Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother Anthony, you are a true Hero and will never b e forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

July 13, 2016

Officer Zarate. I never met you in in this life. But I am a former Army MP so I have been in your shoes both in Law Enforcement work and as a serviceman. I was checking this website and came across your name. I pray that the max sentence that can be given here on earth is given to the one responsible for your death. Then when it is their time to meet the creator, the creator will reject them. This was and is very tragic. I just thought to myself, "Not again." May you rest in peace sir, and I carry your family in my heart

Josh Holcomb Former MP US Army

July 13, 2016

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County, NY Police Department

July 13, 2016

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Wyoming Police Department

July 13, 2016

To my brother in Blue, may your soul rest in peace.
Thank you for your service.
Praying for your family, fellow Officers and co-workers.

Detective
Plano Police Department, Plano, Texas

July 13, 2016

Semper Fi, Officer Zarate.

Patrick E Libby

July 13, 2016

A Prayer for Police Officer Anthony M. Zarate:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Anthony M. Zarate, of the Bellaire, Texas Police Department, was taken from us suddnely and violently in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. Heavenly Father, as we mourn the death of our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Anthony M. Zarate, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that he has entered into Your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

"For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should." [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, BSBS, LOCM, MNACM
Merrimack Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Merrimack, NH 03054
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

July 13, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Zarate, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

July 13, 2016

My deepest Condolences to your Family, I have known you for so long I cant believe that its true. I pray for your family and for all your brothers & sisters in BLUE . I ask God our Father to watch over and comfort your family in this time. I ask St. Michael to protect all the officers during this time.

Regina R. Vasquez
Archdiocese of Galveston Houston , Office of Family Life

July 13, 2016

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle
Civilian

July 13, 2016

A tragic loss at a time when Texas especially does NOT need it. But sadly, this can come with the job. You did your best and it was good. Thank you.

God Bless you, Brother and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

July 13, 2016

God bless the family and friends of Officer Zarate. Your Bellaire neighbors and friends stand with you during this difficult time and you are in our prayers.

Stacie Williams
Bellaire resident

July 13, 2016

My heart breaks for Offcer Zarate's family, as well as the Bellaire PD family. May God's grace, peace and comfort strengthen each of you as you face the difficult days ahead.

Senior Chaplain Mark Campbell
Morristown TN Police Department

July 13, 2016

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service to this great nation and to your community, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Zarate during this time of tragic loss.

Sr. Ptlmn Donnie Meaders(RET)
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

July 13, 2016

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

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

July 13, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to Office Zarate's family, friends and the Bellaire Police department. Thank you for your service.

Kathy Bowlin
Home owner where you passed away.

July 13, 2016

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

Sergeant E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol

July 13, 2016

Semper Fidelis

Lt. Michael Frost
Lexington Va Police

July 13, 2016

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne/Retired
Jersey City Police Dept.

July 13, 2016

Rest in Peace Brother!!!! Just know that we will always remember you. Even though you're gone, you will never be forgotten. I'm glad I got to know you and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and your extended family at the Bellaire Police Department.

Lt. Shawn Gilcrease
Alvin PD

July 13, 2016

RIP Officer, prayers to the family during this sad time

Patrolman AZ DPS
Retired. Az Department of Public Safety

July 13, 2016

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

July 13, 2016

Rest easy motorman. Thanks for your service.

Ranger John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Ranger

July 13, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Zarate

Dennis M. Carr, Sheriff (Ret)
Monroe County Iowa Sheriff's Office

July 13, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ASAC, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 13, 2016