A sincere “Thank You” from a mother’s heart


I wish to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the men and women of the sheriff’s department, most especially those patrolling Bertrand St. and surrounding areas.

While very professional they were also kind and considerate towards my son Ernest Aranda. Through the years Ernest was dropped off at home by these thoughtful officers who saw beyond his appearance into his human dignity.

These public servants of the law are to be commended. But on the contrary they are hardly appreciated.

I also wish to thank the fire chief and all the men of the fire department for the professionalism of the water rescuers in retrieving the body of my son Ernest Aranda from Halls Bayou on March 26, 2009.

I also wish to thank Harris County Care Unit ESD1 from Isom St. for on several occasions they transported Ernest to the hospital.

I use the word “servant’ with all due respect for all these people daily take their lives in their hands in order to help or serve others.

Last but not least I wish to thank the officer for his personal donation towards my son Ernest’s funeral.

With sincere thankfulness
Ernest Aranda’s Mother
Linda A. McLoughlin