Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Russel Timoshenko never had a chance to defend himself, but he defended the city of New York for 18 months with Dignity, and Honor. Rest In Peace Russel, and God Bless You Always. "IN VALOR, THERE IS HOPE"!!!

Detective
NYPD

July 17, 2007

To the family of Officer Timoshenko: My heart goes out to you knowing myself of how a loved one lives to serve and gives his life in the work that they love. May you find peace knowing that Russel died doing what he loved.

Carolyn Jones
Wife of Deputy David C. Jones EOW 1-26-03

July 17, 2007

I am sixty. I know no officers. My heart is broken for your loss. Please know you are not alone in your sadness. Ordinary citizens DO care and hurt with you.

July 17, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother, You Won't Be Forgotten. Now Just Protect Us as We Carry the Torch From Here On Out.
"Gone But Never Forgotten"

Police Officer
Rutgers University- New Brunswick

July 17, 2007

My heart is broken to learn that yet another fine officer has been taken from us. My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Timoshenko's parents. I lost a son to gunfire one and a half years ago. He was a California Highway Patrol Officer. I miss him so much. I know the pain you are feeling. I know everything is just a blur right now. Just know that your son was a true hero.What fortunate parents you were to have a son that was so brave. You will be in my heart and prayers. To Officer Timoshenko's fellow officer I know that you are hurting also. I will be praying for you and for your safety. Please know you are loved and the work you do is appreciated

PAT STEVENS
MOTHER OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER ANDY STEVENS

July 17, 2007

I look at your picture and my heart breaks. So young, so much promise, such a hero. So much hate in the world but good does prevail. All the messages of condolence to your family prove that. Watch over your family from heaven Officer Timoshenko - they loved you so much. God Bless You and all the brave men and women of the NYPD.

Deborah

July 17, 2007

Know your sacrafice was not in vien and your life here on earth was much to short. May you rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers to the Timoshenko family.

P/O Tammy Kohler
PPD

July 17, 2007

Russel, you certainly fought a brave battle. You will always have my deepest respect for your bravery. We just want you to know that your fellow officers will never forget you and we will always be here for your family.
Rest in peace brother...

Sergeant Kevin Brady
NYPD Mounted Unit

July 17, 2007

Rest in peace sir, It saddens me to see this happening too often, GODSPEED until we meet in Heavens Roll call, god bless you, your family, and the NYPD.

Ofc. Aaron Sparks
Gilmanton N.H. Police Department

July 17, 2007

Officer Timoshenko,
Another Life lost, We will never undertand the loss of a person so early in his career. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep Paul Sperandeo Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept, LA

July 17, 2007

While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side;
He answered the call… of himself gave his all,
And a part of America died… (author unknown)

Rest in peace brother

Ptl. T. McGuire
Clinton PD

July 17, 2007

Dear Officer Timoshenko,
Thank you for your Selflessness, Courage, and Devotion to Duty. You are an inspiration for others to follow.


Dear Timoshenko Family,
You raised a fine son and is in our prayers. We ask that God provide you the strength needed during this most difficult time.

Our condolences.

The Werth Family
Washington State

Officer Paul Werth
US Customs and Border Protection

July 17, 2007

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

PO RJL
SUFFOLK COUNTY PD

July 17, 2007

When I found out that Officer Timoshenko had died from his injuries, I cried. My worst fear is losing my future husband in the line of duty, I could only imagine how his family must feel right now. You are in my deepest thoughts and prayers.
RIP Officer Timoshenko
Only the Good Die Young.

Julie
Fiance of NYC Firefighter

July 17, 2007

Officer Timoshenko, may God bless you for your sacrafice, and watch over your family, You will not be forgotten.

Anthony Picarelli
Former NYPD 9th. Pct.

July 17, 2007

The Slidell Police Department
wishes to extend its
special thoughts and
heartfelt prayers
in your time of sorrow.

Alayna Wilcox
Slidell Police Department

July 17, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family at this time! I am very sorry for your lost!


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.

Angela Carrillo
Young Exployer Kenner Police LA

July 17, 2007

You put up a brave fight against your injuries. Rest in Peace.

jersey City NJ Police Dept

July 17, 2007

God Speed Brother

Tina/Reserve Deputy
ACSO, SC

July 17, 2007

R I P

Firefighter

July 17, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

July 17, 2007

My department recently went through this too. My deepest sympathies to OFC Timoshenko's family and his fellow officers. Rest in peace brother.

OFC Scott Snyder
Grand Rapids PD, MI

July 17, 2007

Police Officer Russel Timoshenko, you will be a hero forever! To his family and friends, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeanine Lee
Sister of Fallen Officer Kevin Lee, SI, NY

July 17, 2007

I just want to let the family of Officer Timoshenko know that he is in my prayers and so are they - and this is just a really sad tragedy and I hope that you all know many many people pray for your family. Your son did a courageous and selfless thing when he decided to become a police officer and you should never forget that.

gwendolyn
resident of NYC

July 17, 2007

My heart literally hurts every time I see another posting on ODMP. It's such a shame there are these "animals"(can't call them human) loose on our streets. They have no regard for human life, or whose life they destroy. I would like the family to know they are in my prayers. I pray that justice will be swift & severe. I also pray God gives them strength to endure this terrible time and eventually peace in their hearts.

LEO's Daughter
Montgomery, AL

July 17, 2007