Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Watched Officer Yazzie and fellow fallen officer Todacheene many times on Nat Geo’s channel show Navajo Cops many episodes of the loved watching deferments of these two my sincere and deepest sympathies to their families

Reg “Reggie” Labrum

March 29, 2023

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

March 19, 2020

I didn't know Officer Yazzie, but I rode the LEU Road To Hope bicycle ride to DC this year. Officer Yazzie's name was added to the National Memorial for Fallen Officers. I am honored to ride for such a brave soul. He ran into danger for our brothers in blue. Thank You for your sacrifice, and courage in the face of evil. I pray for all those you Loved, and are left behind.

Chaplain Stephen Brackeen
Shelby Police Department/ Sibling Survivor of K9 Off. Timothy Brackeen

September 6, 2018

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 6, 2018

While I did not know officer Yazzie, my family is the beneficiary of an Autism Medical Service Dog named in his honor from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers [SDWR]. SDWR (www.sdwr.org) names all of its dogs after fallen officers and Officer Yazzie is one of many brave officers who have been nominated by his peers for this honor. Our dog, Yazzie, is a 14-month-old golden retriever. While still training to become a full-fledged autism service dog, he was placed with our family to assist our 4-year-old son, Ethan. Yazzie is trained to tether walk with Ethan and herd him should he become separated from his parents; to keep Ethan out of the street and away from danger. He is also there for tantrums, ready to give doggy hugs and kisses, even lay on Ethan's chest to apply core body pressure to calm Ethan down. And finally, Ethan wakes every 60-90 minutes at night. Unable to put himself back to sleep or "self soothe" we (my husband Ed and I) are forced to get out of bed to put him back to sleep again and again each night. We are utterly exhausted. The exhaustion has paid a toll on our marriage and ability to give our older daughter all she needs. By Yazzie sleeping with Ethan it is our hope that Ethan will roll over, hug Yazzie, and go back to sleep.

I know there can be no consolation for the loss of a loved one but I wanted you to know his memory lives on in us and a 14-month-old highly trained golden retriever named Yazzie. Just as officer Yazzie kept watch over his charge; so now does a dedicated service dog named in his honor.

Margaret Ng
Owner of "Yazzie," an Autism Medical Service Dog named in his honor

November 20, 2017

While my son, age 10, did not have the privilege of knowing this officer, Officer Yazzie was assigned to him on his police week ODMP 5K bib. Joe ran for Ofc. Alex Yazzie today; after the race, we went to the National Museum of the American Indian. Thank you for your years of bravery and service to our country.

Joe, Police Week ODMP 5K runner

May 14, 2016

On May 10, 2016 I will be riding in honor of Senior Police Officer Yazzie in the 2016 Law Enforcement United "Rode to Hope" from New Jersey to the National Fallen Officers Memorial in Washington DC. It is my honor and privilege to ride for you as you have made the ultimate sacrifice. You are a fallen brother, a fellow Marine. You have served you country and community with honor, may your service never be forgotten.

Sgt (ret) Steven Swankoski
SgtMaj USMC (ret)
Egg Harbor Twp Police Dept, NJ

Sgt Steven Swankoski
Egg Harbor Twp PD, New Jersey

May 10, 2016

May 10 2016 I will be riding in honor of Officer Yazzie in the 2016 Police Unity Tour from New Jersey to the National Fallen Officers Memorial in Washington DC. In honor of your service and ultimate sacrifice my fallen brother, my fellow Marine, may your service to our nation never be forgotten. May you be at peace.

SGT (Ret) Thomas Breen former LCPL USMC
Edgewater Police Dept NJ

April 7, 2016

2 Timothy 3:1 states that we are living in "critical times". Like the suspect who took Officer's Yazzie's life, many don't follow the command given by God at Romans 13:1 "let every person be in subjection to the superior authorities, for there is no authority except by God; the existing authorities stand placed in their relative positions by God." Please accept my heartfelt condolences and I pray that Officer Yazzie's family, friends, and colleagues find comfort in God's promise recorded at Revelation 21:3,4 "he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

Lem Toatley Dispatcher
Orlando Police Department

November 25, 2015

Rest in peace Officer Yazzie

Officer Joseph Bresette
Galesville Police Department (WI)

November 4, 2015

My prayers go out to the family of this fallen hero.

Resources Officer/ D. Harvey
Shelby County Schools - Memphis TN

September 1, 2015

RIP HERO. #THINBLUELINE

Angie Farris
Former Indianapolis Police Officer

August 24, 2015

"Blue Spirited Watch"

Even though the many Law Enforcement Officers from all of our Neighboring Countries around this world have Fallen and Ended their Watch.

Their Devoted Spirits have Risen and are now carrying on their destinies up above in Heaven while awaiting to be rejoined in the distant future by the ones they love.

Richard "Jafa" Oddy ©

Richard "Jafa" Oddy
IPA US (Associate)

August 2, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Officer Alex Yazzie during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May God help heal their aching hearts. Rest in peace, Officer Yazzie.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

May 24, 2015

When we remember you, when we speak your name, you are with us.....Always
Thank you for your heroism. Peace be with your Family, Friends, Community and Navajo Division of Public Safety, Tribal Police.
Rest in Peace
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 17, 2015

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

Ptlm Frank Kapusta
Mohawk Police Department

May 7, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co workers of this brave officer. Rest in peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriffs Office

May 4, 2015

You have paid the ultimate sacrafice. When faced with life or death, you did not hesitate or falter, you met it head on with God on ur side. May the rest of us in this profession look upon your career and accomplishments with great respecr. Rest in peace my brother.

Detective Gary Campbell
Lander county sheriff, nevada

May 4, 2015

On behalf of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office here in Georgia, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to you, the Tribal Police, and the family of Officer Yazzie. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sheriff Janis Mangum
Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson Georgia

May 1, 2015

RIP Brother

Deputy Sheriff Brian Cashion
Iredell County Sheriff Office

April 23, 2015

RIP Officer Yazzie. Thank you for your service. Prayers to all you left behind.

CD in NM

April 16, 2015

Most sincere condolences.
May your family heal from this great loss.
Thank you Officer Yazziie for your dedication to our community and country. You will be greatly missed.

PJ Ross
Cop's mom

April 15, 2015

RIP Officer Yazzie

Debbie Peek
Citizen

April 15, 2015

RIP BROTHER. May you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

April 12, 2015

Thank you for your dedicated service. Rest easy, brother. We got the watch from here.

Field Training Officer Jose Noriega
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

April 7, 2015