Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Stopped by tonight to see the events that would be happening during Police Week and of course had to drop by your page. You are in my thoughts and your family is in my prayers. Watch over your fellow officers as always!

luvavbcop

An Officer's Wife

April 6, 2010

Rod, you are truly missed brother. You will never be forgotten. RIP

MPO E Kavanagh
Friend/VBPD

March 13, 2010

Hello:
I usually visit this web site beacuse I really admire all the fallen police officers.
I am from Spain and I am studying to be a state trooper. Here, in Spain, the fallen police officers are forgoten. In USA however they are always remembered, I think that this is one of the biggest thinks of USA.
I don´t know why but I remember your face when I enter in this page. I suppose that your face make me familiar but I live so far that I don´t know why.
I have been searching information about you and you are a hero.
On March I am goin to visit New York as a turist, I am going to remember you.
Gina if you reads this message I would like to have a contac with you (my email: [email protected])
Goodbye Rodney

Jonatan M. C
JMC

March 7, 2010

Christmas time was very special this year because we were able to see Carson and Maria. He is so smart, tall, well-mannered (where did that come from, not you, jk), and handsome. We enjoyed seeing him. He resembles you.

I do want the day to come in the future that he may know of your death and ask about your life. Right now it is to hard for a boy his age to try and understand any of it.

Every year we reflect on Christmas Eve about how many smelts you would have eaten if you were here with us. I miss you and dad there.

Please watch over all of us and keep us safe.

Forever missing you. Love you little brother.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year in Heaven

Gina Pocceschi Boyle
Sister of Rod

December 30, 2009

Merry Christmas Rodney!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

December 24, 2009

I just wanted you to know that I have not forgotten about you or your ultimate sacrifice. It seems that there has been an increase on officer attacks by individuals that should have been in jail, and I and can't help but think about you and your family. I want you to know that your brothers in blue will continue to fight to keep these animals in jail where they belong, and hope the justice system will keep them there. So far we have kept up our end of the bargain. Thanks again for everything you have done for myself and this department.

Rest in peace.

MPO T Schultz
VBPD

November 30, 2009

happy birthday Rod miss ya !

carl pocceschi

September 18, 2009

We miss you at the family functions, card games and on the golf course. No one liked winning more than you! Forever a friend, brother and hero.

The strength and courage of your sacrafice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Boyle
Brother-In-Law

September 18, 2009

Happy Birthday Partner!

The time has flown by, but my sorrow of your loss on that tragic morning still remains.

I’m honored we were able to work side-by-side and I greatly miss your friendship.

I’ll raise a Yuengling tonight in your memory.

Cheers!!

Anonymous

September 17, 2009

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Rodney, I have met his 2 amazing sisters. I have seen these two work tirelessly on projects they so believed in to help fellow officers. They are celebrating Rodney's life this week and I would like to say to both of them, we are all so proud of you. Thank you for your inspiration. We could all take a lesson.

Anonymous

September 17, 2009

I never knew Rodney, but I remember reading about him in the paper. I thought he was very brave, and was sad that someone so young was cut down long before his time. Happy Birthday, Rodney...you can be very proud of your family...they have worked long and hard to preserve your memory and to help others in your name.

Betsy Murphy-Mahle
classmate of Rodney's sister

September 17, 2009

I cannot believe that it is 6 years since you were taken from us. And today you turned 40!. Bet you don't look a day over 33 (have to have a little humor there). Wishing you were here today so I can joke about your age and tell you how I am older and look better than you. Lots of people thinking about you today.

I stopped by your gravesite to say a few words but couldn't stay long. I tried to hold in the tears but just broke down as I drove away. Oh how I wanted to celebrate this day with you. It is such a big day when you turn 40.

Since you have left this world, I am not afraid of death. I live each day thinking of you. If I have the money, I go places because life is too short and I'm not saving it for a someday trip. Dad never got to take his someday trips and neither did you.

Have a party in heaven Rod! I will celebrate your day tonight at the Black n Gold game here. We have tickets because it is your nieces favorite sport. We will be thinking of you.

I love you and miss you so much. XO

Big sister,
Gina

Gina Pocceschi Boyle
Sister of Rodney

September 17, 2009

Rod was a great officer and friend. The first time we went to the gym, I told him to start off with light weights and work up. We were going to lift for an hour. He started with his top weight first and after 15 minutes he was hating the workout. He did it but he learned the hard way.

Steve Tritt
Friend

August 15, 2009

I didn't get to know you but I can tell by reading the messages here what kind of man and Police Officer you were. I wish I had gotten to the chance to know you but I take comfort in knowing that when my time here is done that will happen. Rest in peace Brother. To your family and friends: You do not grieve alone. We all grieve with you.

AZ Narc

July 10, 2009

Rodney
I come to this site every day and read the today in history section. When I read your story it broke my heart, you paid the ultimate sacrifice doing what you have always wanted to do and doing what you loved. I am so sorry for your son who will never get to know his father except through stories, pictures and film, I'm sure your sisters will make sure he knows his father. As I read through your reflections I was astounded by the dedication of your sisters in keeping your memory alive and helping to bring other officers home to their families. Rodney you, your son and family will always be in my prayers.
Gina and Jaclyn
I want to give my condolences for the loss of your brother Rodney, and also thank you for your dedication in helping to bring other officers home to their families. When I first got hired I found out that the reserve officers on our department that work for free did not get issued vests, so a bunch of us got together and started a campaign to get money donated so the officers could get vests, as they worked right along side of us and helped us on any call we encountered. Again thank you for all your hard work.
Rodney rest in peace you deserve it, we've got the watch.

