Category: Final Tribute

Cadet Flag Raising For Fallen Officers

9/1/2022

Cadet Flag Raising For Fallen Officers

On the "End of Watch Anniversary" of SAPD Fallen Officers, Cadets conduct a remembrance flag raising at the Memorial Wall.

A selected Cadet calls out the E.O.W. (End of Watch) and Name of the Officer(s) honored that morning.
This month the End Of Watch for September 2022, will be Guadalupe Martinez (Sept 04,1970), Sam Street (Sept 11,1927), Winston Culpepper (Sept 11,1954), James Bennett (Sept 13,1975), George Copeland (Sept 13, 1975),
Mario Moreno (Sept 21, 2007), Rondall Sisco (Sept 22,1992), Solomon White (Sept 24,1873), Van Ness Wells (Sept 1867)

Call the Academy for more info. 210-207-6262

Flag Raising at Police Academy

6/7/2022

Cadet Flag Raising For Fallen Officers

On the "End of Watch Anniversary" of SAPD Fallen Officers, Cadets conduct a remembrance flag raising at the Memorial Wall. A Selected Cadet calls out the E.O.W. (End of Watch) and Name of the Officer(s) honored that morning.

This month the End Of Watch for June 2022, will be Frank East (June 11), Valentine Lopez (June 21), Harry Brackman (June 27), Russell Spannagel (June 30), Miguel Moreno (June 30).
Call the Academy for more info.

Flag Raising Ceremony

5/11/2022

Cadet Flag Raising For Fallen Officers

On the "End of Watch Anniversary" of SAPD Fallen Officers, Cadets conduct a remembrance flag raising at the Memorial Wall.
Selected Cadet calls out the E.O.W. (End of Watch) and Name of the Officer(s) honored that morning.

This month will be Michael Ellis (May 11), Antonio Canales,(May 18),
Peter Scrivano,(May 25), Frederick Fieldstrup,(May 29).

Call the Academy for more info.

National Police Week

5/3/2022

National Police Week occurs every May. National Police Week will be observed from May 11-17.
The 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held on Friday, May 13.
https://nleomf.org/memorial/programs/national-police-week-2022/

San Antonio Police Department Memorial Event
On Friday, May 06, 2022 at 0900am.

The Department will have the Memorial Service for Fallen Officers of our Department.
will be held at the Police Academy. This year Family and Friends of our Heroes are Welcomed.

Retiree's Funeral Info

5/2/2022

Pete Holder - Retired SAPD Aug 1995
Retired SAPD Officer Pete Holder passed
April 13, 2022.
His daughter, Christi Shobe is handling
services for her dad.

Services will be held on May 07, 2022 at 200pm.
Restoration Church, 5800 Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, Texas

Death of Retiree

4/19/2022

From: Gasper Sifuentes
Subject: Retired Officer Pete Holder - Retired Aug 1995
Passed away April 13, 2022.

I was informed that Ret SAPD Officer Pete Holder passed April 13, 2022 suddenly. His daughter, Christi Shobe will be handling services for her dad.

Since this was a Sudden Death the Medical Examiner said an autopsy could take a bit longer. They are backed up.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Our Condolences To The Family

Retiree passes away

4/8/2022

Stanley J. Bronder - Retired SAPD July 1993

On April 4, 2022 Retired Detective Stanley Bronder passed away at the age of 81.Stanley retired with 30 years of service in 1993.

Stanley leaves behind wife Judy and son Erica, and Grand-kids. Stanley served the people of San Antonio as a dedicated Police Officer-Detective, one of the best. Stanley worked patrol then traffic where he promoted to Detective. Stanley then went on to homicide, vice and night utility.

He would meet strangers and immediately have a friend for life.
Services will be handled by Porter Loring but arrangements have not been confirmed - To Be Announced.

Flag Raising for Fallen Officers

4/8/2022

Cadet Flag Raising For Fallen Officers

On the End of Watch Anniversary of SAPD Fallen Officers, Cadets conduct a remembrance flag raising at the Memorial Wall.

Selected Cadet calls out the E.O.W. (End of Watch) and Name of the Officer(s) honored that morning.
This month will be Roger Henarie,April 13, and Douglas Goeble,April 20.

Call the Academy for more info.

Flag Raising for Fallen Officers

2/20/2022

On the End of Watch Anniversary of SAPD Fallen Officers, Cadets conduct a remembrance flag raising at the Memorial Wall. Selected cadet calls out the E.O.W.
(End of Watch) and Name of the Officer(s) being honored that morning.

Flags remain at half-staff during operational hours throughout the day.
All Officers, SAPD Survivors, Families and Friends are invited to attend.

Please contact the Training Academy for any questions:
Dates: "Remembering Our Heroes," and the End of Watch dates are Attached.

Holiday and weekend flag raising's occur on the closest work day. Time: 0720 hours

Location: SAPD Training Academy- Memorial Wall, (Lobby during inclement weather)
TINA BARON, SERGEANT JUSTIN REMMERS, SERGEANT
SAPD FAMILY ASSISTANCE TEAM TRAINING ACADEMY

Retiree Edward Gomez

2/20/2022

Edward Gomez - SAPD Retired April 1995
From: James Eigner

Subj: Edward Gomez
Received Info that Retired Officer Edward "Eddie" Gomez past away.
He was living in Bandera Texas.
No Further info unknown at this time.
Our Condolences to Family and Friends

PS: If you have any additional obituary information on Edward Gomez, please notify CoffeeCops.

Memorial Services

2/7/2022

Memorial Services for Javier "Harvey" Lozano - Retired April 2003
Viewing will be on Wednesday February 9th at 0930 in St. Paul Catholic Church (1201 Donaldson) followed by a Mass at 1030.

Graveside service will be on Thursday February 10th at 1000 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery
(Harvey served in the United States Coast Guard).

No further information or obituary is available at this time.

Recent Deaths

1/6/2022

Sad News
Arrangements are being made for two SAPD Retired Officers which passed away this week. Details will be announced at a later date.

Donald Weilbacher, Retired Oct 2003
Robert Katz, Retired April 1980

Family Assistance Officers

11/1/2021

SAPD Family Assistance Officers

Currently SAPD has a group of officers who volunteer their time to be members of the Family Assistance Program. Listed below are specific guidelines to determine when a Family Assistance Officer enters the life of a member to provide assistance in the Death of Retired Officer:

* Assistance with contacting the Honor Guard to request the services provided for retirees
* Family counseling and advice if requested. Notification of the SAPD chaplain
* Assistance in making funeral arrangements
* Assistance in preparing necessary paperwork to apply for all eligible benefits

Contact must be made by the Family with the Chiefs Office at 210-207-7360.

Retiree Jesse Longoria

9/10/2021

Jesus "Jesse" Longoria
Jesse passed away on August 26. He had been ill for a long time. Jesse retired in May 2008.

Funeral Services will be handled by Porter Loring North but no details have been confirmed.

Arrangements to be Announced. Check Final Tribute Page for Updates.

Retiree Tommy Brown

9/10/2021

From: Robert Anderson
Tommy Brown - Retired 1993

Today we lost another retired Police Officer, He fought liver cancer to the end. Tommy has been fighting all kinds of Illnesses for several years.
He was my friend and worked in Rope. I will miss Tommy Brown.
He told me last week, He had enough chemo and he was weak. It was up to the Lord to say when He would go home.
He is with our Lord and Savior.Please pray for his family.

Arrangements to be Announced.