New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, July 14, 2007
Reflections for Detective Russel Timoshenko
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
May God give you rest, and your family comfort in this time of sorrow. Thank you for your sacrifice, you were appreciated by all the lives you touched with your service.
Officer George Curtis
State of Washington
July 17, 2007
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Timoshenko. I pray for God to watch over you. God bless the NYPD.
A/PO Ann Marie Bringas
122 Pct - Aux
July 17, 2007
Rest In Peace Brother. Your family and friends are in my prayers.
Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro Police, Louisville, KY
July 17, 2007
"Police Sacrifice"
While you sleep, we're there.
When you're sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner, or celebrating Christmas, we're there.
When its raining and cold, and you're glad to be in your home with your family, we're out there.
When it's your children's birthday, we're out there.
When it's our children's birthday, we're still out there.
You put on a suit and dress to go to work, we strap on a ballistic vest and a gun.
There's little room for error in your job, in ours there is none.
An error by you means a demotion, an error by us means a funeral.
When you tell your families "see you tonight" as you leave for work, you mean it. When we tell our family that, we pray we will.
At your job you strive to succeed, at our job we strive to survive.
In your job, one bad person is the talk of the office, in our job, one bad officer makes the news and suddenly were all bad.
In these headlines it's not what good we've done, but how much better it could have been done.
When you're scared you call us, when we're scared, we must carry on.
While you're eating a home cooked meal, we're having another hamburger.
While you're asleep with your spouse, ours sleep alone.
So the next time you're out with your family or friends, and you see a patrol car go by, remember the incredible sacrifice made by these officers every day.
Inside that car is a person that sacrifices his/her life, both professionally and personally Every day.
GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER
NYPD OCCB
P.O.
NYPD OCCB
July 17, 2007
You were too young to go ,but still your gone , we salute and respect you before and from now on.
Sergeant Anthony DeMeo
Essex County Sheriff`s Office, Newark, N.J.
July 17, 2007
Rest in Peace, PO Timoshenko
investigator Ingrid A. Segrue
BCDAO
July 17, 2007
Your young life was taken from you in such a senseless way. You are safe with the Lord now. Your passing has sadden so many. Watch over your mother and father. May you rest in peace.
RC
July 17, 2007
To the Family and Co-workers of P.O. Russel Timoshenko,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you at this very difficult time. Know that your loved one is in God's pure light, far away from the mean streets. May he rest in peace. I pray that God will grant you the strength you will need, and gives you peace in your heart.
Sincerely,
Linda Sharpe Haywood
Survivor Tpr. Darryl Haywood, Sr. F.H.P. E.O.W. 10-02-04
July 17, 2007
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine
Officer Timoshenko -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.
To all those touched by the loss of Officer Timoshenko -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association
July 17, 2007
Rest in peace Officer Timoshenko. You are a HERO. My sincerest condolences to your family who loved you so much. God Bless the NYPD.
Debbie
July 17, 2007
Brother Timoshenko, Officer Timoshenko's family and the NYPD are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the state of NY steps up and executes the animals responsible.
Sgt. S.
Officer in NJ
July 17, 2007
FINAL INSPECTION
The Policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with You?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my Church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I 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've 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 officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in Hell."
-Peter Hornbach
God Bless You and Your Family.
-Crystal, Collin County Law Enforcement Academy-Class #65
Crystal
July 17, 2007
my wife and i are so deeply saddened by officer timoshenko's tragic death. we would like his family and friends to know how greatly we value his incredible sacrifice. we wish his family and friends our sincere, heart felt consolation at this very difficult time.
kurt
new york city resident
July 17, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Officer Timoshenko, I so hoped he would pull through but that was not to be, my prayers are with you.
I work in the facility that houses that dirtbag Bostic,even though jail is his second home it's not that easy for him this time around.I only hope he never knows another day of peace.
Rest in Peace Officer Timoshenko.
CO
NYC Dep't of Corrections
July 17, 2007
Officer Timoshenko, thank you for your service. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten.
Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
July 17, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Timoshenko, I so hoped he would recover but that was not to be, my prayers are with you.
CO
NYC Dep't of Corrections
July 17, 2007
REST IN PEACE OFFICER TIMOSHENKO -----YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG TODESCHINI
EOW 4/23/06
SANDY
July 17, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Timoshenko, I hoped so much that he would pull through but that was not to be. My prayers are with you.
CO
NYC Dep't of Corrections
July 17, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and the fellow officers
Rest in peace
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (retired 911)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Tpwn of Oconomowoc
July 17, 2007
May you rest in peace my friend you gave the ulltimate sacrifice to protect your community.
Detective Senior Constable David ASHBOLT
Queensland Police Service Australia
July 17, 2007
Rest now my brother, your watch is over. My prayers go out to your family and agency. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on Heaven's streets and look over the rest of us continuing the fight in your stead.
Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton
July 17, 2007
You are a true hero to us all and you will never be forgotten for your sacrifice. Rest in peace.
Auburn Hills PD
July 17, 2007
My deepest condolences and sympathies
To the family of Police Officer Russel Timoshenko, the NYPD: and Friends
It doesn't take much,
To take someone down.
Just a single bullet, that can bounce around.
A vest or not,
the bullet will find a way.
On any kind of night,
it can take someone away.
The bulletin was heard,
and every officer knew,
the one they called their own
had just left the team in blue.
Everyone knew,
this day could come.
and now everyone is left
feeling helpless and numb.
The killers are in jail,
but how little it eases the pain.
Because a mother and father,
know things will never be the same.
He was one of many
who answered the late night calls,
and now he will be one of many,
who's name is left on Washington walls.
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Your families thought of you today
But that is nothing new.
They thought of you yesterday
and days before that too,
They think of you in silence,
They often speak your name.
All they have are memories
and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is their keepsake
with which they will never part.
God has you in His keeping.
They have you in their hearts.
May your fondest memories
bring you peace in your loss.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Girlfriend of a London Ontario Police Department Street Drug Unit
July 17, 2007
Rest easy in paradise brother. God bless your family.
Chicago Police Dept
July 17, 2007
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