Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God be with the family of Officer Tony Zeppetella and his brothers in blue.

Officer, Fairfax County Police Dept.
Fairfax County, VA

Rest easy brother, we have the watch now.
May god be with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Zeppetella. God bless.

Officer S.W. Harrell
Richmond (VA) Police Department

My husband and I are sorry to hear about the loss of Officer Zeppetella. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and The Oceanside Police Department. I am a dispatcher and my husband is a Detective, when an officer has lost his/her life ALL members of Law Enforcement feel that loss. Tony is now walking the Streets of Heaven with Saint Michael. May Tony always walk beside you.

Dispatcher Fletcher/Det. Fletcher
Walker River Tribal PD Schurz, NV./Fallon PD. Fallon, NV.

...we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint...
Romans 5:3-5

Deputy McMasters
San Diego Sheriff's Dept.

Another hero is gone! Rest in peace brother. We will continue the fight.

RJF
CPD, NY

He wasn't with us long, but boy was he going to be a good Cop. He did it right that day. For the people that didn't know him, you really did miss out. Rest easy 6-Boy, we'll cover the beat.

Cpl. J. Seabron
Oceanside Police Department

God bless Ofcr Zeppetella and his family. Let us never forget the ultimate sacrifice that he gave for the community we serve. Gods speed my Brother....

Rusty redican
LAPD 77th DIV

God bless you Officer Zeppetella. I can see by the many reflections left here that you made a tremendous impact on the community that you served. God bless you, your family, and your agency brother, rest easy. To all our LEO brothers out there, no matter what color you wear, be safe and vest up.

Deputy
Osceola County Sheriffs Office, Fl.

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Losing an officer effects all of us in law enforcement. We all know how precious life is and we all must take care of our own. A dispatchers greatest fear has come to pass and we will never forget Tony and the job he did for his community.

Kim Danielson Police Dispatcher
Grossmont-Cuyamaca District Police

OFFICER TONY ZEPPETELLA,

On behalf of the Haprersville Police Department, AL. we wish all the prayers in the world for the Family and Friends of a true American Hero OFFICER TONY ZEPPETELLA. Rest in peace warrior! You got the best beat in the world now, patrolling the streets of heaven. SEMPER FI

K-9 Sgt. Scott Baggett
Harpersville Police Department, Al.

Officer Zeppetella,
Thank you for your bravery, your courage under fire and for your ultimate sacrifice. Godspeed my friend.

Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police, California

im shocked to hear of such a cowardly act i also grievw for my brothers in arms in iraq but a act like this was senseless if they want to kill join the military i send best wishes out to the family of officer zeppetella he was a true hero i salute u with all my heart thw fight for right will continue u did not die in vain to all the fellow police man keep the faith the military has your back

sgt robert moore
us army

May the ruthless criminal responsible for this murder be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. Your service to your community is appreciated by all of us. May God bless you and the survivors of your family. Rest in peace brother.......

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

I'M SAD TO HEAR ANOTHER GOOD COP HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY FROM US. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO OFC. ZEPETELLA'S FAMILY. R.I.P BROTHER.

DEPUTY R.C. ESCAMILLA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF

The men and women of the Illinois State Police offer our condolences to the family and co-workers of Officer Tony Zeppetella. Rest in peace.

Illinois State Police

My condolences, prayers and thoughts goes out to your family and co-workers.

Immigration Officer Bill Flinchum
Department of Homeland Security

To all the men and women of the oceanside police department. On behalf of the L.A. Sheriffs Dept I would like to offer my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother officer. We recently lost a deputy from our station (Lakewood) and know what you are going through. Our prayers are with you. Rest in peace brother. While just an officer for a short time,,you will be a hero forever.

Deputy M.Herrera
L.A. SHERIFFS DEPT

My deepest sympathy to his wife,son and family. My heart goes out to all his friends and co-workers for I know how it feels to loose a friend in uniform. Rest in peace.

Claudio
FL. DOC

Tony, from the shine of your shoes and gear to the shine of your smile to all you encountered, you exemplified what we all as brothers try to be: a PROFESSIONAL. You were mortally wounded, yet you alerted us to your need and fought with your life to wound the man who took your life. You are not just any "hero," you are OURS. Brother we will meet again, your debt to us can never be repaid. God Bless the ZEPPETELLA family and the OPD family.

OFC Jeff Novak
Oceanside PD

Rest in peace brother, we will continue the fight

master Detective
Chesterfield County, Va PD

To Officer Zeppetella family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86

God bless you and those you left behind. Sleep well brother.

Police Officer Rick King
San Diego Police Department

My thougths and prayers are with Officer Zeppetella's wife, infant, family, friends and co-workers. Your law enforcement family will always be with you. Your pain will ease over time but you will always have a wound that at times will bleed. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - survivng spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

We pray the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Zeppetella will find comfort in the love of Jesus Christ. May his killer seek the forgiveness that is found in Christ.

Special Operations Group
FBI Detroit Division

Brother, May God bless you and your family during this most tragic time. You are in our prayers.

Special Agent
FBI New York