Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy my brother. You sacrificed your all for us. You will always be remembered as a hero. May your family gain strength for your loss, and that God bless them always.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
N.Y.P.D. (retired)

July 28, 2017

I ran a hero's 5k in your honor today Sir. You are not forgotten.

Det. Michele Nelson
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA

July 28, 2017

Almost been a year now. I remember hearing 11-99 for the first time on the radio last 3rd watch and hauling ass to the scene. It was amazing to see the citizens and everyone on our department come together for each other. You would be proud. RIP JD.

PO PO C
SDPD

July 26, 2017

RIP. Thank you.

PO2 Jaeyoon Lim
USN

January 9, 2017

Rip

SSgt Nathan Lewis
USMC

January 8, 2017

While working your scene, I had a citizen come up to me, get on their knees and sob in prayer over the senseless loss of your life my brother. The citizen had never met you, but the badge we wear in San Diego shines bright because of your example JD. RIP patrol dog, we got it from here.

AMERICAS FINEST - SDPD

POII
San Diego Police Department

December 8, 2016

I pray for you and your family, RIP brother.

Police Officer Sean Carmon
West Covina Police Department, Ca

November 2, 2016

Godspeed Officer DeGuzman. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

A cop's daugter
San Diego Police Department

October 10, 2016

I had the pleasure of knowing JD for most of his career and was a squad mate for several years. He was an excellent man, excellent friend and excellent officer. His loss is still fresh and will never be forgotten.

David- Investigator
SD District Attorney's Office

October 6, 2016

God bless you my brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May His healing hand touch your family, friends, and fellow officers. Rest easy my brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Trooper Steve Olson
Michigan State Police

September 26, 2016

RIP my Brother. God Bless...

Det. Carlos Selvi
Balto. Co. P.D.

August 18, 2016

God's peace and speed Officer DeGuzman. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago Police Department

August 18, 2016

RIP Brother in blue. We'll take the watch from here. May god watch over the DeGuzman family.

Matthwe 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.

Deputy Jared M. Birrenkott
San Diego Sheriff Department

August 15, 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

August 14, 2016

Rest well Ofcr. DeGuzman

Honor Guard School
HonorGuardSchool.com

August 14, 2016

Rest easy brother, for we now have the watch.

Captain Kevin Clark
Denton County Sheriff's Office

August 14, 2016

I look up to the sky to keep the tears from Falling

For law-enforcement and military I am eternally grateful for your service and sacrifice to keep our country safe, like the faithful and brave officer DeGuzman

Although I didn't know personally officer Deguzman my prayers are with his family

Dr DL Hadjis, Comissioner
San Diego County Crime Comission

August 13, 2016

With saddened hearts. Officer Jonathan M. DeGuzman has gone
10-42...... Thank you for your services. You will be missed but not forgotten.

James Hallgrimson Blue Steel Security Officer

August 11, 2016

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Hon. Travis D. Bird
Commonwealth's Attorney - Spotsylvania County, VA

August 11, 2016

Thank you for service brother, now rest in eternal peace. God will be welcoming you into his kingdom.

N.Y.PD. Lt. Ray Flores
Retired

August 11, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

August 11, 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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina

Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 10, 2016

Rest in Peace, Police Officer JD DeGuzman. Thank you for your service to this country and your community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department at this time.

Chief Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

August 10, 2016

Rip Officer DeGuzman.Thank you for your service. Job well done. May God be with and comfort your loved ones.

Diane and Bill McCleskey
Police supporters

August 10, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, Texas

August 9, 2016