Officer Tribute Page 2

The last thing I ever wanted to do was have to create another page for fallen officers.  Every day of their lives they face danger to protect us.... sadly more have lost their lives in doing their jobs.
 
 
 

Oscar Perez - March 24, 2000

 San Antonio PD Officer shot and killed 
Officer Perez, 31 was gunned down March 24, 2000 as he attempted to arrest a suspected drug fugitive.  Officer Perez leaves behind a widow and two small children and another child on the way. 
 
 

August 3, 2000 DPS Trooper Randal Vetter dies from head wound after being shot in a routine traffic stop.  Left behind is his wife and  8 month old son. 
 
 
 

Bexar County Sheriff Deputy Randy Lopes a 15 yr. veteran of the Department is killed while off duty. Later warrants are issued for two suspects in CA. 
 

John Anthony Riojas- 'Rocky' Feb. 3, 2001

"It is the blue centurions who safeguard the sanctity of life. It is officers like Rocky who patorl the streets while others sleep, who work the special holidays, and are away from their families. Yes, each day, police officers like Rocky begin their tour of duty knowing that through their service and numberless acts of courage, our community is safe". 
- Chief Al Philippus, eulogy excerpt.
 

Officer Hector Garza ~ March 29, 2001 

Domestic violence claimed his life along with the woman he was there to protect.  Left behind are his wife and five children.  The San Antonio Employee Federal Credit Union has a fund established  in his memory. 

Juan Morales killed by a hit and run driver as he rode his motorcyle to work Dec. 12, 2001. 

photo by: Kin Man Hui

Officer Morales was an 11 year veteran of the SAPD.  He leaves a wife and four children, ages 1, 3, 5 and 14..  A fund has been established for them. 
 

Detective Mario Moreno (on left) was shot in the line of duty and killed on Sept. 21, 2007.  He was on the force 11 years and leaves behind a wife and two children. 

 

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We Remember Them 

 In the rising of the sun and in its going down, 
 We remember them; 
 In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, 
 We remember them; 
 In the opening of buds and in the warmth of summer, 
 We remember them; 
 In the rustling of leaves and the beauty of autumn, 
 We remember them; 
 In the beginning of the year and when it ends, 
 We remember them; 
 When we are weary and in need of strength, 
 We remember them; 
 When we are lost and sick at heart, 
 We remember them; 
 When we have joys we yearn to share, 
 We remember them; 
 So long as we live, they too shall live, 
 for they are now a part of us as 
We remember them.
 
 
 

Page One Tribute

SAPD Roll Call of Honor

Peace Officers Memorial Foundation, Inc.

 

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