Mark
Fellow Officer

June 24, 2009

Yesterday it was 6 years ago that day that you left this earth to go to heaven and be with your father. We did wonderful things yesterday in your memory. We had an Army veteran donate a vest to Pittston City. We started working on pins for Trooper Miller's family. We are helping with a golf tournament to raise money for the family of Trooper Miller. We stopped at your gravesite, placed a patriotic pinwheel (something different) next to your stone and said a prayer. We then went to Rodano's and celebrated your life.

It was Jacci, John and family, Len, Pam, Katie, Mark, Ken, Joe and his family, Eddie, Glenna, and myself (Tom was out of town).

We drank a shot to you little brother. We miss you!

We will celebrate again when you turn 40 on September 17th.

Love you Rod! XXOO

Gina Pocceschi Boyle
Sister of this Brother

June 24, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixth anniversary 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.

I hold your family in my heart's embrace and pray for their solace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

June 24, 2009

Dear Family, friends and law enforcement officers who still come to Rodney's memorial:

It is 6 years today that we lost our brother and not a day has gone by that we have not thought about and missed him terribly; it seems like yesterday, not 6 years ago. We see how loved he was, too, by his friends and co-workers because his reflections continue and we truly appreciate everyone keeping his memory alive. Your continued messages are very meaningful to us.

We also want to express to all of the law enforcement officers reading this, just how very much we respect, appreciate and value everyone of you; whether you've had a close call or not, whether they've given the ultimate sacrifice or not; just the daily attempt of risking the ultimate sacrifice is enough. It takes a very special person to do what you do...what most would not dare to do or even consider. I consider the more than 900,000 of you who put your lives on the line for your community, gifts from God and cannot even imagine our world without your help.

Additionally, I hope and pray that any other individuals reading this reflection are praying for each of you everyday and I pray that somehow, they give something of value back to you and help you, our law enforcement, in someway.

The loss of our brother was such a tragedy to our family, but we've managed to make something positive out of it by forming Fallen Officers Remembered and helping our law enforcement officers by donating new bulletproof vests to our many local officers in need. I pray that all or most of you can use our effort as an example and do some good to give back to our taken-for-granted, forgotten heroes.

They certainly can use and deserve all of the prayers and help that they can get so they, too, can come home safe to their families everyday.

Sincerely,

Jaclyn Pocceschi Mosley
sister
Fallen Officers Remembered

Anonymous

June 23, 2009

It's hard to believe its been 6 years today. I just left Murphy's where once again we raised our glasses to you Rod, the true hero. This year was really hard for me, because not only were we there celebrating your life, but also the life of Det. Mike Phillips. I hope you two are having fun up there, and please keep us safe down here!

VBPD Sgt. 28th academy
Va Beach Police Department

June 23, 2009

It has been six years today. It still seems like yesterday. I stopped and visited the memorial on Dam Neck this morning just to say thanks. Godspeed

J D JENKINS
VBPD 640 RET

June 23, 2009

Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005

June 23, 2009

We all still miss and love you very much. Happy Fathers Day. You were one hell of a father.

Detective
VBPD

June 23, 2009

I left you a long message right before Police Week to tell you I was thinking of you but I guess they had problems and the reflection didn't get posted. I wish it did. I didn't keep what I had typed.

I did ask for you to watch over all those people riding their bikes to DC and all of the support team traveling with them.

This is your brother-in-law's 6th year riding. He wants to ride one year for each of the years you lived. So he has 27more to go. He can do it. He is so tough and heroic like you.

Your son will know of you, as soon as he get old enough to understand it all.

I miss you everyday and think of you everyday.

Please keep us all safe and be our guardian angel. Your nieces are 17 and 15 now and they still think of you too. We all miss you and love you.

Tell Dad Happy Father's Day on the 21st. Happy Father's Day to you to.

Gina M Pocceschi Boyle
Sister of this officer

June 8, 2009

Just thinking about you tonight and wanted to stop in and ask you to watch over your brothers in blue. They need some extra eyes and I know you can do it!!

luvavbcop

An Officer's Wife

April 17, 2009

Rod, I never knew about this website until I was recently informed that a Marine I served with was killed in the line of duty while a member of the Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept. So I typed in your name and there you were. It's hard to believe it's been so long. You'll be happy to know the eigth annual football trip was a blast this year. We went to Tampa and watched the Bucs. The house we stayed in was incredible and the weather was great. We have a moment of silence and several drinks in your memory every year. I'm happy to say that the football trips are still going strong. Most things like that die out eventually. I think this event will last until we are not physically capable of moving anymore, or the NFL folds. It's the group of people that make the trip what it is. You just can't find friends like that from most other occupations. The Public Service family is the greatest family to be a part of. It never forgets you and it will never leave you behind. We know your not with us on the football trips in body anymore, but I know your ass is there in spirit sitting in a lawn chair drinking with us. You are missed very much. Thank you for your service. You are a true hero, a Warrior, a soldier of the streets, and now a soldier of the sky. I look forward to drinking to you, and with you on the next trip.

RTRD VBPD 1426
VBPD Friend

February 13, 2009