Bittersweet Event
Officer Alejandro Valadez became a father on 09 September 2009 at 0019 hours.
Alejandro Valadez Jr. arrived weighing 7.5 pounds. Both mother and son are reported to be doing well.
Officer Valadez died in the Line of Duty 01 June 2009 and never got to meet his son. Alex Jr. will only know his father through photographs, maybe some videos, and through co-workers who maintain the fragile bonds we build over a lifetime.
Congratulations, prayers and well wishes only in this thread.
Alejandro Valadez Jr. arrived weighing 7.5 pounds. Both mother and son are reported to be doing well.
Officer Valadez died in the Line of Duty 01 June 2009 and never got to meet his son. Alex Jr. will only know his father through photographs, maybe some videos, and through co-workers who maintain the fragile bonds we build over a lifetime.
Congratulations, prayers and well wishes only in this thread.
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posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
38 Comments:
God bless the whole Valadez family, especially Alejandro, Jr.
"The wicked flee when no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion." Proverbs 21:10, inscribed at the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.
I know what the benefits are when your killed in the line of duty while married with children. What happens in this case? Does anyone have the actual answer? Additonally is there a fund for Alex Jr?
GOD BLESS THIS CHILD AND FAMILY
I AM SURE THEY WILL NOT BE LET DOWN
*****
NEVER FORGET...
No matter what is going on with the world, let alone the department,
That boy should NEVER want for anything.
He should never have to worry about a bully.
He should know that his father was a true HERO and his life should be content.
The daily bulletin has "Always Remembered" and we as a group should remember and the blessing that his mother and P.O. Valadez recieved ahould know the old ways of taking care of our own.
A baby is a beautiful beginning. However, my heart is truly broken because he will never meet his brave, amazing father who gave his life for a city that didn't treat him all that well. My thoughts and continued prayers for this young mother and her beautiful baby.
May God bless you, little man.
When you're old enough to read and comprehend all these comments that I'm sure your Mom is saving for you, know one thing:
Your Daddy was a hero.
As a new father I can say that is so sad. Don't take ANYTHING for granted.
God watch over his son and bless his fathers soul.
Cicero PD
Bless Alex Jr, Chrissy and the families of all those related. Bless Tom V and hope that all is well. Alex, you are looking down and proud. God bless the CPD
godspeed, office.
I pray that God protects his baby boy, and that he grows up to be the Godly Man that he was destined to become. I also pray for peace in Chicago, I pray that all Men and Women of all walks of life, put their differences aside, and come together as Bothers and Sisters. PEACE!!!!!
Congratulations, Mom and welcome Jr.
To Alex's widow...It's hard to know why bad things happen to good people but stay strong honey. Keep your mom close by and don't be too proud to ask for help if you need it. You just brought a bundle of light into this world. Pour all your love into that baby and time will take care of the rest. I know. I've been through it. It will get better.
---not a cop
he lost his father...but he has all of us. if he needs help with his homework,a ride anywhere,taken to a ballgame or wants to borrow my car for his first date..he can ask me or any of us.anytime
I pray that 22-23 years from now, when little Alex Jr. is fresh out of college with a Bachelors Degree, he honors his fathers legacy by becoming a doctor or lawyer or astronaut or something.
While we have entered one of life's most honorable professions, his mom has suffered once in losing Alex Sr. and deserves to not have to worry each day as her son goes off to make his own mark in the world!
Perhaps Alejandro Valadez Jr. for Mayor of Chicago, 2041!
Welcome to planet Earth little Alex Jr. Make your Daddy proud!
We..as a Police Family..have events all the time. When the Chicago Enforcers play...we pick up Alex...when the anual Fishing event takes place through FOP...we pick Alex up...Easter Egg Hunt...Christmas Parties...everything that happens, we bring Alex...should be on the top of the list, along with the other Children of our Brothers and Sisters who have had their lives taken. I got an instant tear in my eye when someone wrote..."Take my car for your first date...damn...what a Beautiful thought...we have Great Hearts in this Department.
