Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Detective Fatta family, friends, and the Broward County Shefiff's Office. I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Detective Fatta for a job well done; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

August 20, 2004

We honor you for your work. You went after the worst type of criminal - those that would violate the innocence of a child. May God bless you, your family and your agency. Today our task force mourns with you and Todd will always be remembered.

Detective Eric Anderson
Utah Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

August 20, 2004

We are very proud of you my brother. You have served and protected and God has now called you home. May God bless you, your family and every Law Enforcement Officer in this nation. Rest in Peace my brother.

Detective Armando Sotero
North Miami Beach Police Department

August 20, 2004

Detective Fatta I am saddened by your death, but truly greatful for the honorable job you have done.May we all become better Officer's by your example.Rest in peace my brother...

Sgt. Andre Ayoub
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

August 20, 2004

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

August 20, 2004

Detective Fatta, you are in my prayers. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, La

August 20, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with you at this most tragic time. Your memories will help you through this time of loss. Todd is in a better place and one day we will all meet again.
In sympathy and friendship...always

Administrative Assistant
BSO Cooper City

August 20, 2004

Todd, Your bravery is not forgotten. Myself and my fellow officers all commend your dedication and sacrifice in the face of danger. With all respects and sympathy to your family and co-workers. Go in peace brother, so you can now be one of our Guardian Angels.

Ofc. Troy Raines
Boynton Beach PD

August 20, 2004

The policeman stood and faced 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 squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
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 got just too steep.

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

I know I 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"


Rest in Peace, we have the watch from here.

A Brother in Blue

August 20, 2004

You are remembered Brother. A Hero to me and to others. God's care for your family & friends.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

August 20, 2004

Todd, rest in peace. Your brothers/sisters and I will take up the fight. Thank you for your service. You are a true warrior who died with honor. "Greater love hath no man than he who lays down his life for a friend"--John 15:13. How much greater love is there than you who gave your life protecting people you didn't even know. God Bless you and your family forever.

SCT--Oregon Cop

August 20, 2004

We live in a world gone mad..........

RIP

Detective
Burbank (CA) PD

August 20, 2004

I never met Todd, but will never forget him. This agency will honor his service and sacrifice forever.

Lieutenant Mark Frise
Broward County Sheriff's Office

August 20, 2004

Once again, we loose another officer in south florida and the nation...how sad when our local news came on and the sherriff was delivering the news and to see grown men cry is so awful, but then we as survivors of LEO need to be here for these families...for Detective Fatta families and friends we are here, to you Todd...great job and God Bless you...

Gone but not forgotten.....

terry miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD< Fl 11/6/86

August 20, 2004

To the family and fellow deputies of Detective Fatta, I know that it is hard to imagine that you could ever loose someone that you love so much, and you think that you can never go on living life normal again. It will take time,tears,prayer, and help from friends and family to get through this hard time. I know how you are all feeling right now and feel your pain. We lost a great Officer and friend on October 25, 2003, Officer Daniel Starks. I lost my best friend that day and when I heard the news I was in shock and thought that I was having a bad dream. I didn't want to believe it was true, and could not comprehend that my buddy was gone and I would not get to see him again. But through help from family and friends, and alot of prayer it has helped me go on. Only time will heal your pain, and help you go on. I still miss Dan every single day and think of him, but I know he is in heavnen looking down on us. And now he has another brother in Law Enforcement to help him protect the streets in heaven. Just remember at those times that you think you cant go on anymore, think of the good times you shared and the great memories you have of Detective. Fatta and you will probably smile and have a laugh. God Bless and stay strong.

Explorer Chief. Travis Daniels
Fort Myers Police Department

August 20, 2004

ALL of our Officers, both Civilian and Military, are grieving over the lose of Detective Tood Fatta. Condolences and prayers for his loved ones, Police family, and Friends. Detective Fatta....you did, "Protect and Serve". All of us thank you for your commitment. What a MENTOR. We, (all Police Officers), know why you responded with dedication.

Detective
NAVAL WEAPONS STATION, CHARLESTON, SC

August 20, 2004

You are a true hero to all of us. God Bless you brother, may you rest in peace.

Inv. E.W. Sudhoff
Flagler County Sheriffs Office

August 20, 2004

Todd, you will be missed by all of us at the Broward Sheriff’s Office. I thank you for your commitment for the cause you were enforcing.Rest in peace you True Hero.

May I extend my prayers to your friends and family during this time off sorrow.

God Bless You My Brother,
Deputy Phil Marino

Deputy Phil Marino
Broward SHeriff's Office

August 20, 2004

May God Bless Detective Fatta for doing what he loves to do in order to protect his community from people wanting to cause harm to others. May God bless his family, friends, and co-workers and may he give them the strength to deal with the loss of a man who was loved by so many. I want to take this time out to thank all of the men and women in every agency who come to work to protect and serve. The University of Florida Police Department will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. You're an angel in heaven now, Detective... so spread your wings and fly! May God bless you all!

Program Assistant - Christina Torres & d
University of Florida Police Department

August 20, 2004

Detective Fatta, may you now be at peace and comfort as you patrol the streets in a much far greater place. To your family and Brothers and Sisters in uniform, my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. On August 18, the Indianapolis Police Department lost a wonderful young Officer, Timothy Jacob Laird, to gunfire as well. With a relative on the IPD, it makes you more aware of the everyday sacrifices that are given by the men and women in law enforcement. Detective Fatta, Officer Laird awaits your arrival. You will never be alone. God Speed.

A Thankful Citizen of All Officers

August 20, 2004

I was honored to meet Todd two weeks ago while he was assisting my agency. Rest in peace, my friend.

Special Agent Randy Thompson
Coast Guard Investigative Service

August 20, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Detective Todd Fatta. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

August 20, 2004

God bless your family and friends during this tragic time. May you rest in peace sir and you will not be forgotten. Thank you for your years of service and dedication..

Leo Wife
St. Petersburg, Fl

August 20, 2004

The policeman stood and faced 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 squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
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 got just too steep.

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

I know I 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

August 20, 2004

May you rest in peace knowing that you were doing your duty to protect and serve. I am sure that your family is proud of you. God Bless you and your family

Former Officer

August 20, 2004