Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace brother. We continue holding the line. God, bless our peacemakers. Prayers for the the department, family and friends

FTO Cesar Lizcano
Pharr Police Department- Texas

July 13, 2020

My heart aches for Officer Garza, his family, friends and the entire McAllen PD. You’re in my prayer.

Motor Officer Danny Cheatham
Tulsa Police Department

July 13, 2020

Rest in Peace Officer Garza jr.
Keep watch over all your brothers and sisters on duty. You and your partner did not deserve to leave us so suddenly. Blessings to you and your family at this tragic and sad time.
Rest well my brother. You paid your dues and ultimate sacrifice. Que En Paz Descances.
John R. martinez
Chp officer (retired.) California Highway Patrol Modesto,CA

John R. Martinez Officer (retired)
California Highway Patrol

July 13, 2020

RIP, Officer Garza. Thank you for your service. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione, ret.
Rochester Police Department, NY

July 13, 2020

God rest your sole’s brother. My condolences to your family. We have you in our prayers

Lieutenant
Winnebago SO

July 12, 2020

Rest in Peace Officer Garza, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

July 12, 2020

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...
~~Author Unknown~~

Patrolman IV (Retired) Alfredo Gonzalez
Brownsville Police Dept.

July 12, 2020

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

July 12, 2020

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER GARZA, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER GARZA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada

July 12, 2020

The McAllen police dept has lost 2 of there finest I strongly believe God only calls home the very best there work has just begun as they stand beside the father of all creation heaven is a better place because they are there I pray for healing of the ones that loved them the most for you will see them again be very proud the job they are doing for God can be done by no other

Security officer James Coburn
Alderson Broaddus university

July 12, 2020

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

July 12, 2020

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

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

July 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

July 12, 2020

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Officer Eldimiro and to his Brothers and Sisters of the McClain Police Department, Texas. It is written “No greater sacrifice then to lay down your life for another “ . May God give comfort and understanding to his family and associates, to see the loss in this of a loved one . RIP Brother we got your Watch.

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red Rose Lodge FOP# 16 Lancaster, County Pennsylvanianbiu hasMa

July 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

July 12, 2020

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A.
Jersey City PD/Retired

July 12, 2020

My condolences to his family, friends, and co-workers. I wrote the following poem and hope this will help.

God is control;
He has sent his ministering angles
to watch over those who are
suffering knowing, in your heart,
You would gladly take their stead;
These ministering angels are
The Doctor's, Nurses, Experienced Therapist,
The LPNs, Ancillary Staff, the Firemen,
The EMT's, and Law-Enforcement;
These are the unsung heroes of today
who forge ahead.

They have God's enforcement

I am a retired police officer. I am eighty years of age and now reside in Troy, Ohio. I graduated, in North Carolina, February 19, 1984-1994

July 12, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Garza.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 12, 2020

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Police Officer Edelmiro Garza, Jr. 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 Edelmiro Garza, Jr..

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

July 12, 2020

RIP good and faithful servant.

Chaplain Bill Roscoe
Canyon County Idaho Sheriffs Office

July 12, 2020

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

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

July 12, 2020

The nation lost another hero. Rest in Peace, Ofc. Garza Jr.
Thank you for your sacrifice.

Assistant Chief Roberto Filice
Salinas Police Department

July 12, 2020

I pray for God's comfort, peace, and strength to surround the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Garza. So sorry for your loss.

Pam
Wife of Lt. Kevin Clyde Mainhart EOW 5/11/2017

July 12, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family of Officer Edelmiro Garza Jr. May his soul forever rest peacefully in Heaven. Officer Garza Jr. will never ever be forgotten.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb, New York State Police.

July 12, 2020

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

July 12, 2020