Dharam Jassar - Store Clerk - Madera County, California

Dharam Jassar

Dharam Jassar, in his early 20's, died on November 13, 2017, at a convenience store/gas station in Madera County, California.

Just before 11:00 p.m., two men entered the store. They took cash and several large boxes of cigarettes. They then fired a number of shots.

Dharam was stuck during the gunfire and, tragically, died at the scene.

One of the male suspects was wearing a black jacket, gray pants, and socks, without any shoes. He had a blue bandana over his face. The other suspect was wearing a black Reebok sweatshirt, black pants, black and white shoes, with a white bandana over his face. He was armed with a silver revolver. Both men were wearing gloves.

Anyone who has any information about this crime, please call deputies at 559-675-7770 or Crime Stoppers at 559-4988-7867.

A funding site has been set up to help Dharam's family with expenses.

Besides working at the store, Dharam was a student at California State University at Fresno.

Friends describe Dharam as a hard-working young man with a friendly personality. He had his whole life ahead of him.

To the thieves who killed Dharam, we ask this question: What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?

Dharam's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loved.

Light a candle for Dharam. Light
his way to Heaven.

He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Dharam is survived by many loving friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Pray for justice for Dharam.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Dharam is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Garrett Paiz - Firefighter Fatality - Napa, California

Garrett Paiz

Firefighter/Driver Garrett Paiz, age 38, of Missouri, died in the line of duty on October 16, 2017, on a roadway in Napa County, California. 

Firefighter Paiz was a contract worker with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). He was also a volunteer firefighter with the Noel Fire Department in Missouri. 

CAL FIRE has stewardship over 31 million acres of California's privately-owned wildlands. In addition, the Department provides varied emergency services in 36 of the State's 58 counties via contracts with local governments.

Before 7:00 a.m., Garrett was driving an empty water tanker to be refilled in connection with the Nuns fire burning in the hills above Oakville, California. For an unknown reason, the truck swerved off the roadway on a curve and crashed through the guardrail and then down a ravine. 

Tragically, Garrett died at the scene from his injuries. 

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for
Garrett and for those
who have lost him. 

The circumstances of the accident are under investigation. It is unknown if fatigue contributed to the accident. 

The members of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection are in mourning over the death of Garrett. He died in the service of others. He will not be forgotten.  

Garrett's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Thank you for your service to California, Garrett.  

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Garrett is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Robert French - Sheriff's Department Fatality - Sacramento County, California

Robert French

Deputy Sheriff Robert French, age 52, died in the line of duty on August 30, 2017, in Sacramento, California.

Deputy Sheriff French was a member of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. He had 21 years of service.

Robert was known as Bob to his family and friends.

At about 10:30 a.m., Robert and other law enforcement officers from several jurisdictions were involved in an auto theft investigation. Two women were taken into custody in connection with a stolen vehicle. Officers had a search warrant for a room in a Sacramento hotel. When two California Highway Patrol officers knocked on the door, a male inside started firing with a rifle. Both officers were wounded.

The shooter then ran out to the room's balcony and opened fire on Robert French, mortally wounding him.  Tragically, Robert died on the way to the hospital.

The male suspect (in his early 30's) jumped from the balcony and lead officers on a chase before he crashed the vehicle. He started shooting again and was himself shot by officers and taken into custody. 

The Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff’s Association has established a memorial

Michael, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for Robert
and for those who have lost him.

fund for Deputy French. Checks made out to “Robert French Memorial Fund” may be sent to 2843 Manlove Road, Sacramento, CA 95826 or donations may be made online at Cahpcu.org.

The members of the Sacramento Sheriff's Department are in mourning over the death of their brother. Robert was a well-respected officer who was looked up to as a mentor by many of his comrades. He had a winning smile and an upbeat attitude. He will be forever remembered.

Robert's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He was loved. He will be forever mourned.

Robert is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Thank you for your service to the community, Bob.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for justice for Robert French.

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Robert is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Robert Rumfelt - Sheriff's Deputy Fatality - Lake County, California

Deputy Sheriff Robert Rumfelt, age 50, died in the line of duty on August 22, 2017, at a hospital in Lakeport, California. 

