Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Brother. Know your fellow brothers will hunt down the one who took you life and he will pay. My condolences to your Family and the Chicago PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

June 2, 2009

You will not be forgotten, Brother.

Rudy
008th Dist Tact Team

June 2, 2009

Officer Valadez thank you for your service. Rest in Peace. God Bless you and your family.

Lt.
Del Rio Police Department

June 2, 2009

On behalf of the Pipes and Drums, our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Valadez. May eternal light shine upon him.

William Schield - Vice President
Pipes and Drums of the Chicago Police Department

June 2, 2009

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.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department

June 2, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts are with your family and brave men and women of CPD during this difficult time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

June 2, 2009

May you rest in peace old friend, I was fortunate to know you during our college years, I was deeply saddened by your loss, but I am comforted that you died loving what you did. We need more dedicated soldiers as you were. My deepest condolences goes out to his family during this hard time, but may they take comfort that he will be in a better place....

Once a leatherneck always a leatherneck...!

O.L.
DHS

June 2, 2009

Rest easy my brother, may the Almighty Father hold you in his arms.

Det.M
C.P.D.

June 2, 2009

P.O. Valadez Rest in Peace.

C.O.Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

June 2, 2009

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 1, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

June 1, 2009

R.I.P.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Department- 011th District

June 1, 2009

No words can express how sorry I am about this tragic loss. May the Lord comfort the Valadez family and the Chicago PD family. Rest in peace Officer Valadez.

Olivia Tooley
Spouse of MT Trooper

June 1, 2009

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

June 1, 2009

God bless you, brother. You are in my heart and prayers. May you rest in peace as you now sit among the angels.

Capt. Gary Graham
Denver Police Dept (RET)

June 1, 2009

Alex,
I will always remember your ability to light up a room and always make us laugh. You were such a comedian and always seemed to find the best in people. You were inspiring and a fantastic officer. You will always be remembered. GOD took you too soon from us and if there is anything that gives us a small sense of comfort from this tragedy it's that you left a BIG piece of you behind with your soon to be son. You were and always will be loved. GOD Bless You & Your Family.
Love Always,Lisa

P.O Viscarra, Maria #11381
Chicago Police Department

June 1, 2009

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."


ALWAYS IN OUR PRAYERS. REST IN PEACE AV

Anonymous

June 1, 2009

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. My prayers are with your family.

Deputy Sheriff
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

June 1, 2009

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.
(By Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller )

M Tpr. Dave "Stumpy" Miller
Indiana State Police, Lowell

June 1, 2009

God Bless you Sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

June 1, 2009

R.I.P. ALEX.

Anonymous

June 1, 2009

Rest in peace brother and may GOD bless your family and the CPD.

Trooper A. Forsyth
Louisiana State Police

June 1, 2009

Deepest sympathies from the Park Forest Police Department, your brothers and sisters just to the south.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chicago Police Department and Officer Valadez' girlfriend and family.

Commander Christopher Mannino
Park Forest Police Department

June 1, 2009

God bless you and your family Officer Valadez - may you rest in peace.

Board of Trustees
Matteson IL Police Pension Fund

June 1, 2009

RIP BROTHER.. WATCH OVER THE REST OF US WHILE WE DO GODS WORK DOWN HERE.

POLICE OFFICER
WILLOW SPRINGS, IL

June 1, 2009