Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tony Zeppetella is a true hero! All too often people take for granted what law enforcement officers like Tony do for us each and every day. I pray for Tony's family and co-workers.

Sr. Investigator
Riverside County DA

GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY,FRIENDS, AND AGENCY ... YOU DIED A TRUE WARRIOR...

Officer Jim Gilbert
Columbus OHIO Division of Police

My heart breaks everytime I read that one of my brothers or sisters loses their life in performance of their duties. May God hold your family, especially your young child close to him. I look at my own children everytime I leave for shift and pray that they never know that pain. Rest in Peace.

Brother Officer

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tony's wife, son, family and co-workers. Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Tom Greenstone
California Highway Patrol, Oceanside Area

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FELLOW COLLEAGUES OF OFFICER ZEPPETELLA,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR TRAGIC LOSS. WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE SORROW I FEEL. I WAS IN SUCH SHOCK AS I WATCHED THE LOCAL NEWS TO HEAR ABOUT ANOTHER COWARDLY ACT OF ANOTHER MAN TAKING ANOTHER PRECIOUS LIFE. PLEASE FIND SOME PEACE AND COMFORT KNOWING THAT TONY IS NOW IN HEAVEN AND WILL NOW BEGIN HIS NEW JOURNEY GUIDING THOSE HE LOVED THROUGH LIFE AND PROTECTING HIS LOVED ONES AND ALL HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY. MAY HE CONTINUE TO LIVE THROUGH THE LIFE OF HIS SON AND ALL THE PRECIOUS MEMORIES YOU WILL ALL CHERISH FOREVER.
MAY GOD BLESS TONY, HIS LOVING WIFE AND SON HE LEAVES BEHIND ALONG WITH HIS FRIENDS AND FELLOW COLLEAGUES THROUGH THIS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TIME.
I OFFER MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL.

WIFE OF LAPD DETECTIVE
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPT.

As a Marine Reserve Sgt, I have been stationed in the Oceanside area since February and gotten to be acquainted with many of the fine men and women of this force as they come by our bike night every Thursday in the city. I am saddened to hear of this tragic loss as we had a very similar one in December of last year. God bless the department, friends, and family of our brother officer.

Patrolman Mike Sheehan
East Point Georgia Police Department

My condolences to the co-workers and family of Offc. Zeppetella. Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the rain fall gently on your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand

God bless you and your family.

Ret/Sgt AJC
MCSD NJ

We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice you made Tony. God bless you and your family.

Patrolman Tom Cocco
Voorhees Twp Police NJ

Rest in peace, Tony. Never let us forget that he gave it all up for you. May God be with wife and son in their time of grief.

Officer Tom Rhodes
San Diego PD

Tony was a man among men, a hero. I did not know him well unfortunately, but I knew him. Tony walked the point for us all. He is one of us, those who want to help their fellow men. Tony is a Police Officer.
God bless his wife and son. God bless you Tony for all you've done.

Police Officer M. Mulroy
Oceanside Police

MY YOU REST IN PIECE MY BROTHER IN BLUE,YOUR LOSS IS FELT THROUGHOUT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT WORLD,WE'LL TAKE THE WATCH FROM HERE WHILE YOU TAKE THE WATCH OVER US FROM ABOVE.

K-9 OFFICER C.W.HOLLEY#283
CITY OF LOWELL POLICE N.C.

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER ZEPPETELLA, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

Once again, we have all suffered a loss, stay strong!
My condolences to Officer Zeppetella's family and friends...Joshua 1:9

Derek Clark, Lt.
S.D. Sheriff

I can remember going to that same Credit Union as a young Marine. I was very naive back then of the evil that exists on the streets of every city in this Country. I never learned the true nature of evil until I left the Corps and became a police officer. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten, Brother. It will live on in the hearts and memories of your fellow officers and in men you never knew. I know that both your immediate family and your brothers with badges can find some solace in knowing you are watching over them from a better place.
Semper Fidelis.
"The only thing needed for evil to prosper, is for good men to do nothing"

Officer
Houston PD

As a young man about to enter law enforcement myself, it always sickens me to hear of someone giving their life in the line of duty, especially someone so young and near my own age.... but then again, it takes a special breed to wear that uniorm. It's odd how God decided that my Father would go 25 years in Houston without a scratch (and hopefully I too shortly), but decided it was time for Officer Zeppetella to come home. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, fellow officers, and citizens of California in this time of such loss. Rest easy, brother, we'll take it from here.

SP-4 Jones, Alvie F. III
US Army, Ft. Sill OK

To the wife, young son, family, friends and coworkers of this fine officer may God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. My heart and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Officer Zeppettala and thank you for a job well done.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

May God grant your family a comforting peace as you transcend this earthly bound. I have no doubt that God will meet you with open arms as you go forth to patrol the streets of heaven under his command. May God bless you, your family, friends, and all of the remaining peace officers who will continue the watch here in your absence. Good night, Warrior.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

"Acts of courage shape human history. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope." -Robert F. Kennedy

From the Youngstown Police Deptartment: God bless the entire Oceanside Police Dept. as well as the family of Officer Tony Zeppetella.

Ptl. Chad E. Zubal
Youngstown, Ohio Police Dept

Another sad for America. Another HERO falls. Officer Zeppetella will be in our thoughts and prayers forever!

God bless the "Thin Blue Line"!

Brooksville Florida Resident

REST IN PEACE OFFICER ZEPPETELLA. SUCH A TRAGEDY FOR A YOUNG OFFICER AND A FATHER, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR WIFE, SON, FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND AGENCY DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT. MAY YOU WATCH OVER THOSE THAT ONCE KNEW YOU. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN BUT HONORED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SHORT TIME HERE.


GOD BLESS AND REST IN PEACE!!!!!!

TONYA STEPHENSON
PRIVATE CITIZEN

You died doing what you loved and you protected the streets I once frequented when I was a Marine at Camp Pendleton, I know of the location you were cowerdly taken from we will continue on in your honor and make sure we keep the streets safe for your family and the residents you protected.

Semper fi

Senior Patrol Officer Kevin Armstrong
Anchorage Police Department

May God be with the wife and young son of Officer Zeppetella. May the punk that commited this senceless act of violence rot in HELL. Rest in peace my brother. GOD BLESS.

S/TRP
South Carolina Highway Patrol

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

My heart is breaking for the family of Tony. I have suffered this loss, and my heart is with you at this horrific time. My prayers are with the family and all law enforcement. If I can be of any service to the family, please do not hesitate to contact Temple Station. May God Bless and comfort you...Teri March Wife of Deputy David March 4-29-02

Teri March
Widow of Deputy David March