Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service ma'am GOD BLESS.

Mrs.C Singleton /Concern Citizen

August 8, 2019

May God bless and watch over this brave brother of ours.....his swatch has ended and we will miss him.

Retired Special Agent
Bureau of ATF

August 6, 2019

Officer Diaz, it breaks my heart when a young man's life is taken away by forces of evil, but I know also that nothing in this world happens without the permission of our good Lord. He knows all about you - your plans for the future, your dreams, your relationship with your family and friends - but He has His own plans for you, and it is good. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

August 6, 2019

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant A. B. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

August 5, 2019

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

August 5, 2019

God Bless You And May He Hold You And Your Family In His Arms...jbaits...

We can never take for granted or give back enough to those we've lost and their families for whom they survived to protect and serve total strangers.

August 5, 2019

Rest in Peace Officer Diaz.
Thank you for your service.
My thoughts and prayers are with the DIAZ Family and the Los Angeles Police Department.

Officer Janet Sanchez
Yuma Police Department

August 5, 2019

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

James P Waggle
Civilian

August 5, 2019

Officer Diaz Thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty. May God grant your Family and Friends with a speedy healing.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept

August 4, 2019

My prayer is that God will keep and comfort your family during this very difficult time. My prayer is that God will also comfort the LAPD. REST IN PEACE BROTHER!!!

Master Deputy & Antoine Thomas
Wake County Sheriff’s office

August 3, 2019

Officer Diaz, as I am writing this, I am listening to the news that your murderers have been taken into custody. Such brazen cowards! But, I digress!
Officer Diaz, you were destined for wonderful things, I am sure. Thank you for all you were able to give in your too short time on earth. I believe that God has you wrapped in His arms!
May God continue to Bless you and all those that loved you here on earth. My deepest sympathy to your family and to the LAPD for their great loss.
Rest in Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Flowery Branch, GA

August 3, 2019

Rest In Peace.

Police volunteer Sharmin Shahbaz
N/a

August 3, 2019

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

August 3, 2019

Thank you for your service Officer Juan Jose Diaz.
Rest in peace.

Prayers and condolences for family, friends, and the LAPD.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

August 2, 2019

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

August 2, 2019

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Police Officer Juan Diaz who was tragically killed as well as the officers who continue to put themselves in harm's way. Thank you for your dedication and service to our country and the justice system that protects us all. Rest in peace Police Officer Juan Diaz.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protect

August 2, 2019

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Police Officer Juan Jose Diaz during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Police Officer Juan Jose Diaz.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

August 2, 2019

You gave the ultimate sacrafice, attempting to insure a quality of life for the residents in the area of your service. No greater love than this to lay down your life for a friend. You displayed the ultimate act of love. My prayers, and condolences to your girlfriend, and your family my brother of the badge.

(Fr.) Patrol Deputy Shelton Garnett
Plaqumines Parish Sheriff Office

August 2, 2019

RIP My Brother in Blue,n Condolences to his family ,also to LAPD for the lost of a Brother..

Retired Raul Gallardo
Gary PD:Indiana

August 2, 2019

Officer Diaz, May you Rest In Peace for the sacrifice you have given towards the City of Los Angeles

Police Explorer Diego N
Chula Vista Police Department

August 2, 2019

May God bless you and your family. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace my brother and blue.

(Ret) Trooper Dean Aires
PA State Police

August 2, 2019

Juan
So sorry you were shot by men who are no doubt were pariahs' --bad men who daily sucked the life blood from an otherwise vibrant community--the same community which still produces fine men such as you--ones like yourself who wanted nothing more than to better his community by serving with the LAPD. Thanks for your service, the short time you lived on this earth. Your sacrifice for the good of others is deeply appreciated. Your perpetrators will be caught and we will always honor you as will the LAPD.

James Lopey, Assistant Sheriff (Ret)
Washoe County Sheriff's Office (Reno, Nevada)
Nevada DPS

August 2, 2019

God Bless and May He hold you and your Family in his arms....jbaits

We can never take for granted or give back enough to those and their families for whom they've left behind to protect and serve total strangers.

August 2, 2019

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

August 2, 2019

Rest In Peace Officer JJ Diaz, deepest condolences to The Diaz family and The Los Angeles Police Department.

Detective #0358 Dina Valdez
Mission Police Department, Mission , Texas

August 1, 2019