Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace, Brother Trooper. Thank you for your service.

Trooper
New York State Police

January 16, 2007

To Sergeant Sottile thank you for your dedication and service to the state of Florida. You will not be forgotten brother, may you RIP. We will take over the watch from here.

Deputy Sheriff
Leon County Sheriff's Office

January 16, 2007

We only wish we could have known him. It seems we missed out on having a real friend. May God Bless his family and all his "Brothers" out there. Know that God is ALWAYS with you, and will ALWAYS be there for you all. Only HE can lift you up out of the darkness. His work on this earth is over now, but his memory and legacy will live on forever. Our deepest prayers and love are with you all at this time.
RIP Sgt. Sottile

Bobby and Winona Tucker and Children
Sebring Family

January 16, 2007

We can honor Sergeant Nicolas G. Sottile Sr. by remembering his name and reflecting on his contributions to our lives and to our community. Join me in honoring this brave man who made the ultimate sacrifice of losing his life while protecting the lives of others.

America is richer because of his service. America is poorer because of his loss.

The Gospel of John 14:27, offers comfort in the words of Jesus, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

God bless Sergeant Nicolas Sottile Sr. and his family. We will never forget you.

Sergeant Jamie Davidson
Avon Park Police Department

January 16, 2007

Mr. Sottile, thank you so much for all that you did for my family, my Father, and all of Lake Placid. Your ultimate sacrifice has been felt by our entire town and more. I hope that as you look down on us all, our town makes you proud, and I hope that your family can be easy and find peace in knowing that you are still watching over them and protecting them. Rest in peace.

Jenn Johnson
Lake Placid Resident

January 16, 2007

God Bless Sgt. Sottile and the Florida Highway Patrol. Rest easy Sgt. and thank you for your service.

Officer
California Highway Patrol

January 16, 2007

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

TFC David McLemore
Georgia State Patrol

January 16, 2007

God bless his Family, Friends and fellow law enforcement
Its a tragic loss

citizen D Heimann
citizen

January 16, 2007

Words cannot express our sincere and deepest condolences to the family of Sergeant Sottile and the FHP Family. Your personal sacrifice will not be forgotten. God's speed.

Micki Liddell
Wife/Trooper Liddell/Troop H

January 16, 2007

Nick,
Your memory will ride with me throughout the rest of my career with the Patrol. You were often referred to as Sgt.Evil. Nothing could have been farther from the truth. You were always there when I needed something. You went above and beyond for me as one of your subordinates.
Rest with the Lord in peace and happiness.
With much gratitude,
Larry Homer

Cpl.Larry H. McClellan Jr.
Florida Highway Patrol

January 16, 2007

I am saddened by another loss to our Law Enforcement Family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God Bless you and raise you up.

Trooper R. Herschelman
State Troopers/ Florida Highway Patrol

January 16, 2007

Sergeant Nick...Thanks for helping improve life in the State of Florida. What a sacrifice you made! I am grateful to you and to your family.You are a tremendous loss to everyone. Please keep watch over your family, They will need it. But,for the rest of us your watch has ended.
Rest my friend,
Mark Sivik
A Florida Teacher

Mark Sivik
Florida teacher

January 16, 2007

" it is not how these officers died that made them hero's but how they lived." God be with Sergeant Sottile's family friends and fellow troopers. His story ended on earth but has just begun in heaven 10-7 on earth 10-8 heaven. RIP BROTHER!

Recruit C. Jones
Police Recruit

January 16, 2007

Rest In Peace, Brother.
Prayers for the surviving family.

Off. Tim Frazier
Corpus Christi Police Dept

January 16, 2007

Rest easy brother,we'll take it from here.HEROES ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN.

PO S.Harris #273
Cicero PD Cicero,IL. 3rd Watch

January 16, 2007

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

January 16, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Things are hard to understand and the questions of why? We know your pain and loss and know what you are going through. Our family will keep you in our prayers and hope you know that your family is never alone. A lot of people will be upholding you in prayer. John 14:27

Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
Pfc Brian T. Gleason 2000

January 16, 2007

As a former officer, I am sickened each time I read of another incident like this. Sgt. Sottile was serving to
protect the people of Florida and for that, we can all
be thankful. To his friends, co-workers and family, I
cannot tell you how sorry I am that this Trooper's life was taken by some coward. When the Thin Blue Line is crossed
by tragedy, all who have worn the badge share in the sorrow.
May Trooper Sottile rest in peace.

T.Leonard
Pensacola Jr. College

January 16, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Nicholas Sottile, and the Florida Highway Patrol. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Sergeant Sottile, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

January 16, 2007

I DID NOT KNOW OFFICER SOTTILE ALL THAT WELL BUT I DO KNOW HEATHER AND NICK AND I CAN NOT IMAGINE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MRS. SOTTILE I WANT YOU TO KNOW I HAVE HEARD NOTHING BUT GREAT THINGS ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY EACH AND EVERY MINUTE OF EVERYDAY AGAIN I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
IF YOU GUYS NEED ANYTHING JUST LET ME KNOW
WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS
ELIZABETH DUNCAN

Elizabeth Duncan
lake placid,fl

January 16, 2007

I was saddened to here the passing of Sgt. Sottile. I would like to convey my condolences to the family of Sgt. Sottile and to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made to protect the citizens of Florida. God Bless You, Nicholas.... we will never forget what you did.

Sandi Parrott
FHP - JRCC - Jacksonville

January 16, 2007

Far, far too many senseless tragedies. We stand in awe of your sacrifice...........watch over us from above. God speed my friend.

Lake Sam 4

January 16, 2007

As an Officer in Highlands County, Florida, We who worked with and knew Sergeant Sottile wil miss him. Our hearts and prayers go to his family. Sgt. Sottile you will never be forgotten....

Police Officer Sean Bueford
Sebring Police Department

January 16, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton PA

January 16, 2007

May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.

Trooper Brandon Hoaglan
Florida Highway Patrol

January 16, 2007