Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You are still remembered all the time

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Virginia Beach Police Department

October 24, 2023

I always stop and honor Officer Pocceschi every time we are at the cemetery. Gone too soon. Always remembered. Prayers for your family.

Bev Phillips

June 23, 2022

I worked for Rod many years ago as a bouncer at Good Ole Days. We were thick as thieves and I shed a tear every 5 years or so for this old friend of mine.

Staff Sargeant
US Army

November 21, 2021

I started crying when I saw Rodney has over 500 reflections saying how great of a person he truly was. I was very young when he passed but I hold so many great memories of him. Growing up without you was very difficult for not only me, but our family. My uncle was one of the reason I transferred to Bloomsburg University, and getting to say I graduated from the same school he did is an honor. I miss you everyday and I'm always thinking of you. Love you uncle Rodney, xoxo.

Lauren Blackburn
Uncle

August 9, 2021

I knew Rodney from the Police Academy in Pennsylvania. He was friend of my former chief. He had a great sense of humor and a genuine nice guy who loved being a police officer. I always carried Rodney's memory with me while on the job and shared his story with fellow officers to use as an example of always being aware on traffic stops. One of GOD's true centurions.

OIC, John L. Bruno, Jr Badge #28 (Ret)
Duncannon Borough Police Department

February 27, 2021

I knew from being on rescue. There were times where you would stop by the station to say hi to us. I will never forget you Rod. May the Lord keep you and your family safe.

Carolyn Thomas
Rescue

December 15, 2020

I will never forget when you were killed. I have always prayed for you every time I pass by the place where your life was ended. I never met you but I hope the Lord hear my prayers for you and your family.

A LEO
Virginia Beach

June 23, 2020

This year is different for me. I still think of you, your LODD was my first as an LEOW and it affected me greatly. I know your loved ones will gather tonight and I hate that I won't be there. I will think about you and say a prayer for all your brothers in blue. Watch over them.

luvavbcop

June 23, 2020

Rod, it's been a long time but still thinking about you. I hope you are resting easy. Your old high school friend and teammate.

Retired Sergeant John Wojcik
Prince William County Police Dept.

June 17, 2020

I don't come to this page too often because this page brings sadness when I see your photo. I love all the beautiful reflections left for you. I think it has been 3-4 years since i have visited this page. I think about everyday still after 16 years. I stopped at your gravesite on christmas eve, in our hometown to say a prayer. I know one day we will see each other again. I miss you baby brother.

Gina Pocceschi Boyle
Sister

January 4, 2020

I had returned home from Afghanistan one day prior to your passing and lived less than a mile from where you laid down your life protecting the citizens of my hometown. In 16 years I have never forgotten your name and I say a somber prayer of thanks each and every time I pass by the memorial that still stands where you fell. Thank you Officer Pocceschi; you have not been forgotten.

Anonymous
USN (RET)/VB Citizen

June 24, 2019

Virginia Beach PBA will never forget.

MPO B.R. Luciano President PBA#34
VBPD

June 24, 2019

I miss you friend.
You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous
None

June 23, 2018

Rest in Peace, Rod
Retired VBPD #823

Detective #823 Darrell Jackson
Virginia Beach Police Department

June 23, 2018

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

June 23, 2018

My partner was given a vest by your sisters. Every time I work with him I think of your sacrifice & their generosity. May you continue to Rest In Peace and many thanks to your sisters for keeping Police Officers protected.

Patrolman Stephen Hall
Dalton Borough Police

June 23, 2017

Miss you my friend.

Master Police Officer Scott Franklin
Virginia Beach Police Department

May 23, 2017

I hope your resting well brother. You make us proud.

Detective K.M. Stewart
VBPD / SI

July 10, 2016

This is the turning point for me. 9/11 made me want to serve, but Officer Pocceschi's death made me so mad I had to become a cop. It was my goal from then on. It happened only a mile or two from my house and my friends, who I was supposed to meet were at the IHOP that was robbed and saw an officer, unsure if it was Pocceschi leaving as they entered.

In 2007 I was finally able to graduate from North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Academy and became an officer in 2008. I still plan on moving back to VB and joining VBPD one day.

Officer M. A. Oakley
Littleton PD, Littleton NC

May 5, 2016

I remember Officer Pocceschi as a sensitive and compassionate man. One night, only weeks before his death, he approached my car in the parking lot of Chimney Hill Shopping Center about 2 AM. He asked what I was doing sitting there all alone. I told him I was reflecting on my mother's death, earlier that day. He suggested that I should be with family but I told him I was the strong one everyone leaned on. He expressed sympathy and drove off. He came back a few minutes later. He took some personal time so that he could sit with me. I remember thinking how beautiful this moment was, the Police Office consoling the preacher. When I heard what had happened I was deeply saddened but thankful that we had shared that unforgettable moment. God put us together for a moment in time and revealed a shining soul.

Reverend Vernon Kitabu Turner
Citizen

January 25, 2016

I haven't been on this page in a long time. It makes me sad to come to this page because I'm writing of memories instead of making them with rod. Not a day has gone by in the 4558 days that I don't wonder how we would have spent our lives together. So much would be different. Hard only having a sister left of our family only. Love big family memories

The world is evil but I look at all the good and draw my energy from that. Miss you nag brother. Please help us watch over the law enforcement here. So difficult for them.

Gina Pocceschi Boyle
Sister

December 15, 2015

After reading all of the messages here, it's very clear that Police Officer Rodney Fredderick Pocceschi was one hell of a man.

Thank you for your sacrifice. As a citizen of Virginia Beach, I will be on the lookout for your memorial when driving on Dam Neck Road and remember you.

Citizen
Virginia Beach

September 11, 2015

Was thinking of you today. I hope you know Peace Rod. You are not forgotten.

Retired MPO Recupero
VBPD

August 30, 2015

Miss you as much today as ever my good man. Rest well.

Scott Franklin

June 23, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 23, 2015