Dear Sands Family,

I wanted you to know that I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Tim.

Tim was a man who did not just say he had your back, he actually did and in times where most only look out for themselves. When I was a young policeman in Foothill division, he was one of my training officers who helped me to learn my job and who I enjoyed learning from and working with. He was an excellent example for a young police officer. 

Many years later, Tim was my biggest ally in a very dark time in my life at the end of my career.  Almost all abandoned me during this time all too quick to pass errant judgement, but not Tim. Tim stood firmly by my side, with excellent counsel, great patience, countless hours and each and every debacle and game I had to endure while the direct target of many more powerful than both him and I. Tim never flinched. He was at my side the entire journey until 11th hour, when due to his dilligence and expertise, the dawn finally came. He never left my side. A true friend and brother.  Again many years later an excellent example of what an officer and friend should be. 

As the years have passed, I had told Tim frequently how much I appreciated him. In our retirement years, I enjoyed hearing about his bucket list dream come true  when he owned his racehorse. Many times Tim and I shared tips at strategies trying to pick the winners at mant different tracks but our favorite was always Santa Anita.  All of our interactions were happy and fun. Tim never once mentioned once that he was battling cancer. 

Few people in this life truly have integrity. It is extremely rare to find another man who always does the right thing, regardless of how that will affect him. Tim was such a man. I will miss him deeply and forever remember him. 

Respectfully,

Anthony P. Vilardo

Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary

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Timothy George Sands

13 diciembre, 1953 – 25 agosto, 2018

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