Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Now today it´s one year ago and i still know like it was yesterday, when i got the message from a friend.
Artie, I´m sure you´re watching over us.
Next year we come back to NY and NC and we will visit your co-workers and with them... we´ll visit you!
I´m so happy and look forward to that day.

Even in Germany you´re not forgotten!
R.I.P.

Nina
Germany

October 23, 2013

On this, the eve of the 1 year anniversary of your death, I find myself wondering what you are doing up there? Are you watching over us? Are you chuckling at or mishaps, screw-ups and funny times? Do you miss us? We miss you. And we know you are watching over us...

PO
NCPD BSO

October 22, 2013

Everyone knows that Arty was an awesome police officer. Everyone knows that Arty was a great human being. I can only ask that you remember him...

PO Tim D
Coworker

September 8, 2013

As the days, months go on, there isn't a day that goes by that you don't enter my thoughts in one way or another. The many nights we worked, to you always lending a hand, to that awful gut wrenching day in October. I know you're looking over all of us. There is proof everywhere..but especially in your partner. You've been an Hero since the day you were sworn in. I miss you buddy

PO KB
Nassau County Police Dept.

August 15, 2013

I still find myself thinking about you quite often. I was driving home the other day, and I saw the ESU truck that your name was put on, and it nearly brought me to tears.

What hurts me, (and most other people) the most, is seeing your mom at memorial services.

RIP Artie, nobody will forget about you.

Lieutenant Zack Magee
Nassau County PD Law Enforcement Exploring

June 30, 2013

Rest in Peace Police Officer Arthur Lopez. You will not be forgotten.

CO. Michael Sheehan (Ret)
Westchester County NY Dept of Correction

May 19, 2013

AS A FELLOW BABYLON NEIGHBOR EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW ARTIE I STILL THINK ABOUT HIM. I HEAR HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND WILL BE MISSED. TO THE FAMILY I CAN ONLY SAY THAT ALL OF US WILL ONE DAY BE TOGETHER AGAIN IN A BETTER LIFE.

No rank

February 7, 2013

Artie was a dear friend of mine and the main reason I decided on a career in law enforcement. Set to join the academy in july I wish he was here to see me. I know he will watch over me and help to keep me safe during my career. I miss you.

Jason G.
Friend

January 23, 2013

Truely one of the finest. He will always be remembered

P.O Joseph LoBello
Nassau County P.D

January 14, 2013

Rest in peace brother; thank you for serving our beautiful Country as well as your community. God bless your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Brother, you died bravely and with dignity while striving to keep your community safe. My prayers are with you and the family you left behind. My wish is that justice will be served and that the animal that took your life will ride that Long Black Train… We will continue the watch from here.

Officer Luis Sarmiento
El Paso Police Department

January 6, 2013

As we start a new year(2013), your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

To my active duty Brothers and Sisters, PLEASE STAY SAFE!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

January 1, 2013

Rest in peace Artie. You will never be forgotten. I will keep your loved ones in my prayers.

D.I. Lorna Atmore
NCPD

December 27, 2012

Artie your first year in heaven I'll miss u buddy!

Police Officer Michael A Keane
Nassau County Police Department

December 22, 2012

To the family of police officer Lopez: for what I heard, he was a wonderful man, good friend and a very good son, I wish, I would have known him better, I met him for a few minutes and he gave me a good impression, by the way, he was very handsome and a kind soul. My prayers are with you the Lopez family, I am still sad, it is a tremendous loss. I think of him and you every day. I am sending you my love and I hope and pray that GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH TO COPE WITH THIS PAIN AND COMFORT IN THE GOOD MEMORIES. He is a sweet angel of God and I am sure he is watching over you with so much love, like your guardian angel. RIP.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THE POLICE OFFICERS.

Rmg
Admire

December 21, 2012

Thank you for your service and all that you have done. You will always be remembered. I hope to one day become a Police Officer like you. REST IN PEACE.

Ryan
Resident of Nassau County

December 20, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPARTMENT

December 18, 2012

To Officer Lopez and family. As a Police Officer for 27 years i have never been called to a party picnic or a social event it,s always trouble that,s what we do fight crime all day every day. It,s very hard to not hurt when a officer lose his or her life in the line of duty. So many people don,t like us until they need us but we still do the ugly job of crime fighters. Officer Lopez died doing what he love to do, Thank God for officer Lopez. I hoping his family can find peace in all this, may God bliss them all. R.I.P Officer Lopez..

Sgt. James Fox
Retired Metropolitan Police Deparment Washington D,C.

December 9, 2012

Officer Lopez,

Thank you for your years of service and commitment. When we put on this uniform, we never know which tour of duty will be our last. It is the hope that the lives you touched throughout your career made significant impacts. Further, may one day we see the fruits you’re your labor through your unselfish sacrifice to the profession which you served. Thank You Brother, Rest in Peace.

Sgt. Steve Kotschwar
Red Willow County Sheriff's Office

November 23, 2012

Today marks 1 month ago that P.O. Artie Lopez was taken from all of us. As the days have passed and we were all consumed with the task of dealing with super storm Sandy, 30 days have come and gone. I can tell you that not a day has gone by since that horrible day that myself and my fellow NCPD ESU partners have not thought about Artie and the true loss our unit, this dept. and most importantly his family and friends have suffered. But know this, Artie would want us to all move forward and to smile while doing it. Because that is exactly what he would be doing right now if he were still with us.
Artie was a true hero in every sense of the word and not just for his heroic actions on Oct 23, 2012 but because of who he was and how he lived his life everyday. At the young age of 29 he was a man who understood what it means to not only be a great police officer but what it takes to be a great person. We will all miss your ever present smile and laugh but we will never forget you. May God and his newest angel Artie watch over all of us.

Ramon M Navarra Nassau County Police Dept.
Emergency Service Unit

November 23, 2012

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, Texas

November 19, 2012

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and 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 Arthur was lkilled. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To his family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Officer Arthur Lopez gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 23, 2012.

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

November 12, 2012

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and 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 Arthur was lkilled. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To his family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Officer Arthur Lopez gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 23, 2012.

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

November 12, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Lopez. We will continue the fight and never forget the ultimate sacrifice you made to keep those on your watch safe.

Officer C. Martin, Jr. #3136
Dekalb County GA Police Dept.
(Former Chattanooga, TN P.D. 1998-2011)

November 11, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Arthur Lopez and the Nassau County Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Lopez, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

November 6, 2012

Rest in peace brother, thank you for your many years of service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Lopez during this time of tragic loss.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

November 5, 2012