Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother and may your family find peace in knowing you did your duty and served all of us.

Lt. R.E. Bartley, Retired
Chesterfield County Police, Virginia

December 1, 2014

Thank you for your selfless 19 years of service Officer Montoya, you will Never be Forgotten!!!
May our Lord, Jesus Christ comfort all who know and love you during these sad days of grieving.

family of
Sgt. Howard Stevenson E.O.W 1/9/05

December 1, 2014

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

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

December 1, 2014

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

December 1, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Officer Ernest Montoya and the extended law enforcement family of the Navajo Division of Public Safety, Arizona Tribal Police. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 1, 2014

RIP Brother

Herbie Buck Ret.Officer NYSDOCS
NYSDOCS

December 1, 2014

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LE SUPPORTER

December 1, 2014

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

December 1, 2014

Thank you for your service Officer Montoya. RIP.

Chaplain Bill Roscoe
Canyon Co. Sheriffs Office, Idaho

December 1, 2014

Rest in peace Officer Montoya.
'Blessed are the Peacemakers'.

Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

December 1, 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

December 1, 2014

To the family of this fine officer, please accept my sincere condolences at his passing...may he rest in peace.

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

December 1, 2014

R I P Officer Montoya.
Thank You for your service.

Gary Barton

December 1, 2014

Very sorry to hear of the unfortunate loss of Officer Montoya. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Rest in peace brother.

P.O. (Ret) Donald Current
New York City PD fmr Transit PD

December 1, 2014

May you rest in peace. My great-grandfather was another fallen officer for Altoona (PA) Police Department. Patrolman Thomas Buck

Richard Howard

December 1, 2014

So sorry to hear of Ernest's heart attack .
My Family sends condolences to Family, Friends, Department,
Community & Countrymen.
The "Purple Heart Candles" in our Family's 9/11 Memorial burn
this day for Ernest.
Thank you Son of Arizona for your unselfish Service ...
May God be near you & comfort you, all who loved Ernest .
R.I.P. Ernest, Son of Valor , with Honor.
Gone From Our Arms ... Forever in our Hearts !!!

Ms. Karen Morgan ,Psy & LE , Grad.
Eagels Wing Baptist Church, Lake Traverse, SD

December 1, 2014

Rest in peace Officer Montoya. Thank you for your years of service.

Sergeant P. Barry
Carver County Minnesota

December 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Ernest Montoya. 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 The Navajo Division of Public Safety, Tribal Police, Arizona will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

December 1, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Navajo Division of Public Safety, Tribal Police. May you rest in peace.

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

December 1, 2014

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 1, 2014

I was blessed to have Ernest as a student in an Instructor School earlier this year. He was a fine officer. My prayers go out to his friends, family, and department.

Atque in perpetuum, Frater, ave atque vale.

Deputy Logan Moody
Yavapai County, AZ Sheriff's Office

December 1, 2014

May God look over him and his family during this holiday season. Lets never forget that he gave his life protecting the rights and freedoms of others.

Officer
NJ. State- Human Service Police

December 1, 2014

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

December 1, 2014

Police Officer Ernest Montoya rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his ellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one,
and pray for you during the days to come. Ernest be in
the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass,
They 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 hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.



Your Brother in Law enforcement

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired

December 1, 2014

Thank you for your service to your community. My thoughts and prayers to your family.

Lt Jeffery Myers
Russellville Police Dept. Russellville, Ar.

December 1, 2014