Being a father of three kids, this breaks my heart. I hope baby Alex gets to read these posts someday.
People usually speak well of those who have passed but, all the nice things they are saying about your dad are more than just common courtesy. He was a great guy. I especially enjoyed his sense of humor and I thoroughly respected his work ethic. God bless you and your mom. I am sure your dad is mighty proud.
Lt. F
On 12 Nov 2009, the Horseshoe Casino is hosting a casino night to benefit his Christina and his son. It will be in the Venue on the 2nd Floor in a separate room above the casino. The set up will be like a casino night. They will have Blackjack, craps and roulette tables set up in there. There will also be a Texas Hold'em poker tournament, with a 1st place prize of a 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event seat ($10,000 value). Food and beer will be included. Coincidently, the Bears are playing Thursday night football against the 49ers, so they will have the game on their huge screens all night. The cost to get in is $25.00, which again includes the food and draft beer. To play in the poker tournament will be $100.00 but that includes the entry fee into the venue. During the next 2 months we are selling raffle tickets for $20.00 each. All prizes raffled off will be a 3day, 2night trip to Vegas with the winners choice of Hotel. We will be giving away 2 trips for every 500 tickets sold. The hope is to sell 5000. This is where I am asking for your help and agree to sell 25 raffle tickets to support the benefit. Please let me know asap if you are willing to help to make it a successful benefit. Feel free to e-mail (charles.artz@chicagopolice.org) Any messages will be responded to and thank you for your support. Also if you know of any poker players that are interested in playing in the tournament let me know as the tickets will be pre-sold and are limited to 500.
Sgt Artz works in 007, you can also contact him there.
Anonymous said...
A baby is a beautiful beginning. However, my heart is truly broken because he will never meet his brave, amazing father who gave his life for a city that didn't treat him all that well. My thoughts and continued prayers for this young mother and her beautiful baby.
9/10/2009 12:32:00 AM
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Gave his life for this city... that should tell us all something. This city, not who's in charge of it. Alejandro was a hero: he sacrificed everything while getting little in return, and getting no respect from this city or the people he served.
God bless Alejandro Valadez Jr, may he not want for anything.
Happy Birthday Lil Man!!! I know your dad is watching from above!
God Bless and Congrats to the new mom.
God bless you Alex and you family. It was a pleasure to work, drink, and laugh with you. I hope your son is just like you, it will help make this world a better place. You will never be forgotten.
how about a promotion for mom and an inside gig so she will never have to work the streets again--- imagine if mom got busted up while working in patrol--- i'm sure she is brave and would not want this special attention but you have to look out for the unknown--- remember the "FIGHTING SULLIVANS", if the military can do it, we can do it---
May God bless this precious baby and his mother. May Alejandro Jr. grow up to realize that his father was a hero and a man amongst men who protected the weak.
May the sweet miracle of life bring light and joy to the Valdez family who has suffered unimaginable loss.
In case you don't know.....the police memorial foundation committed to supporting Alejandro jr. at the time his father was murdered. It was the right thing to do and it was done!
Congrats to the family, Little Alex go to school and be anything buy a cop.
Bless Alex Jr, mom and the entire family. It's hard when there is joy and sadness at the same time.
god bless the family. welcome to the world little guy.
ccsd
Could someone please forward this to the Valdez family. I dont know how to contact them.
I would gladly make them a memorial video montage of our brother Alejandro. Not only for the family but for his new born!
PO Greg Giuliani MMIM@Ameritech.net
www.mmim.biz
You're right SCC,this is a bittersweet moment. I feel a sense of joy at the birth of little Alejandro Jr. And sorrow for the loss of our brother Alejandro Sr. He is now part of our CPD family. As someone else posted previously,"he should not want for anything." I will gladly contribute generously to any fundraiser on his behalf.I also agree his mom should be given less hazardous duty in a unit somewhwere with normal hours so that she can spend as much time as possible raising him properly. We all know what a toll this job can have on our family life. His family has given this city and this department enough.It's time both gave something back.
