Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the members of NJ F.O.P. Lodge # 181 (Wayne PD/ Passaic PD/ Parsippany-Troy Hills PD/ Little Falls PD/ Passaic County Sheriff Dept and the NJ Department of Corrections, I would like to offer the family, co-workers and friends of Sgt. Popolizio our sincerest and heartfelt condolences. Rest easy with fond memories and glance over your shoulder one time for those who are no longer with us, remember his character and carry those traits with you for all time until you meet again.

Lt. Laurence "Larry" Martin
Wayne PD/ NJ FOP # 181

March 6, 2007

I mourn your death as any man who has lost a brother.
May your children remember your values always
and walk the path your have paved for them.

Ptl. Mahr
Little Egg Harbor PD

March 6, 2007

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Sergeant Popolizioe -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Sergeant Popolizioe -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

March 6, 2007

As a resident of Rockland County in New York State I have the pleasure meeting many people in the City of Newark. I have attended many of the festivals and parades in the City and met many of Newark’s Finest. (My girlfriend lives on VanBuren Street) It breaks my heart finding out about Sergeant Popolizio and the ultimate sacrifice he made. It hurts to know that all the fine Officers and the Sergeant's family has to face such a tragic loss. To me Newark is a large small City where everyone knows everyone. My sincerest condolences to the family of Sergeant Popolizio and the Newark Police Department. Thank you Sergeant Popolizio for making the City of Newark a safer place. You and your efforts shall forever be in our memory. You and your brothers will always be in my prayers.

Joseph Izzo
Friend of Newark PD

March 6, 2007

R.I.P. BROTHER OFFICER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR. NEVER FORGOTTEN!!

DETECTIVE LIONEL GARRETT
INGLEWOOD POLICE DPARTMENT

March 6, 2007

Today we will polish our brass and sharpen our creases just a bit more, as we want to look our best when we bid our brother Sergeant Popolizio a final farewell tomorrow. It is the very least we can do for such a hero. On Wednesday, we will stand at attention in the bitter cold without so much as a flinch. Not simply because Sergeant Popolizio shared the same job description, but because he is FAMILY. As my eyes sweep across the sea of faces, most will be unfamiliar to me, but I know that they too, are FAMILY. As usual, I will be in awe to be in the company of such great men and women. Godspeed, Sergeant Popolizio. God Bless your family and the men and women of the Newark Police Department.

Det. Kris Kisatsky
Long Hill PD, NJ

March 6, 2007

Sgt. Popolizio, if only we could understand why low lifes such as the one who was responsible for your death, do things to add to the penalties they already face. If this ‘person’ had simply faced the music for his first offenses, in this country, he would have gotten a mild sentence and that would be it. No, instead he piles on the charges and worst of all, causes the death of a dedicated Police Officer. He deprives a Police Department of a fine man who had a full career ahead of him, and he deprives a family of someone very important to them. For what?

My heart goes out to your family at this sad time. For your efforts, you are truly a hero and may that ‘person’ responsible be truly held accountable for his actions and your death.

God Bless and may you Rest in Peace, Brother.

God Bless also, the Port Authority Officer who caught the suspect.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

March 6, 2007

R.I.P Sgt Popolozi. May God our great creator bring peace and comfort to your department and family in this time of need. May justice be brought upon the man who did this to you. GOD BLESS.

Ivan Bernal
Douglas (AZ) Border Patrol Explorer

March 6, 2007

You are safe now, watch over your family and give them the strength to carry on. May the Lord's peace be with you and your family forever. God bless you.

PO Emanuel Guella
NYPD Midtown South Pct

March 6, 2007

Rest in peace my brother. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and fellow officers. We will keep the thin blue line strong in your memory.

Officer Peter Jackson
New Jersey Transit Police

March 6, 2007

Your life was a positive one, which left its mark on all who knew you. It takes a special person to pick up the responsibility to serve and protect. Not just our family and friends, but our communities as well. You served us all with honor and integrity. May the heavens embrace you, and those who have dedicated their lives to such a noble cause. May your family and children find solace & comfort. I know that for my brother, your friendship was special & you will be greatly missed.
~ Taino-Ti

Myrna A. Velez, former USBP Agent
Teacher Law/Public Safety, N13th St Essex VoTech

March 6, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to the Sergeant Popolizos'childern
wife and family members.

