Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace.

Shannon

November 24, 2003

To the family and friends of Officer Samra,
May you have strength during this difficult time. Keep John in your hearts and be proud of him. May the members of the Clifton Police Department continue to serve the community with pride.

Brother of West Palm Beach Motor Officer Thomas Morash #1334

Police Officer Patrick Morash
Suffolk County Police Department New York

November 24, 2003

To the family and friends of Officer Samra,
May you have strength during this difficult time. Keep John in your hearts and be proud of him. May the members of the Clifton Police Department continue to serve the community with pride.

Police Officer Patrick Morash
Suffolk County Police Department New York

November 24, 2003

Our brother in blue is gone but he will not be forgotten. He will live in each one of us forever. To all of my brother and sisters in blue, we always have each other and we are the biggest family in the world. All of our become an extended family. God Bless Our Brother and Rest In Peace.

I would also like to thank the Heroes who didn't turn a blind eye but took an action, risked their lives and said no one that harms an officer will get away. Welcome to our extended family. You are truly heroes.

Anonymous

November 24, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY OF P.O. JOHN SAMRA.

THE MEN & WOMEN OF THE AMTRAK POLICE DEPARTMENT EXTENDS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE CLIFTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO THE FAMILY OF P.O. JOHN SAMRA.

GOD BLESS!!!

CIMINAL INVESTIGATOR
AMTRAK POLICE DEPARTMENT NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY DIVISION

November 24, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy to the family and colleagues of Officer Samra. May the love of God give you comfort at this most difficult time.

Susan Fehrer
Aunt of SC Sr. Trooper Michael Rao (EOW 12 June 2002)

November 24, 2003

In The Line Of Duty

What is the meaning of "In The Line Of Duty"
It means that an officer made the Ultimate sacrifice.
It means that someone took an officers life.
A hero has fallen.
Officers who gave their all
To protect and serve us
Have been killed by someone whom they swore
To protect and serve.
It means that their badge will no longer be on their chest
And they will join
"The Best Of The Best"
It means that family and friends are left behind
To deal with the lost of a loved one. Only having the memories of that loved one
Close to their hearts.
Something no one can ever take away.
It means that family members will stand at the officers grave
And wonder why...
Why would someone take an officers life
And leave them there to die?
If we only knew.
Today an officer will place their badge on their chest
To fulfill the dreams of heroes killed
"In The Line Of Duty"

Gonna miss ya, Johnny!

Mush

Mush

November 24, 2003

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen friend. GOD BLESS this HERO.
Stay strong, stay focused, and make SURE that Officer John Samra will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

November 24, 2003

John-

You have joined the "forever" chapter with Axe. Ride Free, god bless and we will miss your terribly! You will forever be in RPMC's hearts.
We love you!
Brian "The Mayor" Downing and Denise Nash

Denise Nash and Brian Downing
Renegade Pigs Motorcycle Club

November 24, 2003

Rest in peace Brother John, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

November 24, 2003

Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Samra.

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

November 24, 2003

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Samra for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

November 24, 2003

A PART OF AMERICA DIED

Somebody killed a policeman today,
a part of America Died.
A piece of our country He swore to protect,
will be buried today at his side.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as is if He'd gone off to war !
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half staff,
to His name they will add a gold star.

The coward that killed him will stand up in court,
his lawyer demanding his rights.
But a young widowed Mommy must now work for their kids,
and spend many long lonely nights.

Yes, Somebody killed a policeman today,
it may be in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A COP, gave his life to save mine.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark lonely street,
He now stands at each rookies side.
He answered that call......
Of Himself He gave all !!

A PART OF AMERICA DIED !!!

-author unknown


God Speed Brother , May God Bless and protect your family , and may they know that the good fight we fight each day is NOT in vain!!!!

Sincerest sympathies from your brothers at SPD.

Sgt/Det
Sharon, PA Police Department

November 23, 2003

Rest in peace, from a brother in blue (USAF Vet and Police Officer). Thanks for your service and dedication.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

November 23, 2003

To the family, friends and coworkers of this brave officer my heart and prayers are with you. May God be with you in this terrible time of loss. Officer Samra may you now rest in peace and continue your watch on safer streets.

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

November 23, 2003

Now I know why Virginia abolished parole. Officer, as you now know, Jesus Loves You, so do we!

Ret Officer RB WAde
Richmond,Va Police

November 23, 2003

God's speed brother. My thoughts are with your loved ones, and the Clifton Police Department.

Cpl. Bruce P. Sigler, Motor Unit
Lee County Sheriff's Office, Fort Myers, FL.

November 23, 2003

Your tour of duty has ended, but your service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Sgt. Al Attanasio
Mountainside NJ Police, Motor Squad

November 23, 2003

From one motor jock to another, You gave your all each and every day and now your tour has ended with dignity and you are now safely home. God Bless the family of Ofc Samra, may his memory carry on in each of us.

Motor Officer Robert Pitts
Oak Ridge, Tn PD

November 23, 2003

our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family of Officer Samra. We feel your pain and hope time will ease the pain and sense of loss that you feel. God bless you Officer Samra, look over the loved ones you leave behind.

nancy and robert morash
brother of Thomas J. Morash, end of watch 10/17/0

November 23, 2003

As the mother of a soon to be police officer, would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family of officer Samra and to the Clifton PD.May God bless you all.

T Goss
Shadco. Jax.Fl

November 23, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS OFFICER SAMRA, HIS FAMILY, AND FRIENDS DURING THIS TRAGIC SITUATION. MAY GOD ALSO BLESS THOSE CIVILIANS THAT APPREHENDED HIS KILLER. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER. REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

November 22, 2003

JUST TO THINK THAT WHEN YOU PASSED AWAY I WAS ALSO ON DUTY, AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN ME.IT MAKES ME REALIZE MORE HOW PRECIOUS LIFE IS.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND MAY GOD GRANT THEM PEACE. MAYBE ONE DAY YOU WILL OPEN UP THE GATES FOR ME.

DEPUTY MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ
BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE-FL

November 22, 2003

To Officer Samra family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you...

God Bless you

Terry Miyars, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares e/o/w 11/6/86, Hialeah PD, FL

November 22, 2003

The bravery of the officer and the citizens who apprehended the suspect are to be commended. The cowardice of the suspect is to be expected. Thank Officer Samra for your dedication to this country and to your department. We will carry on without you, but we will not forget you. My thoughts and prayers go to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Samra.

Deputy Faith Hill
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

November 22, 2003