Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"The Final Inspection"

The Deputy stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now Deputy,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The Deputy squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't, 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 awfully tough.

But I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked alot of overtime,
When the bills just got to steep,

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me I've
wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here. They really
never wanted me around except to calm
their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had to much, but if you
don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Deputy waited quietly for the judgement
of his God.....

Step forward now, Deputy, You've borne your
burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heavens streets,
You've done your time in hell.

Deputy Ramon Coven
Pasadena Fire Marshal's Office

October 29, 2014

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

October 29, 2014

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY VALDEZ, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY VALDEZ .
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Ret Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada

October 29, 2014

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

October 29, 2014

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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 BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 29, 2014

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff's Office

October 29, 2014

Dep Valdez, may you rest in peace our brother. You are a true hero.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

October 29, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this fine Deputy. May he rest in peace...

Jack Mrozinski - Retired Deputy Sheriff
Portage Co. Sheriff's Department, Stevens Point, WI.

October 29, 2014

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace my brother of blue.

Officer J. Rhodes
Maize Police Department

October 29, 2014

I'm sorry but I can't Help but be Angry by the Tragic,and Uncalled for loss of Deputy Valdez! A Great Officer brought down in his prime by a senseless act of pure Stupidity! My Heart,and Prayers go Out to his Entire Family,and I Pray they will find comfort in God!

R.Binkley ( Sfc USArmy ret)
USArmy

October 29, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Jesse Valdez,III. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Harris County, Texas will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

May the son of Deputy Valdez know that his Dad is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us, Deputy Valdez, Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace Sheriff Valdez!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

October 29, 2014

My sympathies and prayers are offered to your mom, your son, and your fellow officers. May you rest in peace sir ! ,

Richard Burger (Det - Retired
Fond du Lac Wi City Police

October 29, 2014

Brother...
You will be missed...

Rest easy...

Dep. J. Clement
Taylor County S.O. / FL

October 29, 2014

This deputy was a single father. How sad for the child. I just hope that there are family members who can and will step up for this man, his child, his family and his community. God Speed Deputy Valdez, and God bless.

Supervisor Craig D. Gardner
United States Border Patrol

October 29, 2014

God bless Deputy Valdez' family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

October 29, 2014

Thank you Deputy Valdez III for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Texas. 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 LIVE FOREVER...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

October 29, 2014

May your son know his Dad died a hero. May your ultimate sacrifice and years of service never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

October 29, 2014

RIP Deputy. Prayers For Your Family And HCSO

Retired PO Mark Carpenter
NBPD

October 29, 2014

My heart breaks for your family and friends. Please know you are all in my prayers and thoughts as another Hero earns his wings.

Stephanie Harris, LEOW - Spouse of Sgt, LAPD

October 29, 2014

Another Guardian has fallen. God Speed, Jesse.

Director, DPS; Lt. (ret.)
Highline College, WA; Rice Univ. PD

October 29, 2014

RIP Brother. Job well done...HEROES NEVER DIE...my prayers for you, your family and your agency. God Bless You Jesse

Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD

October 29, 2014

God bless you and your family my friend and I will see you in heaven one day.

P.L. McIver, Chief of Police-Retired
Garner, N.C. 27529

October 29, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends & coworkers....thank you for your service...RIP
Deputy Valdez

Val Naugle

October 29, 2014