Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God knows all things, and I pray for your family and friends at this tragic time that He comforts them during this terrible loss. You were a protector, warrior, leader and much, much more, and my community has once again lost a dedicated law enforcement officer. I am devastated at this tragedy, and may God hold you forever in His comforting arms. DEATH PENALTY FOR ALL THREE!

Rosie Hammond Wilson
Civilian/Retired Teacher
Harris County/Precinct 4, TX

Forever Grateful Survivor

April 3, 2022

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

April 3, 2022

Deputy Almendarez,

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

April 3, 2022

Sheriff Almendarez, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. 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

April 3, 2022

Rest In Peace brother LEO

HSI Special Agent (Retired)
DHS/HSI

April 3, 2022

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Darren Almendarez 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 Deputy Sheriff Darren Almendarez.

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

April 3, 2022

Thank you for your dedicated service, Deputy Almendarez. You are what heroes are made of.

Civilian
Civilian

April 2, 2022

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

April 2, 2022

I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Darren Almendarez. I am truly sorry for your great loss. The service, sacrifice and bravery of Deputy Almendarez will not be forgotten. I am praying for your comfort and peace.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

April 2, 2022

Requiescat in Paces

Sergeant Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

April 2, 2022

Deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Almendarez and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas. May GOD give peace, comfort, and understanding to his family, friends, and associates for their loss. RIP Brother.

Chaplain Terry L.s Longacre. MTPD (Retir
Red Rose Lodge FOP #16 Lancaster, County, Pennsylvania

April 2, 2022

Rest In Peace Sir! Thank you for your service! Us Sheepdogs will take it from here!

Trooper IV Ruben Alvarado
Texas DPS

April 2, 2022

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Darren Almendarez and the extended law enforcement family of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas.



End of Watch Thursday, March 31, 2022.



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

April 2, 2022

Rest In Peace Brother!!

Undersheriff Victor Manata
Union County Sheriff’s Dept. ( NJ )

April 2, 2022

A true Hero. Thank you for your Service. May God wrap his loving arms around you and keep you safe. My condolences to his Family and Friends.

Ofc. Carlos Cuellar (Ret.)
Miami Beach Police Department (FL))

April 2, 2022

Such a tragedy. God bless you for your courage and dedication. You are a true warrior and a all around guy. Top notch. Rest in peace

Jerry
Fellow citizen

April 2, 2022

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

April 1, 2022

"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 suspect who shot him will stand up in court, with counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids and spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too, just as if he'd 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.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today, it happened 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 a beat on a dark city street, and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all, and a part of America died."

Author unknown

E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office

April 1, 2022

Thank you for your sacrifice. I pray for your family
God bless you

Beth Dunch
Just a supporter of the police

April 1, 2022

Rest In Peace Deputy Sheriff Darren Almendarez! Thank you for your 23 years of service with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, in Texas. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife during this terrible tragedy, and we want her 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!! (Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

April 1, 2022

O God of Peace, so many of our nation’s law enforcement officers who are on the front lines to protect us never make it back home to their families. We pray for these fallen law enforcement officers, Lord God, who gave their lives for us. We pray for the families of these heroes, who have to now endure life without their loved one. Lord God, society tries to move forward, but there is always bloodshed occurring. We approach Your throne of glory and grace to beg of You for peace. Lord God, bring peace to this land – the United States of America. We plead for Your divine intervention to quiet our hearts and unify our communities. Stop the violence that occurs amid our cities. We thank You for all the law enforcement officers who have died protecting us, and ask that You send an everlasting peace so that our law enforcement officers on the streets may be safe and return home to their loved ones at the end of their assigned shifts. In Christ Jesus, Your blessed Son, I pray. Amen.

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven Robert Closs, D.Div, NCCA, M.S.B.S.
Ordained / Licensed Independent Outreach Christian Clergy
Ministry: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Merrimack, NH 03054

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

April 1, 2022

God bless the good memories of this public servant. God bless and comfort his wife and family members. Also the men and women he worked with!!!

Pastor Donald Jackson
Preaching and Teaching with Pastor Don Jackson

April 1, 2022

May God bring comfort to this family in time of need. My prayer is that God will mend the broken hearts of these family members during their tragic loss. REST IN PEACE BROTHER❤️

Police Officer Antoine Thomas
Wilson’s Mills PD

April 1, 2022

Rest In Peace, Deputy Almendarez. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Anthony D. Stike
Roanoke, Virginia

April 1, 2022

May the Lord comfort your family, friends and coworkers at this most difficult time.
Thank you for your service.
Rest in peace.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

April 1, 2022