Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Torn, heart ripped pain over our loss. Carlos was a brother to us. He practically lived in my brothers house with his 8 boys and everyone thought he was their son too. He accepted us as his sisters and brothers, his family shared him with us for many years. He was just here in Calif. a couple months ago showing off his wife and kids. He is in God's hands and so is his family. We will be driving from Stockton, CA for his services, he was our brother and his family is our family. Thanks to his parents and wife for sharing such a fine, and highly honored friend, brother, son, and Officer. Too you, Carlos, we salute you! Love to the family, and every officer that is out there to protect us through the help of the Lord Jesus Christ, we salute you also. Our prayers are with you, and family will always be family!!

Joyce Vaughn
Extended Family

August 1, 2010

Gos Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

August 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Ledesma as well as the brotherhood at Chandler Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

July 31, 2010

GOD BLESS OFFICER LEDESMA MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, YOUR MEMORIES WILL LIVE ON THROUGH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS CO WORKERS, AS YOU PATROL THE STREETS OF GOLD MAY YOU SREAD YOUR WINGS WIDE AND PROTECT THOSE YOU LEFT BEHIND, TAKEN TO SOON, ALWAYS AT GODS SPEED YOUR SISTER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

DEPUTY
JACKSON CO SO OHIO

July 31, 2010

Rest easy my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is now over. I pray God will take care of your Family, and loved ones as you are gone from us.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

July 31, 2010

RIP brother, God bless you, your family and CPD.

056
JPD, MI

July 31, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother, we have the Watch from here...keep an eye on us from above

Officer
Phoenix PD Brother in Blue

July 31, 2010

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Officer Ledesma during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

July 31, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of this fallen officer. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Another HERO taken too soon. Thank you Sir for protecting the citizens of Arizona. You will never be forgotten and will always be remembered as a HERO. May You Rest In Peace Sir.

diane Waynant Murray
Sister of Fallen Officer Brian Waynant EOW 3/1/10

July 31, 2010

Rest In Peace Brother

Austin Koval
Federal Officer

July 31, 2010

There was silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod, as the policeman waited quietly for the judgement of his God. Step forward now policeman you've borne your burdens well,come walk a beat on heavens streets you've completed your duty so well.
May God Bless the Ledesma family and all Officers involved.

Rebecca Emary
Chandler Officers Wife

July 31, 2010

Rest in Peace Sir..................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD

July 31, 2010

Thank you for your dedication and service. You will always be remembered.

Your fellow U/C's.

Delaware State Police
Sussex Drug Unit

July 31, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER AND GOD BLESS THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
THE THIN BLUE LINE WILL BE HERE FOR YOU ALL.

PTL DAVE DWYER
MELROSE,MA POLICE

July 30, 2010

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and the Chandler PD.

Lt. David Bishop
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office-Asheville, NC

July 30, 2010

god bless

dj

July 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with our Brothers and Sisters at Chandler PD and with the families of the officers involved.

AZ Narc

July 30, 2010

My heart goes out to this family. Officer Ledesma put his life on the line for all of us. You and your family our in my prayers.

D. Powell
mother of Phoenix officer

July 30, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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 (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Department, Columbia, SC

July 30, 2010

You will be missed brother, watch down on us and keep us safe. We will take care of your wife and kids bro, worry not. Love ya man

Officer
Chandler Pd

July 30, 2010

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Carlos Ledesma. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

July 30, 2010

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"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

July 30, 2010

Rest in peace Brother.....my thoughts are with your family, friends and the members of the CPD during this most difficult and tragic time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

July 30, 2010

Reat Easy Brother ....you duty done

David Langston

July 30, 2010

Rest in Peace Ofc. Ledesma. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Ofc. Baca #10355
Mesa P.D.

July 30, 2010