Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Reflections for Police Officer II Jose Luis Anzora
Thank you for your duty and service
Dushyant Karani
July 19, 2022
My condolences to the family, friends, and partners on this remembrance date for Officer Anzora. We will not forget his ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of the City and County. RIP.
Deputy Sheriff Los Angeles
County Sheriff
March 3, 2022
Rest In Peace, My young Brother! You will not be forgotten by your Brothers and Sisters in Blue
John Freitas, Detective Retired
Los Angeles Police Department
September 10, 2021
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Retired Fire Lt. Frank J Corasaniti II
Baltimore City Fire Department
August 22, 2021
We will remember.
Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement
August 2, 2021
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Anzora. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Los Angeles Police Department.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
April 16, 2021
In Honor And Respect, Officer Jose Anzora, Sir, Thank You For Your Years Of Dedicated Service To Law Enforcement And Your Community... You Are Honored And Remembered... Peace And Blessings To Your Family... May You Rest In Eternal Peace, Officer Jose Anzora...
Gail Mercado
April 9, 2021
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)
March 28, 2021
Rest in Peace Officer Anzora. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
March 25, 2021
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.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
March 23, 2021
My deepest condolences go out to Officer II Anzora's family, friends and co-workers at Los Angeles Police Department during this difficult time.
Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE Officer II Jose Anzora.
Officer Janet Sanchez
F.O.P member Yuma Lodge #24
Yuma Police Department
March 18, 2021
Requiescat I Pacem
Sergeant Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
March 15, 2021
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
March 14, 2021
On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the tragic death of Officer Anzora.
Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association
March 14, 2021
Officer Anzora,
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
March 14, 2021
Rest Now Brother
Officer Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
March 13, 2021
Rest in Peace, we have the watch now.
Mark A. Drennen Sr.
Armed Security Officer
Walden Security Services
Louisville, Ky.
March 12, 2021
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.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service
March 10, 2021
Rest in Peace, Brother
POK Patrick Grube
Hessen State Police, Germany
March 10, 2021
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
March 8, 2021
Thank you for your service Rest In Peace
Po Shaun Walters
Nypd ~ Retired
March 8, 2021
Ofc. Anzora, thank you for serving your community with honor as you have. May your wife and family find peace in the fact that you are a true hero in every sense of the word. Rest in peace, sir.
Sgt. Doug Kazensky (Longview, WA)
Longview (WA) Police Department
March 8, 2021
Officer Anzora, thank you for your dedication to serve your community that they may live in peace and security. Your reward in heaven will be abundant. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your mother is experiencing over the loss of her child. It is against the law of nature that a parent would outlive her/his child. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
March 7, 2021
Rest In Peace Brother!!
Lieutenant ( Retired ) Victor Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ
March 7, 2021
Rest in peace brother. Your service will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this tragic time. Matthew 5:9.
Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City Police Department, MI
March 7, 2021
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