Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P. Thanks for making the world a better place.

Officer
Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

April 26, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF NICK,
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW THE PAIN YOU FEEL. MY BROTHER WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND LEFT A WIFE AND 3 SONS. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. NICK WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO! MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

MICHELLE ZUSKIN

April 26, 2007

You will never be forgotten!

Major Steve Bequette
Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office

April 26, 2007

On behalf of my family, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Polizzotto family.
Our prayers are with you.

Ron Cheverie (Retired)
Halifax Halifax Regional Police
Nova Scotia, Canada

Ron Cheverie ( Retired )
Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers

April 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Polizzotto family, friends, and law enforcement family. Nick and Scott both will never be forgotten!

April 26, 2007

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY OF NICK. BEING THE MOTHER OF A OFFICER AND SON IN THE ACADEMEY,I CANNOT EXPRESS MY FEELINGS.MAY GOD KEEP YOU STRONG.

sherry ryans
mother of police officers

April 26, 2007

Cpl. Polizzotto,

My thoughts, anger, tears, and many questions are with your family, friends, and fellow officers. Thank you for all that you did for this city during your time on the department. May you watch over the rest of us and keep us safe!

South Bend Resident

April 26, 2007

I would like to say how thankful I am to the South Bend Police Department as well as all officers around the United States of America for their exemplary dedication to the safety and well being of the general public. Without you, our very existence would not be secure. May Corporal Nick Polizzotto rest eternally in peace. Gone but definately never forgotten.

Linda Jeffries
Citizen

April 26, 2007

"Just A Cop"

The funeral line was long,
There's an awful lot of cars,
Folks came out of the restaurants,
They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites
All let their hammers drop.
Someone asked. "What is this all for?"
And they said,"Aw, Just A Cop."

Some chuckled at the passing cars.
Some shed a silent tear
Some people said,"It's stupid."
"All these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?"
"Or in a doughnut shop?"
"Sure is a lot of trouble,
For someone who's Just A Cop."

They blocked the intersections,
They blocked the interstate.
People yelled and cursed,
"Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!"
"They're makin' us all stop!"
"It seems they are sure wastin' time,
On someone who's Just A Cop."

Into the cemetery now,
The slow procession comes,
The woeful Taps are slowly played.
There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads
"This service is a flop."
"There's lots of good words wasted,
On someone who's Just A Cop"

Yeah, Just A Cop to most folks.
Did his duty every day.
Trying to protect us,
Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven,
St. Peter put him at the top.
An angel asked him,
"Who was that?"
And he said, "Aw, Just A Cop."

The Judgment:

The Officer stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shinning,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The Officer squared his shoulder and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I aint,
Because those of us who carry badges can't
always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was rough,
And sometimes I've been violent
Because the streets are tough.

But I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.

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

There was silence all around the throne,
where the saints often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer."
"You've borne your burdens well."
"Come walk a beat on heaven's streets,"
"You've done your time in Hell"

Rest In Peace My Brothers & Sisters
Who Have Given Your All. You Have
Earned Your Wings, Soar On.

Author Unknown

God Bless Your Family, And Your Fellow Officers.
You Have Earned You Wings Nick, Soar On...
Christina A. Lewis, Mishawaka, IN.

April 26, 2007

So many people know your name
Who didn't know it yesterday.
Today a hero; front page news,
The senseless death of a man in blue.
Nick, the whole world knows today
Of the ultimate sacrifice you've made.
Your friends and family - we already knew
The kind of hero that lived in you.
The man that you were every day,
No gunshot wound can take away.
That big sly smile, and "Hey Buddy!"
Will live on in our memories.
Our hearts - they bleed, and we all cry.
You're a hero - not because you died.
Because of how you laughed, loved, and lived.
Nick, in this life, you gave all you had to give.


Aaron and I love you, and will never forget you.

Paula Cassel
Wife of SBPD Officer

April 26, 2007

God bless you, and may you rest in peace. Thank you for protecting us in the deep dark hours of the night. Your service will never be forgotten. May the lord protect your son and family as you have protected us. God speed Nick...

