Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to the Polizzotto family and to the entire South Bend Police Dept. God bless you Nick!

Michele
SBPD Wife

April 27, 2007

God bless Corporal Polizzotto and his family my prayers are with you all

Rex Gilliland Det/Sgt.
Marshasll County Sheriff's Department Plymouth, Indiana

April 27, 2007

My sincerest condolences go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of this fallen Corporal. His dedication and hard work will never be forgotten. He is a true hero and will always be remembered as such. Rest in peace Nick.

Andrew / Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police

April 27, 2007

Thank you for your life and thank you for your sacrifice. May God bless your family, friends and co-workers in this time of deep sorrow. May His peace fill their hearts and His grace enable them to go forward.

In Christ,

Beverly Sibley

Mrs. Beverly Sibley

April 27, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go to Mr & Mrs. Polizzotto and my childhood friends Amy & Tony. I was shocked and deeply upset for you all! I will keep you all in my prayers!! God Bless you and your families. God Bless all the SBPD.

Beth Overcast (Overpeck)
Childhood Friend

April 27, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, friends and all the members of the South Bend Police Department.

Patrolman Lloyd E. Jones
Oakland City Police Department

April 27, 2007

I will always remember the times we worked together on midnights. Your laughter and personable style were infectious, and will be missed. I believe the following words say best what I feel.

With Hope - by Steven Curtis Chapman

This is not at all
How we thought it was supposed to be
We had so many plans for you
We had so many dreams
And now you've gone away
And left us with the memories of your smile
And nothing we can say
And nothing we can do
Can take away the pain
The pain of losing you, but ...

We can cry with hope
We can say goodbye with hope
'Cause we know our goodbye is not the end, oh no
And we can grieve with hope
'Cause we believe with hope
There's a place where we'll see your face again

And never have I known
Anything so hard to understand
And never have I questioned more
The wisdom of God's plan
But through the cloud of tears
I see the Father smile and say well done
And I imagine you
Where you wanted most to be
Seeing all your dreams come true
'Cause now you're home
And now you're free, and ...

We have this hope as an anchor
'Cause we believe that everything
God promised us is true, so ...

So we can cry with hope
And say goodbye with hope
'Cause we know our goodbye is not the end, oh no
And we can grieve with hope
'Cause we believe with hope
There's a place by God's grace
There's a place where we'll see your face again
We'll see your face again

We wait with hope
And we ache with hope
We hold on with hope
We let go with hope....

Tim Prugh
South Bend Police Communications

April 27, 2007

Nick, may the Lord bless you & keep you where you deserve to be. You are truly a hero. It was an honor to work with you & call you a brother officer. You & your family will be forever in my thoughts & prayers.

Cpl. Dan Demler
South Bend Police Dept.

April 27, 2007

My condolences to your family and friends. You have made your Brother Officers proud with your display of bravery.
....Rest in peace Corporal....

Sergeant Kevin Brady
NYPD Mounted Unit

April 27, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

Chief Michael Rothermel
McCurtain Oklahoma Police Department

April 27, 2007

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

Aloha Corporal Nick S. Polizzotto,
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 sacred 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.

Corporal Nick S. Polizzotto, God Bless you. You are a hero. As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are Family.” 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 His Divine peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers, peace and love beyond all understanding. I honor you today. You will NEVER be forgotten.

--"Your life is more important than you can imagine."-- Maya Angelou


** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

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)

April 27, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and co-workers of Corporal Nick S. Polizzotto. R.I.P

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

April 26, 2007

First of all I would like to thank all the officers who
protect and serve us everyday. Corporal Nick was one of the good guys and it is so hard for everyone to deal with
another senseless tragedy. I live in Mishawaka but work in
South Bend and my heart goes out to all the family, police
families, and the community. We all need to say many prayers and lean on each in this time of need. I turn my blue porch light on each night and prayer that the officers
patrolling my neighborhood go home safe each morning.To his family thank you for giving us such a fine human being
and remember you are in our prayers each and everyday.
My husband's cousin was Tom DeRue another South Bend officer that was taken from his family before his time.
When the parade of lights happens on Friday night I will be out there with my candle lit to pray silently for all
the great men and women who protect us everyday.
May God Bless you all

Judy Morgan
Community Member

April 26, 2007

I woke up early that morning...it was eerily quite and something just felt wrong. Minutes later, we received the call about what had happened. My heart hurts for your family, Nick, and I have no words to express the awfulness of the situation. I pray that you are at peace and that your family takes comfort in the outpouring of support I know they are receiving and will continue to receive. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. I only wish you didn't have to make it.

