Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A senseless act of violence has taken the life of another brother officer. To the family, friends, and co-workers of Corporal Polizzotto and on behalf of the Evansville Police Department and law enforcement community, our deepest condolences.

Officer Steve Hicks
Evansville Police Dept Evansville, IN

April 25, 2007

Our prayers go out to you and yours. It seems too many good men are lost, but never forgotten. Every day I read The Officer Down Memorial Page, praying not another. Every night when my husband leaves our home I kiss him, tell him how much I love and adore him, and pray everytime I think of him for his safe return home to our family. Not only for him but for all. We never forget what our heros do. We thank God for men and women like you, and your families who make such a sacrific for others. May God carry you and yours at this most difficult time.
Wife of Riverside California Deputy

Wife of Riverside Deputy

April 25, 2007

Nick,
I knew you from all the years of working at the hospital and seeing you when you would bring someone in. I'll never forget your smile. It is unfathomable that your EOW is so close to Scott's. I pray for your family, friends and LEO family as the next few days, weeks and months are so very difficult. God Bless You.

Juli Verkler
Widow of Ptlm. Bryan S. Verkler, EOW 12/13/03

April 25, 2007

Lost but NEVER forgotten...

Deputy Sheriff
FCSO, Maryland

April 25, 2007

Cpl.Polizzotto, My deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the South Bend Police Department. My prayers are with ALL OF YOU. Thank you for the service that you rendered as a Police Officer to your community.

Rest in Peace now my brother, we will take the watch from here. GOD BLESS YOU.

Sgt.Kenneth Bowman
Washington Township PD (Toledo, Ohio)

April 25, 2007

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.

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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
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 brother we'll take the watch from here.

Sgt. Travis Hueston
Sweetser Police Department

April 25, 2007

I am a high school friend of Tony (Nick's older brother) and had Mrs. Polizzotto as an English teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Terri (Hartstein) McKendry

April 25, 2007

To the Family of Corporal Polizzotto, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

cindi

April 25, 2007

YOU FOUGHT YOUR LAST FIGHT MY BROTHER, NOW YOU CAN REST IN PEACE. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A HERO.

OFFICER D. HUNT
LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE

April 25, 2007

Schlick -

This is just so surreal, and I am having such a hard time accepting this. Yes, I know you are in a better place, but I want to be selfish. I want you back here, with us. Never again will I hear that wonderful deep voice of yours over the radio, or see those beautiful blue eyes. The laughs we shared, the pact we made between each other, will always be in my heart. Aaahhh, the coat. Forever will I cherish it, and never be cold in dispatch again! Unfortunately I know life must go on, but it is getting harder and harder with the brothers we are losing.
I know this is not goodbye, for we will all be together on the other side.
I love you, my brother.

Billie Croymans Dispatch Supervisor
SBPD

April 25, 2007

You have made the ultimate sacrifice and we are all greatful for your service... Rest in peace...

Nick McKinley, Reserve Officer
Winona Lake Police Department

April 25, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Corporal Polizzotto, 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

April 25, 2007

Cpl Polizzotto,

It is difficult to come to this site and see that another young officer has given the ultimate sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with your son, family, friends and the enire SBPD.

Rest easy with your brothers Cpl Severns and Cpl Dequch.

May the next ten years be kinder to the SBPD.

Boston

April 25, 2007

We pause to mourn the death of Cpl. Polizzotto and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies, go out to his family, friends, and all the members of his department.

May God comfort each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

April 25, 2007

When I heard of the sad news, it just felt like my heart had been ripped out, again. I just wish that we as citizens would take just a minute to say, "thank you" when you see an offier out doing his job or getting a cup of coffee. Don't wait until something like this happens.
My heart and prayers are with the family, and especially his little boy, who has now been left without a father.

Sandie

citizen

April 25, 2007

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY FROM SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN HELPED BY THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT ON MANY OCCASIONS A BIG THANKYOU FOR GIVING OF YOUR LIVES AND BEIONG THERE FOR EACH EVERY INDIVIDUAL THAT YOU INCOUNTER. MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU AND I PRAY THAT WE NEVER HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN IN OUR LIFE TIMES. TO OFFICER POLIZOTTO'S FAMILY MY HEART & PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU!

LOVE AND PRAYERS THE KIRISH FAMILY

FRIEND

April 25, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

SFPD

Police Officer RI
SFPD

April 25, 2007

I keep asking myself "why another one?" but in my heart, I know the answer is " because someone has to protect us".
My heart just hurts for yet another South Bend policeman, another family, another child left behind to mourn, another showing of the black bands and flags on police cars; another flag at half mast.
My deepest sympathy to the South Bend Police Department, the family of Nick Polizzotto and to the people of South Bend who lost another best and brightest.

Sally J. Sorberg
citizen of South Bend

April 25, 2007

Please accept our condolences and know that our prayers are with the family in this critical time of crisis.
It saddens the heart of every L.E agency to lose one of our own. God Bless dw-sotc/cpd.

Campus Police Chief, Don Waters
Southern Okla. Tech. Centr.

April 25, 2007

My heart goe's out to the Polizzotto family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and confort you during this tragic time. Life on earth is far to short, and the loss of this precious Officer is so very sad. RIP SIR.

friend

April 25, 2007

To the family, friends and fellow officers of Cpl. Nick Polizzotto - There are no words kind enough to comfort you during this time. This brave officer dedicated his life to his family and his department. He has paid the ultimate sacrifice and we are forever in-debt to him. May you rest in peace Nick and God be with you.
Blessed are the peacemakers:
for they shall be called the children of God.

"THE FINAL INSPECTION"

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell

Rest in Peace my Brother

Sgt. Jim Brazauskas
Former Knox Police Department

April 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Cpl Polizzotto and his family. You have gave your all to the residents of South Bend. You deserve only the best. Rest in peace.

David G.
South Bend Citizen

April 25, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to the Polizzotto family. There are not words to say, that can comfort you at this time. My son knew Nick, from LaSalle High School and said he was just an all around great guy. As a Mother, my heart aches for you all. Please know that there are people out there thinking of you, praying for you and hoping that God will help you thru this tragic time.

Pam

April 25, 2007

GOD SPEED BROTHER,We have the watch.

Scott C. Stringer-Deputy Sheriff
Pontotoc County Sheriff Department-Miss.

April 25, 2007

My heart goes out to the son and family of Cpl. Nick Poliizzotto for the senseless loss of their loved one.

My prayers are with Ptlm. Mike Norby and his fellow officers of the SBPD - for their devoted service I am grateful!
God Bless You All!

Jackie
Citizen

April 25, 2007