Ret. Anthony Ambrose

March 6, 2007

Although I did not know Sgt. Popolizio personally my prayers are with the family. R.I.P.

Andrea Barba

March 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Sergeant Tommaso. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Rest in Peace brother.

Officer Candice Carestio
Audubon Police, NJ

March 6, 2007

What a tragic loss brother,,,Those who knew and loved you will miss your presence. You made that ultimate difference in many lives. God Bless You, Your Family, and The Newark Police Deparmtent

Officer Scott Parker
Covington Texas Police Department

March 6, 2007

On behalf of the Plainsboro Township Police Department our thoughts & prayers are with the family and friends of Sgt. Popolizio. Rest in peace brother, you will be truely missed.

Cpl. Scott Seitz
Plainsboro Twp. Police, NJ

March 6, 2007

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TERRIBLE LOSS. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED GOD BLESS.

PTL. J. CAPACCIO
OCEAN GATE POLICE DEPT.

March 6, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Sergeant Tommaso Popolizio,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life last year in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a keeper of the ODMP light. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one.

As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are family.” God Bless this fallen hero. You are embraced as our own family member. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one, not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in peace.

Sergeant Tommaso Popolizio,
I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers peace and love beyond all understanding. I honor and remember your sacrifice today for you shall NEVER be forgotten.

**May this Hawaiian prayer embrace those who read it with warm Aloha, and the Peace that comes from the Lord above.**

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale Private Citizen-Hawaii
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

March 6, 2007

It was a pleasure working with Sgt. Popolizio in the 5th Precinct as well as in the 3rd Precinct , Although your time here on this earth was a short stay , God has a job for you up in the heavens . God chose you, one of his sons , our brother in blue , to patrol the heavens to watch over us from up above as you did when you watched over us when you were with us. Your job although so very hard I know you will give it 110% as you always did when you were with us. You will be missed dearly . R.I.P my friend , my brother ... God Bless you and your Family .......

P.O. Daniel Rodriguez
Newark Pd. 3rd Precinct

March 6, 2007

On behalf of the men and women of the Newark Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. T. Popolizio. Rest in Peace Brother.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

March 6, 2007

Rest in peace Brother, your family is forever in our hearts.

Sgt. Scott Schnee
Jersey City Police Dept.

March 6, 2007

THREE NIGHTS BEFORE WE LOST POP, WE RODE TO A SHOTS FIRED CALL AT THE CLOSE OF MY SHIFT. TOMMASO WHO I WOULD HAND MY KEYS TO EVERY NIGHT AT THE CLOSE OF MY TOUR RODE IN TO BACK US UP. HIS TOUR HAD NOT EVEN STARTED YET; HE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A CHANCE TO PUT HIS UNIFORM ON AND HE SHOWED UP TO BACK US UP. THAT WAS THE KIND OF COP HE WAS- YOU KNEW THAT WHEN IT GOT BAD AND YOU CALLED FOR HELP, HE WOULD BE THERE BACKING YOU UP- NO QUESTION. POP- YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST EASY BROTHER

SGT. DON ROBERTELLA
NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 5, 2007

R.I.P Brother the lord has called you home watch down on your family and shine light on them God Bless!

SCO
New Jersey State Corrections Dept.

March 5, 2007

God Bless you, Sergeant Popolizio. May your Family be kept in his heart. Thank you for protecting our city. You will be missed...

Dr. Vincent Barba
University Hospital

March 5, 2007

I and my wife are heart-broken and deeply grieved by Sergeant Tommaso Popolizio's sad demise.

We would like to offer our heart felt condolences to his wife, children and family members.

His ultimate sacrifice reminds us about the risks police undertake to keep us safe and protected. Sergeant Popolizio was our hero.

Balkrishna & Rashmita Shanbhag

Citizen, Balkrishna Shanbhag
Roseland Citizen

March 5, 2007