Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our family has lost another comrade, another loved one. Gone but never forgotten. I never met Deputy Kevin J.Tarsia, but I once proudly wore the uniform of a Broome County Sheriff's Deputy. My thoughts and prayers go to the community, friends and family of Deputy Tarsia. He answered the call, of himself gave his all, and part of America died on the Fourth of July 2002. I hope this message brings some comfort to his family and let's them know that Kevin's police family will always be there when called upon. Kevin "Rest in Peace".

Chief William S. Mares
Melbourne Airport Police Dept.

My deepest condolences to Deputy Kevin J. Tarsia's family, friends, and members of the Broome County SO. It saddens me when any officer dies in the line of duty but not as much as when an officer is killed by a thoughtless, selfish, cowardly criminal. Rest in Peace Deputy Tarsia. Your killer(s) will be caught. They cannot run and hide forever.

Inv. Tom Faircloth
Laurens County DA's Office

God bless you D/S Tarsia as well as your family, friends, and coworkers.

D/S Barry Hill
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida

To Deputy Tarsia's family and friends,
So sorry to hear another officer's life has been taken by another senseless act of violence. No one can take away the pain you are feeling but there are others out here who care about you and are praying for you. Lean on those around you who offer their help and support. May God give you the strength to go through the days ahead of you and the will to go on. At times it seems like more than you can face but trust in God and let others help you and you will be able to make it day by day. Rest in peace Deputy Tarsia.

Denise
Survivor of Calvin E. Taylor NCHP E.O.W. 10-3-01

Telecommunicator
NC Highway Patrol

Deputy Tarsia, You choose the most noble of careers and walked the thin blue line. For that you will forever be a True Hero. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten. Take care my brother in blue, as you will now walk on God's golden streets.

Officer R. Ellis
Seattle Police Dept.

To the family and Friends of Deputy Tarsia
Thank God for men & women who serve, especially today as most of the U.S.A. celebrated our independence. WE thank you for sharing your loved one with us and for his ultimate sacrifice. We have shared your experience to some extent for in October 2000 my brother was killed in the line of duty. Our heart breaks for every family that looses a loved one. We pray that God will give you strength and wisdom that you never knew you had to rise above this. Let those around you lift you to your feet when you can't do it anymore. And know that you are not alone even when it feels that way, your extended Law Enforcement family will not forget you or Kevin.

Colby & Angela Matteson
Indiana Northern COPS Pres. & wife

I would like to extend my deepest condolences and prayers to Deputy Tarsia's parents, brothers and sisters, and girlfriend.
I heard of the shooting early this morning, as my fiance is a Binghamton police officer. I cannot express how much my heart breaks for you!! There are no words I can say to help with your shock, pain, tears, and anger. I know what you are going through for I have been where you are today. I lost my brother, NYS Trooper Lawrence P. Gleason, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on 2/11/02. Larry was 28 years old. He had only been out of the academy less than a year.
It is extremely upsetting to hear that another family has to endure such an unbelievable and horrific nightmare. There will be many difficult and trying days ahead of you. I pray you find some peace, strength and comfort to get you through. What has been helpful to my family is the enormous heartfelt support we continuously receive from our family, friends, community, and law enforcement agencies. You are part of a brotherhood, a family of officers and survivors, who will be there for you. I hope it helps to know you are not alone in your loss and sorrow.
Please know Kevin is a hero for his bravery, his commitment to law enforcement, his dedication to his community and ultimately in giving his life to protect and serve others by upholding the law.
Take comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of Kevin. I know in my heart Kevin is a special person like my brother. God tends to take the special ones first instead of last.
May you rest in peace Deputy Tarsia.

Tracy Gleason/Binghamton, NY

To Deputy Tarsia family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you

Terry Miyares
surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah PD, Fl
1959-1986

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept.

I am sorry to read about another fallen hero. Especially on INDEPENDENCE Day. Society doesn't realize the cost of freedom. The families of law enforcement and the armed services do understand the great cost. My prayers are with the family and law enforcement brothers and sisters. You fought the good fight!!!
Ofc. Satcher GPD

Ofc. Lisa Satcher
Gainesville Florida Police Dept

Rest in peace, Deputy Tarsia. Your watch is over now. May you fly high in your new wings and may God comfort your family, friends and department. There is a long hard journey ahead for them but I pray God's peace will fill their hearts.

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Tarsia my heart goes out to you. No one will ever understand the hurt of losing someone in the line of duty. I hate that Deputy Tarsia's family and friends will now have to walk that walk. Always remember there are other police survivors out there to walk with you. Concerns of Police Survivors is a wonderful group that has helped thousands of police survivors through their tragedy. You are not alone and always remember that. Know that your loved one is in a better place with other blue angels who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Deputy Tarsia will never be forgotten.

Dana Perot
Fiance' and Survivor of Deputy Joseph C. Rodgers eow 4 - 9 - 97

Rest in peace brother, may God help us find your attackers and bring them to justice swiftly in your name. Another hero lost to the senseless actions of cowards. Your watch is over now. Rest easy and watch over us who are still here on the job. God Bless you Deputy.

A Brother in Blue

Ptlm
Corning P.D., NY

July 4, 2002

Dear Deputy Tarsia,

We are heartbroken to see that you have joined the elite Heavenly Force today--one more senseless death of a young law enforcement officer. You're now among an outstanding group of colleagues, and it's a comfort to know that none of you can ever be hurt again.

Our heartfelt prayers go out to your family, your friends, your co-workers, and to the citizens of Broome County who mourn your loss; we know, firsthand, what a long road they all have ahead of them. We thank you for your years of dedicated service here on earth, and we trust that you will rest peacefully in the loving arms of God for all eternity. We look forward to meeting you someday.

With sadness and gratitude,

Susan & Louis Prater
Nicholasville (Jessamine Co) KY

DEAR COLLEAGUES , PLEASE ACCEPT OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER . OUR EXTENDED FAMILY WILL NOT FORGET KEVIN FOR HIS VALOR NOR WILL IT FORGET YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED AND SORROW . GOD SPEED ,GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT . YOUR FAMILY AT THE FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT .

DEPUTY SHERIFF KEVIN G. FITZGERALD
FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

Yet another sensless loss by the hands of cowards. I send heartfelt sympathy to the friends and family of Deputy Tarsia. We feel your loss and share in your pain. May God watch over you and help you through these times. Rest in peace brother for we shall all meet again someday.

Anonymous

What a tragic start to the 4th of July holiday. God bless you for your sacrifice, Deputy Tarsia. Thank you for your 13 years of dedicated service to the citizens of New York.
Let us hope the killer of Deputy Tarsia is apprehended & will stand trial for his actions. My thoughts are with you & your family this Independence Day.

PSO A.M. Serr
Ventura Police Department, CA.

JUST WANT TO SAY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND THAT IT BREAKS MY HEART WHENEVER AN OFFICER IS KILLED, BE IT IN THE LINE OF DUTY OR OTHERWISE.

I am so sorry to see another brother lose their life so senselessly??
I was on duty today (07-04-02) when the info was given about this shooting and the rest of the shift I could not stop shaking my head........God Bless Deputy Tarsia and his family........You will NEVER be forgotten.

DFC. Matthew Crisafulli
Worcester County Sheriffs Office