Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Craig,

To my fellow 187th classmate. Rest in Peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Watch over us.

Trooper and classmate
NYSP Troop L SP Farmingdale

April 25, 2006

Trooper Todeschini,
You are a hero who died serving and protecting your community, keeping it safe. The watch is ours now. Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten, and you will always be remembered as a hero. Our condolences to your friends and family and the brave men and women of the New Yourk State Police. Rest in peace, brother!

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

April 25, 2006

My family sends our deepest condolences to Trooper Todeschini's family, friends and co-workers. May God watch over you all, especially his wife and baby. Trooper Todeschini you will not be forgotten...

Trooper Luft
SP Painted Post

Trooper Matt Luft
NYSP trooper

April 25, 2006

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. May our GOD bless you and wrap you in his arms and flood your hearts and souls with endless love.

Communication Officer
Hapeville Police Department

April 25, 2006

We are both so truly sorry for your loss. Craig was a wonderful person, decidated son and someone who you would want to know. Jim and Cindy, you are 2 people who we admire and respect and we have watched the love from both of you raise 2 very special children. Craig will be missed tremendously. I remember when he came to our house with Solvay Rescue when my son injured his foot. He was crying so hard and Craig came right to him, calmed him down and then kidded with him, asking if he dropped a basketball on his toe. Mike stopped crying and Craig made us all laugh. He took such good care of him and I remember when he left, I said, "that has to be Tod's son". We love you guys and are here for you whenever for whatever.

Officer Edward Colelli (Ret) and Ellen
Friends

April 25, 2006

Rest in peace Gray Rider. My condolences to your family, and colleagues.

Ptlm Earl F. Post
Rutland City Police Department

April 25, 2006

Words cannot do enough at a time like this. May the family and friends of Trooper Todeschini find comfort knowing he will never be forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice. My brother will have met him at the gates of heaven - he is in good company.

Kate Ktotz
Proud sister of NYS Trp. AJ Sperr

April 25, 2006

I am writing to say how sorry I am about Craig's death. Craig and I graduated high school together in 1999. I am praying for all of his family, friends and new baby. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sincerely,
Kristen Filipski

Kristen Filipski
high school classmate

April 25, 2006

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 Brother, we have the watch from here.

Patrolman
Hampton Police Division

April 25, 2006

To the Family:

You are in my thoughts and prayers

April 25, 2006

You are a member of the New York State Police, the finest law enforcement agency in the world. You were sworn to protect and serve the citizens of this state and you did not waiver from that duty, even to the point of paying with your life. The integrity, honor and courage you possessed, reflects highly upon you, your family and is in keeping with the highest tradition of the New York State Police. Brother, you will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace in the house of our Lord forever.

Sr Investigator - BCI - Retired
New York State Police

April 25, 2006

I have never met someone so passionate as Craig about his future call of duty. Craig, thank you for inspiring me during those four years with the Camillus PD as an Explorer. You motivate me to keep your spirit alive!

Alison Reilley
friend

April 25, 2006

Trp Todeschini, your hard work will never be forgotten. You will always be in our prayers. Take care our brother, you will be surely missed.

PO Rich Eckert
Town of Chester PD

April 25, 2006

My condolences to the family of this true hero who put it all on the line everday. Rest in Peace Craig, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your expectant wife.

PTL TJ Feeley
Scotia Police Dept. (NY)

April 25, 2006

REST IN PEACE TROOP.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

TROOPER
NJSP

April 25, 2006

Rest in peace Gray Rider. You, your family and the NYSP are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. J. R. Danoski
Vermont State Police

April 25, 2006

Rest in peace Gray Rider. You, your family and the NYSP are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. J. R. Danoski
Vermont State Police

April 25, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

April 25, 2006

It doesn't matter the color of our uniform. It doesn't matter whether we are called trooper, officer or deputy. All law enforcement officers are family. When we lose a fellow officer we all hurt a bit inside. A piece of goes with them. Rest in peace Trooper Todeschini we have the watch from here. It will be our honor to carry on in memory of such a true hero.

Fellow LEO

April 25, 2006

I, my family and fellow troopers would like to extend our condolences at such a tragic time. I did not have the opportunity to meet Trooper Todeschini but, had the pleasure of meeting others of the NYSP and visit one to the Troop Stations a few years ago on vacation. May the Citizens of New York, the NYSP Administration and his fellow troopers remember the contribution(s, effort and ultimate sacrifice that Trooper Todeschini has given.
May the highway to Heaven be smoother than the ones on Earth.

Corporal Eric J. Dunn
Indiana State Police (Bloomington Dist.)

April 25, 2006

Dearest Trooper Todeschini: "Thank you" for the work you did to keep everyone safe just seems so inadequate. Just as those words are inadequate to thank you for being willing to make sacrifices everyday...those are the only word we can say to express gratitude that you lived to protect your state.

Perhaps you were one of those who came from your Department when we lost so many of our California Highway Patrol Officers (six in five months beginning in September 2005) and you took time to honor your fellow officers. We were touched that you took time to honor our friends. God bless you who made the trip to sunny (except the day of CHP Officer John Bailey's funeral) California.

May your family find comfort from memories and stories about you.

Troopers: Please remember this young man every day so his loss is never in vain. Thank you for the work you do to keep everybody safe. We are privileged to have you in our world. Craig is now on patrol in Heaven, keeping watch on the uniformed down here. We are blessed by his spirit.

Thank you and God bless you all,

Love, Your new Aunt in California

Aunt LoVae

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enf. Liaison
MADD-San Bernardino County Chapter CA

April 25, 2006

Our hero of blue has fallen
A time of peace is calling
For you to go with God above
He'll give you wings of blue with love
To send a message for everyone
To remember a life and what was done
A dream fulfilled of our angel of blue
We honor you for the job you swore to do
A promise was kept from a hero like you
You put your life on the line each day
To protect and serve in everyway
And to give you thanks we will do our part
To share your message and to keep you in our heart

Deputy
Onondaga Co. Sheriff's Office

April 24, 2006

God bless you...Brother in Gray. Keep us safe down here. This is two in month and a half. Two too many. God bless your family and unborn child. Don't worry our brotherhood will take care of the rest..........

NYSP

April 24, 2006

May God bless the family of Trooper Todeschini and all who bravely wear the uniform daily. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Godspeed, Craig

Patty Ryan
sister of Tpr Andy Sperr EOW 03-01-06

April 24, 2006

At the beginning of every shift, Myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, April 24, 2006 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Trooper Craig J. Todeschini who died in the line of duty just yesterday.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Trooper Todeschini's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

April 24, 2006