Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"A Police Officers Prayer"

"Lord I ask For Courage
Courage to face and conquer my own fears...
Courage to take me where others will not go...
I ask for strength
Strength of body to protect others...
And strength of spirit to lead others...
I ask for dedication
Dedication to do my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...
Give me lord, concern for others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...
And plaese Lord
Through it all, be at my side."
author unknown

Rest in peace brother............

Deputy Roberto Gracia
Montgomery County Sheriffs Office

October 11, 2006

Trooper Longobardo- although I never had the opportunity to meet you, you shared the same job as my husband. We had a fundraiser last night to raise money for the Baker family and also for Teri and Louis. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your family members. Thank you for your years of service with the NYSP. We will never forget your sacrifice. Rest in Peace.

Kristin DelNagro
Wife of Z/Sgt. George DelNagro
SP Rochester - Troop "E"

October 6, 2006

Rest in peace HERO Joe. We will never forget. God Bless your family and keep them safe.

John
Father of a NYSP Trooper

October 5, 2006

Dear Longobardo Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I was blessed to have known this wonderful man, and words can't even begun to express what he meant to me. Joe is a legend, and one that will live on forever. He may be gone from out sights but he will never be forgotten. Joe, thank-you for being a wonderful and dear friend, you will always be in my heart! God bless!

Shari Vogel-Carroll
Friend

October 2, 2006

Thank you for your service. You are in my prayers.

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

September 29, 2006

Joe was one of the best guys I have ever known. I will never forget the deployments we went on together, and how he had to calm me down when I was Sgt. F.O.D. in the UAE. Joe was always looked up to by all the troops in the 109th SFS. He set an example for everyone to strive for. The ATV rides we all went on were a blast. I will miss going riding with him and getting his quad out of the mud. I will miss him very much. I am PROUD to say he was my friend.

MSgt David Guerrera
Friend and Brother in Arms

September 26, 2006

Semper Fidelis Marine. Rest in peace.
PO DeNicola NYPD

Police Officer
NYPD

September 25, 2006

Let us hope that the coward who took your life will ultimately pay with his, although it is hardly a fair trade. Carry on brother grey rider, your sacrifice will long be remembered.

Retired investigator
NYSP

September 23, 2006

Dear Longobardo Family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. We unfortunately know the sorrow of losing one of our own. Cpl. Joseph R. Pokorny, E.O.W. 12-12-05, was gunned down by an actor that apparently had no conscience. The pain and sorry are still being felt to this day to lose a wonderful co-worker and dear friend. I am sure that Tpr. Longobardos' fellow officers are there for you in your time of sorrow and they will be there for you to lean on. I wish I could take the pain that is present now away, but just know that he will always be there in your hearts as Cpl. Pokorny remains in ours here in Pennsylvania.
I have never met Trooper Longobardo, but I am sure that he was one of your finest as our Cpl. Pokorny was to us! Our states were extremely lucky to have such fine men to serve and represent our Departments and now watching over all of us!
God Bless your family and Tpr. Longobardo will be in my prayers as your family will be also!

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

September 22, 2006

Your loss is why we carry on. Continue to fight, stand tall and proud. The color of the uniform matters not, we are all brothers in the thin blue line.

CPL Mark Allio
Knox Borough Police Dept

September 21, 2006

To Teri and Louis,

As a former member of the NYSP for 30 years, I have seen too often, the life of a fellow officer ended way too early. Know that if you need help with anything, your extended family, the New York State Police, will always be there to help you, we do not forget our brothers. May Joe rest in peace with his brother officers who have gone before him.

Sr. Inv. Paul Koekebacker (Ret)
New York State Police

September 21, 2006

Joe,
Words typed here can not reflect how much you were admired by your fellow officers and the civilians you were sworn to protect, on the job for the State Police and as a member of the military. Your dedication and service will never be forgotten. Rest easy brother, we will take it from here!
The Thin Blue Line can never be broken.

Kurt

Det. Kurt Conroy
Amsterdam PD

September 21, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to Trooper Longobardo's family, partners, and friends.

