Full Name
Jesse Valdez, III
End of Watch
10/29/2014
Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, October 28, Patrol District III Deputy Jesse Valdez was responding to a welfare check call when he was traveling eastbound on East Wallisville Road. A Ford Explorer traveling westbound crossed into the eastbound lane of traffic striking Deputy Valdez’s patrol unit head on. Deputy Valdez’s vehicle spun counter clockwise into a roadside drainage ditch, as the Explorer spun into the center of the intersection. Deputy Valdez was trapped in his mangled vehicle. EMS personnel had to use extraction tools to get Deputy Valdez out. He was transported via LifeFlight to Memorial Hermann Trauma Center where he died shortly before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29. The driver and passenger of the Ford Explorer were subsequently arrested and charged for possession of a controlled substance. Deputy Valdez, 32, was an 11 year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. He started his career in the jail before moving to patrol. He is survived by his 10 year old son. Deputy Jesse Valdez, III, was the 40th member of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to die in the line of duty. Please scroll down and use Internet Explorer 9 or above to view the video of his service.
Tributes
Title: My friend
Jesse better known as "trey" to those who knew him best.Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and the fun and crazy days we had.I know your with the Lord now still watching over us and keeping us safe like you did here on earth.I miss you buddy,You will never be forgotten!
Friend 5/7/2020
Title: In Memory of Jesse Valdez
I never had the pleasure of meeting you before your life was taken so suddenly. However; through your tragedy I was able to meet your family and that has been a real joy in my life. Your Mom is a strong and caring woman and has done a great job looking out for your son, who by the way is turning into a very nice young man. Your life was cut short, but your memory lives on and I promise you will never be forgotten.
Brother in Blue 5/18/2016
Title: My Hero
Most people never meet their heroes... I raised mine. Thank you, my dear son, for a job well done.
Mom 10/5/2015
Title: Thank You
Thank you for your service. Praying for your family.
Friend in Spirit 9/15/2015
Title: Fallen Hero
Myself and all of the Harris County Animal Control officers will miss the love you have shared. We salute HCSO and its deputies for putting their lives on the line daily to make Harris County a safer place. Deputy Valdez would always make sure to check on ACO's in the area to make sure we were doing ok. He will be missed greatly.
Harris County Veterinary Public Health 6/4/2015
Title: Never to be Forgotten
I never had the privilege to meet you and get to know you before tragedy struck and fate caused me to become a part of your family. However; through your family I have learned what a good officer you must have been, a good father, and a good son. You left this world much to soon, but your time here will now be remembered always. You will never be forgotten. "Memo Me Impune Lacessit"
Friend 5/5/2015