South Bend Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Reflections for Corporal Nick Samuel Polizzotto
Rest in peace, Nick. My tears join the tears of your family. Thank you for your service.
Jan Banicki
mother and grandmother of LEO, South Bend, IN
April 24, 2007
I'm sure Scott was there to greet you! How sad, almost a year to date you and Scott were taken
April 24, 2007
I am so sorry to the family of Cpl. Polizzotto. Please know that your in our thoughts and prayers.
Friend
April 24, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and Brothers in Blue. Thank you for your service to our community.
Sheri
SB Resident
April 24, 2007
God bless you and your family
Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)
April 24, 2007
A HERO may be gone.....A HERO will never be forgotten...R.I.P.
Deputy
Lake County Sheriff
April 24, 2007
Rest in peace my brother.Job well done.
Deputy Sheriff LaChauncey Sstaton
Pitt County Sheriff's Office
April 24, 2007
As we grieve for the loss of one of our own local deputies in Arizona, others greive in other places for the loss of one of their own. We all feel the pain of any fallen officer because everyday we all put our lives in gods hands to bring us home safe. Rest in peace brother. We will keep the watch and you and your sacrifice will not be forgotten!
April 24, 2007
I can't believe I'll never get to see you again. You wil be honored and missed. My prayers are with your family,friends, and department. HEROS NEVER DIE
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 a badge
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"
Author Unknown
Dep. Banicki
St. Joseph County
April 24, 2007
Cpl. Polizzotto, Thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. Matthew 5:9
You shall not be forgotten!
There is no JUSTICE, There is JUST US!
Former Indiana LEO
Former Officer
April 24, 2007
Heroes never die. It is up to you and Scott to watch over us and keep us safe.
Friend
April 24, 2007
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