Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I served with Vic as an aviator in the US Army. He was a good pilot, good officer and just an overall great guy. I just learned of his passing. My heart aches for my old friend. Rest in peace my brother.

Mike Barnwell
U.S. Army

December 6, 2023

Officer Donate,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but your years of service with the U.S. Army as well. And to your Family and loved one, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 7, 2022

He was a distant cousin, whom I never got to meet, unfortunately.

Carlos Donate
distant cousin

June 14, 2022

Sheriff Brad Swain, along with the deputies & staff of MCSO, offer our heartfelt sympathy to your entire department and to the family of your fallen Officer, Victor Donate.
May the outpouring of support and encouragement you receive from agencies both near and far, provide you with peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Liane Johnson, #53-66
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Indiana
U.S.A.

December 8, 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

December 3, 2021

RIP Officer Donate. Thank you for your service to the United States

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

November 2, 2021

Officer Donate,

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

November 1, 2021

To my good Friend Victor Donate,

Victor I remember the day that I got to meet you in 1997. Your personality was affable and people gravitated toward you, you had charisma and at the same time you were a humble guy. I remember when you first became engaged to your wife ant talked about your future.

What a small world that my father and your father new each other back in Camuy, Puerto Rico. Your family has always served with honor to this United States. Thank you for wearing both uniforms the military and the law enforcement. Your children should be proud of you. You are an aviator that rides to heaven.

Thank you for the time we share together. May the Lord give strength to the ones are left behind.

You will be missed.

Efren Cruz
Windermere, FL

Efren Cruz
CBP

October 31, 2021

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Officer Victor Donate and the extended law enforcement family of the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection.


End of Watch Thursday, October 7, 2021.



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 Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

October 29, 2021

To Officer Victor Donate's family friends and fellow officers: I am terribly sorry for your loss. God's Speed Sir!

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

October 29, 2021

Officer Donate, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

October 29, 2021

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Officer Victor Donate. Please know we are eternally grateful for Victor’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Officer Donate, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the United States Department of Homeland Security-Customs and Border Protection-Office of Field Operations
in Washington, DC for Victor’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Officer Victor Donate’s wife.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

October 27, 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)

October 27, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer Victor Donate! Thank you for your 25 years of service with the United States Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, in Georgia and for your service with the United States Army. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife and your two sons during this tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

October 27, 2021

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Customs and Border Protection. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 27, 2021

Most merciful God, You hold each of us dear to Your heart. Hold all those law enforcement officers and their families, who are afflicted or affected by the COVID-19 Virus, in Your loving arms and tenderly draw them into Your life, together with all others who are living with the COVID-19 Virus. Assure them that they are not alone, and give them courage and faith for all that is to come. Strengthen those who care for them and treat them, and guide those who do research. Forgive those who have judged harshly, and enlighten those who live in prejudice or fear. Nourish those who have lost sight of You, and heal the spirits of those who are broken. We pray this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, who suffered and died, and then rose from the dead to lead us into new life, now and forever. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, USGF, NCCA
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Christian Chaplain Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

October 26, 2021

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

October 26, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Victor Donate. I am truly sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Officer Donate to this nation will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

October 26, 2021

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

October 26, 2021

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Officer Victor Donate 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 Officer Victor Donate.

Gail. M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

October 26, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer Donate. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Donate Family and the US Department of Homeland Security-Customs and Border Protection.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

October 26, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Victor Donate, from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Officer succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. We thank Officer Donate for his service as a United States Army Veteran.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

October 26, 2021

Thank you for all your service and sacrifice to this country. We will take it from here. Rest easy brother.

Customs and Border Protection Officer Wi
Customs & Border Protection

October 26, 2021

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

October 26, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer Donate. 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

October 26, 2021