Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

K-9 Officer Rocco, you will never, ever be forgotten. You are a TRUE HERO. You have now received your wings. You will continue your service of protecting in Heaven.
Stand down, Officer Rocco. R.I.P.

Patti Bane
Retired Allegheny County Forensic Investigator / ANIMAL ADVOCATE

February 4, 2014

Truly mans best friend and protector! My thoughts and prayers to the handler and his department.

Officer Ron Bates Narcotics K-9
Cottage Grove PD

February 3, 2014

I am sending good thoughts and prayers. I hope he gets life!!!

Maureen Kale

February 3, 2014

Officer Rocco, I am not a Police Officer but you are one of Pittsburgh's Finest. I know you went straight to the arms of the Lord Jesus. Legions of people cannot stop thinking about you. You are a hero that saved a multitude of lives. God Bless you and your family.

Joseph Barr
CooperBarr / Animal Advocate / NC

February 3, 2014

We are hoping for all those who worked with and loved Rocco peace and comfort in the coming days. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Director Govt Relations
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

February 3, 2014

Rocco, Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart for your service and protection to our brothers and sisters in Pittsburg. You demonstrated that whether you have 2 legs or 4, the fighting spirit of a Police Officer burns bright & lives in all of us who wear a badge. You are a hero!!!!! I have spent the last several minutes looking at your tributes and YouTube videos. You were an exceptional Officer and you deserve to be honored forever. May The Good Lord pet you and receive you with open arms to your new home and place amongst the peace makers. Goodnight buddy.

PFC E. GONZALEZ #0049
BOWIE CITY PD. MARYLAND.

February 3, 2014

K9 Police Officer Rocco you gave your life to save your two legged partner and another officer such a valiant act. You did your job not for the money but a simple scratch behind the ears and a "Good Boy" from your partner. You are now in a place that you and the other dogs will feel no pain and you will be able to play and run all day. You will be missed by all. To your two legged partner and the other officer stay strong.

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

February 3, 2014

K9 Rocco you are the true heros who are tasked with protecting your handler and your fellow peers. The loss of a dog is like lhe loss of a family member. I strongly feel the the suspect need to be charged with murder of a Police Officer.

JCOS TW Martinez
CYFD/JJS State of New Mexico

February 3, 2014

K9 Rocco, You made every GSD proud by your brave and selfless actions. WELL DONE!

SGT Ken Decker
Newport News City Farm (Retired)

February 2, 2014

Good boy Rocco, you served the City of Pittsburgh bravely and your dedication to protect your Pittsburgh police family, always keeping them safe, will never be forgotten!

God Bless you Rocco, as your home in heaven is with St Francis the Patron Saint of Animals and may God Bless your handler and their family....

ND
Penns P/O & State Investigator Ret.

February 2, 2014

My heartfelt sympathies to Officer Rocco's family and friends. Losing a dog is like losing a child. The bond between man and dog is stronger that words can say. The love, devotion and loyalty that is required for this relationship is one that will forever be in your hearts. This beautiful boy did the job he was trained to do, and protected his owner and friends to the fullest extent that he could. He is a hero and a model for all K-9's. His loyalty and bravery will certainly earn him a place at God's table. He now is living free and out of pain, and preparing a place for his loved ones for when they come home to him again. I cannot express enough how sad I am to hear this tragedy take place yet again in our city. I will pray for all of you and ask God to give you strength, courage and understanding during this time. We all have to answer for our sins someday, and so will the criminal who did this. Thank you for your service and for your personal sacrifice for all of us that live here. Please stay safe and May God Bless you!

Amanda Zenuh

February 2, 2014

Rest in peace Rocco. Thank you for your service. Enjoy the rainbow bridge, playing with your other brothers in blue. You will be reunited with your Officer some day. I pray for his comfort and peace until that day. Good boy! Your K9 brothers will watch over your officer now and take good care of him. Just like you did.

Joan Hastey
Police Survivor

February 1, 2014

Rocco,

You died protecting your partners.

Every cop puts on the badge knowing that they may have to do what you did. It is our job, to run towards danger while everyone else runs away.

Not every cop can do what you did, but we all hope that we will, when the moment comes. You gave your life for your partners, and I cannot think of anything more noble, more valorous, more honorable, or more heart-breaking.

Thanks, brother. You're an example to us all.

Officer David Lund
Metropolitan Transit Police Department, Minneapolis, Minnesota

February 1, 2014

Thank you for your service K9 Rocco. You K9's are our angels here on earth, thank you for putting yourself in harm's way for my brother Officers.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

February 1, 2014

RIP Rocco. Your service is greatly appreciated and you protected your fellow officers. The city of Pittsburgh and the whole law enforcement community are mourning for the loss of one of our own. God bless his handler.

Citizen
City of Pittsburgh

February 1, 2014

Nes of your beloved Rocco has made it's way to Charlotte NC. We are so sorry for your life. He died a hero and for that you can always be grateful.

Civiliian
Civillian

February 1, 2014

May you live with no more pain in dog heaven with all the other heroes and 4-legged loved ones. Thoughts of you will be in my prayers. RIP. Condolences to your handler and all of your fellow officers and loved ones.

Trooper Julie Dosen;
FL Hwy Patrol/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

February 1, 2014

Thank you fine and faithful servant. Rest in Peace.

Jayme Sigman

February 1, 2014

For Rocco, his Family of K9, the pgh. police department, his handler and his family.
Rocco, thank you for your service to protect us the public.
Thank you for saving your handlers life so he may continue to be an office, father, husband and son.
It broke my heart hearing about your fight in the last hours of your life.
I have two dogs< I have told them about you and your courage and I hug them every day for living with me.
My love goes out to the ones that remain here who are hurting at your passing. My you "Run and Play with the Big Dogs" now and continue to watch over us.
I know that all who love you will make sure justice is done to the criminal who hurt you..
RIP

No Rank Colleen Kane RN
Loving Pet Owner

February 1, 2014

Job well done Rocco you went above and beyond your call of duty,rest in peace.

Thomas Salerno Fire Chief
Glendale Hose Co. No. 1 Scott Twp. Pa.

February 1, 2014

RIP Rocco

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

February 1, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the Pittsburgh Police Department for the loss of K9 Officer Rocco. Rest in peace K9 Rocco, thank you for your service and for giving your life for your fellow officers...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

February 1, 2014

Thank God for our closest law enforcement companions.

Rest in peace our friend and family member ROCCO.

Private Citizen
911

January 31, 2014

Salute to Our K-9 Officer Rocco. Will always be remember in Our Hearts & Our City. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
R.I.P. Man's Best Friend & Hero.

Dana Liberto

January 31, 2014

Salute to Our K-9 Officer Rocco. Will always be remember in Our Hearts & Our City. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
R.I.P. Man's Best Friend & Hero.

Dana Liberto

January 31, 2014