Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP brother, you will always be remembered.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police

July 19, 2016

It makes one feel week at the knees, even when your on your knees ... to answer the phone, the door or your emails , for sorrow is waiting there ...
I Hope, Fast & Pray that God will end this Holocaust on Our Military & Law Enforcement & Israel's ...
It began 911 & continues this day with Dallas, Baton Rouge &
elsewhere ...
Thank you Anthony for your Brave & Unselfish Service.
RIP Anthony, Son of Valor, with Honor.
Gone from Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...

Ms. Karen Morgan, PSY. LE. GRAD.
EAGLES WING BAPTIST CHURCH, SD

July 18, 2016

RIP brother. We will take it from here.

Matthew Cosper Sergeant Investigator
Office of the Inspector General

July 18, 2016

RIP my Brother, RIP.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

Your sacrifice was far too great.

Thank you for your service to our country and your community.

God Bless you

Quinten Warren, Investigator
Alaska Special Prosecutions, MFCU

July 18, 2016

May God Bless the family of Officer Zarate, for he gave his life doing his job, protecting and serving the Public. May God bless Officer Zarate as well.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police

July 18, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

July 18, 2016

RIP brother Marco.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Investigator D. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

July 18, 2016

"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 Zarate, 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. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Police Officer
Seattle Police Department

July 18, 2016

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.......

Det. Sgt. Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

July 18, 2016

Rest in Peace our Brother in Blue. Prayers sent from my family to all of your family, friends, and co-workers. God Bless you Sir.

Former Deputy/Jail Officer
Wayne County Sheriffs Department
Wayne County Mississippi

July 18, 2016

RIP my brother. You are a hero to all of us, current and retired.

Detective Mike -Retired.
Chicago P.D

July 18, 2016

RIP officer. Prayers to your blood, love and blue families. Prayers for this nation.

Deputy sheriff Terri VanHouten
Rock County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska

July 18, 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

Retired TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga.State Patrol

July 17, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss

Jacquie Rebel survivor

July 17, 2016

Most men run away from danger, a special breed of man runs toward it. I extend my sympathies and assure you that he did not die in vain.

MCGUIRE BRANIN

July 17, 2016

I am sorry to learn of Officer Zarate's passing. His family, friends, community and a nation have lost a defender and guardian of freedom. Officer Zarate's service and sacrifice is greatly appreciated. Those of us that wear a uniform, military or L.E., are privileged to have had a man like him among us. We will carry on his fight and we will continue to safeguard this nation and its freedom from those that seek to threaten and destroy it.

Sergeant J. Carrigan
Brother of Cpl. Nate Carrigan EOW: 2-24-16

July 17, 2016

"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
Sergeant

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

July 16, 2016

It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.
Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.
By
Ron Walker
Rest in Peace My Brother. God Bless and GodSpeed

Sgt. John Martin
Cal State L.A. Police Dept.

July 16, 2016

It sounds like Thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
and soon they crest to hear Hill nearby, and right into our site. They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make hearts beat fast... They look so proud and Noble, like Knights come from the past. Side by side they always ride and seem to move as one. From early in the Morning Light to the setting of the Sun and children point and wave to them from cars that pass them by and young ones ask their parents why do men have mirrors for eyes. They Ride the roads and fight for good and defend small ones like you, they ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few. Like Men of Steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light. Then with a Roar and Rumble they right out of our sight. Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again, you can hear the others calling like thunder on the Wind. Side by side they, slowly ride and their Thunder is a mournful sound and the mirrors hide their eyes from us when teardrops fall to ground. So if you see one riding, and you look into his face and see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe for motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind and when you hear the thunder Boom the Fallen ones ride again. By Ron Walker
Rest in Peace My Brother.

Sgt. John Martin
Cal State L.A. Police Dept

July 16, 2016

Rest in peace, Officer Zarate. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

July 16, 2016

RIP brother, you will never be forgotten.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police

July 16, 2016

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over five years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

July 16, 2016

Go with God my brother. You will be missed.

Detective Kelly Justice
AHPD

July 15, 2016

Officer Zarate, thank you sir for your service. Riding a motorcycle unit and performing as a law enforcement officer is so absolutely dangerous. You paid with your ultimate sacrifice. Hopefully the subject(s) involved who fled from you can be apprehended and held accountable. We will keep your family and Department in our thoughts. Please watch over us as we carry on.

Sergeant William Foley
Chicago Ridge IL PD

July 15, 2016

To the family of Police Officer Anthony Zarate, friends, Chief of Police Byron Holloway and the Bellaire Police Department.
You are lifted up in thoughts and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you peace now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Hospital Police Department, NC

July 15, 2016