Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A very sad day for the Navajo Nation Tribal Police Department. RIP Officer Yazzie and thank you for your service to both the U.S. Marine Corps and the Navajo Nation.

DET LT TOM BRAWLEY,RET.
COCONINO CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.

March 22, 2015

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Yazzie, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice.

Officer
Rio Rancho Police Department

March 22, 2015

The true measure of a hero is when an Officer lays down their life with the knowledge that those they save... will never know. May God grant peace and comfort to those left behind.

SMSgt (USAF-Retired) Ed Keeney
USAF Security Police

March 21, 2015

Thank you for your awesome bravery! You can rest now. We on earth will don our best to take over. Prayers for your family, friends, and department.

Deputy/k9 Handler Roger Pike
Northampton county sheriffs office

March 21, 2015

Rest in heavenly peace brother

Matthew
Dallas PD

March 21, 2015

We pray the God of Peace will minister to Officer Yazzie's family and provide the Grace to go through this time.

Chaplain Bill Upton
Tooele City PD

March 21, 2015

A true warrior. RIP

Sgt. Jim Scott, ret.
Miami-Dade Police Department

March 21, 2015

Rest in peace brother.

Captain Samuel Scott
Public Safety Trainer

March 21, 2015

Rest In Paradise. Prayers to family and condolences. Prayers to your fellow LEO family including dispatchers. You are now in heaven watching over fellow family members, fellow officers and fellow Marines. My heart goes out to your family. We will take it from here.

Telecommunications/dispatcher Belvina Ha
McKinley Co Metro Dispatch Authority

March 21, 2015

You are a true warrior. RIP.

Sgt. Jim Scott, ret.
Miami-Dade Police Department

March 21, 2015

Proud to have called you my friend. Semper Fi, we will take it from here

Officer Will Markwardt
US Forest Service Law Enforcement

March 21, 2015

Your family, friends and department are in my prayers. May God grant them comfort in their time of grief. Thank you for your service and you will never be forgotten. God Bless, Officer Yazzie, and Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LE SUPPORTER

March 21, 2015

Officer Yazzie,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

March 21, 2015

“I want you to know – the family members – that you need not mourn all alone. Police officers will be mourning with you. Not just police officers from here, but police officers nationwide. We all mourn with you. On behalf of the Navajo Nation Law Enforcement, our hearts go out to you. We will be there with you, all the way through,” - Sgt. John, Navajo Tribal Police.

From the State of Texas, my heart goes out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Yazzie. We have the watch from here my brother.

Sgt. Mike Bilbrey
Harris County Constable Precinct 5

March 21, 2015

Semper Fi, brother!

Patrolman/SWAT operator Brent Amy
Gonzales Police Department

March 21, 2015

This man died trying to protect a family and for that he will never be forgotten. If he had not been killed I'm sure he would have continued being a life saver for those in need. God bless him and his family. I for one will share this story with others so that they too know that an officer died trying to help others.

Alice Bryner
Disabled Veteran

March 21, 2015

Rest easy hero. You wont be forgotten.

Supporter Jonah Hensley
Proud law enforcement supporter

March 21, 2015

It is with great sadness we have lost another officer. In Arizona alone we lost eight in 2014 and two of them were tribal officers. It is a strong reminder that ALL WHO WARE A BADGE of public safety are HEROES. BE SAFE NO MATTER WHERE YOU SERVE!

Director 911 Support W. Steven Martin
Fallen Officer Memorials / Arizona POMB

March 21, 2015

Officer Yazzie, I cannot believe this has happened to you. My heart is at the bottom of the deepest ocean. I saw you peform on TV and was amazed with your courage, humanity and knowledge of what you were doing. Now I am heartbroken for you and your family and pray for you and your family. I ask that the great creator welcome you.

Josh Holcomb

None

March 21, 2015

Rest In Peace Sir. You served proudly. Thank you for your service Sir.

Deputy J. Porter
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office AZ ( Retired)

March 21, 2015

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, 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 wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jerome County, Idaho Retired
Jerome County Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2015

Rest in peace Brother. Semper Fidelis.

Lieutenant Rich Skinner
Washington Township (NJ) Police Department

March 21, 2015

Rest in peace brother.... Semper Fi....

Police officer Stephen p.papagno
Burlington police dept. Ma

March 21, 2015

Rest in peace my brother of blue.

Officer Jillian Rhodes
Maize Police Department, Kansas

March 21, 2015

We pray for comfort for the family of Officer Yazzie. We are grateful for his service and hope his family will always treasure his memory.

Stan Jefferson
citizen

March 21, 2015