Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Joselito, All though your time was short you are still a hero to the residents of Seattle. Rest in Peace my brother.

Officer Michael McBride
Brandywine Regional Police,PA

August 14, 2006

Rest in Peace Officer Barber. Watch over us. We'll take it from here.

Police Officer
Springfield, New Jersey Police

August 14, 2006

the credit belongs to the one who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly. So that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

Terry Donovan
spouse of Amy Lynn Donovan Austin P.D. E.O.W. 31 Oct 2004

August 14, 2006

What a shame to loose a brother in blue so early in his/her career. Who knows how many people he might have saved. How many children he may have prevented from being abused, neglected, forgotten. How many spouses protected from being assaulted. I make you this promise Officer Joselito, we will keep the line stong between right and wrong. Rest in peace, as now you can watch down upon us and guide us when times are tough. I thank you for your service and god speed. First and for most, we will watch over your family in their time of need.

Patrolman D. Mahlum
Havre Police Department MT

August 14, 2006

God Bless brother! With as little as 5 months on the job you made the ultimate sacrifice. Watch over us from heaven.

Special Agent Jim Finnegan
CSX Transportation Police Department

August 14, 2006

I am at a loss for words today, I guess you could say I feel like a part of my heart has been ripped out. To think such a life could be taken this way is unbeleivable to me. So young and his whole life ahead of him, then this.. This hurts so bad all I can say at this time is my prayers and thoughts go out to his family and fellow Officers.

Court Deputy
King County Sheriff

August 14, 2006

POLICEMAN’S 23RD PSALM

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans, I’m a “minister of God,”
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name’s sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death’s valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life’s enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, “Well done…”
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.


Rest easy, Brother...

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

August 14, 2006

God bless you for your sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Senior Police Officer Mike Bingnear
Pinellas Park, Fl Police Department

August 14, 2006

Rest in peace my brother.
God bless you and your family.

Deputy Armando Valdez
El Paso County, TX Sheriffs Office

August 14, 2006

Rest in peace Brother. May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

August 14, 2006

God bless the family of Officer J. Barber and to all the brave members of the Seattle Police Department for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

August 14, 2006

Such a tragedy to see a young guy, no doubt full of energy and ready to save the world, taken away by a SCUM drunk, I believe, when it comes to such a senseless death an eye for an eye.

Rest in peace my brother.

Brother in Blue
A Brother From Another State

August 14, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

August 14, 2006

What a senseless and tragic loss, to lose such a young officer so early in his career. My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Barber's family and fellow officers. Officer Barber, please keep a watchful eye over your brother's in blue.

Detective
Orlando Police Department

August 14, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

August 14, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

August 14, 2006

May your mind, body and soul now rest easy in heaven. Thank you for the service you were able to provide. Your family and co-workers are in my prayers. We will continue to pursue evil on earth. Now enjoy your peaceful rest in heaven. Until we meet at the gates......

Trooper
Kansas Highway Patrol

August 14, 2006

god rest your soul..sorry, too young to young makes me sad

Chris
US Army

August 14, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Officer Barber's family.

Family of Officer Roy G. Turner, Jr.
EOW 11/30/01

Vicky Davidson

August 14, 2006

Officer Barber - Rest in peace

To the family, friends and co-workers - Please accept my sincerest condolences. It is such a sad and tragic thing to lose an officer in the line of duty. Although he was on the force such a short time, he will always be remembered.

Eric Shea
EMT / LEO in training

August 14, 2006

To the family of Officer Barber...my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very sad time. When an officer takes on his daily duties, he/she never knows what they will encounter. Even though his service was short, please know that he will be remembered and honored for the courage and sacrifice given. Thank you Officer Barber. Now take your place in heaven.
Karen Perrucci
Sister of Officer Gary D. Pagano EOW 9/14/1982

August 14, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

August 14, 2006

Rest in peace brother. Your sacrafice will not be forgotten.

Officer
Richland Police Dept, Washington

August 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Barber's family, friends and co-workers. My first husband was Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff A.V. Carpenter. We are all family in law enforcement and we all hurt when a family member goes down. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Vice-President Alabama COPS

August 14, 2006

It hits harder when thier in your own area you live in... Officer Barber know they have the woman that took your life so violently, I am happy to know that when i watched the news last night. they say that you died instantly so i am so glad you did not suffer .. My sister died in an accident too and they said that she died on impact too... but it doesnt help the pain that much in my heart as i am sure is the same with your family... I keep her in my heart always and know she is helping me... As i know you will do for your family ... God bless you and rest easy your many friends in blue and proud american's are taking up the beat ..... God bless

Robert Arrington
A proud american citizen

August 14, 2006