Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Sunday, August 13, 2006
Reflections for Police Officer Joselito Alvarez Barber
Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.
Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)
August 14, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS ON THE LOSS OF THIS YOUNG POLICE OFFICER. MAY THEY FEEL THE COMFORT OF GOD'S LOVE AND SPIRIT ON THEM. TO MY BROTHER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. YOU ARE A HERO. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. HOPEFULLY, OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM WILL TAKE THIS HABITUAL OFFENDER OFF THE STREETS OF SEATTLE BEFORE SHE KILLS SOMEONE ELSE.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
August 14, 2006
We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02
Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04
Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
August 14, 2006
"...'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. Yes,' says the Spirit, 'they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.'"
Your time was all too short. Putting on that badge with the black swath across it is tough, especially when it honors one of our own. My prayers are with your family and friends. Unfortunately for us, God needed another hero in Heaven.
Ofc. A. Elias
Fellow officer, Seattle Police
August 14, 2006
rest in peace
2B
August 14, 2006
Nakikiramay po ako sa familia Barber.
August 14, 2006
My sincere condolences to family, friends and co-workers.
Go with God now Brother Barber. Be at peace mate.
Senior Constable
South Australia Police
August 14, 2006
My sincerest condolences to the friends, family, and fellow officers of Officer Barber. Officer Barber chose to serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful and friendly cities in the world, and is heroic for doing so. May God bless his friends, family, and fellow officers.
Master Police Officer C.M. Reid
Fletcher, NC Police Department
August 14, 2006
I was saddened to hear of what happened sunday morning, and I want to leave my condollences and regards to your family and the Seattle Police Dept. Godspeed
Anthony
August 14, 2006
Rest in Peace Brother
Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol
August 14, 2006
Thank you for your service officer Barber, Rest in peace.
Police Officer
Huntsville Police dept., Al
August 14, 2006
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God"
Matthew 5:9
August 14, 2006
The Spokane Airport Police would like to express it's deepest condolence to the Seattle Police Dept. for the loss of Officer Barber.
Spokane Airport Police Association
August 14, 2006
to the family of officer barber,
as the mother of a 21 year old officer with only 2 months on the force we know the pain in you hearts now. please know there are those of us who do understand how you feel and we will be there for you always. you are all in our prayers in the coming days, weeks and years. joselito will not be forgotten.
to officer barber
thank you for your caring heart. your family will be well taken care of. we will never forget.
kathe starks
mother of officer daniel starks eow 10/25/03
August 14, 2006
To the family and loved ones of Officer Joselito Barber and his fellow officers with the Seattle Police Department:
I wanted to extend my sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved Joselito. May you all be comforted by the support of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. There are many who will share this difficult journey with you as we have walked the same path.
It is heartbreaking that Joselto was robbed of his life so young and so tragically. Through his dedication, he did make an immeasurable difference in his young life. May his spirit continue to soar and his memory continue to inspire.
To his parents, I share your anquish and pray for peace in your heart. The lives of everyone who loved Joselito has been altered forever, and the magnitude of your loss is truly understood by other parents who know this agony only to intimately.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Joselito gave to his community and the citizens of Washington, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 13, 2006.
Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
August 14, 2006
REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SACRIFICE OFFICER BARBER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.
Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office
August 14, 2006
Joselito, It seems like just yesterday we met while you were going thru your FTO phase. You were a great guy and police officer. I find myself trying to figure out why such bad things happen to such good people like your self, but I have started to realize that I will never know the answer to that...........But what I do know is that you will be missed and I am going to take my written test next Sunday in your Honor. Joselito, Thank you for your short time and service you provided to the city of Seattle and it's people. GOD BLESS YOU!!!
S. Gray-McVey
August 14, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Seattle Police Department on this sad day. Officer Barber.....we'll take it from here. Watch over the rest of us.
North Providence Police Dept. (RI)
August 14, 2006
Rest in Peace brother in blue. May God comfort your family, friends, and coworkers. I pray that justice will be served hard and fast to the driver of that vehicle. You will not be forgotten.
Police Officer
Illinois
August 14, 2006
May you rest in peace, Officer Barber. God bless your soul.
K-9 Off. B. Rice
Irvington police Department, NJ
August 14, 2006
Rest in peace my brother
Patrolman
Brush PD Colorado
August 14, 2006
Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Seattle Police Department are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, GA
August 14, 2006
I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF OFFICER JOSELITO BARBER. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.
OFFICER BARBER YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...
DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
August 14, 2006
This is really sad. A young soul taken from us way to soon. God Bless you, your family and your agency. Thank you for your service, and for making the world a safer place for us all to live in. You, like all the other brother and sister officers that have lost their lives in the line of duty, are my HERO'S. R.I.P. Officer Joselito Barber, we have the watch now. NEVER FORGOTTEN!!
Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Police Department
August 14, 2006
God bless the family of Officer Barber. I am so sorry for your loss and will pray for all of you.
August 14, 2006
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