Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, December 12, 2005
Reflections for Corporal Joseph Raymond Pokorny, Jr.
Our hearts and prays goes out to Corporal Joseph R. Pokorny and his family. Mo matter what municipality we work for it is hard to lose a fellow law enforcement family member. To Corporal Pokorny co-workers, stay strong and keep your heads up because you now have another guardian angel to watch over you!!!!
P.O.LaVern Watson
Port Authority of NY & NJ
December 13, 2005
The Long Blue Line loses another brother today. May you rest in peace.
Sgt. Marc Moreno
NYPD
December 13, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Corporal Joseph R. Pokorny and the Pennsylvania State Police ...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Joseph... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...
God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...
Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue
Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue
December 13, 2005
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. MAY GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
POLICE OFFICER RAYMOND GOGARTY
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
December 13, 2005
My prayers are with you and your family, Brother. Thank you for your service. I'm sure St. Michael was waiting with open arms for you in heaven.
Retired Det. Kathy Keenan
NYPD
December 13, 2005
To the Pokorny family and Pennsylvania State Police our hearts go out to you. Joseph is a hero to us all and we should all be thankful for his dedicated service to his community. We also lost one of our own who was gun down earlier this year. The suspect stole the Sgt. gun as well. We were lucky enough to catch the suspect three days later but his service weapon is still missing. I hope you catch the lowlife who did this and retrieve Joseph's gun. You are all in our prayers. God bless you Joseph and say hay to Mac up in heaven for me. He will lead you the way.
P.O. TIM BRAND
KIRKWOOD, MO
December 13, 2005
God Bless you as you go to that Heavenly beat. Your earthly deeds may not be forgotten because they were engraved with love on the hearts of those you served and worked with. Your leadership and friendship will be passed on to others because you served first. Rest my friend, and may God watch over your family.
Trooper
Alabama Department of Public Safety
December 13, 2005
Thank you for your service.My prayer at the end of this day will be for you and your family. Rest in peace.
Constable John O'Mara
Pennsylvania State Constable
December 13, 2005
You've served us bravely and have earned your rest. Sleep sweetly, Blue Angel.
Paramedic
Commonwealth of PA
December 13, 2005
Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.
Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller
M/Tpr Dave Miller
Indiana State Police Dist 13
December 13, 2005
The Pennsylvania State Police has lost a warrior and a hero. You along with all of our fallen brothers and sisters shall always be honored and never forgotten. Condolences and prayers to your family and friends from Columbus, Ohio.
Officer Jim Parsons
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police
December 13, 2005
"Blessed are the peacemakers:for they shall be called the children of God." Under his wings continue your patrol. May God bless you and your family.
Cpl/3
Delaware State Police
December 13, 2005
God bless you and your family. RIP brother.
P/O V. Rodden
Philadelphia Police Dept.
December 13, 2005
Rest now brother, you have earned your place in heaven. There is no greater honor than to guard heavens gates. You will never be forgotten.
Deputy
Oakland County Sheriffs Office
December 13, 2005
Rest in peace, Corporal...you will not be forgotten
SCO K. O'Hagan
NYS Courts
December 13, 2005
Let me express my condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Pokorny, as well as to his family in the Pennsylvania State Police. You all can rest easy with the knowledge that this man died a hero, and that you were fortunate enough to know him. I have great faith that none of you will rest until the piece of garbage that did this is locked up to await the justice due him. RIP Corporal, and thank you for your service and sacrifice.
son of a fellow LEO in Ohio
December 13, 2005
Rest in peace. Yet another brave soul who has given the ultimate for the safety of others.
Paramedic
December 13, 2005
That Coward will get whats coming to him/her. You rest easy now Corporal, rest in peace my brother.
Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol
December 13, 2005
Corporal...You have done your duty faithfully, now rest in peace in the special place reserved for you.
To the family of Corporal Pokorny...In these difficult times, stand strong and proud. The Lord will guide you through this. Find comfort knowing that Corporal Pokorny died defending us from the evil that surrounds us every day. He did not violate his Call of Honor, and for this he will not be forgotten. Through all us who wear the badge, his vigilance in upholding the law will go on.
Know that brother officers will never rest until those responsible are brought to justice.
"There is no greater love than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Ptlm Ronald Baustert
Apollo Police Dept, Apollo PA
December 13, 2005
Sir thank you for your watch as you have saved many lives for 22 years. Sir you will not be forgotten as no officer can fill your spot. God bless you sir as you travel through the path to the pearly gates of heaven, for surely there is a place for you at the right hand of our heavenly father.
I am sorry family that you have experienced this loss, but through it all remember he is less than an earshot away. God bless you in your time of pain.
Explorer
December 13, 2005
To the family, friends, and extended PSP family of Corporal Joseph Pokorny. I am deeply sorry for the tragic loss of this dedicated Trooper. His service and sacrifice will not be forgotten by his brothers in blue. Rest peace and may God bless you and be with your family during this difficult time. You are all in our prayers.
Friend and Co-worker of Easton Police Officer Jesse E. Sollman who was killed in the line of duty this year, March 25,2005.
Lieutenant Michael J. Orchulli
City of Easton Police Department, Pa
December 13, 2005
Cpl. Pokorny - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace knowing that these cowards will be found and justice will be served. God bless.
Deputy David Findley
Washington County Sherriffs Department PA
December 13, 2005
May you rest in peace Brother Pokorny. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Corporal
Washington County S.O., Fayetteville, AR
December 13, 2005
Deepest sympathy to the family and the department.
Trooper Danny Allen
Utah Highway Patrol
December 13, 2005
Here another hero is named, his killer a "shame" God will remember his name, and you sir did not die in vain.
Rest now brother, and a community thanks you for your service.
Officer Scott Parker
Covington Police Department, Texas
December 13, 2005
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