Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Popolizio,
you lost your life doing the job you loved. you are and always will be a true hero. you can rest easy, you are now one of god's angel's. tell all our fellow officer's with you in heaven that we miss the also. all your fellow brother's and sister's wearing the badge honor you.
you may be gone but NEVER forgotten!!!
may you rest in peace
The Hernandez Family
Deputy's @ Escambia County S/O FL

deputy
escambia county s/o

March 4, 2007

I'm filled with tears as I thank you for your service. We lost one of your brothers here (in Colorado) a couple months ago, and I just want you to know one thing - your family will be well cared for by your brothers and sisters in blue. I've come to learn it's a family beyond any in the traditional sense.

Rest well - you've earned it.

Citizen and Peace Officer's Mom

March 4, 2007

We wish to send our deepest sympathy to the members of the Newark Police Department and to the family of Sgt. Popolizio

Sgt. Fred Deickmann
Middletown TWsp. PD (NJ) Superior Officers Association

March 4, 2007

to the Popolizio family and the Newark Police Dept. my prayers are with you all . having family in newark , i've visited often and have had the opportunity to ride along with one of your sgts. during the evening shift . you guys are the epitomy of the word brother . SGT. TOMMASO POPLIZIO may your light continue to shine on , thank you for being my brother in blue , thank you for your sacrifice ...REST DEAR BROTHER REST...

officer val pickens
b'ham police dept./birmingam ,al

March 4, 2007

My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Sargeant Popolizio. After losing my brother, I found great comfort in the love and support I recieved from many in the law enforcement family. I pray that you will too.

Jeanne Cullinane
Sister of PO Michael P. Cullinane Sea Isle City NJ PD EOW 8/26/1992

March 4, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER GO OUT TO SGT POPOLIZIO'S FAMILY AND THE NEWARK PD. THIS HERO WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

March 4, 2007

Rest In Peace and may God watch over your family.

Patrolman
Byram PD, NJ

March 4, 2007

Sgt. Popolizio
A HERO IN LIFE, NOT DEATH.

James Kearsey
Victim Services of Brant (canada)

March 4, 2007

My sincere sympathy to the Popolizio family and the Newark Police Department during this very difficult time. Our prayers are with you and your family. Your gone but never forgotten.

Sgt. G. Martinez
High School Friend/ Stevens Tech/Hoboken,NJ

March 4, 2007

my god bless your soul and be with your brothers and sisters of the newark police department

ret firefighter james elborn

March 4, 2007

May GOD bless you and your family. Thanks for your years of service. You will not be forgotten. We got the watch from here.

SRT Officer O.Soto
Knightdale P.D.

March 4, 2007

Rest in Peace my brother. You will be be a great loss to our Law Enforcement Family. God Bless your family also.

Ret. Detective Roosevelt Devine
NYPD

March 4, 2007

Rest In Peace my friend

Captain Raul Estevez
Newark PD

March 4, 2007

Recall you as a polite officer when you came in to subpoena control, to sign in on you way to court. May you rest in peace and may your family find comfort in the good son,husband and father you were.

Ret.Det. Bill Murphy
Nwk. NJ

March 4, 2007

"pop" malaka is going to miss you

kostas logothetis "malaka"

March 4, 2007

Another brother lost. Far too many make this sacrifice. But the rest of us will continue to fight the good fight. It is how we remember the ultimate sacrifice of our brothers and sisters such as Sgt. Popolizio. God be your chief amongst a squad of angels. Rest in peace.

Cpl. Fred Williams
Princeton Twp. Police Dept (NJ)

March 4, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother! You will never be forgotten. May God's angels watch over your family. Your dedication to the uniform and to the shield will forever be remembered. You made the ultimate sacrifice while ensuring both the safety of your family and the community. As police officers, we walk that thin line between good and evil. My deepest sympathies are extended to your family from my family. You will always be in our thoughts and in our prayers. God Bless!

