Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 15, 2006

A HERO TO MORE THAN HE KNOWS.

Emory - Ephrata WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J Lane EOW 5/30/03

August 15, 2006

My brother Joselito. Although I never had the chance to meeet you I have heard nothing but wonderful things from you from my brothers and sisters in the East Precinct. May you rest in peace my brother and watch over us. You will have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers to your family and friends. They too will have a special place in my heart.

Take care my brother and we'll see you again some day.

2K1
SPD

August 15, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Barber and all of his family, especially his fiance'. As a wife of a police officer, she received the news that her loved one was taken from her, which is something that every spouse of a police officer dreads hearing. I don't have the words to express how unfair it is that this young officer was taken from his family and also from the job that he loved and was so proud to do. Joselito, please rest in peace and always look down on your fiance,family and your brothers and sisters in law enforcement and help keep this safe.

Shannon
Wife of SPD Officer

August 14, 2006

To the family of Officer Barber and my SPD brothers and sisters:

My heart sank as I heard of the loss of another of SPD's finest. As stated in other reflections, it doesn't matter if you have 25 years on the job or 25 days....you are one of us. Your family hopefully can take solace in the fact that you chose an honorable profession which you were dedicated to. Watch over us Joselio...

Deputy Todd Morrell
King County Sheriff's Office - former SPD

August 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and your co-workers. My God comfort you like only He can. You are a true HERO in every sense of the word. Rest in Peace.

Shelly Ragsdale
surviving spouse - Officer Alan M Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

August 14, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

OFFICER BARBER, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES.I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 14, 2006

Thank you, Officer Barber, for your service to the citizens of Washington and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, hero.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

August 14, 2006

Rest easy brother. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.

Trooper
Arkansas State Police

August 14, 2006

Jose,

I only got a few chance to meet with you while you were in the academy. I sat in on them while monitoring different groups during practice sessions. You were always eager to learn and full of questions. You were only on the job for a short time, but you made a big impact on people in that time. You did not know it but you patrolled my childhood neighborhood, and current neighborhood of my mother. Please keep watch over the rest of us while you are in heaven. May justice be served! Rest in peace brother...we will take continue your watch!

Deputy Eric M. White
King County Sheriff's Office/ #00213

August 14, 2006

Prayers and thoughts to your family. You left us too early, but you will never be forgotten.

Former SPD Dispatcher

August 14, 2006

Officer Barber,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. REST EASY BROTHER!

Officers Paul and Amy Sperandeo
Westwego and Gretna Police Depts, LA

August 14, 2006

Your time and efforts will be remember, your dedication and willingness to do what others wouldn't shall not be forgotten. Rest in peace brother and thank you,

Michael

Michael
Dept. of Homeland Security (former SPD)

August 14, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Joselito Barber as well as to the Seattle Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Barber, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

August 14, 2006

May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

August 14, 2006

I was saddened to hear the news last night. A good friend of mine is an officer with the Seattle Police Department and I can only imagine the grief that she is going through right now.

Sadly, I have been down this road before with two other friends who are both officers-one from Des Moines PD and another from Federal Way PD. Time will heal wounds, but we will not forget their sacrifice.

August 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and co-workers of Officer Barber. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of the One hwo created him and loves him for eternity.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

August 14, 2006

Sir,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time...God Speed...WE WILL NOT FORGET.

Detective
Ellisville, Missouri Police Department

August 14, 2006

Joselito, I did not get to meet you yet but I was at the scene of your accident while our traffic investigators processed the scene. I pray for your soul and your families loss. You were way too young and did not have enought time to do the duty you signed up for the citizens of Seattle. May God Bless you and keep you

Officer
Seattle Police Dept

August 14, 2006

Your time was cut too short brother! God be with your family and may justice be served.

Deputy
King County Sheriff's Office

August 14, 2006

I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the family of Joselito Barber. I met you last night at the site of the collision and you were a remarkable group. I met Joselito only twice in the Precinct but something that really stuck with me, as anytime I meet a rookie officer, was the fire in his eyes as he was getting ready for work. After eight plus years on the department it is easy to forget that we serve the citizens and our duty is something that is a privilege and honor to do. I can remember how refreshed I felt after speaking with him. It really made me remember when I first got on the job. So Joselito I will work on remembering that fire and determination that I saw in you. The City has lost a great Officer at the start of a great career to a sensless crime. Do not worry about your loved ones. They are, and always will be part of the law enforcement family. You rest and we will all see you another day.

God bless and thank you for helping me remember what a rewarding job that we have.

"1G2 out of service but never forgotten!"

P.O. Wade Murray
Seattle PD, East Pct

August 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace.

Officer T. Furrer
Lacey Police Department

August 14, 2006

Rest in peace Officer Barber. Thank you for choosing to serve and protect your family, your friends and your citizens of Seattle. Time served matters not...5 months or 25 years, the pain is still the same.

On behalf of the Sterling Heights Police Department, please accept our sincere condolences. You are not alone in your grief.

Friend of Mark A. Sawyers EOW 6-5-04

August 14, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Barber, I am so sorry that you are experiencing the lose of your dear son, brother, friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You must have been so proud of Joselito. We at SPD have lost so much. God Bless Joselito and his loved ones always.

Michele Vallor, detective
Seattle Police Department

August 14, 2006

Yet another fine young Officer taken away from us all too soon. My sadness for the officer's family is beyond words. Thank you for you son, his life was not wasted. He will be among the brave and strong.

Sgt. MIke Myers
King County Jail

August 14, 2006