Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

September 17, 2007

Rest in peace sir. 10-42.

Dispatcher
FHP Communications

September 17, 2007

I followed this case as it unfolded. We will miss you brother, our family has lost a great Officer.

Lt. Stuart J. Prettel
Souyh Carolina

September 16, 2007

Officer Somohano, you are a hero and you will never be forgotten. Everyday i pray for the safety of my officers and i hope i never have to hear "officer down" on my radio. god bless your family, i know you are watching over them and your fellow officers. may you rest in peace

Dispatcher Kristi Y.
Homestead PD

September 16, 2007

Another Good Officer,Husband,Father,and Friend has left us way before his Time. May You Rest in Peace and God Bless your Family and Friends. Please God watch over Jose's fellow officers, they will watch over his Family.

Dispatcher J Orinstein
Homestead PD

September 16, 2007

REST IN PEACE, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

PTL. JASON M. REEL
PERRYSBURG TWP POLICE OHIO

September 16, 2007

To Your Wife and Family, Your loving husband and father knew what you had to do and responded as any of us would have. He is the bravest of the brave. I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Retired Lt T Whalen
CPD

September 16, 2007

Rest in peace brother!

Police Officer Justin Homer
Chicago Police Department 011 District

September 16, 2007

I was very uspet when I heard of your tragic encounter with this predator. He was a coward and had to ambush you and the 3 others. Thank god your Metro Dade brothers were able to locate him before he could hurt anyone els. Now he cant hurt anyone anymore. There are no words that can help during a situation so I can just promise your family and co-workers that I will continue to do the best I can to hunt these predators so they cant hurt good people like you. R.I.P. my brother and God Bless your family ......

Sgt. Kevin Marks
PBSO K9

September 16, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice you made and the trials you blazed. God speed, Sir.

Recruit Class 35
Arlington, TX. PD

September 16, 2007

Officer Jose Somohano

You are a true hero. You stood watch and protected those in your community that depended on you. You wore the badge with pride and honor. My family will remember you and keep your family in our prayers. You will be missed.

Thank you for your sacrifice for the safey of other.

Your fellow officer from the other side of the U.S.

Officer Erik Moon

Master Patrol Officer Erik Moon
Arlington Police Department

September 16, 2007

To his wife, children, and family: I met Jose through a friend when he was working midnights and later got to know him more as I ran into him at the station or on the streets. Jose liked to joke around and laugh about many things that went on at work. He always smiled when I asked him about his kids and would tell me how much he loved them.
As a father of a two year old, I felt I had something in common with him so I would share my personal experiences about fatherhood. He was a smart cop who knew his job and
was also liked by my friends and others. I will always remember him and wished I could of been there for him. May God bless all of you allways.

OFC. Mario Fernandez
Miami-Dade Police Department

September 16, 2007

Such a terrible tragedy . My heart felt prayers and thoughts to your wife and children and family, friends and Police Family Officer Somohano you will NEVER be forgotten. thank you for all your hard work and dedication God bless you my brother

sunrise officer

September 16, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to your wife and children. Not a day will go by, where they do not think of you. You will be a hero in the eyes of your children, your sacrifice will echo in their lives forever. May you rest in peace.

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wife of pennsylvania police officer

September 16, 2007

This reflection is written in HONOR OF OFFICER JOSE SOMOHANO. There are times in our lives that we question things that we don't understand but, everything serves a purpose in our lives. Officer Somahano you served a purpose in every life that you touched rather personal or business. The time came for God to say " MY SON JOB WELL DONE." It is time for you to patrol Heavens Gates for other Angels that God is calling home. I know that you will do an excellent job in Heaven beacuse, you did an excellent job for The Miami Dade Police Department. Rest In Peace Until We Meet Again.....

Police Officer
M.D.P.D.

September 16, 2007

I still can't believe it, how anyone can do such a thing. I remember countless times sitting next to you during our rephase meetings, and you helping us with the practicums for the cadets. You had a gift and you shared it with us all. You loved your job and you were a natural. You taught this to all of the Officers that you trained and I know that they will forever keep that in their hearts. Thank you so much for blessing us and giving us the opportunity to learn so much from you. I can't even imagine how hard this is going to be for your family but I do know that your fellow brothers and sisters will do everything in their power to do as you would have done for any of us. You may have passed but you did with honor and courage. Not many would have gone that extra step,and you did. Thank you for protecting us, for you truly did serve and protect.

Sgt's Rita and Albert Rodriguez
Miami-Dade Police Department

September 16, 2007

Jose,

Most of us here knew you only as a unit or badge number, but some of us were fortunate to have briefly met you in person on one of your visits to Communications.

On Thursday September 13th, one of our biggest fears was realized when the words "Officers down" were heard over the air.

The impressive response, determination and resolve of EVERYONE from the department and the multitude of agencies from South Florida, from the time the call went out, to the conclusion of the pursuit and the ongoing investigations would have made you proud. But sadly, we were unable to return you safely home that day.

We will mourn the loss of a truly good officer for many months to come, but you will NEVER be forgotten!

09 06 my friend - R.I.P.

Dispatcher
MDPD Communications

September 16, 2007

Thank you for your service. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Please keep a watchful eye from above.

Detective
Orlando Police Dept.

September 16, 2007

God bless you.

P.O. 1 Stone

September 16, 2007

May you Rest in Peace.. Thank you for your service..

Trooper
New York State Police

September 16, 2007

Never to be forgotten! God Bless the Somohano family & friends during this most difficult time.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD

September 16, 2007

May good be with you and your family.....

Jennifer

September 16, 2007

My heart and prayers for officer Somohano's family. I pray the saftey of all officers.Welost another hero.

Mother of Officer

none

September 16, 2007

May the Lord comfort your family and friends and give you eternal peace in that special place reserved for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Rest in peace Brother.

Ptlmn. James Murray
Chicago Police Department - Retired

September 16, 2007

You will be held in our hearts and our memories. Your friends, family and loved ones will be held in our prayers. You are a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department

September 16, 2007