Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am saddened at the passing of Ofc. Polizzotto and on behalf of this department we offer our deepest sympathies to your family and co-workers. You all are in my prayers. Rest in peace.

Darcy Meade
Kosciusko County Sheriff Department

April 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and sibling officers of Corporal Polizzotto. May you rest in eternal peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

April 26, 2007

I was very sad when I found out that another police officer was shot and killed. I did not know Corporal Polizzotto but I am sure he was a great officer and loved his job and the South Bend community. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace and walk the beat of Heaven!

Stacie
family member of an officer

April 26, 2007

Nick,

My heart broke when my wife called me to relay the news to me. You were one of the finest officers I had the pleasure to work with, one of the rare folks who never forgot about Dispatch. My wife also had the pleasure of meeting you on a couple of late-night occasions when our drunk, but well-meaning neighbor pounded on our door instead of his next door...your professionalism was always one of your hallmarks. You will be missed.

Bill Bebout
SPBD 1st detail dispatcher '99-'05

April 26, 2007

Nick thanks for all the help and love you have given to me and the community. Its hard to belive we were out and talking 4 days before this happened. it will stay in my mind forever, rest in peace brother. we will take it from here. your a true HERO and the BEST POLICEMAN EVER.
God Bless your family
JONES

Jones 2543
South Bend

April 26, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CORPORAL POLIZZOTTO. HIS SACRIFICE REPRESENTS HIS DEDECATION TOWARD THE PROTECTION OF HIS COMMUNITY. IT IS INDEED A BITTER FACT THAT SUCH DEDECATION SOMETIMES BEARS SUCH A HIGH COST. IT IS MY HOPE THAT IN YOUR GRIEF YOU MAY FIND SOME RELIEF IN THE SOLEM PRIDE THAT IS YOURS ALONE FROM HAVING KNOWN SUCH A GREAT OFFICER.
SINCERELY,
DEPUTY CHRIS SIGLER

DEPUTY MARSHAL CHRIS SIGLER
SUMMITVILLE MARSHAL'S OFFICE

April 26, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

April 25, 2007

There is a song on the radio with the line, I am out here on the front lines, sleep in peace tonight. Everytime I hear that line, I think of those I know and have come to really admire in law enforcement. I did not know you, but I thank you and those like you who do a job many of us don't want or can't do. Thank you and God Speed Blue Angel.

Elkhart Resident

April 25, 2007

Rest in Peace brother

Deputy Corbin M35
Madison County Sheriff's Office Rexburg, ID

April 25, 2007

God Bless the South Bend Police Department as we mourn this tragic loss.

Kyle Pederson
Elkhart County Resident

April 25, 2007

I know a couple other South Bend Police Officers. When hearing the bad news about an officer passing on my heart sunk. I was hoping it was not one that I knew but my condolences go out to the ENTIRE POLICE OFFICER FORCE and THEIR FAMILIES. I put flowers out on the car even though I did not know Polizzotto personally. I just cried. It is so sad to have to lose someone over something so dumb, A GUN.

After all of this it makes you stop and think about what you have and realize you need to stay close to those you have and say "I love you" to them everyday, becasue you never know after they walk away from you may never see them again:(

Kat

April 25, 2007

i would like to thank all police officers for their dedication and bravery,out there on the streets,each one has a god given purpose to protect and serve. nick knew his purpose from the beginning. god bless nick for his dedication and love for others.
don earl

don earl
citizen

April 25, 2007

May the Lord be with Mr & Mrs Polizzotto, Joseph Polizzotto and the entire family of another lost officer. I pray for the members of ths SBPD daily and pray we will not have to do this again. It is so sad to lose another officer especially another LaSalle allum. God Bless you all. And know that you are always being watched over no matter what the outcome may be. You are all loved!!!

Amie

April 25, 2007

My prayers are with the family and friends of Corporal Polizzotto. They are also with the Department itself. As a community we will grieve his passing.

Mother of a south Bend Officer

April 25, 2007

RIP Nick thank you for your service. You with always be a hero here in South Bend. My heart and prays go out to your family, friends, and department. May you rest in peace and watch over fellow officers.

Nicole
Sister in law of st. joe county officer

April 25, 2007

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

Patrol
Lafayette PD Indiana

April 25, 2007

CORPORAL POLIZZOTTO,
My thoughts and prayers goto you and your family. It has been just over 2 months since I lost a good friend and Detective here in Toledo to senseless gun fire. Not a day goes by that I dont visit this site to pay tribute to heros like you who have given the ultimate sacrafice doing what you love to do. May you walk strong with your fellow brothers and sisters in blue and watch over us everyday.

DEPUTY SHERIFF JASON SCHNEIDER
LUCAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TOLEDO OHIO

April 25, 2007

Nick~

You know I never thought we would be burying another brother so soon. The reality of it is that we all knew that we would go to another funeral for one of our own again, it was just a matter of when and who. But not this soon and not you.....
The many breakfast's at Steak and Shake..... your chicken soup that had more pepper in it than chicken. You were my primary FTO, you were with me for my first foot chase, and you were always there to get into trouble with me and Houser. 202 Dayton??? How could Houser and I forget? Remember the vehicle pursuit going way too fast the wrong way down Michigan? We had fun tearing up the SE side. Sitting next to you in roll call listening to you and Brick discuss poker and blackjack.
I remember the night Noonan got shot and we all went to Aaron's house after the shift. I can honestly say that I was never afraid to be on a call with you... no matter how tense things got, I knew you had my back.
I remember your birthday is October 19th .... three days before mine. I gave you that Spiderman bobble head for your car for your birthday. So hard to believe that you are gone. Tell Sev I said hi, and if you happen to run into my dad up there tell I love him and miss him more and more everyday.
Rest easy Nick, the hardest part is over. We miss you and always will. Your death was not in vain. We will carry on the fight. We'll see that big smile again one day soon.

Cpl. Jennifer Radican
South Bend PD

April 25, 2007

Another officer has fallen Lord. You must have had a reason unknown to us. Officer Polizzotto is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Officer Polizzotto and thank you for all you time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, you have another fine officer.

Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond Va DSS Fraud Unit

April 25, 2007

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 |deserved.


|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 child |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 |your |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.


|Please |remember |that the "He" |in all this |represents |all police |officers, both |men and |women who |have served |and are |serving our |cities and |their citizens |we have all |sworn to |protect.


|Blessed are |the peace |keepers!

Jamie

April 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Corporal Polizzotto. Part of my family resides in and around South Bend, and they have lost a dedicated and brave person of their community.....we all have! God Bless!

Ptl. Kapczynski
Columbus Police Dept, Columbus IN

April 25, 2007

Rest in peace, brother, your mission is complete.

Officer David Rockett
Birmingham (AL) Police Dept.

April 25, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

April 25, 2007

Being a part of the extended SBPD family, this is one of those days that we all hope we will never have to face again. Another senseless act that took the life of such a brave man. Someone who faced danger, when others would have turned away.
We're crushed that you're no longer with us...you were such a fantastic person, such a wonderful police officer, and a great friend.
Words cannot describe how much you will be missed.
May your family find strength and support, and know that they are always in my thoughts and prayers.

A
Wife of South Bend Police Officer

April 25, 2007

God speed. Cpl. Polizzotto.

To his son:

Your Dad is a great and honorable hero. Time will heal your pain. May you find peace that your loved ones, who pass on before you, in the years to come, will be greated by your father at heavens gate. And one day, many years from now, you will once again see him. Have faith and remember...

"TOUGH TIMES NEVER LAST BUT, TOUGH PEOPLE DO."

David
South Bend Resident

April 25, 2007