Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Tuvera,
Thank you for your service. I will pray for your family. May you rest in peace.

Police Trainee

February 6, 2007

Dear Bryan,
Wrote you this letter but have no address to send it to, so with a heavy heart I’m posting it on your memorial page. Recently we lost you, you were cowardly murdered and you didn’t deserve that. My family is thankful for the service you gave on behalf of San Francisco. You were killed less than 2 miles from my childhood home and less than 2 miles from where my mother now resides. It is with all outrage at the lack of support people afford police officers that I again say THANK YOU, DEAR FRIEND. I will save my disdain for the elected officials and uncompassionate citizens for a more appropriate place and time. I am not religious or even spiritual but know that you are whole and well taken care of at your final resting place.

I wept at your funeral service for I am sorry on so many levels, for you and all you went through that horrific evening. I weep still for your widow Salina and her family the Suslows, your mom, sister and your family. I am sorry for all the people whose lives were touched by you that now have an enormous emptiness in their hearts from your unexpected death.

We all have been grappling with the emotional journey your loss started us on. It is with such conflicted feelings I awake everyday. Blessed to have been at your wedding and danced with you. Bryan the hottie groom even let you lead. Then again, so sorry to have went to your wedding and funeral in the same year. Sorry we didn’t have a great deal of time together. Yet, I smile at our last conversation that ended with, “We are friends for life and have 25 years of catching up so we better get on it so that I can catch up to your and Salina’s friendship.” Truly thought we were going to become the Wonder Twins. I am grateful to have bonded with your family both blood and law enforcement yet melancholy that your loss is the reason why.

I admire you for being a police officer as it has always been a dream of mine and you were living your dream. Wanted you to know that your wife Officer Salina Tuvera my dear sweet friend is stoic and delicate, she misses you. She is so strong yet so lost without you, her soul mate. We had been waiting for you, Bryan Tuvera her Mr. Right to bless her life and you did in all the ways one would ever dream. The love you two shared is your everlasting gift to her. The man you were is your legacy, you left some awful big shoes, not many will reach the caliper of man you were…are in our hearts. Salina is dynamic and amazing and just know she’ll deal with your death with the passage of time but she’ll never truly get over losing you, none of us will. Please keep up with the feathers, she absolutely loves it. Float some down for your mom and sister, as they need encouragement as well.

Have no fear my man, your family: wife, mother, sister, in-laws, cop family have a friend here and at a moments notice with a flash of the Bat sign I’d drop any and everything for anyone of them. So much to say but I will leave you with this: BRYAN, you went out like a true superhero as only a superhero sacrifices oneself for the good of all mankind!!!!! Hope my “comic bookese” is up to par for ya. Miss you and much love.

Mona Green grateful former SF resident
Forever friends with Salina and Bryan Tuvera

February 2, 2007

As an Officer, I would like to send my condolences to the family, close friends and co-workers of Officer Tuvera. I don't have to personally know him, to love and respect him for the sacrifice he ultimately faced. Each and every day, I thank God for blessing me to work with people who "choose" every day to make sure that other people may live, and live peacefully and just, at all costs. Officer Tuvera paid that ultimate cost. He is the true meaning of the scripture "Greater love hath no man than this, than a man who lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13. Thank you Officer Bryan Tuvera for your sacrifice.

Officer Jakisha Jones
Arlington Police Department-Arlington, TX

January 24, 2007

I recently lost a friend and fellow officer in the line of duty. My sister lives in San Francisco. I just want to thank you for your service to her. Thank you to those of you who continue to work the streets as you remember and mourn for your friend...I know its not easy.

Mareshah Hale, Officer
CSPD

January 20, 2007

Rest in peace Brother.

1773P
CSPD

January 18, 2007

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Tuvera, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Bryan, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Bryan's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Bryan's life was about so much more than the way he died. Bryan will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Tuvera, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been four years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

January 17, 2007

I never knew Bryan, but when his sister told me what happened my Heart grew heavy. Although I never met him, and our paths never crossed, I consider him a Brother. Only other Police officers will understand. God Bless.

SGT JAMES CASSIER
MELROSE MASS PD, RESERVE

January 17, 2007

Bryan, I remember seeing your picture in the paper and taking a deep breath. A year ago, we began talking in between court sessions. We exchanged stories about Taraval Station and jokes about one FTO that we both had.

I responded to the 406 (officer down call)Dec 23,06. I came from the Southern and I knew it was bad by the voices of the dispatchers and cops on the radio. You were gone already as we crowded around at the hospital. Later that nite, we lined up and saluted you as your body was taken from the hospital by the coroner.

