Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Reflections for Corrections Officer V Eligio Ruiz Garcia, Jr.
Rest in peace Brother......My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the TDCJ during this most difficult and tragic time.....
Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD
January 15, 2015
May God Bless the family during their time of loss. Also give the strength needed to the TDCJ John Middleton Unit/French Robertson Unit officers as they continue to deal with this tragedy.
Ex-Correctional Officer Stacey Bellah An
TDCJ-French Robertson Unit/Abilene Tx
January 15, 2015
Rest, brother.
Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
January 15, 2015
May God be with the family of Officer Garcia during this time of tragedy. Shall we also remember the entire TDC J correctional officers and the difficult times to follow. Especially the officers from the John Middleton Unit and the French Robertson unit which were so closely affected. God please give them the courage to deal with their pain and sorrow.
Ex-Correctional Officer Stacey Bellah An
TDCJ-French Robertson Unit/Abilene Tx
January 15, 2015
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln
Sgt E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol
January 15, 2015
Thank you for your time of service.
I salute you and your family.
Randalyn Benson
Survivor daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer
January 15, 2015
Rest in eternal peace, Officer Garcia, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.
Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System
January 15, 2015
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Corrections Officer Garcia. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
January 15, 2015
On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Eligio was killed.
To the Garcia family, fellow correctional officers, and all who call Eligio beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Correctional Officer Eligio Garcia gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 14, 2015
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
January 15, 2015
Rest in peace. Prayers to all.
A. Mireles Lt. retired
BOP
January 15, 2015
Very sorry to hear the news... Rest in peace. My thoughts are extended to family, friends and fellow officers.
Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
January 15, 2015
To the WRT family I offer my prayers and condolences at this time loss.
Terry Barnes
TDCJ - Retired
January 15, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Corrections Officer V Eligio Garcia. 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 Texas will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.
Final Salute
VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department
January 15, 2015
R.I.P. BROTHER Garcia!!!
Nebraska Police Officer
January 15, 2015
A fact of life we all die. But the positive impact you have on others will be a living legacy."
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15
our prayers for family and friends.
Chaplain:Juan Morales
Heber City UT.
January 15, 2015
God Speed, Brother.
P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
January 15, 2015
Rest in peace brother.
Lt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
January 15, 2015
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct
January 15, 2015
Rest in peace. Thank you for your service!
Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police
January 15, 2015
The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Garcia and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice during this time. Thank you, Officer Garcia, for your service.
Admin
National Police Wives Association
January 15, 2015
Rest in Peace Officer Garcia. Thank you for your service. I ask our Heavenly Father to watch over your family, friends and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice during this difficult time.
Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Dept.
January 15, 2015
Rest in peace brother.
Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, Wyoming
January 15, 2015
Rest in Peace...
Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
January 15, 2015
Thank you for your service. RIP.
C/O Brad Miller
Connecticut DOC
January 15, 2015
R.I.P. Brother.
C/O Brad Miller
Connecticut DOC
January 15, 2015
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