Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey bro it has been 2 years since we lost you and I think about you often. I know you are in a better place and I look forward to meeting up with you later. Lord knows you will have plenty to say!!!! I am going to call Big D today and I am sure we will have plenty of stories to tell from when we were all on the streets together. Miss you and love you bro!!!! RIP HERO!!!!

Sgt. Greg Welch
Surprise PD

May 1, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 30, 2013

Rolando,

I was thinking about you the other day. I miss you everyday I suit up. I carry you in my heart. I charish the gift of having the honor to know and serve with you every day.

Master Officer Jason Washburn
Surprise PD

November 23, 2012

Brother "T",

Its been a year since we lost you and we miss you everyday!!! I know you are watching over all of us and protecting us from the evil's of this world. I look forward to the day when we all meet again!!! Lord knows you will have some smart comment for each and every one of us!!! Love you bro....RIP HERO!!!

Sgt. Greg Welch
Surprise PD

May 8, 2012

RIP Officer Tirado, I know it has been a year but you are still deeply missed.

Anonymous.

May 1, 2012

Thanks for your services.

David

February 22, 2012

RIP Sir, A Hero shall never be forgotten

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 17, 2012

he use to work at my school i was pretty close to him never got introuble with him

micaela souza
student at his job

February 9, 2012

To the family and friends of Officer Rolando Tirado, his fellow officers, and most especially to Rolando:

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and to your country as a Marine. My son was also your brother in green so I must bid you semper fi. You will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Rolando was killed in the line of duty. It is obvious he was well-loved by many and well-respected by his peers as reflected in the loving reflections left for him.

May his loved ones continued to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To Rolando's family, you are in my heart's embrace today. I share your anquish in losing a beloved family member which surely has to be life's greatest sorrow.

Yesterday was your family's first Christmas without you and we are also approaching your eow anniversary date. They are all in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult days.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of distinquished service Rolando gave to his community and the citizens of Arizona, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on May 1, 2011

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 26, 2011

It is a bruise that never heals Tirado. The days at Youngker High School arent the same since you left. Everyday we just have memories of you walking around campus or breaking up fights. its even more sad to lose somebody that you've known since you moved to buckeye. I want to thank you for everything you have done and all the lectures throughout the years. We love and miss you.. Class of 2012

Sergio Coronel

November 22, 2011

Rolando,

I feel like I know a little bit about you more than I did before thse past few days. I had the honor of meeting your partner Chris.
There arent alot of words that would do my thoughts about you, your partner or your last night, any real justice. Just know that you and Chris both have my eternal admiration. I feel very lucky that I met you thru Chris. You Rolando have joined a most honorable group of select people to have given your life for your community. Chris spoke very highly about you. His life here has changed as well since that last night he was with you. He is doing well.
My prayers are always with you, and your family, as they are with all of those lost in LE. Thank you Officer Tirado, thank you for the life you gave to your community. It will NEVER be forgotten. Neither will you.

Continue to rest in peace.......

Katt Alvarez (retired dispatch)
Hialeah Police Dept. FL

November 8, 2011

You have given so much for your country, Young Man. Now rest in peace. God bless you, and your family.

Shyann Harrison
Canadian with respect and sympathy

September 22, 2011

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney
Virginia

August 15, 2011

Just dropped this website. Our hearts and prayers for the Tirado family.

From: Jose Tirado and Family

E2 Jose Tirado
Just Dropped by this website

June 12, 2011

T, Bro we had so many good times together. I know your in heaven right now looking down and watching over us all. I had so much fun when you came here to Buckeye. Having the oppurtunity to FTO you and get to know was a great time. I still can't believe your gone, and there will not be a day that goes by when I dont think of you and what a great guy you were. I know you were so proud of your family and what a geat job you did with them. I know some day we will meet again, but until then rest in peace my friend.

Wyatt Ezell

Detective Wyatt Ezell
Buckeye Police Dept. Friend

June 7, 2011

Officer Tirado,
Sir, as a fellow LEO and former Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served in the USMC. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO/former Marine

Anonymous
USBP

June 3, 2011

I love and miss you every day Rolando. You were an amazing man, and I was honored to call you my friend! You are a hero, and will NEVER! be forgotten. Love you bro!

Jonathan Haley
friend

May 22, 2011

Rest in peace, sir. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9

May 19, 2011

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO.

May 16, 2011

Rest In Peace Officer Tirado, your a true hero, Im glad your partner killed the gutless back shooting piece of garbage. Your sacrifice with never be forgotten.

Don Hurley
Eloy P.D. (retired)

May 12, 2011

So sorry for your loss. May he always watch over Phoenix/Buckeye.

Teri McPhail
Wife of Jackson Cty FL Deputy

May 12, 2011

We can NEVER pay an officer his/her TRUE worth,God bless, and comfort ,this brave young soul's family, both in , and out of uniform !

Nia Imani-Diarra, Officer's widow,
APB

May 12, 2011

Thank you for your service! You have served your country well as well as humanity.

I pray that your wife, kids, family, and friends would have peace in their hearts knowing that you are home with GOD.

Rest in peace my brother...

Investigator, Domestic Violence Unit
Seattle City Attorney's Office-Criminal Division

May 11, 2011

Rest in peace; Semper Fi. May God give your family strength and peace during this time. God bless your fellow officers , friends, and your family who are left behind.

Rob Roberts
No Relationship

May 11, 2011

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

Officer Bob Swope
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

May 11, 2011