Robert Rumfelt

Deputy Sheriff Rumfelt was a member of the Lake County Sheriff's Office. He had 3 years of service with the Sheriff's Office and had served for 9 years with the Lakeport Police Department. 

He was known as Rob to his family and friends. 

At 8:00 p.m. Rob and other law enforcement officers responded to a call that a fight had broken out in a residential area in Lakeport. About four or five people were involved in the turmoil. One of them resisted arrest and had to be tased before being taken into custody. 

When Rob drove away from the scene at the conclusion of the incident, he suffered a medical emergency which caused his patrol car to crash. It is believed that Rob had suffered a heart attack in his vehicle.

Rob was rushed to a hospital in Lakeport where, tragically, he passed away.  

Rob was a lifelong Lake County resident. He was sworn in as a Lakeport police officer in 1997. In 2006 he left law enforcement to work overseas as a private contractor teaching law enforcement tactics. In 2014 he began working for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy. He served as a training officer and firearms instructor. Rob was also an assistant football coach at Clear Lake High School.

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Rob and for
those who have lost him.

The members of the Lake County Sheriff's Office and the members of the Lakeport Police Department are in mourning over the death of their brother. Rob was known as a mentor to young deputies in the Sheriff's Office. He will be forever remembered.

Rob's loved ones are devastated by his sudden and tragic death. He was loved. He did his best.  He will be forever mourned.

Rob is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his mother and father, his sister, his wife and two daughters. 

Thank you for your service to the community, Rob.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty. 

Pray for all who go to work and who die because of it.

Pray that Rob is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Kelly Wong - Firefighter Fatality - Los Angeles, California

Firefighter Kelly Wong, age 29, died in the line of duty on June 5, 2017, at a hospital in Los Angeles, California. 

Kelly Wong

Firefighter Wong was a member of the Los Angeles Fire Department. He was assigned to Station 92 in Rancho Park. He had two years of service. 

On June 3, 2017, Kelly was attending a firefighting training exercise in downtown Los Angeles. Just before 10:00 a.m., Kelly fell from an aerial ladder. 

Kelly was rushed to a local trauma center where, tragically, on June 5, 2017, he succumbed to his injuries. 

The cause of the accident is under investigation. 

Kelly's family had emigrated to the U.S. from Hong Kong when Kelly was eight years old.

Kelly had graduated with top academic honors from the Los Angeles Fire Department Recruit Academy in August of 2015.  

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for Kelly
and for those who have
lost him. 

The members of the Los Angeles Fire Department are in mourning over the death of their young brother. Kelly was a dedicated professional who had a bright future in the Department. He died as a hero in the service of Los Angeles. He will be forever remembered.

Kelly's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. Kelly had wanted to be a firefighter even as a young child. He was a loving son, husband and father. He was loved in return. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Kelly is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including but not limited to his mother, Ann; his wife, Danielle; and his son, Colton.

Thank you for your service to the community, Kelly. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Kelly is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Keith Boyer - Police Officer Fatality - Whittier, California

Keith Boyer

Police Officer Keith Boyer, age 53, died in the line of duty on February 20, 2017, at a hospital in Whittier, California.

Officer Boyer was a member of the Whittier Police Department. He had 28 years of service.

At about 8:00 a.m., Keith and another officer were investigating a motor vehicle accident near a city intersection. The vehicle that caused the crash was being driven by a gang member who had committed a murder just hours earlier. He was also on parole.

Keith was attempting to pat down the male driver when the man pulled a handgun from his waistband and started shooting. Keith was shot and a second officer was wounded. The officers returned fire and wounded the suspect who is in custody.

Keith was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.

Keith's was also a musician.  He was planning on retiring in the near future.

The members of the Whittier Police Department are in mourning over the death of

Michael, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for
Keith and for those who have lost him. 

their brother. Keith was a dedicated officer and had a positive attitude. He will be forever remembered.

Keith's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Keith is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his parents and his three adult children.

Thank you for your service to the community, Keith.

Pray for justice for Keith.

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Keith is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Dennis Wallace - Deputy Sheriff Fatality - Stanislaus County, California

Dennis Wallace

Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace, age 53, died in the line of duty on November 13, 2016, in Hughson, California.

