Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the Military Order of the Purple Heart., Department of the Caribbean-Puerto Rico and on behalf of myself Department Commander Sergio Antonio Morales Gonzalez and all of our wounded heroes Purple Heart recipients in Puerto Rico we would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of our fallen hero Agent Luis E. Gomez-Crespo. We must keep in mind that Life is a journey and we pass pass through nature to eternity unto a better life.
His sacrifice will be engraved in the hearts of all his brothers and sisters in the island of Puerto Rico for keeping us safe.
May God Bless you.

Respectfully yours,
Sergio Antonio Morales Gonzalez-Dept. Commander
Military Order of the Purple Heart U.S.A. Inc.
Department of the Caribbean-Puerto

Sergio Antonio Morales Gonzalez Cmdr
Mil.Order of the Purple-Department of P.R.

July 28, 2011

My deepest condolences to the Gomez-Crespo Family and the Puerto Rico Police force. Vaya Con Dios Agent Goez-Crespo.

CPO V.F. Agosto
Chesterfield County Police, Virginia

July 28, 2011

Truly a senseless loss. God be with you and your family. You will be honored.

Lieutenant TDW
ADOC SRP

July 28, 2011

My condolences to Agent Gomez-Crespo family, friends and coworkers of the Puerto Rico Police Department. May God strenghten each of you to endure this loss. Agent Gomez-Crespo may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace dear brother.

Sgt. Howard Giddings
Virginia Port Authority PD

July 27, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Puerto Rico Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

July 27, 2011

R.I.P. good sir. Thank you for your sacrifice and your willingness to lay your life down for others. I second what Captain J.M. Daly said: "You may be gone but you will never be forgotten."

Chaplain Paul Grady
Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville, TN

July 27, 2011

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Los Angeles Police Officer
Los Angeles Police Department

July 27, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

July 27, 2011

My wife and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with Agent Gomez-Crespo's family, friends, co-workers, and agency. Rest In Peace Agent Gomez-Crespo, we'll carry on for you.

SGT Mike Allen (Retired)
California Highway Patrol

July 27, 2011

Rest in peace my brother your sacrafice will never be forgotten. May God keep in in the palm of his hands. May your family find comfort in these difficult times.

Lt. Preston Donaldson
Tennessee Highway Patrol

July 27, 2011

God Bless You and Rest In Peace Agent Gomez-Crespo. Thank you , Terry Granato

Terry Granato
Border Agents Mom

July 27, 2011

Mis Condolencias a la Familia, Unidad de trabajo, Vecinos y Amigos en este momento de luto no esperado. Es lamentable queda vez que uno de los nuestros pierde la vida llevando acabo nuestra deber, Que Dios lo tenga en su Gloria. END OF WATCH ( Reportase al ceilo delante de nuestro Padre. DTB )

Tnte. Felix A. Rosa (Retirado)
Policia de Puerto Rico - Division de Explosivos

July 27, 2011

Que Dios te Bendiga, Y que descanses en Paz.

Cpl. Richard Vargas #1833
Prince George's County Police Department SOD Motors Unit

July 27, 2011

Rest in Peace. My prayers are with your family, friends and agency during this time.

Sergeant Jason Pearson
Winter Garden PD

July 27, 2011

Rest in Peace brother.

Det. James P. McGrath(retired)
Schenectady Police Department

July 27, 2011

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 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 (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 27, 2011

GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

ANONYMOUS

July 27, 2011

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

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

July 27, 2011

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD,NJ

July 27, 2011

Thank you Agent Gomez-Crespo for your bravery and for paying the ultimate sacrifice. You are a true HERO !!!! My condolences to your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother...

Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant / CA-OR Retired

July 27, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. You are a true hero. You show everyone that a police officer is never really off-duty, we are just not on the clock all the time. My condolences to your Family and the Puerto Rico Police Department.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

July 27, 2011

Rest in peace brother. Another Warrior is called home. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.

Semper Fidelis

Captain J.M. Daly
Live Oak Police Dept, Florida

July 27, 2011

If this man should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on?Thank you for carrying the flag Agent Gomez-Crespo.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriffs Office(Ca.)

July 27, 2011

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis Co Police Dept

July 27, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

July 27, 2011