Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Brother. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro PD, Louisville, KY

September 16, 2007

I have been a Police Officer for almost 19 years now. September 13, 2007, was a tragic and sad day during my watch. What has come of this world when one has lost such respect for the life of the very person that one calls to face anothers fears. To take the life of a Police Officer and to attempt the same for an additional three because they were doing their job.

Rest in peace my fallen brother. I did not know you personally but, like everyone else that wears the uniform, you are my brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your wife, children and the rest of the law enforcement community.

Det. Jose Eduarte
MDPD Robbery Bureau

September 16, 2007

Rest in peace my brother.

Deputy
Monroe County Sheriff's Office

September 16, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF OFC. SOMOHANO. I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY DEAPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOST OF YOUR LOVE ONE. AS I READ ALL OF THE OTHER REFLECTIONS, I KNOW THAT THIS WAS A MAN OF GREAT RESPECT AND WAS TRULEY LOVED. STAY CLOSE TO THE LORD, STAY IN PRAYER, AND ALL WILL BE FINE. GOD BLESS YOU .

OFFICER K.BENNETT
DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 16, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas PD

September 16, 2007

Though I did not know Ofc. Somohano, he is still a brother, and will be missed. My condolences to his family and to his MDPD family. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what uniform we wear....We are still a united family....From a fellow City of Miami sister....

Detective Kimberly Andrews
City of Miami PD

September 16, 2007

My heart and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you and your family."Hero's never die, they just take on new assignment."

TPR. C. CABALLERO
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL

September 16, 2007

The agencies who responded are to be commended on their professionalism while dealing with such a terrible loss. May your family and friends find peace in the wonderful memories of you. Thank you for your bravery & sacrifice. Rest in peace, brother officer.

trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol

September 16, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

1773P
CSPD

September 16, 2007

The loss of one of us impacts the rest. We share our grief for their loss with the family and pray they may some day find peace.

Harry Wendler
Metro-Dade Police - Retired

September 16, 2007

Rest in peace and know your efforts have not been in vein. We will take it from here. No words alone can ease the pain your family is going through right now. Both your family by blood as well as your family by brotherhood, we will never forget that the price you paid was so that so many others may live.

Officer
Fort Lauderdale Police

September 16, 2007

Rest in peace Brother Jose, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs Okla. Police Dept.

September 16, 2007

Ajusticiaron al asecino de un policia hispano de Metro Dade Police Department,el mismo S.W.A.T.de este Departamento,en la madrugadan de el viernes. Este policia comia dounuts y tomaba cafe con sus companeros (cuando podia).SEGURO QUE ALGUNA VES PARO A UN VEHICULO y en el transcurso de la llamada por seguridad y cortecia , sus companers pasaron por el lugar de la llamada (sabes de ves un cuando, matan a un policia en esta situacion) ''Que Mal se ve esto..........''nuestro dinero de los taxes gastandose de esta manera........''Que terrible son estos policias''....''Verdad que son olgazanes y abusadores'' cuando usan algun tipo de fuerza necesaria para controlar y arrestar a individuos que matan ,roban, violan a ninos y mujer y toman ventaja de los pobres desvalidos de nuesta sociedad..''QUE TERRIBLES SON.....'' pero a la hora de morir por la ciudadania, de poner el cadaver, de dejar a sus esposas viudas, sus hijos huerfanos,sus madres con el corazon roto por tanta incomprencion ciudadana,QUIENES LO HACEN????.......''los terribles policias'' POR FAVOR AMIGO, LA PROXIMA VES QUE VEAS A UN POLICIA ''haciendo algunas de estas cosas malas'' vajate del carro y DALES LAS GRACIAS POR ESTAR PROTEGIENDO TU VIDA CON LA DE EL aunque tu no lo sepas apreciar.........RSS City Of Miami

Ret.Lt. Ricardo Segura
City os Miami Police Department

September 16, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Somohano as well as the brotherhood of the Miami-Dade Police Department. May you rest in eternal peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

September 16, 2007

To the wife of Ofc. Somohano I am sorry for your loss. My family and I send our hearts and prayers to you and your children. May God be with you in this difficult time......

Sincerely

The Breske Family

Ofc. Y. Breske
Mami Dade Police

September 16, 2007

Jose
There aren't any words that will say enough. You fought the good fight. Wish I could have been there for you brother. Your family are in my prayer.

Ofc. Miller
APD

September 16, 2007

May you be with God in heaven and may God bless your family and friends.

I also began my career at South Florida Reception Center (Dept. of Corrections). I also have a wife and 2 kids. The sacrifice you gave is unmeasurable. You are a great hero and I will keep your memory always. The words "Thank You" will never be enough to express my gratitude for your service to this community.

Your loss pains me deeply and I am so sorry for what your family is going through. May God help them through these tough times. Rest in peace my brother. My condolences to the family and to the Miami Dade Police Department.

Trooper E. Collado
Florida Highway Patrol

September 16, 2007

I am so glad Officer Somohano's killer was caught so quickly, and even more glad he got the punishment he deserved.

Rest in peace Officer Somohano and may God bless your family and friends.

#5813
United States Marshals Service

September 16, 2007

ANY TIME AMERICA LOSES A POLICE OFFICER WE LOOSE A BROTHER OS SISTER WHETHER WE KNEW THEM OR NOT. IT ALL HITS HOME AND REMINDS YOU THAT EVERYDAY IS A BLESSING WITH THESE HEROS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND TO THE DEPARTMENT BECUASE I KNOW THE HEARTACHE IS FELT ALL OVER. REST IN PEACE HERO. YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE.

AIMEE 911 DISPATCHER
HARNETT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

September 16, 2007

ALTHOUGH I MET YOU IN PASSING, MY GRIEF IS THE SAME FOR SOMEONE I KNEW. FROM THE BEHALF OF MY FAMILY, YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, GOD BLESS!

SGT. J. HARRISON
MIAMI-DADE POLICE

September 16, 2007

“My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest In Peace Brother! We have the watch...

Officer
South Palm Beach Police Dept., FL

September 16, 2007

TO: OFFICER SOMOHANO,
What you gave,no one should have to,especially at your age. You were cheated so many years. Words of Thanks can never be said enough. You are a "true" Hero. You gave your own life so that others would have the chance to live in a safer world. I hope your family may find some comfort in knowing that they will be together with you again. God Bless

OHIO
summit co.

September 15, 2007

Prayers from the north. My you find peace in heaven.

Mark Sorensen
Racine PD Racine WI

September 15, 2007

Officer Somohano, thank you for your brave and selfless service. My prayers and tears are with your family, friends, and Police brothers and sisters.

How can we even begin to repay you? You've given EVERYTHING.

Timothy Reise
Nashville, TN (cousin of Chicago Police officer)

September 15, 2007

Just like we were proud of you for your ultimate sacrifice you to would have been proud to see the assistance that arrived shortly after the shooting. There is no other profession that reacts like ours when one of us is in need. Your department reacted like professionals and did the job that needed to be done while suffering and fighting back tears. I saw departments from all over including Homestead, Miami PD, Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, BSO, Miami Dade School Police, FHP, FDLE as well as DEA Agents, ICE Agents, Homeland Securtiy, US Marshals, FBI...All working together to bring an end to another tragic day in South Florida...Don't worry Jose, your brothers in brown will take care of your family. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Special Agent
DEA Miami

September 15, 2007