Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest well my brother. Your life and service will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Jean-Paul Rochard
Swiss Army, MP Service

September 26, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Sobieski and his fellow officers with the Prairie View Police Dept.:

During the week of the anniversary of Officer Sobieski's death, I wanted to say that he is being remembered and revered.

I was so saddened to read about the tragic circumstances in which Officer Sobieski lost his life in such a senseless way. On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences for the grievous loss you have suffered.

In reading the reflections about him, it is obvious he was well respected by his peers. HIs valor and dedication to his job will never be forgotten, nor will his service to our country through his many years of military service.

I am glad that his wife and children have been comforted by the law enforcement community and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. We too share your anquish as we lost our beloved Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg Police Dept. when he was fatally shot this April during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of service Officer Sobieski gave to man, community, and country, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 26, 2004.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD
eow 4/24/05

September 22, 2005

Dear Officer Sobieski and Family,
As this first painful anniversary approaches please know we share your pain and grief as we have just passed ours with our son. We are so sorry that there is truly nothing we can do but say we care. God bless you and your family and send some measure of comfort to them as the day approaches.
Love,
Matt's mom forever

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Jesse Matthew Rittenhouse 9/16/04

September 19, 2005

I recently attended the Police Memorial in Austin and the National Memorial in Washington and they were so beautiful and moving. I just wanted to thank you, again, for serving and protecting. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts - La.
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04

June 11, 2005

I have never met Chris, but you and your family are in my thoughts. To the Sobieski Family, in honor of Chris's sacrifice, I will be wearing his name on a bracelet to the Police Memorial. This is part of the North Jersey Police Unity Tour. I hope I get to meet your family. God Bless

Patrolman John Timchak
Montclair PD, NJ

May 4, 2005

Thank you for your service officer
Sobieski,Go Bess your Family

Fallen,But Never Forgotten.

Katy Laurie Daughter of Officer
Nathan Laurie EOW 7-29-04

May 3, 2005

Chris was a great officer and a good friend. Besides being a great police officer Chris was a true friend to animals.My heart goes out to Romney and the rest of Chris's family.

Dispatcher Steve York
WALLER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

December 21, 2004

I was so sorry to hear about accident, Sgt. Hartley called me to let me know. Before leaving Hempstead back in June I talked with Chris and told him how much I enjoyed working with him on night shift. He will be missed and once again I'm sorry.

Patrolman Jason Quigley
Snyder Police Department

December 21, 2004

Chris was a good friend, and a great person. He loved police work and tried each day to make a difference in someone's life. Well he made a difference in mine. He will never be forgotten and will always be a part of those who knew and worked with him.

David Hartley Sergeant
Hempstead Police Department

December 19, 2004

To a good friend. I enjoyed our time in High school. Football was always more challenging when you were on the field , more fun too. Rest in peace friend. Your job here is done.

November 4, 2004

To a good friend. I enjoyed our time in High school. Football was always more challenging when you were on the field , more fun too. Rest in peace friend. Your job here is done.

November 4, 2004

rest in peace brother. you will not be forgotten.

ryan potter
jackson county ohio sheriffs office

October 30, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 25, 2004

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 Sobieski 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.

October 21, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER SOBIESKI, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

October 21, 2004

Fallen but not forgotten.
Rest easy brother.
My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Bryan Laurie Son of officer Nathan
Laurie EOW 7-29-04

October 20, 2004

Thank You for your service.

Officer S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

October 19, 2004

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 Sobieski
will never be forgotten.

Invest. Mike Bradford
Tallahassee Police Dept.

October 15, 2004

I pray for comfort and peace for your family and friends and hope they find comfort in the heart felt reflections from your extended family. You will never be forgotten! Go rest high on the mountain, and may your spirit have a joyous homecoming.

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

October 14, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in southeast Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Christopher did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Christopher be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Sobieski's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Christopher is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Christopher was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Officer Sobieski for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

October 10, 2004

To Officer Sobieski, Family and Friends. My heart and prayers are with you. May God bless you and May your love one rest in peace.
DJones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01
PPD

October 8, 2004

In the blink of an eye for the way that he tried, he paid the ultimate price.... Along with all others whom we honor each spring with words that we speak and the songs that we sing. Lies the question we all ask, which no one can say.....This man gave his all....Did I come close today?

God Bless and Keep the Sobieski family

A brother in arms

October 6, 2004

To Officer Sobieski family, friends, and the Prairie View Police Department. I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays and with you all. Thanks Officer Sobieski for a job well done; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's Countyl, Maryland

October 6, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Sobieski's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Prairie View Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Sobieski, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

October 5, 2004

Farewell Brother. We are grateful for your faithfulness and dedication to duty and proud you are one of our own. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

October 5, 2004