Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Sergeant García-Vázquez. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Puerto Rico

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

September 22, 2020

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant José García-Vázquez 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 Sergeant José García-Vázquez.

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

July 23, 2020

Sergeant Garcia-Vazquez,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

July 11, 2020

Thank you for your service sir. May you forever, rest in peace hero !!!!

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

July 4, 2020

Praying for your family, friends, colleagues, agencies during this very difficult time for them and all of us. Thank you for your service! We shall remember you with pride and admiration always! May God Bless the Blue!

“The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 HCSB];

“Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 HCSB], and;

“No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 HCSB]

Depart in peace, Brother-in-Blue; in the name of God the Father who created you; in the name of Christ Jesus who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May you rest in peace and dwell forever with the Lord. Amen.

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, CIMT, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Ecumenical Clergy / Chaplain
Ministry: Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
Merrimack, NH 03054

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS
Nashua NH and Merrimack NH Police Departments

July 1, 2020

To the family of Sergeant José García-Vázquez, friends, Superintendent Henry Escalera and the
Puerto Rico Police Department, PR
You are lifted up in heart, thought and prayer. may God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding to keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service!
"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
" For he (Jesus) has said, I will never leave you are forsake you." Hebrews 13:5

Patrolman A.S. Batson
CH / OB PD
Goldsboro, NC

June 24, 2020

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

June 24, 2020

On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant José García-Vázquez and the extended law enforcement family of the Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico.



End of Watch Friday, May 15, 2020.


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

June 22, 2020

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
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Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

June 16, 2020

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Garcia Vazquez. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Puerto Rico Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

June 15, 2020

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

June 15, 2020

On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Sergeant Garcia-Vazquez.

Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association

June 13, 2020

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

June 12, 2020

So sad 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

June 11, 2020

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant José García-Vázquez 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 Sergeant José García-Vázquez.

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

June 11, 2020

Rest in Peace Sergeant García-Vázquez . 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

June 11, 2020

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

June 11, 2020

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

June 11, 2020

"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Fl Police Chaplain

June 11, 2020

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

June 11, 2020

Rest in Peace Sergeant García-Vázquez. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

June 11, 2020

I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Sergeant José García-Vázquez. 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 Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

June 11, 2020

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.

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

June 11, 2020

Thank you for your lifetime commitment to keeping your community safe. Rest in peace Brother Garcia-Vazquez. You will not be forgotten.

Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Department Illinois

June 11, 2020

RIP sir, and thank you for your service.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D

June 11, 2020