Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you, brother in Indiana law enforcement. Thank you for your great service to our state. Rest in peace, we have the watch now.

Deputy Sheriff
Marion County Sheriff's Department

April 25, 2007

He looks like a great guy with a giant smile full of friendlines. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Ptl. Matthew Benus
Saddle Brook PD New Jersey

April 25, 2007

You are a true hero. Rest in peace my brother we will take it from here.

Ptl. K. L. Lunger, JR.
Clayton Police Department

April 25, 2007

I will be with sadden heart praying for Officer Polizzotto's family, friends & co-workers in this very tragic and difficult time. I hope the healing process for everyone is painless. Memory is all that is left for this fine officer. We will honor him as we honor all in this tough field of work. Battery Attention! We salute you Officer Polizzotto. May you patrol the heavenly skies. RIP Sir.

Lt. Joseph A. Panko
Security Supervisor

April 25, 2007

It is with great respect and humble sadness that we express our condolences to the Southbend PD and the Family of Officer Polizzotto for a fallen commrade. Our thoughts and prayers shall be with you all. May God bless during this time of reflection and give you peace.

Sincerely: Lansing Police Honor Guard, Sgt David Ellis

Sgt David Ellis
Lansing, MI Police Honor Guard

April 25, 2007

Rest in peace Corporal Polizzotto, your death was not in vain. Your memory and your deeds will live forever.

Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police

April 25, 2007

As I drove home from work tonight a song came on The Bear and the words said...and it feels like heaven is so far away, and it seems like the world is so cold now that you've gone away. How those words hit home. May you rest in peace Nick. God Bless.

osceola resident

April 25, 2007

Thoughts and prayers go out Polizzotto family

Eric
Citizen

April 25, 2007

Rest in Peace, Cpl. Polizzotto. We thank you for your Service, Sir, and you will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

April 25, 2007

My prayers are with the Polizzotto Family....so sad and senseless to what happened...he will always be remembered for protecting us.

Mary and Austin

April 25, 2007

Corporal Polizzotto, thank you so much for your dedication and your ultimate sacrifice. You are a hero, sir. To your family, my deepest condolences. To the SBPD family, You have my sympathies and prayers. Be safe as you continue the watch knowing what you do is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Romans 13:4.

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

April 25, 2007

I didn’t really know Nick, but my husband worked with him, and I went to school with his brother, Tony. It is obvious that he was a great person, friend, and policeman. He will be missed and not forgotten. There are no words to express the deep sorrow felt by those of us who know what it is like to watch our loved one put his or her life at risk every day, praying that our worst fears never come true. My heart breaks for the Polizzotto family, especially for Joey, his little boy. My sympathy goes out to all of his friends. Finally, I pray that God will comfort and protect Nick’s coworkers and fellow law enforcement officers. Rest in Peace, Nick.

-A South Bend Police Officer's Wife

April 25, 2007

God Bless you and be with your family and friends in this time of sorrow. Greater Love has no man than he lay down his life to protect another. Your light now shines to others a beacon of selfless sacrafice, and service to the community you loved and served.

Officer Mike Hubbard
Ontwa/Edwardsburg Police Dept

April 25, 2007

To the family and friends of Corporal Nick Polizzotto, please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of our family and so many others. Any senseless death is a tragedy, but it seems even more tragic when it happens to someone who has dedicated their life to trying to protect the communities they serve. From all accounts, the world would be a much better place with more people like this in it. Please know that serving as a police officer, he has made a difference in the world and that we will be forever grateful to him for that.

We salute all of the local officers who do their best everyday to try to make our world a safer place to live in and raise our children. Our 7-year old daughter wants to ask her teacher to do a Hail Mary for you Corporal Nick. God bless you.

Cindy
Local resident

April 25, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the South Bend Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, GA

April 25, 2007

Eternal rest grant him o lord and may your perpetual light shine upon him.

RIP Brother.

Officer Dan Ryan
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Dept.

April 25, 2007

Our thoughts go out to Clp.Polizzottos family & fellow officers . We also have Plt.norby in our thoughts . God bless all . Michael & cheryl bowker

Michael & cheryl Bowker

April 25, 2007

"In The Line of Duty"

What is the meaning of "In The Line Of Duty"
It means that an officer made the Ultimate sacrifice.
It means that someone took an officer's life.
A hero has fallen.

Officers who gave their all
To protect and serve
Have been killed by someone whom they swore
To protect and serve.

It means that their badge will no longer be on their chest
And they will join
"The Best Of The Best"

It means that family and friends are left behind
To deal with the lost of a loved one.
Only having the memories of that loved one
Close to their hearts.
Something no one can ever take away.

It means that family members will stand at the officers grave
And wonder why ...
Why would someone take an officer's life
And leave them there to die?
If we only knew.

Today an officer will place their badge on their chest
To fulfill the dreams of heroes killed
"In The Line Of Duty"
YOU MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS.
REST IN PEACE.

JESSICA KRIVAK-HOLAWAY
DISPATCHER PORTER CO 911 CENTER/FORMER SBPD DISPATCHER

April 25, 2007

Thank you for your years of service, and may God Bless your family, friends and co-workers in this time of need. God Speed Brother Polizzotto..........................

Motor Officer W F Schrader
Lakeland Florida PD

April 25, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE!!!!!!! REST ON THOSE STREETS OF GOLD!!!!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE HAZARD POST 13

April 25, 2007

My heart goes out to Officer Polizzotto's family. These men and women put their lives on the line every day. When will we get the message that we need tighter gun controls? My son is also a So. Bend police officer, and good friend to Officer Polizzotto and it is so sad to see him and his fellow offices suffer everytime one of their own are killed or severly wounded. They are a true brotherhood and my heart breaks for them as well as the family. Diana

April 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Corporal Nick S. Polizzotto's family, friends and his law enforcement family. May God lead him home. Nick you will never be forgotten.

Carol J. McIntyre
citizen

April 25, 2007

I am so completely saddened by what happened to Cpl Polizotto. It hits all too close to home when things like this happen, but even more so when it is someone you know. I have both these families in my deepest thoughts and prayers and pray that God will see you through this, especially for the precious boy that is going to be forever effected by the loss of his father. My heart goes out to you.

Jennifer

April 25, 2007

Hey Buddy!

I don't even know where to begin. You were a great friend, and confidant. We spent many of nights at Friday's talking about family, friends, and the W.S.O.P. I will never forget you. Your family has a son/brother to be proud of. Joe will always know that his father was a hero, not only to the community, but to his brothers and sisters in uniform. I know you were my hero. I never had to look over my shoulder, because I always knew you were there.
It was less than 4 years ago we sat in my kitchen for hours talking about how easily it could have been either one of us when Steve was shot. The shot rang out, and you had me cover the door, so you could get to Steve. You risked your own life without hesitation to protect a brother. You were always thinking of others before yourself. In 5 years, the statue of limitations will be up and I can post some of our best stories.
Paula and I will miss that big smile. Keep us safe!

We love ya bro

CPl Aaron Cassel
South Bend Police Department

April 25, 2007

Nick you were most definetly an amazing person!!! You were there for anyone who needed you,and never thought twice about helping someone. You always had a smile on your face,even when things weren't going the way they should. You were also, a very brave dedicated man with a heart of gold,and I know your watching over your family and friends,thru each and everyday that passes. May the Lord be with you,and your loved ones. God Bless You Nick.

Jennifer Hall
Friend

April 25, 2007