Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We all in law enforcement fear that radio transmission “Officer Down.” It feels like the world is collapsing. On the morning of September 13th, 2007, that radio transmission made it through our county radios and the world collapsed internally in every cop that heard it. It brought so many mixed feelings, ANGUISH, ANXIOUS, COLD SWEATS, FURIOUS. But right after that second, all of us came together and searched for the subject that did this to you and the other 3 officers. I know “NO ONE” in the law enforcement brotherhood rested that day until this person was captured “Dead or Alive.” Now after justice has been served you could rest in peace and so can we. My prayers are for your wife and kids. Your extended law enforcement family loves you and will never forget you! Jose, rest in peace, we will take it from here. Until we all meet again in heaven; God bless you and thank you!

Sgt. Leo Arteaga
Miami-Dade Police Department

September 15, 2007

Thank you for your service and may GOD bless you and your family.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER!

Dispatcher
Fairfax County Police, VA

September 15, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY. YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

CORA BECKER PAKURIS
SURVIVING WIDOW, DET HUGO BECKER, HIALEAH PD/EOW 6/25/66

September 15, 2007

Once again, the South Florida law enforcement community is mourning the death of one of our own. It is with the most heartfelt sympathy that we send our prayers and condolences to the family of Officer Somohano, and to the members of the Miami Dade Police Department. Officer Somohano's selfless dedication and sacrifice for the citizens of Florida, Miami Dade, and every city in the United States should be commended and never forgotten! Our officers need to reflect on this sacrifice and continue to work together to ensure there are no additional officers who will not go home tonight to their wives, families or children. My sincere condolences go out to Mrs. Somohano and her family. May god bless you as you move forward without your “brave hero” at your side. Please look to the law enforcement community for the help and support you will need in the future.

Chief Ted J. Gonzales
Jupiter Island Public Safety Department

September 15, 2007

May the Lord bless Officer Somohano, his family, friends and fellow Officers. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Brother.

Patrolman Bryan Losagio
Salisbury Township Police Department, Lehigh County, Pa

September 15, 2007

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrectionand and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.
"And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?"
You are at home in peace with your father.

LE Ranger Thomas Holmes
US Park Service, Manassas NBP, VA

September 15, 2007

Thank you for your service, "Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called the sons of God"

Detention Officer Phillip Wolfenbarger
Carter County Sheriffs Offfice

September 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go to your family. You died doing
what you enjoyed the most:serving others and protecting us from the scum of society. May God give your wife and kids the strenght and peace they need during these difficult times.

Maydeli
Sister of a police officer

September 15, 2007

What a tragic loss and incident to affect your department and the law enforcement community. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your agency. Rest now and leave the tour to those of your brothers and sisters in law enforcement. They will take care of your family.

Detective Helen Legall (retired)
Gainesville FL PD

September 15, 2007

We are so very grateful for the work that you all do day in & day out and will never be forgotten. May God continue to hold your family in his loving arms.

Police Dispatch Supervisor

September 15, 2007

Officer Somohano, Thank you for dedication of service, it saddens me to be writing yet another reflection. You are a hero and your sacrifice will not be forgotten, in due time your children will understand that "daddy is a hero" and be proud. We will continue to serve in your memory. My prayers will be with you and your family; as with your fellow Officers; particularly the 3 other Officers that were injured with you.

Rest in peace now my brother, we'll finish the tour from here. GOD BLESS!

Sgt.Kenneth Bowman
Washington Township PD (Toledo,Ohio)

September 15, 2007

We often wonder why our brothers and sisters are taken from us so early in life. I have come to understand that God has a bigger role for them to play in our lives. They become our Guardian Angels, protecting us until it's our time to join them. My heartfelt condolences to his Family, our extended Family.

Sgt. Frank Armendariz
Miami-Dade Police Department

September 15, 2007

When I think back to your first day at MDPD's Training Bureau, I remember you sharing things about yourself: your former job as a Miami-Dade School Board Police Officer, your desire to serve your community as an officer with MDPD, and most importantly, you talked about your family. I could tell from the way you showed off their photos, and spoke of being a husband and father, that your goal was to make them proud. Trust me...I know they are proud of you, just as we all are. You worked hard to make the streets of Miami safer, and the community a better place to live. Watch over us all, as we continue your work.

(Jose's former Lateral Academy Training Advisor)

Lt. Elise Dillard-Gonzalez
Miami-Dade Police Department

September 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. No words can express their loss and no sense will ever be made of this tragedy.

Your job is done on earth. It is time to watch over and protect your family from the heavens.

Captain Susan Kronberg
MDCR

September 15, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER

D/S K. CAMPBELL
PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

September 15, 2007

I am a retired Police Detective and now a master portrait painter. Each year for the past 25 I do oil portraits of Officers slain in the line of duty, and I make gifts of them to the families. I would like to extend this offer to the family of Officer Somohano. I can be reached in CT at the e-mail address. My last painting was of Trooper AJ Sperr, NY State Police. God rest his brave soul in peace.
Michael F Barrett

Detective Michael Barrett, retired

September 15, 2007

May you Rest in Peace and sleep easy with God, Officer Somohano. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

September 15, 2007

This reflection is written in honour of Officer Jose Somohano, in his ultimate sacrifice given to the Miami-Dade Police Department. Your service and dedication will forever be remembered and honoured within Law Enforcement! Thank-you to your family for sharing your life and career with us at the Miami-Dade Police Department.God has a purpose for each of us here on earth.Your chosen career as a Law Enforcement Officer to service the community, fulfilled the ultimate sacrifice any officer can give. I salute you! I give thanks to God for your life, service, and commitment to our department! God Bless You!

Sgt. D. Bradford-Brown
M.D.P.D

September 15, 2007

This OFFICER truely loved this County and the people he protected. We should not ever forget his love ones in the years to come. We in Law Enforcement are and always will be FAMILY.

Officer Lloyd Hough - Retired
Miami Dade

September 15, 2007

God bless you and your family.

Sergeant Thomas McCabe & Family
Brother Officer

September 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with those
friends and family members left behind who
cannot follow...rest in peace my brother
in blue...we will take it from here.

Officer Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Departmetn

September 15, 2007

God Bless you, Brother. Our thought and prayers are with you, your family, and the Miami-Dade Police Department.

Sergeant
Florida Highway Patrol

September 15, 2007

Our Hearts Ache, God Bless officer Somohano and his family. Remember his watch did not end. EOW Means eternally On Watch from Heaven. Have stength in knowing we will all be together again some day. A hero Lives Forever.
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

Deputy David Abella EOW 4/2004
Mom & Papa

September 15, 2007

Your loss is ours..
Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Deputy Angela Hogeboom
Walton County S.O.

September 15, 2007

Another Hero killed by a piece of garbage. I bet the THUG had never done this before, and was a role model!
Thanks Jose, and to all the Agencies involved in taking out the garbage. May your partners who were with you make a full recovery, and continue to be the Warriors they are.

Marcel

Marcel Caron
none

September 15, 2007