Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rod, You will be missed by your friends, family, and this Brotherhood. There is nothing more tragic than the loss of a human life, especially under these circumstances. You will always be remembered and never forgotten. It was a privilege and honor to work and serve with You. My family extends its deepest sympathy to your wife Maria and son Carson. I am proud that You gave the ultimate sacrifice and You are a hero.
God Bless You.

Trooper Shawn M. Williams
Pennsylvania State Police

Our prayers are with you and your family during your hour of darkness. We will not forget the sacrifice your husband made in the protection of our community.
We pray God will give you comfort in the months ahead.

God Bless you,
Hampton Court Service Unit

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

Rest in peace, officer.

God needed another angel so you were called home.R.I.P. for God will watch over your family.Your job was well done on earth.Our prayers are with your family and co-workers but know that He knows best.

Bus driver MKIAH
Chesapeake Public Schools

Reflecting on what you have given brings tears to my eyes, but it was your time to rest in heavenly peace. It is evident, that war continues not only in third world countries, but here as well. May GOD be with your family, and look over the officers left to carrier on.

Child of GoD
Heaven above

I am deeply saddened to hear Virginia has lost another brave officer. My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Pocceschi's family and the Virginia Beach Police Department.

Rest in peace Officer Pocceschi.

Inv. Terri Taylor
SCC

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Rodney Pocceschis family, friends, and co-workers with the Virginia Beach Police Department.

God Bless. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

May the Lord Bless and keep the family and friends of this fine man. May the Lord accept and keep him. May we always remember his service and sacrifice in this just cause.

I am deeply saddened by these events, I read here, but I am thankful for all those who stand in our place, to maintain this freedom we enjoy. Thank you all

Sic Semper Tyrannis

Former Member
Richmond VA Police

Rod-
You will be missed very much. You were such a great person and friend. Muster at the 4th Precinct will never be the same. God bless.
Your friend and brother in blue,
Matt

Off. Matt Tuttle
Virginia Beach Police Dept.

Never Forget!

"Nemo Me Impune Lacesset"

Sgt. J. D. Landfair
Chesapeake Police

Rest in Peace Officer Pocceschi. Peace be with your family and agency during this tragedy.

God Bless.

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Pennsylvania

DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF OFFICER POCCESCHI. FROM MEMBERS OF SCOTT TWP POLICE, BLOOMSBURG, PA.

CHIEF RAY KLINGLER
SCOTT TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPT, PA

I am very priviledged to work with the honorable and dedicated men and women of our department because I see what they give back to the community everyday. Our hearts are deeply saddened to have lost "one of the good ones", and I am sure we will never let his son forget what a hero his dad was in his ultimate sacrifice.

Dawn/Secretary
VBPD

My heart skipped a beat when I was called with the news that a brother VBPD officer had fallen. When I heard the story of how this happened, I felt sick and empty. Rod, know that you will be remembered as a hero who made the ultimate scarifice, your son WILL know what a hero you were. May you walk with God in peace, and watch over the rest of us as we continue the fight. God bless you and your family.

We were all fortunate to know you while you were here.

Master Police Officer
Virginia Beach PD

The Final Inspection

The policeman stood and faced his God
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman spoke with shoulders squared,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was rough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I probably don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't...I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.

"Step forward no, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

The thin blue line is again stretched thinner.

MPO T. MArriner
VBPD 2nd Pct

WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH

THANK YOU

IN VALOR THERE IS HOPE

Tommy & Allie Shattuck
VBPD

What a senseless, tragic ending to a young life. A respected officer, son, husband and father. My heart goes out to your wife, son, family and brothers and sisters of the Virginia Beach Police Department.

As the daughter of a Norfolk Police Officer I recognize and appreciate your devotion to help turn around the wrong in our communities. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for a job well done! Know that your brothers and sisters will look after your family, for the bond is one that can not be broken. Your son will grow up to know you as the hero that you are.

To the wife, son, family and Virginia Beach Police Department, I offer my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies. God Bless Officer Pocceschi and God Bless you all!

Melanie Ross Johnson
Daughter of a 30+ year Norfolk Police Officer

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice by protecting the citizens and visitors of Va Beach. Protect and watch over my fellow fallen Firefighter brothers and sisters in Heaven, as well as your fellow fallen comrades. Peace be with you and you will not be forgotten. Your family will be in my prayers.

Anonymous

To the Family,Freinds and members of Virginia Beach PD your in our thoughts and prayers . May god comfort you and strengthen each of you during this great loss to law enforcement. Officer Pocceschi Thanks for everything you done to make America a safer place and Rest in Peace our Brother. We will continue to serve in your honor.

Sgt.Steve Hunt
Amory PD,MS.

I will always remember and respect your tenacity in your work. For those of us who knew you, we can only strive to be as courageous as you. Our thoughts and prayers to Maria and Carson.

God Bless You.

PO Sean Novotney
Mount Lebanon PD, Pennsylvania

Rest in Peace Brother Rodey, you will not be forgotten.



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Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

Rest easy brother, your watch is over now, we will patrol the beat in your name. You are a warrior and a hero, your young son is proud. Watch over your wife and son from above and protect them as you protected others while on the job. God bless bro.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this fallen officer. I've been in your shoes and I've walked the hard road you are now walking down. I hope you somehow find peace in your time of sorrow. May God Bless you!

Surviving Spouse of Allen W. Gibson, Jr.
End of Watch 04/25/1998

Ofc. Laura D. Gibson-Szerokman
Radford University Police Dept.

They say the good die young, but 33 is to young and tragic. To the family of this warrior in Blue, may god be with you and give you the strength to endure the pain of loosing such a brave individual. God Bless you and your child.

U.S. Navy Police Officer

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Pocceschi. Please know that he was a Hero and will never be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff, Scott Ybarrondo
San Diego Sheriff's Department