Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP brother

PO
30 Pct NYPD

September 3, 2006

Rest......he'll get his.

Upstate, NY Cop

September 3, 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

September 3, 2006

Rest in peace Trooper. God bless your family and be with New York State's finest during the continued search for your killer. Florida's prayers are with ya'll.

Sgt
Florida Highway Patrol

September 3, 2006

God bless.. may you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

Wake County Sheriff's Office, NC

September 3, 2006

Mrs. Longobardo & Family,

Joe is a great man and will never be forgotten. It was a great honor to have worked with him. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

The Policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with You?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my Church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint...
I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears...
...There was silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in Hell."

Rest easy brother, you are not forgotten

Derek M. Macero, Former Police Officer
St. Johnsville NY Police

September 3, 2006

Thank you for your sacrifice, Trooper Longobardo. God bless and keep you and your family.

A grateful citizen

September 3, 2006

God Bless you and your family. You lived as a true hero.

September 3, 2006

To the family,friends, and sisters and brothers who wear the badge of law enforcement, here we are again to cope with the loss of another officer who was doing his duty and loved doing it. He is now a hero and will be sorely missed by all.
"A Part Of America Died",
Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
God Bless You All

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio

September 3, 2006

Joe, you will be truly missed, you were a great friend. I am proud that we were New York State Troopers together. Rest in Peace, god be with you.

Inv. Christopher Behun
New York State Police

September 3, 2006

You are a true hero, your life was ended by a coward who will face justice on this earth and before Almighty God. I pray that God will guide your spirit in the right direction. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace my friend, your job here on earth is done...

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 3, 2006

My partner and I dropped you off that morning never imagining we would be leaving a reflection on this website a few days later. Words cannot express the empty feeling in our hearts right now. You are a hero and we will never forget you.
Godspeed Brother!

NYSP Troop A BCI

September 3, 2006

Rest In Peace.

P.O.
Albany PD

September 3, 2006

My deepest sympathies go out to Trooper Longobardo's family and fellow Troopers. Being from New York originally it pained me to see him lose his life but it should give every officer strength that he gave his life in protecting the citizens of his state. He protected them from this criminal who will eventually be caught and get the justice he so deserves.

PFC Daniel Kalbacher
Fairfax County, Virginia Sheriff's Office

September 3, 2006

Your loss is tragic and senseless because some animal and his family believe that laws do not apply to them. You are a hero in every sense of the word. As you patrol the heavens, watch over the rest of us. God Bless you and your family.

Special Agent MNC
USSS

September 3, 2006

You died performing one of the most critical functions of a free society...living on the thin blue line between chaos and order. May God give you eternal peace and reward you for your sacrifice. God Bless you and your family.

Deputy Sheriff

September 3, 2006

Rest in Peace My Brother, Your service will not be forgotten. We'll take it from here.
"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God" Matthew 5:9

Deputy Corbin M35
Madison County Sheriff's Office, Rexburg Idaho

September 3, 2006

We just found out the horrible news. To lose another Trooper is just too much. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Trooper Longobardo. May you find solace in the knowledge that there are those of us who will never forget the sacrifice he made to keep the rest of us safe. God Bless and keep us safe.

Kate Krotz
proud sister of NYS Trp. AJ Sperr

September 3, 2006

You are a true hero. You will never be forgotten. May god bless your family, your wife and child.

NYSP Investigator
Academy Classmate & Friend

September 3, 2006

It makes me sick to know that this man that they are hunting is still out there...and that he can feel good about himself after shooting 2 Troopers the other night, and another one this past June.
Trooper Longobardo was doing a job that I'm sure that he loved, and swore that he would do to the best of his ability, and because of this, he is not gone. It is sick to think that someone could stoop so low as to ambush 2 men not unlike most of us, and kill one of them.
To the family of Trooper Longobardo, I am sorry that such a horrendous event had to happen to you.
To Trooper Longobardo, I am also sorry to you, but I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you did in your job.

I live only maybe 15 minutes from where this Trooper was shot, and I hope for everyone's sake that they catch this animal who is doing this.

Mike Mullen

September 3, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Joseph, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 71/5/73

September 3, 2006

RIP brother and watch over the rest of us!

Patrolman
Trumansburg PD

September 3, 2006

To the family and friends of Trooper Joseph A. Longobardo, please accept my condolance on the loss of your Trooper.

Lt. Daniel J. Daly
Newark Police Departmewnt (NJ)

September 3, 2006

Trooper Longobardo-

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, Thank you for everything that you did to help keep our great state safe. This has been a tough year for the NYSP, you and your other fallen brothers keep an eye down on the rest of us and keep us safe.

God Speed Joe!

James C. Pienkowski
DeWitt Fire

September 3, 2006