Anne
wife of SB police officer

April 26, 2007

My name is Nicole and I live in Michigan and I have been watching the news and have seen all of the officers Indiana has lost or been injured,My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who have passed,and for Corporal Nick Polizzotto's family and to the South Bend,Police Department,I am sorry for your loss.

Nicole
None

April 26, 2007

"A Cop on the Take"

First he takes the oath.
Now look at all he takes -

He takes it in stride when people call him pig.
He takes time to stop and talk to children.
He takes your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket you really deserve.
He takes on creeps you would be afraid to even look at.

He takes time away from his family to keep you safe.
He takes your injured children to the hospital.
He takes the graveyard shift without complaint because it's his turn.
He takes his life into his hands daily.

He takes you home when your car breaks down.
He takes time to explain why both you headlights have to work.
He takes the job no one else wants - telling you a loved one has died.
He takes criminals to jail.

He takes in sights that would make you cry.
Sometimes he cries too, but He takes it anyway because someone has to.
If he is lucky, He takes retirement.
He takes memories to bed each night that you couldn't bear for even one day.

Sometimes, He Takes a bullet.

And, yes, occasionally he may take a free cup of coffee.
Then one day he pays for all he has taken,
and God takes him.

by

Wayne A. Linney

St. Joseph County Police

April 26, 2007

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down
his life for his friends. John 15:13. May God comfort
and keep your family during this difficult time.
Rest in peace brother

Lt. R.T. Ernie Willis, Ret.
Cleveland Co. Sheriff's Office NC

April 26, 2007

The Law Enforcement Explorer Post 107 would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the South Bend Police Department and the family and friends of Corporal Polizzotto. It is sad to hear about the loss of one of America’s finest. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Explorer Captain Adam Hinson
Law Enforcement Explorer Post 107; Concord, NC

April 26, 2007

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Sr. Captain S. Yates
Collins Fire Dept. (Miss.)

April 26, 2007

Nick, it's terrible that your life was taken by the scum, the best man did not win by no means. I feel so sorry for your son, as I know how my son looks at me, IM sure yours did you also, you were his Hero, and always will be. God bless your family. Rest easy now my Brother in law, your watch on earth is over.

SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia CO FL SO

April 26, 2007

Brother you have given the last that there is to give. Again the SBPD suffers loss. It is for you and those like you that we will continue to stand the post in your memory and from your example. Rest in peace brother.

Officer
Long Beach PD

April 26, 2007

I can't believe we are going thru this again... I actually looked in the parkinglot after roll call to see if I would see you walking to your car. At that point I realized this was all to real... I know that you are up there with sev still fight over the guy he arrested in your beat and got to go home early.. I have asked god why so many times.. why would he want to put all of thru the pain again but he needed you up there.. You are one of the bravest people I will ever know. Me and our department will always remember when another one of our brothers went home.. That day will live in all of our hearts forever.. Take care and god speed.. watch over all of us especially your beautifull son of yours.. We Miss you Nick..

Jennifer Vanderbutts
Dispatcher/SBPD

April 26, 2007

Nick,

I'll always remember some fun that we had while you were with NDSP. It was great seeing you at Marian HS events. You had great character. I am one of the countless people that you affected in a positive way. May you rest in peace as you are with great police officers such as, Sev, Rex Rakow, Lt. Gary Dudley, Chief Gary Martin, and many others now "On Duty" in the mansion of our Lord. Rest in Peace my brother. Know that you and your family will remain in our prayers.

Ofc. Patrick Holdeman
Notre Dame Police Dept.

April 26, 2007

I Hope I can be as bracve as you if the time ever comes, thanks for making the sacrifice, you will never be forgotten

Patrolman
ECSD

April 26, 2007

I am so sorry to hear that you lost another brother . from what I have read Corporal Palizzotto was a great Police Officer and friend,and Father ,The South Bend Police Department And Corporal Polizzotto Family will be In My thoughts and Prayers.May GOD watch over you all as you protect us.

Emt-I Corey Teeter

April 26, 2007