As tributes and farewell wishes continue to pour out for Brazoria County deputy Jesus Vargas, we wanted to share ways the Sheriff's Office is encouraging the community can honor the slain officer’s memory.

According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, it's the 12th line of duty death for the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office -- the last happening in 2011 when a deputy died in a crash.

Local and state officials are reacting following the shooting of a Brazoria County deputy on Wednesday morning.