Special Deputy Enrico Aquino Garcia Jr.

Photo of Special Deputy Enrico Aquino Garcia Jr.
End of Watch: Sun, Sep 23rd, 2007
Date of Incident: Sun, Sep 23rd, 2007
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Service Time: 17 years
Age: 44
Deputy Marshal Billy McCombs
Shelburn Police Department
September 29th, 2010 3:33am
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Well brother, it has been 3 long years since you left us. I think about you quite often and it always brings a smile to my face. I remember all the good times we had, and all the jokes we shared.

Rest in peace brother, for you did your part on earth. Until we meet again my friend, God bless! Sheepdogs we will forever be!

Celeste
April 2nd, 2008 12:24pm
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Enrico did a golden deed; He proved a friend in need; Enrico sang a beautiful song; He smiled the whole day long; Enrico thought, 'Tis sweet to live;He said, I'm glad to give; He fought a valiant fight; Enrico lived to shield the right.

This was taken from Enrico's website and I thought it was very fitting for him.

Enrico...I miss you everyday. I know that you gave everyone the best of you and that everyone who knew you is a better person for that. You should be so proud of what you have left behind. Your wife is resilient, absolutely amazing...and little Jun Jun is perfect. No one will ever forget you because of the love you gave others. I Love You Enrico.

Cosetta Dowdell
February 8th, 2008 5:38am
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Some people come into our lives and they go. Some come in, touch our hearts and we are never the same. So it is with this gentleman. I think we have lost someone very special. God bless.

Greg Reger
October 2nd, 2007 11:58am
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I was greatly humbled to attend Jun's funeral. He was clearly one of the greatest men I have ever known. But he was so humble, I failed to appreciate it. Having been married to his youngest sister and seeing him at Holidays and family events for the past decade and a half I only saw him focus on his siblings and the boys. He was a great father.

I don't know what else to say other than thank you for your legacy, my brother.

FF/Paramedic Mike Dammann
Terre Haute Fire Department
September 28th, 2007 1:55am
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I unfortunately had only known Enrico only a short time. But in that short time I learned alot about him. The things that stood out was that he always had a smile on his face and was always willing to talk to you about anything from what he had going on to everyday happenings. I know we always looked for him to show up and talk, eat a good meal, or just hang out. Enrico you will be missed. My thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to his family.

Michelle Curl
September 27th, 2007 11:05pm
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My family and I would like to let Enrico's family know they are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. May God keep his family and fire family in his hands at this trying time.Words can never express how we feel at time like this when one of our own is lost.

The Curl Family in Gosport, IN

Wayne, Harrison, E. Montgomery VFD

Gosport VFD

J. D. Kesler
Vigo County Emergency Management Agency
September 27th, 2007 11:04pm
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My Brother,

Our last farewell was too short. Now you walk in the presence of our Creator. I look forward to the day when again I will see your smile, as you welcome me to your "compound" in Heaven. May God bless and comfort your family and friends left here below.

Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Firefighter
New Goshen Fire & rescue
September 27th, 2007 7:01pm
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Our deepest sympathy goes out to your Family and Friends in their time of sorrow. We all now have an angle to watch over us. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Private Firefighter/Paramedic
Terre Haute Fire Department
September 27th, 2007 6:22pm
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Just wanted to say it was an honor and a great pleasure to have known you and I know I am not speaking only for myself and my family, but also for everyone else who knows you, you will truly be missed. Love Greg Dammann and family

Sheepdog 10
TF7 FPT
September 27th, 2007 9:43am
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How to sum up my feelings for the man in a few short sentences;impossible,the man was truly a living, breathing, walking hero, not something read about in a history book. And yet he was all too human and taken from us much too soon. None of us can know for certain the plan God has for us. Enrico had a gift for pushing people out of their comfort zone and making them better for it. Now we are all out of our comfort zone because we have to carry on without him. I read once that we are all made up of pieces and fragments of all the people weâAove ever met. That thought comforts me now, and I hope it comforts all those who know the man and now have a piece of him in their heart. Please keep EnricoâAos family in your prayers