SK2 U.S. Navy RC

Correctional Officer M. Pinedo
California Dept. of Corrections

June 24, 2008

We all take for granted that we will return home from our shift each day. All too easily it can all be taken away, all too sudden. Brother Rivera is a true hero, in my eyes and the world's eyes. When things hit this close to home for us, it makes one wonder if it's all worth it........well, it is. It's worth knowing that although never recognized, we are doing a service to our fellow-citizens and to our country. I lost a true friend and fellow Deputy Sheriff in 2000, and this brings back so many memories of that hurt. Although I did not know you Jose, YOU ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN. Rest in Peace Brother.

W. Spinks, Senior Officer Specialist
FBOP, FCI Glimer

June 24, 2008

Websters definition of Hero:
A man of distinguished valor or enterprise in danger or fortitude in suffering; A prominent or central personage in any remarkable action or event; hence, A GREAT OR ILLUSTRIOUS PERSON!
To Jose and his family and friends: we all can proudly call you a HERO. You will never be forgotten, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice! I just know Scott (EOW 04-03-97) was waiting for you with open arms to show you around! RIP

proud to call you my brother
FMC Rochester Mn FBOP

June 24, 2008

Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God."

My thoughts and sympathies to Officer Rivera's family. May he rest in peace.

Officer B. D. Stoll
California Department of Corrections

June 24, 2008

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE RIVERA FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I DIDN'T KNOW YOU BUT I FEEL THE PAIN. IT SADDENS ME GREATLY TO LOOSE A FELLOW OFFICER. ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY HE CALLED YOU TO HIS PRESENCE AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. THANK YOU FOR WALKING THE ANYONE WILL EVER WALK. NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I THANK THE LORD THAT I'M ABLE TO WALK OUT THE FRONT DOOR AND COME HOME TO MY FAMILY AGAIN. UNFORTUNATELY YOU WERN'T ABLE TO. BUT I PRAY THAT YOU WALKED THROUGH THE GATES OF HEAVEN.

ISO BALVANEDA
BOP MDC LA

June 24, 2008

YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTEN THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, FELLOW OFFICERS AT ATWATER STAND BY EACH OTHER IT WILL BE ALONG ROAD FOR YOU AND ALL OFFICERS TO OVERCOME NATIONWIDE.I HAVE GONE THRU 3 OFFICERS DEATHS SINCE IN I STARTED LAW ENFORCEMENT OVER 25 YEARS AGO.IT IS HARD VERY HARD TO LOSE A FELLOW BROTHER OR SISTER.YOU WILL NEVER FORGET THE OFFICER WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.ITS VERY HARD TO SAY THE WORDS EOW OR EOS FOR SUCH A YOUNG OFFICER AT THE PEAK OF HIS MISSION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT .WE ALL MUST STAY ALERT AT ALL TIMES.TO THE OFFICERS WIFE TO BE AND IS IMMEDITLLY FAMILY YOU SHUOLD BE PROUD OF SENIOR OFFICER RIVERA FOR HIS SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY AS A NAVY SERVICE MAN AND FOR WEARING THE BOP UNIFORM.I WILL NEVER FORGET THE DATE OF 6-20-2008 WHEN WE HAD TO PUT OUT E.O.W (END OF WATCH) FOR THIS YOUNG OFFICER DOING HIS JOB.ALSO THANKYOU TO ALL OF THE OTHER LEO AGENCIES FOR YOUR SUPPORT

S/O/S WJC
FCC VICTORVILLE

June 24, 2008

May you rest in peace and in the comfort of God's loving arms. May God also bless your loved ones. I believe in my heart that Jose is with the Lord, making a place for you to be with him in the presence of God one day. God bless~

"Dancing with the Angels"

You're dancing with the angels
Walking in new life
You're dancing with the angels
Heaven fills your eyes
Now that you're dancing with the angels

You had love for your family
Love for all people
Love for the Father, and Son
Your heart will be heard
In your unspoken words
Through generations to come
There is so much that I don't understand
But I know

You're dancing with the angels
Walking in new life
You're dancing with the angels
Heaven fills your eyes
Now that you're dancing with the angels

lyrics by Monk & Neagle

Unit Secretary
FCC Florence, Colorado

June 24, 2008

I would like to start first by saying that Officer Rivera will be greatly missed. Thank you for your service brother. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and to ALL of you at Atwater. May God bless and keep everyone of you at all times and even more so during this time of sadness.
Godspeed Officer Jose Rivera and may you rest in peace my brother.

Senior Officer Specialist Earl H. Shaver
FBOP

June 24, 2008

I never knew you Officer Rivera, But we were fellow Officers.And that makes us brothers. Both my Family and I are so sorry that this has happened to you.I will forever include you in my prayers along with your Family and Friends.We will Miss you. Signed David Salem- SOS- Pekin Il.

SOS David Salem and Family
BOP-Fellow officer

June 24, 2008

May you rest in peace my Friend. I will Shake Down A Few Extra
Tomorrow for you.

Senior Officer J. Strong
USP Lompoc

June 24, 2008

May god bless officer rivera's family in this time of need. God speed my brother.

Senior Officer Mitchell
FBOP

June 23, 2008