Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Bro:

I discussed the TC today at Roll Call.

Now, I am here at home, thinking about You because I am eating one of our favorite disgusting meals. Yep, I am eating SPAM with huge gobs of Miracle Whip.

I still have the photographs of the two black and whites. I also have a pic of You from the recruit locker room. I just can't handle digging them out yet.....

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

January 16, 2008

Meeting a few fellow Cowboys tonight, to have a drink in memory of You, Classmate.....

Rest - In - Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

December 18, 2007

He answered the call, of himself gave his all, and a part of America died.

It is hard to believe that 19 years have passed since that fateful day. It is a day that lives out in my mind. God bless you, you have not been forgotten. I hope the three of you still stand strong together and watch over the rest of us here.

Detective III
LAPD

December 10, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 6, 2007

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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 1, 2007

It is only April and already 15 have lost their lives to on - duty traffic collisions. Not a week goes by that I do not remind LAPD officers to drive safely as well as drive defensively. This December will be the 19th anniversary of that fateful night. I still remember that night vividly as I was working with a recent Central Division transfer to Harbor Division....

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

April 10, 2007

M. G. and I were classmates, and we had lockers next to each other, while in the Academy as recruit officers. I have been to so many cop funerals (sigh), but his was the hardest, regarding maintaing my composure. His memory lives on amongst many of us, including a brother who I met at the funeral, and who later became one of my favorite students as an Academy recruit officer....RIP Manuel GUTIERREZ Semper Fi, M. B. P.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

August 14, 2006

Manny and I were good friends. We had worked together at times during his time on the job.

The night he died, I was working a plain clothes Detective car in Central Division. I have never told a living soul the following. I guess because I just wanted to put the unbelievable sorrow behind me.

Minutes before he was involved in that horrible crash, he called me on the air and wanted to talk to me. I responded to his location and we shook hands and hugged each other, as usual. We had a general conversation and started to walk back towards my car. He put his arm around me and said. I love you man. Your a great guy. Now, we had many talks and meals in the past, but I must admit, I was taken aback buy his serious and sincere tone of voice. I said to him " whats up?"
He laughed and said, nothing man, really. I just wanted to tell you that.
I responded in kind and drove off. Moments later, I responded to the scene and helped extract him from his car. I knew, buy his injuries, it was the end.

Manny was a great friend. I will never forget him or his smile.

I don't know why I'm telling this now. I guess it is just time.

Thank You for allowing me to share this bottled up memory of a good man.

Wayne

C. Wayne Morris (D-3 Retired)
LAPD

March 8, 2006

Manny and I were partners and good friends. Manny was a tough, but fair street cop. He was an extovert with a great sense of humor. I learned a lot about police work, and about life from Manny. I hope I taught him a thing or two as well. Manny was taken from us prematurely. I miss Manny and think of him often. Rest In Peace partner.

Sergeant Hugh Fanfassian
Los Angeles Police Department

December 21, 2005

Thank you for your years of service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir.
Shirley Roberts-Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW March 14, 2004

Shirley Roberts

June 7, 2004

I knew Manuel Gutierrez in High School, 23 years ago. Manuel was a person with character, always clowning around with his friends from Wilson High School in El Sereno. Always smiling and never with a frown. He left me with fond memories to treasure. I was very happy to know that he had accepted the responsibility to serve his community by becoming a Los Angeles Police Officer and knowing that he would face difficulty obstacles day after day. Manuel will never be forgotten.......

Leti Corral Hernandez
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

February 26, 2004

Manny Gutierrez was a friend of mine. He was an dedicated cop who cared deeply for his community and the people he served with. I went to this funeral and it frankly was the most difficult interrment I've ever been to. Chief Gates eloquently spoke about the terrible loss to the department as three of L.A.'s finest died while trying to assist other cops apprehend car thieves.

My love goes out to Manny's family and his brothers in blue. I have never forgotten the type of cop he was as it inspired me to serve proudly the way he did.

Mike Monico
Federal Way, WA Polic e Dept