Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

June 14, 2009

rest in peace, brother
provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police

provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police

June 14, 2009

Rest in peace brother, you are gone but not forgotten...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

June 11, 2009

ITS NOT HOW HE DIED THAT MADE HIM A HERO! ITS HOW HE LIVED!!! RIP MY BROTHER IN BLUE

DANIEL J
Orange Grove Police Dept TX

June 11, 2009

On behalf of the New York State Police, our prayers are with you, your family and all the police officers of the CPD. May you Rest in Peace my brother...

Trooper
New York State Police

June 10, 2009

On behalf of the 5,352 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Valadez’s family as well as the members of the Chicago Police Department. 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 10, 2009

Rest in Peace. My condolences to your family, friends and colleagues.

Special Agent
United States Postal Service

June 9, 2009

May God Bless Officer Valadez, his family, and fellow officers. Thank you for your service Sir, you will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Ohio

June 9, 2009

May your soul rest in peace and thank you for your service to everyone in your district. Please ask the angels to watch over your brothers still on the streets.

God Bless you and your family

Mother of a Chicago Police Officer

June 8, 2009

A coward dies a thousand deaths;
A hero tastes death but once.

R.I.P.

Sgt.
CPD

June 8, 2009

Rest in peace officer Valadez. You are a hero and will always be one to us. God bless you and your loved ones. I was touched at your funeral but you will be happy to know there were more than three thousand officers saluting and paying their respects to you. Thanks for your time served, brother.

~Trooper

trooper
illinois state police

June 7, 2009

Rest in peace, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.....

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

June 7, 2009

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace young brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

June 7, 2009

Deus Vobiscum: May God be with you brother.

Officer Thomas Krefft
Hinsdale Illinois Police-WIU Alumni

June 6, 2009

I just wanted to say that my prayers and thoughts are with Officer Valadez, his fiance, his family as well as his police family. You are a hero Officer Valdez. You and your career will not be forgotten. God Speed.... Officer Valadez....

Wife of an Indianapolis Police Officer

June 6, 2009

May God Bless you and your family. May he give your family the strength they need in the rough days ahead. May he give you eternal peace. Thank you for your service. Job well done!

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

June 6, 2009

ypu are gone but not forgotten.ur mom looked out for us when my dad passe away in december 22,2008.she gave us support when we needed it.now its my turn.promise to look out for her.

Anonymous

June 6, 2009

"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 6, 2009

Rest In Peace My Brother!

Officer Haag
WI Dept. of Corrections

June 6, 2009

Thank you for your bravery everyday you gave to CPD, and the citizens of chicago. You and your family remain in our prayers always.

Shervene Hummons
Wife of fellow officer, and friend

June 6, 2009

Thank you for your bravery everyday you gave to CPD, and the citizens of chicago. You and your family remain in our prayers always.

Shervene Hummons
Wife of fellow officer, and friend

June 6, 2009

Thank you for your bravery everyday you gave to CPD, and the citizens of chicago. You and your family remain in our prayers always.

Shervene Hummons
Wife of fellow officer, and friend

June 6, 2009

Rest in peace my brother. Your work is done here. God bless you and all those you leave behind.

Police Officer II
Arlington County, Va

June 6, 2009

Rest in peace brother, you have served your community and country well. You will not be forgotten by the thin blue line. Our prayers go out to you, your family, and your dept.

ofc Charles Robson (ret)
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

June 6, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE!!!!!!!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

June 6, 2009