A SOUTH BEND RESIDENT

April 26, 2007

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

GOD Bless you and your family.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

April 26, 2007

Cpl Nick Polizzotto has been a friend of mine since we were teenagers. He was a man of integrity, honor, and compassion. He was also a great friend with a good sense of humor. He was a loving son and a devoted father.

My father was a police officer for almost thirty years, so I grew up knowing the dangers officers face. I never thought it would hit so close to home. Nick had wanted to be a cop from the day I met him.

Please remember his parents, his siblings, and his friends in your prayers. Most importantly, though, remember his son who has lost his father and his hero.

Godspeed, old friend. While your friends are grieving your loss, we do take some comfort in knowing that we will all meet again some day.

Mike Eby
Friend

April 26, 2007

Our hearts go out to the family of Corporal Nick S. Polizzotto. You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers and guide you all through this most difficult of times. AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

April 26, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOUR FAMILY AND THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL BE IN YOUR PRAYERS. TO NICK'S SON YOUR FATHER DIED A HERO,PROTECTING THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH BEND. I KNOW YOU AND SCOTT ARE IN HEAVEN WATCHING OVER US AS WE GO OUT ON PATROL

DEPUTY
JASPER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

April 26, 2007

I extend my condolences to Cpl. Polizzotto's family, to Patrolman Michael Norby, and to the South Bend Police Department for their great loss. We must continue on, but Cpl. Polizzotto will not be forgotten.

Officer Ed Johnson
St. Joseph County Police Reserve

April 26, 2007

Rest in peace Borther Nick, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage. May your Family, Friends and Co-Workers find peace.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

April 26, 2007

To the family of Corporal Polizzotto,
My brother Lt. Gary Dudley was with the Indiana State Police EOW 8/22/06. Nothing can compare to the grief that you are feeling now. No words or promises of prayer can begin to address the loss that you are experiencing. As my family continues to try and discover what the new "normal" is, my hope is that you find pride in what a remarkable young man Nick was. To give the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the public, to me, demonstrates the fabric this officer was made of. God Bless and our prayers are with you. Dan Dudley

Dan Dudley
Survivor

April 26, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Corporal Nick Polizzotto as well as to the South Bend Police Department. Rest in peace Corporal Polizzotto, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

April 26, 2007

Thank you for your years of service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! We have your watch from here. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

April 26, 2007

Somebody killed a policeman today,

and part of America died.

A piece of our country he swore to protect,

will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,

with counsel demanding his rights.

While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,

and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,

just as if he'd gone off to war.

Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,

to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,

in your town or mine.

While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,

a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,

and he stands at each new rookie's side.

He answered the call,

of himself gave his all,

And A Part of America Died.

YOU WILL BE MISSED.

April 26, 2007

Shoulder to shoulder
standing side by side,
I.L.E.A. graduates are at
attention beaming with pride.

Thoughts towards the future
of a career that lies ahead,
it's all brand new and exciting
with nothing to dread.

The years will add up
and so will the scars,
responding to domestics
and fights at the bars.

Foot chases, pursuits,
and felony stops,
that is just part of our
job as Indiana Cops.

DO IT RIGHT that's
what Indiana Cops do,
whether we are wearing
brown and tan or blue.

Injured in accidents some of
us beat the odds and survive,
we are able to look death in
the face and refuse to die.

Shoulder to shoulder
standing side by side,
each Sunday in church we
thank the Lord we're alive.

But in Indiana and across the
USA in towns large and small,
black shrouds remind us
of those who gave all.

The battle continues none of
their deaths were in vain,
we make sure to honor
the ones who were slain.

My fellow Indiana officers
in whom I can always confide,
we will be shoulder to shoulder
standing side by side.

April 26, 2007

Rest In Peace.

D. Paul, Special Agent
FBI

April 26, 2007

Godspeed Corporal Polizzoto. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and coworkers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

April 26, 2007

When hearing the news of Corporal Nick S. Polizzotto accross the radio I was in shock. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this couragous officer. My thoughts and prayers and many thanks to all of the officers that do their job with the highest dignity and courage! May peace be with all of you and the community which supports you!

M.A.C.

MAC

April 26, 2007