Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Nick,

I will always remember sitting at the airport watching the planes and talking for hours. You were always so sweet and fun, we will always have the Sports Page and Barnabys. I will miss you always. I am sure that Wrigley will be lost without you.

Old Friend

April 24, 2007

May you rest in peace.May your loved ones be comforted by Our Lord.I am sure Scott will look after you.
May the other officer who was injured heal swiftly.

April 24, 2007

My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends and your brothers & sisters in Law Enforcement. I am sure that you will be greeted by your Brother Scott Severns with open arms. Thank you for your service in our community!
In heartfelt sorrow. ***Rest in Peace Cpl Polizzotto***

Sherri B
South Bend Citizen

April 24, 2007

Rest in peace my brother

Patrolman
Brush Colorado P.D.

April 24, 2007

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

April 24, 2007

A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER

BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE...
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER, AS YOU WIPE YOUR TEARS, THE JOY I HAVE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUGHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.



Manuel Flores, Jr
UT Systems Police Officer IV

Police Officer IV
UTHSCSA

April 24, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPT AND THE POLIZZOTTO FAMILY...

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

April 24, 2007

May you rest in eternal peace. I have faith that those who knew you will not soon forget you.

Ofc. S.D. Hall Jr.
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Dept.

April 24, 2007

WE want to express our deepest sorrow to the family and friends of Cpl Polizzotto, we are praying for them all. It is so sad when those who protect the innocent citizens of our great country are killed in the line of duty.

God Bless every Policeman and Women who are protecting us each day.

We pray for you and all your families.

buck and belva
have family in south bend in

April 24, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

April 24, 2007

May God bless you Nick and your family...A heartfelt thank you for giving our South Bend Community the ultimate sacrifice. You are a true hero. Please watch down on your fellow officers and provide them strength during the coming weeks.

Wife of a St. Joseph County Police Officer

April 24, 2007

Nick,
What a senseless tragedy. You gave your life, as Scott did, protecting our community. Words can not express how sad and angry I am that we have to deal with yet another death on the South Bend Police Department. Your life was taken way too soon. My heart goes out to your family and to everyone at SBPD. I know that you and Scott are watching over us now. May you rest in peace. Godspeed my friend.

Luke Karczewski
stepbrother of South Bend (IN) Police Cpl Scott Severns *EOW 4-23-06

April 24, 2007

May Corporal Polizzotto rest in peace. I pray that God will be with his family and friends. I also pray for the healing of the other officer involved.

SBPD, God Bless. Take care of each other during this tragic time.

George Beuckelaere
Kalamazoo County Sheriff Dept
Kalamazoo, MI

Deputy George Beuckelaere
Kalamazoo County Sheriff Dept, MI

April 24, 2007

Nick-

I can't believe we lost you. One cannot make sense of what is clearly insanity, but I commend you for standing up in the face of pure evil and giving your all.

I know you will still be looking over 15 and you have my back on those Sig 42 stops in "my spot". God bless you brother.

"In Valor There Is Hope"

Cpl Edward Koczan
South Bend Police Dept.

April 24, 2007

I am deeply grieved by what happened. I want you to know and all other fellow officers, that your services to our city are greatly appreciated. We couldn’t have asked for a better team of officers to protect our city. Thank you all and God bless you...

South Bend citizen

April 24, 2007

Your sacrifice is not in vain, rest now, you will not be forgotten - there is a new star in the sky at night

April 24, 2007

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.

Corporal Polizzotto, may you rest in peace, keep watching over us, we will take it from here...

Justin W Yohe, Patrolman
Warren Police Department, Warren, Indiana

April 24, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Corporal Polizzotto. God bless you all and may he rest in peace. He will never be forgotten.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS PD/ILEA 99-139

April 24, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and co-workers of Corporal Polizzotto. God needed another angel for the streets in heaven. May he rest in peace. Thank you for your service.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

April 24, 2007

Oh, Schlick, how can this be? Shock, numbness, disbelief -- and I know I'm not the only one who is enduring this pain.

Though we weren't close in the past few years, I still considered you a friend. The community should know your kindness, compassion, sense of humor, and love -- especially of Joe and Wrigley.

I got through last night by imagining Sev meeting you at the gates of Heaven with a big grin, a bigger hug, and a well-deserved "Welcome Home Brother."

I ache for Joe. I hope he is able to grow up knowing that his father was an amazing man and a great friend. I hope he will one day understand that you didn't go willingly -- that your life was stolen and that you will always be with him.

Watch over the rest of the guys and gals, Nick -- it's getting far too deadly down here. Keep an eye on them and be the hair that stands up on the back of their neck when danger is literally around the corner.

I'm going to miss you, Schlick -- especially those huge feet!!!! Love you Buddy.

Haz
friend

April 24, 2007

May God greet you in his loving arms.RIP

MPO Scotty Moore
Carmel Police IND

April 24, 2007

God bless you and your family and co workers.Your in our thoughts and prayers.Your a true hero .

widow of Det Rolniak

April 24, 2007

Having known and worked with Nick on the South Bend Police Department, My thoughts and prayers are with my fellow brother and sister officers as well as the Polizzotto Family. You will be missed.

Officer Eric Rhymer
Marco Island Police Department

April 24, 2007

Nick, May you go before us and watch down upon the ones left behind. Rest in Heaven and in peace.

Thank you for your service, for it is not how you died that made you a hero,it is how you lived.

Patrol
Alaska

April 24, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!! Heroes live forever!!

April 24, 2007