Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank You for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Parol

August 17, 2006

To Ofc Barber's family he will not be forgotten. Thanks you for all that you have done and I will never forget the sacrifice you made to serve and protect.

SPC Garza
U.S. ARMY

August 17, 2006

My dear brother,

May you be at peace now. I am sorry that your service was so short but know that we will carry your burden now. My thoughts and prayers are with your brothers and sisters at SPD and your family in this time of grief.

Trooper Chris Caiola
Washington State Patrol

August 17, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

August 17, 2006

To your family my deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to them. I never got a chance to meet you but a part of the brotherhood in the family of blue we are. Rest in peace. We will never ever forget you.

SPD #5433

Officer Jung Trinh
Seattle PD

August 17, 2006

To the Barber family, thank you for sharing Jose with us for a short time, I didnt know him in person, but on the radio he was a very professional officer. Losing a Officer no matter where, touches us all. Losing a Officer from your own Department is hard,even after 25yrs. To all of you in blue thank for all you do, take care of one another. "1g2 950, gone but not forgotten"

nancy mcmahon,police dispatcher
seattle police dept

August 17, 2006

Officer Barber, because of the reckless act of an irresponsible dreg of society, you never had the chance to truly show your abilities to the city of Seattle. Your death is a huge loss, not only because of what has been taken, but what could have been. In five months, you had veteran cops (and some who think they are) judging you and evaluating you. It’s just so sad that you were never really given the chance to show what you could do.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

August 17, 2006

It's always sad to see such a young officer pass away. My condolences are with the family, friends, and the department.

"Rest in peace now brother, we have the watch."

Officer
Tucson Police Department

August 17, 2006

My thoughts and prayers to all who knew and miss Officer Barber.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

August 17, 2006

Officer Barber,

You were in a different academy class than I was so I didn't get to know you all to well, but one thing I do remember is how you were always smiling... even when you were marching, running, or preparing for final mock scenes... now THAT takes true happiness! :) My prayers are with your family, friends, and co-workers. Thank you.

Officer Ashley Metzger (BLEA 587)

Officer Ashley Metzger
Tacoma PD

August 17, 2006

When I first heard of Officer Barber's passing I was confused and angry. I couldn't believe how someone so young could be taken so fast. Then I remembered something my Grandfather once told me. He said ,"imagine if everyone in the whole world had the same job and that job was to go to the largest beach in the whole world. Everyone would stand in line with their buckets and your job would be to collect the sand from beach. The only thing is you could only take one granule of sand per day. you would spend your whole life and never see the beach cleared, but you would die knowing you did your part." My Grandfather was only half right..you see as Police Officers we patrol our areas and we carry the sand when people in our communities can not. That's what we do...So today I'd Like to say to the Family of Officer Barber..'Don't worry I'll carry his sand. It would be an Honor.

Officer Kevin D. Stuckey
Seattle Police Department

August 17, 2006

Sometimes God picks the flower
That is still in full bloom;
Sometime, the rosebud's chosen
That we feel He's picked too soon.
Sometimes, the flower is fading
With petals floating down,
But God knows the perfect time
To gather flowers from the ground.
There is a heavenly garden
In which God takes great pleasure
Because He's placed within it
The loved ones that we treasure.
He walks among the blossoms
Giving them eternal rest,
And I know that it must please Him
Because he chose our very best.

Rest in Peace, Officer in Blue.

Peggy Maher- Dreher
Sister of Patrick Maher EOW 8-2-03

August 16, 2006

Officer Barber, I along with your entire family of brothers and sisters in blue mourn your loss, strive to honor your legacy, and pray for all of those now hurting. Fallen but never forgotten.

Brother of Det. Jared Jensen, Colorado Springs Police Department, EOW 02-22-06.

Sgt. Jeff Jensen
Colorado Springs Police Dept

August 16, 2006

Although I hadn't met you yet I mourn your loss. You were a fellow officer, therefore family. May God be with you and look over your family.

Officer Tom Samson
Seattle PD

August 16, 2006

LITO.... Gone... but not forgotten.

Rest in peace my brother.. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

deputy
Deputy Pierce County Sheriff's Department

August 16, 2006

My Husband knew you and I pray that the Lord will continue to hold your family in his hands as they mourn you. You have not died in vane but honor bye putting this person who definately doesn't belong in the public away. You are a true hero and I am sorry for not to have met you. God Bless you and may the Love of your life know she is in so many prayers.

Blue Wife

August 16, 2006

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

John 15:13

August 16, 2006

Joselito,
You graduated two weeks ahead of me, I remember the look of determination on your face at the academy. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Ofc A Morales
Fife Police Department

August 16, 2006

Lito,
I will miss you with all of my heart. I know you have found peace and I am comforted in knowing that God is by your side.

I am very honored to have been your good friend. And look forward to the day we can laugh again together.

~C~

August 16, 2006

My heart and prayers goes out to his family and fiancee.

* * *

I'M FREE

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss;
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seems all to brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.

Friend of a friend...

August 16, 2006

We remember your graduation day from the Academy. We met you briefly, introduced by our son who was also graduating. Excited about the job, the "best job in the world" I'm told. Our condolences and sympathy go out to your family, your fiance, your friends, and your fellow officers. One of the "good guys" is gone and you will be missed.

A Classmate's Parents

August 16, 2006

"Their duty is to serve"
Our duty is to remember"

chuck lenfesty
Seattle Police Reserve Officer

August 16, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Barber; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW11.05.04

August 16, 2006

My heart is deeply sadden by the loss of such a great young man and an Officer with a promising career that was cut short way to soon.

My prayers and thoughts are with the family as well as those whose lives has been and will forever be impacted by this tragedy.

May God continue to strengthen us all.

Community Service Officer Charles E Samp
Seattle Police Department

August 16, 2006

Joselito was one of those people you meet for the first time and think Wow! what a great guy. I remember thinking what a great addition he would be to the Seattle Police Department. He was so passionate about becoming a Seattle Police Officer and did everything to make that happen. Joselito fulfilled a life dream of serving the community.

Officer Suzanne Long
Seattle Police Recruiting Unit

August 16, 2006