Deputy Sheriff Wallace was a member of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department. He had 20 years of service.

Hughson is a city of under 7,000 in Stanislaus County and is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.

After 8:00 a.m., Dennis was called out to investigate a suspicious vehicle in a local park. He was alerted that the vehicle was stolen and he called for backup. A second deputy arrived on scene and found Dennis with two shotgun wounds to his head. He had been shot execution style.

The suspect, David Machado, age 36, fled the scene in the stolen car and then hijacked a second vehicle. He was arrested by law enforcement officers later that day after he robbed a liquor store and also tried to steal a woman's purse. David Machado is a known criminal.

Tragically, Dennis succumbed to his injuries.

Family members stated that Dennis had always wanted to work in law enforcement. He loved his community.   

Michael, Patron Saint of the Police,
pray for Dennis and for those
who have lost him. 

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. He was a big-hearted man who was committed to his profession. He was helpful and respectful of others. He will be forever remembered.

Dennis' loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loving and he was loved in return. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Dennis is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and children.

Thank you for your service to the community, Dennis. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for justice for Dennis. 

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Dennis is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Jack Hopkins - Deputy Sheriff Fatality - Modoc County, California

Deputy Sheriff Jack Hopkins, age 31, died in the line of duty on October 19, 2016, in Modoc County, California. 

Jack Hopkins

Deputy Sheriff Hopkins was a member of the Modoc County Sheriff's Office, based in Alturas, California. He had one year of service. He had previously served with the Alturas Police Department.

Modoc County is located in north-eastern California and has a population of under 10,000. 

At about 10:30 a.m., Jack had responded to a family disturbance call at a rural location outside of Alturas. When he arrived on scene he was shot and killed by a male suspect. 

The shooter, Jack Lee Breiner, age 47, was wounded and taken into custody shortly thereafter. He is reportedly listed on the California Sex Offenders Registry.  

Jack was raised in Montague and graduated from Yreka High School. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Jack and for
those who have lost him. 

The Modoc County Sheriff's Office is in mourning over the death of their brother. Jack was a dedicated law enforcement officer. He was talented, caring, upbeat and kind spirited. He did his part. He will be forever remembered.

Jack's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Jack is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for justice for Jack.

Thank you for your service to the community, Jack. 

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Jack is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Lesley Zerebny and Jose Gilbert Vega - Police Officers killed in Palm Springs, California

Police Officer Lesley Zerebny, age 27, and Police Officer Jose Gilbert Vega, age 63, died in the line of duty on October 8, 2016, at a hospital in Palm Springs, California. 

Lesley Zerebny (L); Gil Vega (R)

Officer Zerebny and Officer Vega were members of the Palm Springs Police Department. Officer Zerebny had 18 months of service. Officer Vega had 35 years of service. 

In the early afternoon, a number of officers had responded to a domestic disturbance call in Palm Springs. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Lesley and
Gil and for those who have
lost them.

Someone had phoned the Police and said that a male in the their household was armed and was going crazy and wanted to shoot police officers. A male inside the home opened fire on the responding officers fatally wounding Lesley and Gil and also shooting a third officer. 

Lesley and Gil were rushed to a nearby hospital where, tragically, they died of their injuries. 

The third officer will survive his injuries. 

The male suspect, John Felix, age 26, barricaded himself inside the house for about 12 hours before he was taken into custody by a SWAT team. John Felix is a gang member and has a prior criminal history. He had previously been incarcerated for four years. 

Jose was known as Gil to his family and friends. He was planning on retiring in 2 months. He is described as a dedicated officer who loved his police comrades. He is survived by his wife and 8 adult children. 

Lesley was a new mother.  She had recently returned to work after giving birth to a baby girl. She is described as a promising young officer who wanted to make a difference. She is survived by her husband who is a Deputy Sheriff for Riverside County and by her infant daughter.

The Palm Springs Police Department is in mourning over the deaths of their brother and sister. Lesley and Gil are heroes who gave up their lives in the line of duty. They will be forever remembered.

Lesley's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. Oceans of tears have been shed for this young woman. She did her best. She will be forever mourned.

