El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, March 24, 2019
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Peter John Herrera
Rest in Peace Deputy Herrera. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
March 30, 2019
Sir, I just attended your services , your death is not in vain. I spoke to officers from, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Colorado, New Mexico and officers from Cities all over Texas. The law enforcement community and the El Paso community came together to honor you. My dedication to my profession God Bless you and your family. We will hold the line!
Chief of Police Victor Araiza
El Paso ISD Police
March 30, 2019
Rest in Peace Brother......We shall always remember your service and your ultimate sacrifice.
May Our Lord Bless you and keep as you shall remain in his kingdom forever at peace.
Chaplain Deputy george dilworth
Bexar County Constable Pct.-3
March 30, 2019
On behalf of Session 66, our sincere condolences. Thank you for your service and may you Rest In Peace.
Recruit R Condo
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Academy Session 66 Schenectady N.Y.
March 30, 2019
Thank you for doing a job that many people would never consider. You died doing what you love, now the greatest reward is up above where there is only safe and peaceful streets to patrol along with the Great Chief. You are now safe.
Rest in peace.
Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.
March 30, 2019
Thank you for 11 years in my county's sheriff's office. Thank you for protecting us when we run from danger. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife. I am sad to hear that one of my friends in blue is down, please rest easy Sheriff! We are all thankful for your service.
Matthew Wineman
March 30, 2019
"The Final Inspection"
The Deputy 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, Deputy.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The Deputy 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 Deputy waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Deputy,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
R.I.P Deputy Pete Herrera
Deputy F. Munoz
El Paso County Sheriff's Office (Texas)
March 30, 2019
Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.
Jamie D Davis
Deputy J. Davis
March 29, 2019
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. I am more than thankful for your service. You are a true hero. Rest easy.
Miguel Guerrero
El Paso Texas Citizen
March 29, 2019
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
Lieutenant E.Kemmer
Nevada Department of Public Safety
March 29, 2019
Thank you Deputy Herrera for your dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Texas. You are a true American HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.
HEROES NEVER DIE...
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
March 29, 2019
Thoughts and prays for the family and the department.
Officer
Wichita ks police department
March 29, 2019
Rest In Peace Brother my prayers to you and your family and friends
Correctional Officer Ca (ret) E.S. Perry
Californa Dept of Corrections
March 28, 2019
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.
Frank J. Corasaniti II, Ret. Fire Lt., Baltimore City Fire Department.
March 28, 2019
RIP. Prayers for your family in gratitude for your service and sacrifice.
Scott Benedict
California Highway Patrol 8463
March 28, 2019
May you forever rest in peace. Thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. God bless you and your family.
Daniel S. Meltzer
Civilian supporter
" 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God' (Matt. 5:9)."
March 28, 2019
God has a special place for those who protect those who cant protect themselves and give their lives in this service. Till we see each other again rest in peace my friend.
Supervisory Imm. Enf. Agent
ICE ERO ELP
March 28, 2019
Our deepest sympathies! We thank you Deputy Sheriff Peter Herrera for your service! God Bless!
DeKalb Police Department
March 28, 2019
He's my fallen Hero! My heartaching-condolences to his Wife!
Ronn P. Woolley (Professional Engineer - MA, TX - retired)
March 28, 2019
Rest in peace brother we got it from here
Firefighter James Hallgrimson
Clifton volunteer fire department
March 28, 2019
I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Deputy Sheriff Peter Herrera. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and all members of the El Paso Sheriff's Office. Texas
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
March 28, 2019
May you Rest In Peace Deputy Herrera and my sincere sympathies to your family. You are a true hero.
Diane Bicjan
March 27, 2019
Rest in Peace. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.
FF Ron Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Dept.
March 27, 2019
Rest in Peace Deputy Herrera. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Herrera family and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
Wayne, New Jersey
March 27, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Peter Herrera on their terrible loss. May our Lord give them all the strength and comfort needed during this difficult time. Thank you for your dedication and service and for making your community a better and safer place. Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Peter Herrera. I salute you.
CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection
March 27, 2019
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