Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Vega. 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.

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

October 10, 2016

My prayers and thoughts for the family and fellow Officers of the Palm Springs PD. Thank you Officer Vega for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God be with you and all our first responders.

Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff Eddie Alve
Osceola County Sheriff Office

October 10, 2016

Gil,

I'm so sorry, brother! RIP

Sgt. Robert Galletta
Beaumont Police Department

October 10, 2016

Rest in Peace Officer Vega.

"Blue Lives Matter"

Steve Van Slyke, retired K9 Handler
El Cajon Police Department

October 10, 2016

"The Thin Blue Line"

There is a line
the color of the sky
on a clear afternoon

There is a line
the hue of the ocean
on a bright sunny day

There is a line
the purest shade of a newborn's eyes
awakening for the first time

There is a line
that protects us from harm
in all we do
whether day or night

There is a line
no one can penetrate
no one can alleviate

There is a line
made of those who choose
to follow a calling many do not hear
and still more do not comprehend

They choose to walk
the path of fear, hate, and mistrust
taken by so few
but marked by so many

And when one leaves this line
they leave a legacy
but the line does not break
for the remaining must still protect

There may be emptiness
a loss, or sadness
but never a hole
not in this line

This line that holds
the ghosts of the souls who have gone
and the souls of the ghosts who will be
The Thin Blue Line

Kimberly A. Erb

Lieutenant Craig Gripentrog
Williamson County Sheriff's Office

October 10, 2016

I am a Funeral Counselor in Indio,California which is about 10 mins
from where this senseless crime took place. I know this Officers
brother and family and it is Heart Breaking. My prayers go out to
the family members and his Family at Palm Springs Police Dept.
I am also praying for ALL Law Enforcement Officers.

My God put his protective Arms around all of you at this time and
Comfort All Of You. REST IN PEACE OFFICER VEGA.

Jack Sloan
FitzHenry-Wiefels Mortuary-Indio

October 10, 2016

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas 78207

October 10, 2016

Rest In Peace brother can't wait to see you on the other side.

Old Motor man. J Hacker
APD

October 10, 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.

Quinten Warren, Investigator
Alaska, Special Prosecutions, Medicaid Fraud

October 10, 2016

Sincere Condolences to Everyone.

A PART OF AMERICA DIED....

Somebody killed a policeman today .... And a part of America died…. A piece of our country he swore to protect .... Will be buried with him at his side.... The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,.... Just as if he had gone off to war, .... Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast .... To his name they will add a gold star.... The suspect that shot him will stand up in court .... With counsel demanding his rights,.... While a young widowed mother must work for her kids .... And spend many long, lonely nights... .. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today…. Maybe in your town or mine,.... While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors.... A cop put his life on the line.... Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street, .... And he stands at each new rookie's side; .... He answered the call… of himself gave his all,.... And a part of America died.

Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

October 10, 2016

Rest in peace Brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

Sgt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

October 10, 2016

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Vega and the Palm Springs Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Vega, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

October 10, 2016

Police Officer Jose Gilbert Vega, during your 35 year tour of duty you served the citizens of Palm Springs with both honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Police Officer Jose Gilbert Vega you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Palm Springs Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay safe. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR.

Detective Grade One Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Branch

October 10, 2016

For the Family and Department of Officer Vega I just can't find the words to express the sorrow I have for you. Please be strong and know my prayers are with you everyday.
I will always remember your outstanding courage and commitment to our safety.
Know that I support you and will always be thinking of you.
With heartfelt thanks and respect.

Retired Police Officer Terry L. Harlow
Kansas City, MO. Police Department

October 10, 2016

Rest Brother: Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:11

Undersheriff Rich Wenzl
Norton Co Sheriff

October 10, 2016

Officer Vega,

I thank you for the day to day sacrifice you endure for the days that you suit up for duty. 35 years of dedicated services provided to law enforcement cannot be forgotten for it takes courage and strength to deal with crime and criminals 24 hours 7 days a week. My prayers and thought go out to your family, friends, and the department.

Officer Nguyen
Strategic Threat Management

October 10, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of police officer Jose Vega. Your many years of dedication, service, and ultimate sacrifice to your community and fellow citizens will not be forgotten.

Just know your time here spent on earth was service to others which has no high calling.

Officer Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

October 10, 2016

My heart breaks for the family, friends and department of this dedicated loyal public servant.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your HERO. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
May God give you comfort and peace.

Officer Vega, thank you for your dedicated, selfless and loyal service to your community. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. May God keep you and may you RIP..

Gone BUT NEVER Forgotten, HERO's live forever in our hearts, minds and souls.

Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012

October 10, 2016

Please accept my sincere sympathy for the families of both officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting their community. I pray that Officer Vega's family is comforted and always remembered by those close to them. They'll need all of you.
Rest in Peace Officer Vega,
~Sister of a deceased Retired Baltimore County, MD Policeman

L. Bowen

October 10, 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPT

October 10, 2016

I am currently a Community Service Officer with the San Jose Police Department. I was born in Palm Springs and raised in Indio for 25 years. This still hits close to home. May Officer Vega and Officer Zerebny rest in peace. May God comfort their families.

CSO Brian Gonzalez
San Jose Police Department

October 10, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Vega and his many brothers and sisters with the Palm Springs Police Department. Two months from retirement or two weeks out of the academy, no hero deserves to be murdered by a worthless coward. RIP brother and thank you for all of your service.

Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office

October 10, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Vega and the Palm Springs Police Department. May God Bless All Law Enforcement. RIP Brother.

Deputy Fred Parker
Putnam County Sheriff's Dept., TN.

October 10, 2016

My sympathy to the Vega family. My prayers are with you.

P/O Michael Verrecchia, Ret.
Philadelphia Police Dept.

October 10, 2016

RIP Officer Vega. I wish you had been able to enjoy your well deserved retirement but I guess God needed you more. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You patrol the streets in heaven now.

Denise
A cop's daughter

October 10, 2016