Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

While I was living up in the Fresno area at the time of the event, I did serve as a CHP officer in Oceanside from 1981-1985. I retired on an injury. My mom sat on the jury on Tony's case and was proud of the fact that she helped vote in the death penalty. Rest in Peace, Brother!!!

Dale Kennedy, S.T.O.
CHP retired

June 11, 2015

Always loved. Always missed. Always remembered. You were so precious.

Me

February 25, 2015

Even tho we never met, you have left a huge impression on me and my goals in life. May you Rest in Peace.

Explorer Anonymous Anonymous
OPD

January 14, 2015

Merry Christmas Tony. As I pass each day by Paso Robles Cemetery here in Slo county I think of you and your family each day...To your family, always in my thoughts and prayers, you will never be forgotten.

S. Johnson
Former SLOPD Dispatcher

December 22, 2014

Merry Christmas brother. We miss you.

Anonymous
OPD

December 21, 2014

It seems like yesterday but I can still see your optimistic smile and your genuine desire to help others. Miss you brother.

Roy M.

December 18, 2014

I was in the bank when you were killled. To this day, when I pass Navy Federal Credit Union I think of you and your family ,,,, especially you son. I stopped by and saw the lovely monument left in you memory. I pass by the sign on Highway 76. You and your family are always in my prayers and on my heart.

Rest Easy, Tony Zeppetella

Sincerely,

Cecil Lynn Farrar

Cecil Lynn Farrar
CNA with Barbara Browne Healthcare

December 6, 2014

Tony,
Not a day goes by that you are not missed. Had a discussion this week with someone who did not know you. Shared your story and talked about your character. RIP, brother.

Lieutenant Leonard Cosby
Oceanside Police

November 1, 2014

RIP

Matt Lyons
OSPD

June 20, 2014

We remember Tony!

Matt Lyons
OPD

June 13, 2014

Hi Tony.... You have been on my mind a lot lately... maybe because of your mom... I do stay in touch with her but the distance between us is great and I really long to give her a big hug... I know you watch over her and your dad, but pay special attention these days... I'm worried about them... Miss you so much...

Shirl

February 25, 2014

Tony,
Just passing some time and remembered you. Thank you for the example you set in all you did. I miss you still.

Lieutenant Leonard Cosby
OPD

February 22, 2014

Happy birthday! You would have turned 38 today and I'm sure you would have been on the cover of Men's Health, just like you said you would in your 30's. You're loved and missed dearly everyday.

Me

October 3, 2013

You're always missed. I often wonder "who you'd be today".

Me

August 27, 2013

Was visiting Oceanside yesterday and saw the sign for Officer Zeppetella on Hwy 76. Rest in peace Brother.

FF Marc Dore'
Engine 46 F.D.N.Y. (Former NYPD)

July 14, 2013

It's almost difficult to imagine that 10 years have passed since that faithful day. We only knew that a Oceanside police officer had been gravely injured. Our team prepared to do whatever it took to treat you. We all waited in our trauma bay for your ambulance to arrive. A wave of sadness washed over the room when we received the information you were being diverted to Palomar Hospital. May your soul be in peace knowing several officers have been saved since your death.

Scripps Memorial Trauma Service
Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla California

June 26, 2013

The tone sounded tonight for a moment of silence and I remembered exactly where i had been ten years ago. Every bit of that day came right back like I was there again. Tony you are still missed everyday. Hero is the only word to describe you. God Bless. Jeff

Sgt. Jeff Brandt
Oceanside Police Department

June 13, 2013

Thinking of you today Tony and missing you as much as ever... Today marks 10 years since that horrible tragedy that none of us will ever forget... but more importantly, none of us will ever forget you, the wonderful person you were, or the sacrifice you made...

Shirl

June 13, 2013

Today (in a training class), we learned about your final moments. Although I've been in this career for 15 years, and have studied or learned about alot of line of duty deaths, it was still a sobering experience. You fought a good fight that day. Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Detective Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

April 12, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 9th anniversary year 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 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

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

November 19, 2012

You were as close to perfect as they come. You are always missed and loved.

Me

July 24, 2012

I live near the scene and had only been home from Iraq for a couple of days. I was at the nearby park watching my young kids play when the gunfire erupted. For a split second I thought I was still in Iraq, but then grabbed my boys and moved them behind a block wall. Everytime I visit the bank I see the nice memorial and remember that day.

Oside Resident

June 23, 2012

Nine Years, Today! Still greatly missed! RIP partner!

Police Officer
OSPD

June 13, 2012

Your always with us in our hearts .
We will never forget!
R.I.P.

TMZ
family

June 12, 2012

You were a Hero Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

June 1, 2012