Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG TODESCHINI E/O/W 04/23/06

sandy

September 15, 2007

May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother you have made the ultimate sacrifice to the community and your department,although I did not know you on a personal level,we will always be brothers.

Cliff Simpson Forensic Service Unit
Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office

September 15, 2007

Officer Somohano, my heartfelt sorrow goes out to your family, friends, and MDPD. The public always takes for granted what we do for them day in and day out, well now they see how dedicated people like you, will never back down from evil and hate in order to keep the community safe. Your shield has fallen, your fellow brothers and sisters in law enforcement will pick it up and continue the honor of protecting those who cant protect themselves. SEMPER FI brother, rest in peace, we got it from here.

J. Santos, US Police Advisor-Iraq
US Dept. of State INL/CIVPOL

September 15, 2007

As I have been told time and time again: there's no such thing as a 'routine' traffic stop. This guy must have been pretty desperate to open fire on 4 officers. (I'd love to see the toxicology report). I am just glad that this a**hole was taken off the streets and can do no one else harm. Go easy bro'.

James
Future Officer

September 15, 2007

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Jose Somohano, and the Miami-Dade P.D. R.I.P brother.

Trooper Javier Barrios
Florida highway Patrol Troop-L Davie

September 15, 2007

May you rest in peace knowing that the low life scum that did this to you is no longer breathing. Thanks to you for your sacrifice and may your family find peace in the days to come. You are a true hero.

Corporal Scott Wright
Mount Holly P D , NC

September 15, 2007

Our hero of blue has fallen, A time of peace is calling
For you to go with God above,He'll give you wings of blue
with love..
To send out a great message for those of everyone,
To remember a life and what was done.
A dream fulfilled of our angel of blue,
WE HONOR YOU JOSE FOR THE JOB YOU SWORE TO DO!
A promise was kept from a hero like you.

You put your life on the line each day,
To protect and serve in everyway.
And to give you thanks we will surely do our part,
To share your memory and to keep you close to our hearts.

MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE SOMOHANO FAMILY AS WELL AS MY FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS AT OUR CUTLER RIDGE STATION.
FOREVER WITH LOVE...

OPR. P. AREVALO
MIAMI DADE PD-TELETYPE

September 15, 2007

HERO! Thank you for your service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

September 15, 2007

Rest easy Brother. May God be with your family through this tough time.

Officer D. Brashear
Mannford P.D. , Ok.

September 15, 2007

Rest easy Brother. May God be with your family through this tough time.

Officer D. Brashear
Mannford P.D. , Ok.

September 15, 2007

My heart goes out to your family, friends and co-workers; who are your second family. May God bless your family with the strength to see them through this difficult loss. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice.

911 DISPATCHER,IOWA CITY,IA.

September 15, 2007

The warrior stood and faced God,
Which will always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shinning,
Just as brightly as his brass.

“Step forward now, old warrior,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?”

The warrior squared his shoulders and
Said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t,
‘Cause those of us who carry guns
Can’t always be a saint.

“I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
‘Cause the world is awfully rough.

“But, I’ve never took a penny
That wasn’t mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,

“And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.

“I know I don’t deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.

“If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand. In life
I didn’t expect nor need too much,
So if you don’t, I’ll understand.”

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the warrior stood quietly.
For the judgement of his God.

“Step forward now, my warrior,
You’ve born your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in hell.”

-Author Unknown

911 DISPATCHER/WIFE OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF

September 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the Miami-Dade Police Department and family of Officer Somohano. You risk your lives to protect not only us, but our property. Being in law enforcement is often a thankless job, but you and many fine men and women in blue continue to risk your lives for us.

Warriors dressed in silver & blue,
morning, day, or night, they will protect you.
A hand raised, a sworn oath stated,
to be loved by some and by others hated.
To answer the call whether minor or deadly,
to a stranger in need they will always be friendly.
At times they're given the ultimate test,
uphold the oath and lay your soul to rest.
Whenever they're called, they will be there,
to friends and family it doesn't seem fair.
A sincere thanks and hand salute we raise,
to those in blue who are so truly brave.

Gus Petrogiannis
Former Police Dispatcher

September 15, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother. May god bless your family,friends, and fellow officers. May he give them the strength to carry on. You will be missed.

PO Bailey
NYPD

September 15, 2007

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Jose Somohano and to the entire Miami-Dade Police Dept. I was assigned to Miami in the mid 90's and had the privilege of working with several Miami-Dade officers. They were all great professionals and I think of them often. God bless you all!

The only good news is that two of the three wounded officers are out of the hospital,the other officer likely will walk again and the cop killer is dead. Good job, SWAT!

Special Agent
DEA

September 15, 2007

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Jose Somohano and to the entire Miami-Dade Police Dept. I was assigned to Miami in the mid 90's and had the privilege of working with several Miami-Dade officers. They were all great professionals and I think of them often. God bless you all!

The only good news is that two of the three wounded officers are out of the hospital,the other officer likely will walk again and the cop killer is dead. Good job, SWAT!

Special Agent
DEA

September 15, 2007

Today we lost a hero, today God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

September 15, 2007

We have lost not only a brother,but a good person and dear friend.He wil be greatly missed by all of us.His dedication and passion for his chosen career are an inspiration to all law enforcement.May god bless him and his family.

Sgt Helly Caraballo
MDPD/ Friend

September 15, 2007

God bless you Jose. The law enforcement community grieves with your family.

Matthew 5:9

An Ohio brother
Montgomery Co. Ohio

September 15, 2007

You always won, everytime you placed a bet
Youre still damn good, no ones gotten to you yet
Everytime they were sure they had you caught
You were quicker than they thought
Youd just turn your back and walk
You always said, the cards would never do you wrong
The trick you said was never piay the game too long
A gamblers share, the only risk that you would take
The only loss you could forsake
The only bluff you couldnt fake

And youre still the same
I caught up with you yesterday
Moving game to game
No one standing in your way
Turning on the charm
Long enough to get you by
Youre still the same
You still aim high

There you stood, everybody watched you play
I just turned and walked away
I had nothing left to say

cause youre still the same
Youre still the same
Moving game to game
Some thlngs never change
Youre still the same

September 15, 2007

Romans 12:21, Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. My fellow brother you will always be remembered. I Pray for you and your Family and May God File you in his Ranks of Archangels. God Bless You!!!!!!!
Leal Family

Police Trainee Leal
OLPD

September 15, 2007

WHEN I HEARD THIS STORY I KNEW THAT YOU AND YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS ARE HEROES. ANYONE THAT DOES THIS JOB EVERYDAY IS A HERO. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU ARE NOW IN A BETTER PLACE.

911 Dispatcher
Franklin Park Illinois

September 15, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother. Another officer taken to patrol the streets of heaven. We know you will be watching over the rest of your Law Enforcement Brothers and Sisters and one day we will all be patroling with you. Our hearts go out to your family and department.

Deputy J. Herrera
Clark County Marshals

September 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God's peace be with them.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville
Eutaw Police Department

September 14, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW OFFICER SOMOHANO PERSONALLY, I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT,GA

September 14, 2007