Officer Lizarraga passed away in the line-of-duty on Friday, February 20th, 2004. I sat down and spoke with his partner, Joel Ruiz. His story is an inspirational one about healing, camaraderie and about the strong bonds of a police partnership.

Outline & Timestamps:

2:00 - “Inked in Honor”: Tattoos, connections & friendships are made. (Side note- To date Bluecoat Foundation is the only organization that puts this together)

4:00 - Project Endure 2

5:03 - Officer Lizarraga: Loyalty, making history & white chocolate mochas.

17:35 - Going Through the Motions in the Aftermath.

20:26 - Overcoming "The dark place" and survivor's guilt.

26:47 - Becoming that person that can reach out to others in need

30:00 - Debriefing after critical incident

32:26 - Receiving words of affirmation from seasoned officers.

34:20 - How can officers that work with surviving partners help?

38:00 - Backtracking to patrol days with Officer Lizarraga and the Bad Ass swivel Holster

39:44 - Officer Lizarraga's sense of humor

41:00 - Talking to Lizarraga, even today, as a way to cope

42:37 - Believing in signs :"The Chubby Bird".

46:20 - Getting that "Kick in the pants".

48:30 - Replaying scenarios in our heads.

56:32 - Bringing two cultures together Tattoo artist & Law Enforcement

01:00 - Signature drink and the meaning of others keeping the memory alive.