Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To an outstanding Ofc/Inv, you will truly be missed. The smile you kept on your face from day to day, wil alway brighten up our hearts when we think of you. Miss you my Brother in Blue...

Ofc. Ellis
Cook County Dept. Corrections/ Co-Worker

December 21, 2013

Rest in Peace my brother, it is our watch now. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and all my brothers and sisters of the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department. Thank you Investigator Estrada for all the years of service to the citizens of Cook County and the USA.

Officer B. Ruth
Baltimore County Police Department

December 21, 2013

Semper fi and God Bless Brother. You have served your community and country, and stood by your peers. Now rest in Heaven Brother with all the Heroes who served with dignity, made this country so great and profession so honorable.

Lt. Thomas Hratko
Jackson Twp

December 21, 2013

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

December 21, 2013

I had hoped and prayed that we wouldn't get to "100" this year. This is such a sad day for law enforcement. My sincere condolences to the family of Investigator Estrada. I pray you are comforted knowing that he died a hero. God Bless his memory!

Michael Kellems, Captain
La Porte Co., IN Sheriff

December 21, 2013

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 21, 2013

Rest in peace

Case Manager J.Herrera
Colorado Department Of Corrections

December 21, 2013

Rest in peace Brother Cuauhtemoc.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

December 21, 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

December 21, 2013

A true hero! May God bless you and your family.

Sgt David Olsen
Seneca Police Department

December 21, 2013

Our prayers & condolences go out to the family & friends of Inv. Estrada. A true hero in every sense. He made the ultimate sacrifice. May God rest his soul & justice be served. R.I.P

Officer Edwin Lara / External Ops
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard

December 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Kelly Jr., Supervisory FAM
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 21, 2013

I served with Estrada in the Corps and I have not had any contact in over 25 years! He was a great family man and friend and had a great sense of humor! He will be missed ! He left us doing what he liked to do, protect people and I love him for that! RIP Devil Dog , Semper Fi!

Sgt. Scott A. Garcia
USMC

December 21, 2013

A real person and protecting his community even while off duty…May God receive you this day. Prayers to all the family.

Bill Sirginson,
Retired Police Chief, North Carolina

December 21, 2013

Rest well. Thank you for your service.

Officer C. Schock
Savanna Il Police Department

December 21, 2013

Rest in Peace Inv. Estrada. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Estrada Family and the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ

December 21, 2013

RIP BROTHER

Mike Tarczan

December 21, 2013

I'm sadden to hear of the death of another Hero...May the family of this honorable peace maker be comforted by God's grace and mercy during this trying time. For Invest. Cuauhtemoc Estrada payed the ultimate sacrifice an LEO pay for justice. I pray the citizens and his fellow LEO's work tirelessly to locate this dangerous subject. RIP Inv. Estrada..Thank you for your service...

Lieutenant Cedric A Smith
Mississippi Dept of Corrections

December 21, 2013

Thank you Investigator Estrada for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Illinois. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 21, 2013

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

December 21, 2013

RIP Brother.

W203
USBP

December 21, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers are with the family and Department. Rest In Peace Brother!

Sgt. Chris L. Corteville (Ret)
Berrien County Sheriff, St Joseph, Michigan

December 21, 2013

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY AND HIS FELLOW OFFICERS. REST IN PEACE.

OFFICER MALONE
SOUTH HOLLAND PD

December 21, 2013

"The Thin Blue Line"

There is a line
the color of the sky
on a clear afternoon

There is a line
the hue of the ocean
on a bright sunny day

There is a line
the purest shade of a newborn's eyes
awakening for the first time

There is a line
that protects us from harm
in all we do
whether day or night

There is a line
no one can penetrate
no one can alleviate

There is a line
made of those who choose
to follow a calling many do not hear
and still more do not comprehend

They choose to walk
the path of fear, hate, and mistrust
taken by so few
but marked by so many

And when one leaves this line
they leave a legacy
but the line does not break
for the remaining must still protect

There may be emptiness
a loss, or sadness
but never a hole
not in this line

This line that holds
the ghosts of the souls who have gone
and the souls of the ghosts who will be
The Thin Blue Line

Kimberly A. Erb

Sgt. Craig Gripentrog
Williamson Co SO

December 21, 2013

A Brave Warrior and a great Brother! Prayers and Love for your Family.

Inv. Jeffrey Lange
Cook County Sheriff's Police Dept.

December 21, 2013