Gone but not forgotten.

Det.Duke #1642/2nd VP CPPA
Cleveland Ohio PD/Cleveland Police Patrolemen's Assoc.

September 21, 2006

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVE SERVICE AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY WILL INHERIT THE EARTH

KURT SMITH

RETIRED ST LOUIS,MO POLICE OFFICER

kurt smith
retired

September 21, 2006

Rest in peace my brother, we'll take it from here now. Thank you for your heroic service to the state and the country you are a true patriot.

POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, BOSTON MA.

September 20, 2006

Dear Joe,

Time is passing and we still feel the loss. I can't even begin to imagine what Teri is feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with her everyday. I know you made her happy and proud. I am so sorry that your life was taken and cut short. You have made the ultimate sacrifice, everyone that knows your job, knows that. Continue to watch over your family, friends, and fellow brothers/sisters.

Wife of Trooper

wife of NYS Trooper

September 20, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir. You lived a life of honor, and will never be forgotten. May God bless you, your family, and your fellow Troopers.

Patrolman Joshua Adams
New Mexico State Police

September 19, 2006

It is a time of sorrow, it is a time of grief, and it is a sad time for officers and families during this sudden loss of life. We here at Cops Evangelist Ministries will have you in our prayers daily for the following days of grief. Remember that officers are honored to protect us on our homeland and we thank them for their sacrifice.

Joe Taylor
Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

September 18, 2006

Rest in Peace, you served you state and country with great honor!

Cadet - Andrew Latendresse
NLVPD

September 18, 2006

Mr.Longobardo, I never met you but i am so so sad about this. Everytime somebody mentions your name I feel so bad. I will miss you so much. You were a vey brave hero, may your light shine through this earth forever on. May God bless you and your family. My friens James Furman's dad is an officer and knew you. I am saying this from me and James' family.

Chantelle
a young admirer

September 18, 2006

Although I never got a chance to meet you Joseph. I coincider you my brother.
You are a hero among hero`s my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May you rest in peace my brother your sacrafice will not be forgotten.

OFFICER EDWARD L. WITKO
EAST GREENBUSH POLICE

September 17, 2006

Joe,
We knew that you were special, we knew it all along.
And when He took you from us, it made for a sad, sad song.
But know this Joe, that everyday, you'll be in our prayers.
And one day we will meet again, at the top of those beautiful stairs.

See you then Joe.

Doug

September 17, 2006

To the Family of Joseph Longobardo:

I grieve for you and your loss of your loved one.

I know the pain you feel, we lost our Hero 3 years ago to a gun shot to the chest. He was 23 years old and Officer in Chesterfield ,VA police Department, and it still feels like yesterday. Ryan Cappelletty EOW: 5-28-03

Every time our family sees things like this it is so hard because all of our memories and feelings coming rushing back in to relive it again.

I can't tell you it will get better. You will miss him forever. Draw on the strenght of your family ,friends and love ones to get you through the crisis and remember that,

God gives us our loved ones for a certain period of time to enjoy ,love, and make wonderful memories with. These are what will help you survive and stuggle through those hard times and grief. The awesome memories that only you have had together!

We live very close to the area that this tragedy happened and to us he is a "brave hero". We have been in fear of this fugitive and Joesph answered the call to protect and serve. He did his job well and we will always remember his sacrifice to keep us safe. He will not be forgotten.

Don't worry, Our Fallen Hero, Ryan, will be there to met him and show him the golden streets of heaven.

Rest easy Joseph, your fellow officers are on duty now.

Watch over them.

RespectfullyYOurs,

Teri Whitney
NY Resident

Grateful NY resident

September 17, 2006

You are a true hero, thank you for your service to the State of New York, you will never be forgotten, justice will be done in your honor, my prayers are with the family, friends, and NY State Police.

Cpl. J. Green
Manvel PD, Texas

September 17, 2006

You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten...

Patrolman
US Department of Defense Police

September 16, 2006