Gil's loved ones are devastated over his tragic death. He loved his family and he was loved in return. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Thank you for your service to the community, Lesley and Gil. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Lesley is in Heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Pray that Gil is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Steve Owen - Law Enforcement Fatality - Los Angeles County, California

Steve Owen

Sergeant Steve Owen, age 53, died in the line of duty on October 5, 2016, at a hospital in Lancaster, California.

Sergeant Owen was a member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. He had 29 years of service.

Just after noon, Steve and other Deputies were responding to a call that a burglary was in progress at an apartment building in Lancaster. Lancaster is about 70 miles north of Los Angeles.

He was checking the rear of the building when a male emerged and opened fire, striking Steve. It has been reported that the subject then stood over Steve shooting him numerous times.

The suspect attempted to steal Steve's patrol car but crashed into another patrol car which was attempting to block his escape.

The suspect fled the scene on foot and into a nearby home where he held two teenagers hostage for several hours. He was arrested at the scene. 

The name of the shooter has been reported as Trenton Lovell, age 27, who has a long prior history of arrests. He has a rap sheet like Judas. 

Trenton Lovell is innocent unless proven guilty. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Steve and
for those who have lost him.

However, to the thief who killed Steve Owen, we ask this question: What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Police Officials describe Steve as a brave man and a hero. He was a role model to other Deputies. Steve was awarded the Meritorious Conduct Medal in 2014. He will be forever remembered.

Friends stated that Steve always had a smile for everybody and was helpful and caring of others. He stood up for minority groups. He was one of the good guys.

Steve's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loving and was loved in return. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Steve is survived by many loving friends and family members including his mother, his wife and his adult children.

Pray for justice for Steve. 

Thank you for your service to the community, Steve.

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Steve is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Patricia Ledezma and two daughters - victims of Impaired Driving in Placentia, California

Patricia Ledezma, age 34, and her daughters Dayana, age 4, and Stephanie, age 8, died on August 20, 2016, on a street in Placentia, California. 

Stephanie, Patricia, Dayana

Patricia and her four daughters had been attending a birthday party for a 4 year old girl. The party was at a house very near their own apartment building. 

At about 10:30 p.m., they were walking home together when a vehicle slammed into them, striking Patricia and two of the four children.

Nicholas Munoz, age 27, has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving in connection with this tragedy. He co-operated with the Police.

Tragically, Patricia, Dayana and Stephanie died at the scene.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Placentia Police Traffic Bureau at 714-993-8157. 

Mary, pray for Patricia and
her daughters and for those
who have lost them.

Neighbors state that cars are often speeding in this district of Placentia. The area needs crosswalks and stop signs.

Nicholas Munoz is innocent unless proven guilty.

However we offer this advice to all drivers: If you find that you are drunk, wasted or doped up on street drugs or prescription drugs or if you are falling asleep on your feet, do NOT drive. Call a family member or a friend for a ride; or take a taxi or a bus; or stay where you are until you sober up; or crawl home on your hands and knees. It will be better for you and for the world if you do.

Regret can last a lifetime.

Patricia had been separated from her husband for three years. She worked in a factory to support her kids with the help of her father-in-law.

The family of Patricia, Dayana and Stephanie are devastated over their sudden and tragic deaths. Patricia loved her kids. Stephanie and Dayana were happy little girls. They will be forever mourned.

They are survived by many loving friends and family members who will forever miss them.

Pray for justice for Patricia, Dayana and Stephanie.

God save us from the drunk and the doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Patricia, Dayana and Stephanie are in Heaven. Pray that they are at peace and are with God. Amen.

Michael Katherman - Police Officer Fatality - San Jose, California

Michael Katherman

Police Officer Michael Katherman, age 34, died in the line of duty on June 14, 2016, at a hospital in San Jose, California.

Officer Katherman was a member of the San Jose Police Department. He had 11 years of service.

Just before 4:30 p.m., Michael was on patrol and was driving his motorcycle on a city street when a mini-van unexpectedly turned in front of him and collided with his motorcycle.

Bystanders attempted to help and performed CPR on Michael until an ambulance rushed him to a local hospital.

Tragically, Michael succumbed to his injuries. 

It is unknown, as of this date, if the accident was caused by impaired driving. 

