Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hello Gabriel, it’s been a worst day when one man held him accountable for a homicide charge that is bringing the endure situation between the distance of El Paso and Apache Junction communities. It was a hard time when we thought about the beautiful life like you were a best duty for being the positive memories with police officers and your family. I was there with you at the funeral in El Paso, Texas, and I placed the vase of roses for you on top of a stage. My condolences to you as you have called to heaven, and it’s hard to say goodbye with your family and citizens still needing you and not letting go of them, especially a god is there for you in peace.

I wish my father and his mother and father (my grandma and grandpa) would be see me again in the heaven for a long time of being an alive son (grandson). I missed my father most of times since he was killed in the line of duty for his illness on 2009.

Thank you for your services and wish you the best! Never forgotten and forever remember.


Arreola, Angel Abraham
Son’s survivor of C. Arreola
My father

Detention Officer Cesar A. Arreola
#4856 El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (Texas)
EOW: Jan. 18th, 2009

Angel Arreola

July 14, 2025

I did not have the honor of knowing Officer Facio personally, but as a fellow veteran, I carry deep respect for those who serve—both in uniform and in the community. His courage and sacrifice will not be forgotten. My heart is with his family, his department, and all who loved him. Rest easy, brother. You served with honor.

Annalisa Kurz
US Navy Veteran

July 8, 2025

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

July 4, 2025

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

July 2, 2025

God bless you Officer Gabriel Facio, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Apache Junction Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

June 29, 2025

Lord, I pray for Yor peace, comfort, hope and strength to cover the family and friends of Officer Facio as the mourn. In Jesus name, Amen.

Pam
Wife of Lt. Kevin Clyde Mainhart EOW 5/11/2017

June 26, 2025

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

June 23, 2025

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

June 23, 2025

RIP

Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD

June 23, 2025

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

June 23, 2025

On behalf of the EPPD, he went forward with no fear. He was a Warrior, and Warriors aren't meant to retire. Which means he's still here, the greatest of us, guiding us in eternity.

Officer M. Perez#3675
EPPD

June 20, 2025

Deeply saddening that it takes losing a good man like Ofc Facio to show the less informed among us what a terribly dangerous role these officers - even patrol and traffic - willing submit to every day. Ride along, face that danger in REAL terms as they do, experience it, then and only then can you talk of wanting to "defund" and de-protect out vital police such as Ofc Facio. But of course those God-fearing and truly intelligent among us already know how facile such a position is. Walk with God Officer Facio, and may the evil that took him from us walk in opposite terms.

Enzo Moresi
AJ Town Resident

June 20, 2025

I hope God protects your soul, God will make justice

Irina
N/A

June 18, 2025

Officer and Brother Gabriel Facio,
You ran the race and kept the faith that Jesus gave you. Now enter into the joys of the Lord! Dear Sisters and Brothers, precious Facio family. . . Lean into His arms,
we are praying for you. Brave Officers, take courage and trust in the Lord. We appreciate you as well.
That was a beautiful memorial service,
A Sister in the Faith

N/A
N/A

June 17, 2025

Thank you for your service Officer Gabriel Facio !!!!!

Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept

June 17, 2025

Condolences, and prayers, for the family of this Officer.

Just another grateful American
N/A

June 16, 2025

This officer was in the same hospital as my mother and died on my birthday.

My condolences to his family..

Truly saddens me.. I can’t be there for the funeral drive but if I could I would.


I’m sorry

anonymous
N/a

June 16, 2025

Officer Facio, a police officer, should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your more than 3 years of commitment to law enforcement, your family, and the Apache Junction Bloomfield Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 14, 2025

RIP Officer Facio. Your family will be in my family’s prayers. There are no words that are adequate at times like this, but I know that there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for another-John 15:13.

J. Herman, Assistant Counsel
Pennsylvania State Police

June 14, 2025

MY PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH OFFICER FACIO AND HIS LOVED ONES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

June 13, 2025

MY PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH OFFICER FACIO AND HIS LOVED ONES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

June 13, 2025

The tragedy of Officer Facio's death is beyond words. This Hero accepted the call to stand between us and danger. For that I am eternally Grateful. Lord His Wife, Daughter, Son, Parents, Grandchild, Family, Fellow Officers and Friends will need Your Comfort and Grace in the days to come. We are all feeling the emptiness now. This Blue Line These Heros walk is very Thin. God Bless You All!!!

Former Police
Tennessee. Spiritual Caregiver

June 13, 2025

The tragedy of Officer Facio's death is beyond words. This Hero accepted the call to stand between us and danger. For that I am eternally Grateful. Lord His Wife, Daughter, Son, Parents, Grandchild, Family, Fellow Officers and Friends will need Your Comfort and Grace in the days to come. We are all feeling the emptiness now. This Blue Line These Heros walk is very Thin. God Bless You All!!!

Former Police
Tennessee. Spiritual Caregiver

June 13, 2025

On behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, we offer our heartfelt condolences. Officer Facio's courage and dedication to duty will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, and community as they navigate this profound loss.

Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

June 13, 2025

May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

June 12, 2025