Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family, friends and members of the Newark Police Department on the tragic loss of Sergeant Tommaso Popolizio. May the Lord Almighty comfort all of you during this time of sorrow and anguish. There is a special place for all Police Officers, for we are truly the "Children Of God", for Tommaso will never feel pain and sorrow ever again. His watch is over, for he had made the ultimate sacrifice. May God watch over him for eternity for Sergeant Popolizio has earned the right to be with his Lord & Savior. May Peace and the love of God be with all his family, friends and the N.P.D.

Captain Gene DiGiacomo
East Orange Police Department

March 3, 2007

To the family of Sgt. Popolizio;
My sincere condolences go out to your entire family for your lose. May your cherished memories stay with you forever.

D/Chief Frank Saracino
BCSPCA Law Enforcement Division

March 3, 2007

God bless you and your family

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

March 3, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Popolizio and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Sergeant Popolizio has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends of Sergeant Popolizio, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Sergeant Popolizio is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

SA Thomas Doyle
FBI New York City

March 3, 2007

rest in peace brother.

POII Officer D.M. Horton
Durham Police Dept.

March 3, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

March 3, 2007

rest well my brother,my thoughts are with your family

Officer S D Amiott RET.
Calvin PD Ok.

March 3, 2007

As a former West Orange NJ Police Officer and a University Hospital Newark EMT, I worked closely with many of the Newark Police Officers. Your professionalisim and dedication along with your memory will not be forgetton. Rest in peace brother.

PO Ari Maas
New York City Police Department

March 3, 2007

Rest in peace brother. You and your family are in our prayers.

Patrolman
Upper Chichester Twp. PD (PA)

March 3, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother, May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

March 3, 2007

You will be greatly missed, you were a great friend and a terrific partner. We had some really good times and you were always the one to make everyone laugh. God Bless your family, You will be in my prayers LOVE AlWAYS Connie

Det. C.Perez
NPD & ECPO

March 3, 2007

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Your borthers and sisters who wear the badge will step forward to shoulder the load now. You've made the ultimate sacrifice, now it is our turn to honor your memory.

officer
toledo police department

March 3, 2007

Rest in Peace Sergeant, watch over us all as we continue on. Bless you, your family, and the Neward PD during this awful tragedy.

Officer Aaron P. Sparks #603
Gilmanton N.H. Police Department

March 3, 2007

Another tragic loss of a Hero. May God bless you and your Family.

Sgt. Mango
West Orange P.D. NJ

March 3, 2007

This officer died a HERO trying to do his job, make his streets safe and rid it of undesirables. God bless him, his family and his department.

Sincerely,

A fellow peace officer.

Police Officer
El Paso, Texas Police Department

March 3, 2007

God bless you, your family, and your department. We will all miss you.

Patrolman
Orange NJ Police Department

March 3, 2007

My condolences to the family Sergeant Tommaso Popolizio and his second family of the Newark Police Department. You will be remembered in our prayers.

REST IN PEACE

Lt. Kevin O'Connell
Jersey City, NJ Police Department

March 3, 2007

DEATHHHHHHHH PENALTY FOR THAT PIECE OF TRASH!!!!!GOD PLEASE WATCH OVER THIS FINE OFFICER ALWAYS.PLEASE TAKE CARE OF HIS FAMILY AND CHILDREN ALWAYS.WHAT A SHAME.

RETIRED DET.
N.Y.P.D.-BRONX NARCOTICS

March 3, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Sgt Popolizio, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

March 3, 2007

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

SERGEANT POPOLIZIO, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JOB WELL DONE, SERGEANT.

I LIVED IN NEWARK FROM BIRTH UNTIL 11 YEARS OLD. WE MOVED IN 1966. I HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF MY CHILDHOOD IN WHAT ONCE WAS A BEAUTIFUL CITY. THE CITY HAS DETERIORATED, BUT NOT THE COMMITMENT OF THOSE THAT PROTECT AND SERVE.

NEWARK DEPUTY CHIEF KEVIN SCHNEIDER, I GRIEVE WITH THE DEPARTMENT. IF YOU REMEMBER, I USED TO TAKE YOUR MOM HOME FROM 900 CLINTON IN THE CAB. SHE ALWAYS INVITED ME IN FOR COFFEE. I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU FOR OVER 20 YEARS, BUT HAVE FOLLOWED YOUR MOVES UP THE LADDER IN THE DEPARTMENT, FROM PATROL IN THE EAST DISTRICT TO THE BUREAU AND SO ON. I THINK OF YOU, YOUR MOM AND PHIL OFTEN.

GOD BLESS ALL MEMBERS OF THE NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT. YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS, ALONG WITH SERGEANT POPOLIZIOS FAMILY.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

March 3, 2007

Go in peace and love brother...I'm still amazed at your dominoes prowess...You were a good friend...You and Nic watch over Pasquale...See you again one day.

R.M.
NPD

March 3, 2007

My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep your family in my prayers. Your job is not done yet, watch over your fellow brothers. Rest in peace

Ofc. Nick Ellis
N.J.D.O.C

March 3, 2007

Another angel has been lost today. And I am so sorry to hear we have lost another hero. I lost my dad three weeks after I was married while he too was protecting and serving to keep us safe. My dad Bob Grim, of Ormond Beach Florida was killed while doing what he loved as Sergeant Tommaso Poplizio. No words can explain why they are taken from us, but one thing is for certain they are never forgotten.
My heart goes out to the family of Sergeant Popolizio and can only imagine the saddness that the family is having to face.
May God watch over you. May God give your loved ones peace and know that you will always be remembered and never forgotten. Godspeed Mary-11. God bless you and your family.

Daughter of Officer Bob Grim
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Tiffany Grim McAlister
Daughter of Fallen Officer

March 3, 2007

Dear Family,Friends & Co-workers of Sgt.Popolizio,
With heart felt sympathy and sadness my condolences are sent to you today. It breaks my heart to hear of another Hero being called home to his final resting place.
Each of you in the uniform's that represent the protection of the rest of us,never give it a thought when you go out on the streets, if you will get back home to your families or not. You just do it!!!!!!!!! Thank you,to all of you.
Sgt. Popolizio, I salute you Sir, you will forever be remembered in our hearts and memories. Thank you for your service to our country, the city of Newark and the state of New Jersey.
Family and friends, your "BLUE LINE" family are praying for you today, tomorrow and the day's ahead of you. We will not forget Thommaso,our Hero's are kept alive in our hearts and memories for their ultimate sacrifice for us. And please know we are always here for you.
Family, I feel your pain, and I cry with you, but this you must remember, Tommaso loved you dearly,and will be keeping watch over you from heaven. We never understand why God takes those we love so much home to be with Him, but we now know that Sgt. Popolizio,is resting in the arms of God. May God grant you peace and wrap His loving arms around each of you during this difficult time. Love and Prayers: Mother-in-law of Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 4/4/04
Carolyn Moore
Asheville, North Carolina

Carolyn Moore

March 3, 2007

MY DEEPEST HEARTFELT SYMPATHIES ARE EXTENDED TO THE
FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF SGT. POPOLIZIO. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU BROTHER, YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED! WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE, YET AGAIN THE THIN BLUE LINE IS STRIKEN. YOU WILL BE ALWAYS ON OUR MINDS AND FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS! YOU WILL NOT BE REMEMBERED FOR HOW YOU DIED, BUT FOR HOW YOU LIVED! REST IN PEACE

P/O MICHAEL KRAYNANSKI #74
UMDNJ POLICE DEPT.

March 3, 2007