If you have any information about this accident, you are urged to call the Traffic Investigation Unit, at 408 277-4654 or the Crime Stoppers tip line at 408 947-7867.

A funding site has been set up to help the family with expenses. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Michael
Katherman and for those who
have lost him.

The San Jose Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. He loved being a police officer and loved motorcycle duty. He loved his family. He will be forever remembered.

Michael's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He was greatly loved. He will be forever mourned.

Michael is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and two young sons.

Thank you for your service to the community, Michael. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Michael is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Andres - a Good Samaritan in Los Angeles, California

Andres (L); Roy Lopez (R)

Just before noon on March 27, 2016, Roy Lopez, in his 90's, was sitting on the porch of his home in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. 

Roy is a World War II veteran and lives alone. 

He didn't notice that his house had somehow caught fire. Smoke was billowing from the structure. 

A man named Andres and his girlfriend were driving by the house when they noticed the smoke. They could see that the elderly man was trying to get back inside the house to see what was happening. 

The girlfriend called the fire department and Andres ran to the house, jumped the front yard fence, and was able to lead Roy to safety. 

The Good Samaritans
reach out to strangers in
times of trouble.

Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire which may have been caused by burning candles. The house and its contents were heavily damaged. 

Roy's family members are grateful to Andres and his girlfriend for coming to Roy's aid and for helping to save his life.  

Neighbors who witnessed Andres' actions were very impressed by the speed and agility that Andres displayed in coming to the elderly man's aid.  One said that Andres was a superhero. 

God bless Andres and his girlfriend. They are Good Samaritans. 

God bless all who come to the aid of strangers in distress. Amen. 

Mitesh Patel - a victim of thieves in San Bernardino, California

Mitesh Patel

Mitesh Patel died on January 29, 2016, at a convenience store in San Bernardino, California. 

Mitesh was in his early 30's. 

Mitesh was the co-owner of a convenience store in San Bernardino. He and his brother were working the night shift. Sometime before 10:00 p.m., two masked men, armed with guns, stormed into the store and demanded money. 

Mitesh handed over money from the cash register and was then shot by the suspects who then fled on foot. 

Tragically, Mitesh died at the scene. 

Anyone with information about this murder is urged to call the San Bernardino Police Department at (909) 384-5615.

A funding site has been set up to help the family with expenses. 

Two men have been arrested in connection with this crime but their names are not available as of this posting. 

To the thieves who killed Mitesh Patel, we ask this question: What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?

Pray for Mitesh and for
those who have lost him.

Mitesh was born in Gujurat, India. He came to the United States in 2002 in hopes of starting a better life for him and his family. He studied at Fullerton College and worked at various convenience stores and fast food chains to make ends meet. In 2010, he and his wife purchased the small store in San Bernardino.

Friends describe Mitesh as a good guy with a heart of gold. He was caring and had a sense of humor. He will be forever missed.

Mitesh's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was known for giving credit to customers at the store when they couldn't pay for food. He had a kind heart and a happy go lucky attitude. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Mitesh is survived by many loving friends and family members including his siblings, his wife, Bhavika; and his 3 year old daughter.

Pray for justice for Mitesh.

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Mitesh is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Ricardo Galvez - Police Officer Fatality - Downey, California

Officer Ricardo Galvez, age 29, died on November 18, 2015, at a police station in Downey, California. 

Ricardo Galvez

Downey has a population of around 110,000 residents. It is located 13 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

Officer Galvez was a member of the Downey Police Department. He had 5 years of service. 

Ricardo was known as Ricky to his family and friends. 

At 11:00 p.m., Ricardo was readying to go off duty and was out of uniform.  He was sitting inside his personal vehicle in the parking lot of the Downey Police Department. Two males approached his vehicle and opened fire fatally wounding the officer.

Tragically, he died at the scene. 

Another officer who heard the shots pursued the men into the neighboring city of Montebello. The two men bailed out of their vehicle and fled on foot. 

Two adult males and a juvenile male have been arrested in connection with this murder.

It is unknown at this time if this was a targetted ambush or a robbery gone wrong. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Ricky and
for those who have lost him.

Officer Galvez was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. 

