Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My condolences to the Rybka family. May Joe R.I.P.

Lt. Paul Cardone (Ret)
Bergen County Prosecutor's Office

January 7, 2017

its going to be 38 years thus saturday wow its seems like last nite you left us we are always thinking of you love you always your wife patricia

widow patricia rybka

January 3, 2017

today is your 70th brithday happy brithday joe from your wife patricia

patricia rybka
wife

May 17, 2016

RIP

Detective Dennis Pothos
Fort Lee, NJ Police Department

January 7, 2016

RIP never forgotten your wife patricia

patricia rybka
wife of officer rybka

January 7, 2016

RIP Officer Rybka. This mornings line up was in your honor. Thank you for all you gave. You are not forgotten.

T. M. Cappadonna
Hackensack Police Dept., NJ

January 17, 2014

here it is 35 years that you were taken away from your son and me your wife you are always with us we did it all the great people that signed our petions we got perry 20 MORE YEARS!!!! to stay in jail thank you all god bless love your wife patricia and eric your son!!!!

patricia rybka
wife

January 7, 2014

its oct.23 2013 just got word from the parole broad they are KEEPING steven perry who killed you in for 20 more years!!! its all you people that made this happen on behalf of the rybka family we say THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS !! MAYBE WE CAN MOVE ON WITH OUR LIVES NOT TO HAVE THIS ON MY MIND everyday patricia rybka

patricia rybka
wife of joesph rybka

October 23, 2013

here it is jan 14 2013 and i get in the mail at letter from the parole braod saying stephen perry is coming up for parole no bODYSsknows the feeling you get when you get that letter!!!! SO PLEASE if you see the petiton PLEASE SIGN it this BAD BAD person can't get out and hurt or KILL ONE OF OTHERS OFFICERS THANK YOU THE WIDOW OF SHERIFF OFFICER RYBKA

PATRICIA RYBKA
WIDOW

January 16, 2013

thank you all for the great reflections i read every year its come to be 34 years in one week its something that NEVER leaves me 2013 i will have to fight again to keep steven perry behind bars so if you see my petions out there please help me and sign them god bless everybody and be safe iam the widow of joesph rybka patricia rybka

patricia rybka
widow of this officer

December 25, 2012

My Dad was a fellow police officer and friend of Deputy Rybka. My brothers and I were just kids when this happend and I remember my father being devastate. May God Bless you Deputy Rybka. My father is no longer with us on this Earth, but I'm sure he found you and you are now friends again.

Daughter of police officer
Dad was a friend and fellow officer of the Bergen County Sheriff's Dep

July 5, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Patricia, you are in my heart's embrace today...thank you for sharing your beautiful love story with us.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 7, 2012

Uncle Joey,

I pray to you every night and remember you each year on the anniversary of your death. The only comfort I now get these days is knowing that Grambo and Mommy no longer cry over the tragedy that has forever changed our lives.

I believe in my heart that you are all together now in Heaven watching over us.

You will never be forgotten and the love in my heart never dissipates.

Debra

January 7, 2012

Rest in peace Brother Joe, we miss you!

James H. Kostoplis
Former Bergen County Sheriff's Officer and partner.

January 7, 2012

here it is 33 years later and you are still in my hearts and i will NEVER FORGET THIS DAY!!!! BUT IAM STILL FIGHTING TO KEEP PERRY BEHIND BARS WHO KILLED YOU !!! YOU ARE MISSING TWO GREAT GRANDCHILDERN WE HAVE THEY ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE GOD BLESS REST IN PEACE YOUR WIFE PATRICIA

WIDOW
WIFE OF OFFICER RYBKA

January 7, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

May 25, 2009

30 years you will never be forgotten!!!! love your wife patricia

patricia rybka
wife

January 6, 2009

its been 30 years iam still fighting to keep perry in jail for taking your life!!!and for chganging my life for EVER,THERE ISN'T A DAY that goes by thati never think of you , you are our 2 grandchildern's angels i tell them all the time,you be so proud of our son eric ,god bless you your wife patricia

patricia rybka
wife

January 6, 2009

Pat,
You have always been a good friend and inspiration to our department. Joe may be gone but will never be forgotten.
Ray

Ray Noll

May 17, 2008

we all miss you gone but never forgotten see you in heaven. save my place & for all of our other card players fiore,paulette ,jack, my aunt ann, im sure you & my uncle gabe must have a game going right now

frances alvarez (d'ambrosio)
friend

May 9, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex- New Jersey Cop

January 7, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 1, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 11, 2007

YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN, REST IN PEACE

DEPUTY E. BELMAR
BEXAR COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE , SAN ANTONIO, TX

August 15, 2007

Pat, I am so glad to have met you. I know you will view this page and reflect about your husband. What a wonderful man he was. I know he is so proud of you for what you are doing. You inspired me and so many others at the retreat.

We'll always be friends!

Janice Starnes
Canoeing Friend

October 10, 2006