P.O. Kusse
New York City Police Department

March 4, 2007

Pops man your sense of humor is going to be missed, your going to be missed. Who will ask me all those inquiring questions you always came up with..God has you to make him laugh now. My prayers are with your family..

Det M Medina
Newark fellow officer from same graduating class

March 4, 2007

"The Man Behind the Star"

It takes a special kind of man
to wear a badge and gun
To devote his life entirely to fight
the battles that must be won.

So often he's not appreciated
for the job he has sworn to do.
But he'd gladly lay down his life
because he wears that badge for you.

Some seem to think
that he really has it made
That all he does is ride around
for the salary he's paid.

But every time trouble appears
he's the first one that they call.
it's only then they realize
he's special after all.

There's a man behind that badge
who has feelings just like you.
So seldom does he get praise
for all the things he'll do.

If you ever stop and think
of what he faces day and night
You'd respect what he stands for
and learn to treat him right.

There a man behind that badge
and he's not made of steel
and the things we watch on T.V.
to him are very real.

He has a family of his own
he can laugh and he can cry
Each day he puts on that badge
could be his day to die

He chose to uphold the law
a decision made from his heart
To protect us with his life and give
each child a better start.

Try always to remember
there's a man behind the badge
and he'll be the first to help you
no matter who you are

You should say a prayer each night,
to thank God that he's there.
When you see him on the streets,
you should show him that you care.

Without the sacrifice he makes,
we'd always live in fear,
He should be commended
to wear the badge he holds so dear.

He's never turned his back on you,
faced danger close and far.
All Americans should salute
the man behind the badge.

by
Traci Rutherford

"Let's Go get 'em"... The first words you said to me when I first meet you. You will always be in my heart as a "True Man in Blue." I think you for the encouragement you gave me for the time we have been on the force together. You are a well spoken for sergeant and you will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to you and your family. You are now our "Angel in Blue."

P/O N. Green
Newark Police Departement- 2nd Precinct

March 4, 2007

Rest In Peace.



Stef

Detective R Stefanelli
Orange Police Department NJ

March 4, 2007

Rest in peace Brother Popolizio, your are a hero in the eyes of many. My prayers go out to you and your family

A Prayer for all Law Enforcement Officers


The Officer's stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
They hoped their shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as their brass.

"Step forward now, Officers.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The men squared their shoulders and
The Policeman spoke first
"No, Lord, I guess We ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

We've had to work most Sundays,
and at times our talk was rough,
and sometimes we've been violent,
Because the streets are tough.

The Corrections Officer then added,
But we never took a penny,
That wasn't ours to keep...
Though we worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And we never passed a cry for help,
Though at times we shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive us,
We've wept unmanly tears.

Together they say,
We know We don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted us around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for us here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
We never expected or had too much,
But if you don't...We'll understand.

There was silence around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Officers waited quietly,
For the judgment of their God.

"Step forward now, Officers,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."


Anonymous

P.O. A. Lagoa
UNION PD

March 4, 2007

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO THE POPOLIZIO FAMILY, ESPECIALLY IS HIS AND CHILDREN, THE NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT, HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY. PLEASE KNOW THAT HE IS SAFE WITH GOD NOW. HE HAS SERVED THE CITY OF NEWARK WELL AND TO YOU HE WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR ANGEL. AS THE SISTER AND SISTER-IN-LAW OF TWO NEWARK POLICE OFFICERS AND THE WIFE OF A UNION OFFICER I KNOW DAILY THE DANGERS THE OFFICERS FACE AND HE GAVE THE ULTIMATE GIFT. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS. REST IN PEACE SGT.

communications officer carol devlin
union twsp pd n.j.

March 4, 2007

I will be praying for your family. We are so sorry for your loss.

Jen

March 4, 2007

Rest in Peace Sergeant!! God bless you, your children, and your wife.

Amtrak Police NYC

P.O. Ward
Amtrak Police Dept. NYC

March 4, 2007

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

HOUSING PATROL DIVISION/ OFFICER
CSA DETECTIVE AGENCY

March 4, 2007