Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You can now rest brother.You helped your brother's find the coward who ended your life.He got his!! He will NEVER again see the light of day.We have the watch.God Bless the Somohano Family and the Miami-Dade P.D.

Deputy B. Kennard
Warren County Sheriff's Office (OH)

September 14, 2007

May God bless Jose and his family. Jose was a true example of what a Police Officer should be. He is an inspiration to us all and it was an honor to work with him. He will be missed.

Sergeant Peter Zaharakos
Miami Dade Police

September 14, 2007

Rest in peace Officer, your killer has been killed. Thanks Miami-Dade Police Dept. and all involved in locating and removing this murdering scum from our country. May Officer Somohano's family find peace in knowing that they will not have to face his killer in a courtroom for now this murderer is in hell. God speed Officer Somohano your work here is done enjoy the good life in Heaven.

Wayne Malone
FOPA member Jax,FL
Brother-in law of Seminole County Deputy Sheriff Gene Gregory. EOW 7-8-1998

wayne malone
family of LEO / member FOPA Jax Fl

September 14, 2007

I am broken-hearted for you all. Ofc. Somohano, thank you and godspeed. Your LEO family has the watch, but they will miss you. Watch over them.

To the family of Ofc. Somohano, the ones of us that are a police officer's family especially grieve for you. My husband still works a beat, has for almost 11 years. We lost a friend and fellow officer last year. We still talk about him alot. It is not the same, and it is not fair, but I wanted you to know that we pray for you and hold you and your officer close to our hearts, now and always. Words are no comfort right now, but I hope as time goes on you will see this and know we are here for you.

Peace be with you all, family, friends, and fellow officers.

wife of a Kentucky police officer

September 14, 2007

you have been sent to a far better place,you must have been very special to have been taken away so soon in life. to your family, i am so very sorry for your loss .it is still so very hard for me to deal with the loss of my very special brother it will be a year in a couple of months. he left four children and a wife they arestill having a hard time and allways will. it is said time heals i am still waiting. but i wanted to let you know my heart is with you at this time. words are so inatiquate, but i just wanted to let you know i am thinking of you and your family are in my prayers.

julie lucero
sister of kevin s orr utah fallen officer

September 14, 2007

Officer Somohano, my you rest in the arms of an angel and my your family find peace in the wonderful memories of you.
Carla

Carla Matthews

September 14, 2007

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. May God bless you, your family and the Miami-Dade Police Department. You are a hero!

Officer E.A. Quevedo
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

September 14, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Somohano. Rest in peace, sir, and thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

September 14, 2007

Officer Somohano you are a hero. Thank you for willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Miami-Dade Police Department. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S. C. State Constables

September 14, 2007

Joe, my friend of 13 years. I grieve for your family, and hope they can some how they deal with your loss. I know the lord will take you in his arms and cherish your soul. If you didn't know Joe, you missed out on one of the finest men that could be.He was from a good family,a college grad, husband to a wonderful wife, and a father of two great children.He and I shared an academy class together.We also served at two different agencies together. He was a COP's, COP! But he was a better friend!

Joe, I'll miss you deeply.As will many others.

Det. Daniel Figueroa
Miami-Dade Police Dept,

September 14, 2007

On behalf of the New York State Troopers, our prayers are with you, your family, friends and all the police officers of the Miami-Dade P.D. Thank you for your service, May you Rest in Peace...

Trooper
New York State Police

September 14, 2007

Rest in peace my fellow brother in blue. It was a cold day in the USA yesterday when officers from the Miami-Dade PD were shot. To the family of Officer Somohano, it will not be easy, but always remember your husband and father is a hero.

Officer Somohano, Rest in Peace

Patrolman MN

September 14, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

September 14, 2007

Rest in Peace brother.

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police Department, NC

September 14, 2007

God bless you and your family

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

September 14, 2007

To my brother,

It is an honor to serve by the side of a man who gave the ultimate sacrifice for people hed did not know. May God and you watch over your family. We pray for your family and loved ones in their time of loss. your children will remember you as a hero and may your sacrafice be a lesson to every officer that we are not imortal and we need to remain viligant because the bad guys are. RIP enterally in our hearts.

Matt James
UT POST

September 14, 2007

Your sacrifice and dedication to duty will never be forgotten. Thank you for all that you gave to us.

Sgt. John Leonard
Coconutc Creek PD

September 14, 2007

May you rest in peace brother. Your fellow brothers took care of your killer last night. May he rot in the pits of hell.

Sgt J. Ortiz
MPD

September 14, 2007

Godspeed, Officer Somohano. May you family know that you died a hero doing the job you loved.

"Step forward now policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in hell."

Lieutenant Jim Potter
Pulaski CO Sheriff, Little Rock, AR

September 14, 2007

It is sometimes fallen upon few to sacrifice for the good of many. Thank you for your dedication and service, rest now brother.

Agent
New Mexico State Police

September 14, 2007

To a fallen hero, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers go out to your family and loved ones.


"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I 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 fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I 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 policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Chris & Melissa
Baltimore City (Ret)/Gilchrist Co. Dispatch

September 14, 2007

God, has called another Hero home, God Bless you, your, family and friends.

Retired
Lancaster Ohio Police Dept.

September 14, 2007

Your service and dedication in sacraficing your life in order to protect the public should never be forgotten. May you REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS you and your family.

Officer J.A. Negron
U.S. Customs And Border Protection

September 14, 2007

Thanks for your service!!

We'll take it from here---

Rest in Peace

Detective
Cornelius

September 14, 2007

Physically upset by the events on September 13, 2007, someone asked me if I knew you. I said no. Jose, I did not have to know you to know that just as I left home and kissed both my boys (ages 3 and 5)and told them to have fun since there was no school, you did the same thing. Just as I planned to take them to the park this weekend and to the pool on Sunday, you also made plans with your family. Just as I arrived to work, greeted co-workders and mapped out my day, you did the same thing. Jose, I know our days ended a little different yesterday but I don't have to know you to know that you gave ultimately yesterday for something we all love doing. I don't have to know you to cry, to hurt and sometimes get angry for what happened. I don't have to know you to know that your wife and children will miss you dearly. Jose, I don't know you but as a fellow officer and member of MDPD I will miss you dearly. I will continue to pray for your family, your injured squad members and the rest of the law enforcement officers that continue to serve our communities.

Sergeant Pam Johnson
Miami-Dade Police Department

September 14, 2007