"There are those in every generation who shrink from the ultimate sacrifice, but in every generation there are also those who make it with joy and laughter and these are the salt of the generations." Patrick Pearce Irish Nationalist Leader (1879-1916)

Neil Cunningham #655
San Francisco Police

Police Officer
San Francisco Police

January 13, 2007

Bryan...I still remember March 2003 I was your FTO and we had a very big challenge in front of us… How to get you guys (the recruits) through the SF Anti-War Demos, we were assigned to… Let me just tell you again, YOU MADE ME VERY PROUD...The calmness you presented even during one of the most chaotic times of my life...We were need deep in it...4th and Market Street...You, me, Kevin McKendry, and Tony Nelson...I knew from then on that you were able to handle your own and would be just fine...Sometimes I sit and think "was there anything I could have showed him that might of changed what happened", Nope, you were one of the best…You will be missed and will always be in my thoughts. God bless you my brother. I will see you again one day; this time I’ll be the rookie and you could show me the ropes…

Manny Bonilla
SFPD Southern Station

January 13, 2007

Bryan,

Thank you for you dedicated service. Although the bay seperates our two agencies there is a bond in law enforcment. It truely is a family. You will be missed. Mrs. Tuvera thank you for the support and love towards Bryan and to your dedicated service to SFPD. My deepest condolences to you.

Jennifer Coats, Officer
Berkeley PD

January 12, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND THOSE YOU LOVE AND LOVE YOU!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE!!!!!

DIPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

January 11, 2007

my condolences for the lost of Officer Tuvera, may he rest in peace.

sgt. jorgensen
sherburn/welcome police

January 11, 2007

Officer Tuvera, reading the reflections from family and friends you must be a terrific person and damn fine cop. To those of in your extended family, you are a hero. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, your co-workers at the SFPD and your partner who was with you at the end.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

January 11, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER....YOU HAVE DONE WELL!

DEPUTY THOMAS THORNTON
DU PAGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

January 10, 2007

Bless the officers of the San Francisco Police Department and know they lost a wonderful man. To Officer Tuvera's wife in blue, you gave the most, rely on wonderful memories and the love Bryan gave.
Another Angel in Blue in Heaven.
CSPD Mom

CSPD Mother
Colo Springs Police Department

January 10, 2007

"You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again

And I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow

I've never been more homesick than now"

Officer J. Loahr #2755
Colorado Springs PD

January 9, 2007

Your brave service shall never be forgotten. My deepest sympathy is extended to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Tuvera.

A citizen

January 9, 2007

"... I upon my frontiers here keep residence; if all I can will serve, that little which is left so to defend... myself expose, with lonely steps to tread the unfounded deep, and through the void immense to search with wandering quest a place foretold should be... part of my soul I seek thee, and thee claim my other half; with that thy gentle hand seized mine, I yielded..."

- John Milton

Slán agus beannacht leat.

patrol
SFPD

January 9, 2007

My prayers and thoughts to all who knew and will miss Officer Tuvera.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

January 8, 2007

My sympathies to the family of Officer Tuvera. Rest in Peace Bryan.

Kerri Flitcroft
aunt of Dept. Joshua T. Rutherford, EOW 5/29/2003

January 8, 2007

Day is done, gone the sun from the lake, from the hill, from the sky.
All is well, safely rest. God is nigh.
Thanks and praise for our days 'neath the sun, 'neath the stars, 'neath the sky.
As we go, thhis we know.
God is nigh.

GODSPEED

Beverly Hendricks

January 8, 2007

"Our Fallen Brother"
As I held him close, I began to cry
Wondering and hoping our friend would never die
I could see the whites of his eyes, as he held me tight
The wind whisked through his hair, as we saw the light

He cried no more as we fell to the ground
His one single tear, would never be found
Cry not my friend God will take you home
The Angels in Heaven will not be alone

You're safe and well as a child to his mother

You will always be remembered as
OUR FALLEN BROTHER

Author Unknown

Detective
EPSO

January 7, 2007

To the wife and family of this fallen Hero, My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I pray that God will give you peace in the coming times and that you can find rest in the memories you share. I can not even imagine what you must be feeling now. May Bryan receive the honor that is due him.

Police Officer
Bridgeton City, NJ

January 7, 2007

God bless you. Thank you for your services brother and for making the ultimate sacrifice. My condolences to your family and co-worker.

officer B. Loveless
WFPD

January 7, 2007

sir rest in peace you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers go blue angel god speed

danny hixenbaugh(RET ISP)&becca
ret indiana state police

January 6, 2007