The Downey Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. He was a professional with a great attitude and an infectious smile. We was well respected by his peers. He will be forever remembered.

Ricardo's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He served his community and his country well. He was humble and family oriented. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Ricardo is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Thank you for your service to your country and to the community, Ricardo. 

Pray for all who go to work and who die because of it. 

Pray for justice for Ricardo.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers. Amen.

Pray that Ricardo is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Alfredo Alvarado - a victim of thieves in Paramount, California

Alfredo Alvarado, age 45, died on November 16, 2015, at a liquor store in Paramount, California. 

Alfredo Alvarado

Paramount is a city in Los Angeles County and has a population of just under 55,000. 

At about 4:00 p.m., Alfredo had entered the liquor store.  Two men in the store were observed stealing beer and other goods. When the store clerk tried to get the men to leave, a fight broke out. 

Alfredo then stepped in and attempted to help the store clerk. 

At that moment a third man who was in a car outside of the liquor store, came in to help his friends. This third man shot both Alfredo and the store clerk. 

The three men then fled from the store. 

Tragically, Alfredo died at the scene. 

The store clerk was rushed to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive. 

All of the thieves in this tragic incident are around 17 to 20 years old and are believed

Light a candle for Alfredo.
Light his way to Heaven.

to be Hispanic. The shooter may have a scar or tattoo on his left cheek. They were driving a white sedan with tinted windows. If you have any information to offer, you are urged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323 890-5500, or Crime Stoppers at 800 222-TIPS.

Alfredo was planning a trip to Mexico with his wife to renew their wedding vows for their 25th anniversary. 

Alfredo's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was a good man who was just trying to help someone in need. He will be forever mourned.

Alfredo is survived by many loving friends and family members including his wife and his teenage daughter.

Pray for justice for Alfredo. 

Pray for all who die while coming to the aid of others.

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Alfredo is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Pray for the recovery of the store clerk who was shot during this crime. 

Bryce Hanes - Police Officer Fatality - San Bernardino, California

Bryce Hanes

Police Officer Bryce Hanes, age 40, of Redlands, California, died in the line of duty on November 5, 2015, at a hospital in Fontana, California.

Officer Hanes was a member of the San Bernardino Police Department. He had 12 years of service.

Bryce had transported a prisoner to the West Valley Detention Centre in Rancho Cucamonga. On the way back, just after 2:00 a.m., while passing through Ontario, California, his patrol car was struck by a driver who ran a red light.

Bryce was rushed to a hospital in Fontana where, tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the vehicle that struck Bryce is alleged to have been impaired at the time of the collision.

Archie Green III, age 27, of Fontana, has been arrested in connection with this tragic accident.

Archie Green III is innocent unless proven guilty.

However we offer this advice to all drivers: If you find that you are wasted, drunk or doped up on street drugs or prescription drugs or if you are falling asleep on your feet, do NOT drive. Call a family member or a friend for a ride; or take a taxi or a bus; or stay where you are until you sober up; or crawl home on your hands and knees. It will be better for you and for the world if you do.

Regret can last a lifetime.

The San Bernardino Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Officials stated that Bryce was an exemplary officer who came to work with a great attitude. He was well-liked by his peers. He loved being a police officer. He served his community well. He will be forever remembered.

Bryce's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was a loving

Michael, Patron Saint of the Police,
pray for Bryce and for those
who have lost him.

husband and father. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Bryce is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife, Alice, and three young children.

Thank you for your service to the community, Bryce.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the drunk drivers and the doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Bryce is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Ivan Sandoval - a 6 year old killed by alleged impaired drivers in Santa Ana, California

Ivan Sandoval, age 6, died on August 3, 2015, at at hospital in Orange County, California. 

Ivan Sandoval

Ivan was in a BMW vehicle being driven by his uncle. At about 12:45 p.m. their vehicle approached a city intersection. 

Their vehicle was T-boned and Ivan took most of the impact. 

He was rushed to a nearby hospital and underwent emergency surgery.  Tragically, Ivan died of his injuries on the operating table. 

The BMW that Ivan was in failed to yield the right of way to a Nissan at the intersection. 

