Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Once again the Thin Blue Line has become smaller...RIP our brother and may your family, friends, and co-workers be comforted...Thank you Officer Padron....

Retired Trooper J M Koch
WA ST PATROL

April 6, 2012

I am saddened to hear about the loss of your officer. I will hold your department and his family in my heart and pray for comfort for you all.

Msgt. Howard (Ret.)
Oklahoma City Police Dept

April 6, 2012

What a Horrible loss! Im a fellow soldier and any time we loose one of our own its a crippiling loss,but then for this gentleman to become a Police Officer,and a good one at that,just make this,im at a loss for words,Its sad,I Pray for his Children,and I Pray for him and his family,God Bless,and R.I.P. you will never be forgotten!

Sfc Binkley
USArmy

April 6, 2012

It's still hard to believe your gone from this earth but I know you are with God and serving a greater purpose. Thanks for all the good times and never lose that smile that you were so well known for. You had my six while we were on the streets together and now I have some comfort knowing that you will have my six from higher ground. All that is left for us to do is to continue serving in your honor and image. It was an honor to know you and serve with you Jaime. See you soon.

Detective M. Gaeta
San Angelo Police Dept.

April 6, 2012

Sorry to Officer Padron's family may he rest in peace. Our finest are always taken from us to soon. My fathers end of watch was march 19, 2004. Rip officer Padron they have the watch from here. This never gets any easier.my heart goes out to your family and friends.

Gunny Mp
Daughter of fallen hero

April 6, 2012

semper fi my brother,you served your country then served your community well my brother,rest in peace.i salute you as a fellow marine and officer,you have made us proud

com.Bill Sass (ret)
Demarco pvt police

April 6, 2012

My heart hurt when I heard this news. Thank you Sir for your service to our country and our communities. I pray for God to hold your family, your department, and your friends in His comforting arms.

Director Andy Kirkland
Wharton County 100 Club

April 6, 2012

Vaya con Dios Jaime. You were truly one of the good guys. On the few occasions that our paths crossed your positive attitude left a lasting impression. God's peace be with your family.

Detective Paul Kaderli
Austin Police Department

April 6, 2012

First I want to thank everyone that is showing such support for our Department and for Jaime's family.

Rest in Peace Brother! You will not be forgotten! You were a true Warrior!

DW
Austin PD

April 6, 2012

Sacrifice. Think about all of the people that were in this store. Employees, customers, ect. This could have been a mass fatality scene. One hero stepped in between. One sacrificed himself for others. Thank you Officer Padron. You are a hero and an honor to the uniform.

Chaplain
Texas Department of Public Safety

April 6, 2012

Jaime, as you now know, JESUS LOVES YOU. So do we.
May God bless your wife and little girls; I will keep them in my heart.


My wife is a Survivor.

Ret. Officer RB Wade
Richmond, Va. Police

April 6, 2012

R.I.P. brother, take your rightful place on god's police force.

Patrolam R. Villarreal
Lago Vista Police Department

April 6, 2012

Today, Good Friday, a man sacrificed himself to save his flock. But no houses of worship will be built in his honor, no books written about his life and death. In time, his name will be inscribed in small thin lettering on a wall of marble in our Nation's Capital, beside the figure of a lion and the words of Tacitus, "In valor there is hope."

Rest in peace, Officer Padron.

Special Agent
FBI-McAllen

April 6, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Jaime (Jimmy) Padron. Watch over us. We will take it from here.

May the loving arms of the Lord embrace your family in this time of need.

K. Gonzalez/ Police Officer
North Richland Hills Police Department

April 6, 2012

RIP Brother, you are a true hero. APD has lost a great Officer. May God bless you, and your family.

Officer Stone
Travis County Sheriff Dept.

April 6, 2012

RIP Officer Padron and here is something for you!

The police officer stood and faced his Maker, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining brightly as his brass. “Step forward now, police officer how shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To your Maker, have you been true?” The police officer, with squared shoulders, said “No sir, I guess I ain’t. Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a saint. I’ve had to work most Sunday’s 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 just got too steep. And I never passed by a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear, and sometimes, please 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 fears. But if you have a place for me here, well…it need not be too grand. I never expected or had too much so if you don’t…I’ll understand.” There was silence all around the room where the saints respectfully stood. As the police officer waited quietly for the judgment…bad or good. “Step forward now, police officer, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven’s streets, You’ve done your time in hell.”

Civilian
N/A

April 6, 2012

I heard about this on the radio this morning. Freakin' ridiculous. What happened to gun control laws. Oh wait, that's only for non-criminals. Criminals are entitled to have guns. Makes me sick. RIP officer.

Spc. Parker (Military Police Ret.)

April 6, 2012

My condolences to the Family of this APD Officer. Thanks for a Job well done and putting your life on the line each and every day. May god bless your daughters so they will always remember you.. and your entire family..

Donna W.

April 6, 2012

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

The family of APD officer Amy Lynn Donov

April 6, 2012

My condolences to the Padron family, as well as to all of the Austin PD family.

Trooper Jay Farmer
Washington State Patrol

April 6, 2012

Thank you Jaime for a job well done.You made a difference to many people who never knew you, because you did your job. May your family find comfort in knowing that you are with God standing watch from above. To the Padron family, my deepest condolences.

Becky Torres

April 6, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

Psalm 23:

Sgt. Barry L. Moore
Horseshoe Bay Police Dept. Former Tom Green County Sheriff's Dept.

April 6, 2012

You will be missed greatly, Jaime. Thank you for the smile that was constantly on your face and for always being the first to extend the greeting of the day. May the Lord be with your family my friend....

Police Officer G. Butler
Austin Police Department

April 6, 2012

Prayers of comfort to the Family of Officer Padron and his APD Family.

Sister of another Officer killed in the
line of duty.

April 6, 2012

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

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Police Dept. Tx.

April 6, 2012