When a family member of mine died, several friends passed around a notebook and each told a FUNNY story on a page. It was several years ago and we still treasure it. Just an idea as I didn't know Alex and couldn't participate.
Welcome aboard Little Man. Not to mirror another fine post,but your Father was a warrior,a hero,and loved by ALL of us.As are you! Welcome to the Family.I hope,when you are old enough,you can read about what a fine good man your Dad was. I know he's up there smiling down on you with tears of joy,as we are down here fighting our tears of his loss.Dont worry Alex we got this for you.See you soon Brother.
Anonymous said...
how about a promotion for mom and an inside gig so she will never have to work the streets again--- imagine if mom got busted up while working in patrol--- i'm sure she is brave and would not want this special attention but you have to look out for the unknown--- remember the "FIGHTING SULLIVANS", if the military can do it, we can do it---
9/10/2009 03:27:00 PM
I agree how about it supt.? I gurantee you no one with any brains would complain! please "Just do it"! thank you in advance!!
God bless the Valadez family through the bad times and now the good times with the new addition of Alejandro Jr. Alex I know your proud and Alejandro Jr will make you proud as he gets older.
Officer Valadez you are loved and your honor will live on forever. God bless your widow and child. We will look out for him Alex.
C.P.D. Finest had a beautiful tribute to the Valdez family at U.S.Cellular field yesterday before the annual Police/Fire baseball game.The flyover and slide show(J-Tron) were done very professional way.
Prayers for baby Alejandro and his mom.
Firefighter
As I read these posts, I am filled with both happiness and sadness. It makes me so proud to hear the wonderful things said about my brother and the well wishes for my nephew. On behalf of the Valadez family, please know that we thank each and every one of you for your support and prayers. The last three months have been the worst but the overwhelming amount of support has really helped us. A mere thank you seems so insignificant for the gratitude that we feel for all that has been done and will continue to be done for our precious angel! He is brining back the happiness that we lost on June 1st. It breaks my heart to know that my brother never got to see his son... hold his son... kiss his son! Children are God's greatest gift to us. When it comes to your children, please do not take anything for granted. Hold your child, kiss your child, tell them that you love them!
God bless you.
Brenda Valadez
On 12 Nov 2009, the Horseshoe Casino is hosting a casino night to benefit his Christina and his son. It will be in the Venue on the 2nd Floor in a separate room above the casino. The set up will be like a casino night. They will have Blackjack, craps and roulette tables set up in there. There will also be a Texas Hold'em poker tournament, with a 1st place prize of a 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event seat ($10,000 value). Food and beer will be included. Coincidently, the Bears are playing Thursday night football against the 49ers, so they will have the game on their huge screens all night. The cost to get in is $25.00, which again includes the food and draft beer. To play in the poker tournament will be $100.00 but that includes the entry fee into the venue. During the next 2 months we are selling raffle tickets for $20.00 each. All prizes raffled off will be a 3day, 2night trip to Vegas with the winners choice of Hotel. We will be giving away 2 trips for every 500 tickets sold. The hope is to sell 5000. This is where I am asking for your help and agree to sell 25 raffle tickets to support the benefit. Please let me know asap if you are willing to help to make it a successful benefit. Feel free to e-mail (charles.artz@chicagopolice.org) Any messages will be responded to and thank you for your support. Also if you know of any poker players that are interested in playing in the tournament let me know as the tickets will be pre-sold and are limited to 500.
Sgt Artz works in 007, you can also contact him there.
My thoughts and prayers are with Christina and Baby Alex along with the entire Valadez family. I had the pleasure of attended Christinas baby shower and I was so happy to see the love and support she received from her family along with Alex's family by that I can already tell the love this little wonderful blessing will bring their entire family. Rest in peace Alex...We all love and miss you!!!
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