Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Zeppetella. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Craig, surviving spouse of
Capt. Tom Craig, Arkansas State Police, EOW 12-14-00

Our prayers go out to you and your family. We know all too well the great loss that you feel. We will remember you and your family in our prayers. John 14:27

Mother of fallen MP Brian T. Gleason 8/9/00

Tammy Persin

Our prays go out to the family and friends of Officer Zeppetella. May God provide you with the strength and courage to believe in humanity.

J.E. Robinson
Hampton Court Service Unit

Intake Officer J.E. Robinson
8th District Hampton Court Service Unit

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Zeppetella's wife and young son. I am so very sorry that you must endure this pain. Know that he no longer has to deal with the evils of this world. He is in a much better place than we are. I know this doesn't lessen your loss. I, too, know how you feel. I lost André in the line of duty earlier this year. Please know that you are not alone and others feel your loss as well.

Lee Ann
Officer André Booker, Henrico Co., VA EOW 1/12/03

Thank you for your kind thoughts to our family in your time of mourning. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family and we are so sorry for your loss. Glenn, Sgt Johnsons brother

Glenn Johnson
Brother of sgt Mike Johnson

Dear Tony,
We were very proud of your achievements and You will truly be missed. You would be proud of the support given to your family by the Oceanside Police Department. I'm sure they will always look out for your family. God Bless you and your family.

Steve Schaefer
Freind

"Final Call"

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.

Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."

Corporal Larry Fermin
Cumberland County Sheriff Office, NC

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for this brave mans family. A young son who will only know his father in name and pictures. Please always remeber him as a true hero.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02

Growing up in oceanside I realize that when something happens like this it hurts the city as a whole. My heart felt prayers go out to Tonys family and the Oceanside Police
Department hoping all your pain will someday subside.

Officer Antony Rodriguez
CA.Dept. of Corrections

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers our are with you as well in your time of mourning. We will all get through this together.

Christine sister-n-law Michael Johnson

Our thoughts and prayers are with this brave Officer's family. As much as we know what the risks of the job are, it will never get easier to see another officer down. Never. I know his badge will shine in heaven, and I hope for peace and support for Officer Z's wife and child, as well as extended family. Know that the law enforcement family does not end in CA, it reaches across the nation. The day this happened, all of us lost a brother. Blessings~

J.Hughes
Wife of LVMPD Officer

Dear Mrs. Zeppetella-
I wish to send condolences to you on behalf of my whole deptartment. I too am a "rookie" officer at my department(14 months 10-8) and the story of your husbands' death really hit home for me. I wish there were some words that would take away your pain or bring your husband back to you, unfortunately this is not possible I know. Hopefully just knowing that other officers like myself honor your husbands memory and his deication to serve his community on a daily basis will be enough.
God Bless you and your family,
T. Ramirez

T. Ramirez , Police Officer
Cerritos College Police Dept.

My deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Zeppetella, and my heartfelt gratitude to the men and women of the Oceanside Police Department for the support and backup they provide to me and my fellow officers. Peace, safety, freedom.

Deputy Probation Officer
San Diego County Probation

God bless you Tony,your family, and your fellow officers. You wore your badge with honor. You made the ultimate sacrifice and are a hero. Your memory will always live on.

To the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Zeppetella:

I'm so sorry for your loss, especially for his wife and young son. I hope that you can try to comfort each other through this difficult time, and in the years to come keep his memory alive for his son to know who his father really was.. a hero. God bless and watch over you all.

Anonymous
Mountain View, CO

Thank you for giving support to our family at your own time of mourning. We are truly a family here, and we will never forget that.

Patti
sister of Sgt. Michael Johnson

Officer Zeppetellas family, co-workers & friends are in my thoughts & prayers. I, too, have a wife & six month old that I kiss good night every day as I walk out the door to go to work. I am at a loss of words.

My upmost respect and thanks goes to the fellow EMTs (I am also an EMT) who rushed into harms way to help Officer Zeppetella... the suspect could just have easily returned to the scene.

Anonymous

It is always a sad day when an officer who has committed their lives to walk our streets to serve and protect us from those who choose to create a world of fear for others, life is ended.

I live to see a day where we all can live in peace and respect one another.

The sad part is, We will probally never see that day as long as guns and weapons exsist.

Joss K; A Friend
Spyshops.com

Thank you for your service, May God bless you and your family.

Sgt Jeffrey Vargo
Susquehanna Twp Police (Harrisburg, PA)

May God Bless This Family In There Time Of Great Need
Thank You Officer Zeppetella For Your Service

Anonymous

With gratitude and appreciation to officer Zeppetella and all police officers for protecting us every day. He now protects and serves in a much safer place. You will always be remembered.
Prayers and thoughts to his wife and baby son. Your love for him will get you through this because in your heart he is and always will be with you, keeping you strong!
RIP Blue Angel

an oceanside resident

TO THE COMMUNITY OF OCEANSIDE:


THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT
IN THIS TRAGIC LOSS OF A GOOD MAN
THE SUPPORT OF THE OPD AND COMMUNITY
HAS BEEN WONDERFUL

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

RELATIVE OF WIFE
FAMILY

Our deepest sympathies to the personal family and the law enforcement family of Officer Zeppetella. May God be with all of you.

Norman and Gail Lipe
Private Citizens of Oceanside

I knew you only a short time Tony, and I now mourn for that which I will never know. I remember being altermnate at the Baker to Vegas Relay for your leg, Leg 15. Your wife rode with me, cheering you on. About 1 mile before the end of your leg, you left some "motivation" on the asphalt. I will always remember that you continued with your run. In spite of the pain, you marched on. It is now up to the rest of us to pick up where you left off. It's our turn to march on.

This morning, before your memorial, I visited the shrine that has sprung up where you were struck down. I read something on a sign that you should take with you: "Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they are the sons of God. -Matthew 5:9"

Godspeed Tony... Godspeed.

Officer Sean Marchand
Oceanside Police Department

My condolences go out to this officer's family. My family's prayers are with the officer and his family and also with the OPD. I have a brother on the Department and know how this could have happened to any officer. God bless the family.

Sgt. Gabe Trevino
San Antonio Texas PD