The BMW was being driven by David Wayne Cote, age 54, who is suspected of driving under the influence of a narcotic.  He has numerous felony convictions for the possession of drugs. 

The Nissan was being driven by Armando Duran, age 35, who is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.  He has a prior DUI charge. 

David Wayne Cote and Armando Duran are innocent unless proven guilty.

However we offer this advice to all drivers: If you find that you are wasted, drunk or doped up on street drugs or prescription drugs or if you are falling asleep on your feet, do NOT drive. Call a family member or a friend for a ride; or take a taxi or a bus; or stay where you are until you sober up; or crawl home on your hands and knees. It will be better for you and for the world if you do.

Regret can last a lifetime.

It has been reported that David Cote is the legal guardian of Ivan Sandoval but this is unconfirmed.

Ivan played T-ball and was a member of the South Angels Team. 

Pray for Ivan and for those who have
lost him.

Family members describe Ivan as a little angel and a loving boy. He would have turned 7 on August 9, 2015. 

Oceans of tears will be shed for this boy. 

Ivan's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He will be forever mourned. 

Ivan is survived by many loving friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the drunk and the doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father.

Pray for Ivan's loved ones who have suffered an unspeakable loss.

Ivan is playing in the fields of Heaven. 

Scott Lunger - Police Officer Fatality - Hayward, California

Scott Lunger

Sergeant Scott Lunger, age 48, of Brentwood, California, died in the line of duty on July 22, 2015, at a hospital in Castro Valley, California. 

Sergeant Lunger was a member of the Hayward Police Department. He had 15 years of service. 

Hayward is a city located in Alameda County with a 2014 population of almost 150,000. 

Just after 3 a.m., Scott had observed a male driving a truck erratically and was conducting a traffic stop near a city intersection. As he approached the truck the male driver opened fire striking Scott. 

Another officer on the scene opened fire at the fleeing vehicle. The vehicle was found abandoned a short time later. The driver was wounded and was taken into custody. 

Scott was rushed to a nearby medical center where, tragically, he was pronounced deceased.

Mark Anthony Estrada, age 21, of Oakland, California, is the suspect. He has no prior

Michael, Archangel, Patron Saint of the Police,
pray for Scott and for those who have lost him.

criminal convictions but may be involved with a gang. 

The Hayward Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Scott is described as a leader in the department. He was a great friend and an ideal police officer who was well-respected by his peers. He was a kind man who had strength of character. He will be forever remembered.

Friends describe Scott as laid back, helpful and giving. 

Scott played baseball with the Tri-Valley A's, a team for men 45 years of age and older. He also coached a girl's softball team at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. 

Scott's loved ones are devastated over his tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Scott is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Thank you for your service to the community, Scott.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers. Amen.

Pray that Scott is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Carrie Melvin - murdered on a street in Hollywood, California

Carrie Jean Melvin, age 30, died on July 5, 2015, on a street in Hollywood, California. 

Carrie Melvin

At about 10 p.m., Carrie and her boyfriend were walking near Sunset Boulevard on their way to get something to eat. 

A man walked up behind Carrie and shot her in the back of her head, killing her. The boyfriend reported that the shooter did not say anything and nothing was stolen.  He fired one shot and fled in a small black car. 

The boyfriend was not injured. It is uncertain if this was a random attack or if Carrie was targeted. 

The shooter is believed to be a black male in his 20's, about 6 feet tall, who was wearing a dark hoodie. 

Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to call detectives at (213) 382-9470 or call the LAPD’s tip line at (877) 527-3247. 

Carrie was originally from Morro Bay, California.  She attended Morro Bay High School and went on to get university degrees in English Literature and in Film. She was very interested in documentaries regarding women's issues. She was currently pursuing a career in the entertainment industry and had also worked as a waitress and as a bartender.

Carrie's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. She was a

Gabriel, who stands in the presence
of God, pray for Carrie and for
those who have lost her.

bright young woman. She lit up a room with her smile and was well-liked.  She had a sense of humor and was witty. She loved others and was loved in return. She will be forever mourned.

Carrie is survived by many loving friends and family members including her parents, her older brother and her boyfriend.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray for justice for Carrie. 

Pray for her family who have suffered an unspeakable loss.

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Carrie is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.