Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace bro', well take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

March 31, 2008

Officer Fezatte - thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

March 31, 2008

I am so sorry. I have said a prayer for your family.
Susie of Barling, Arkansas.

susie cross
sister of police officer

March 31, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother. You have done your part. We are grateful for your faithfulness and dedication to duty. May God Bless and comfort your loved ones and give them peace.

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights VA-VI

March 31, 2008

Officer Fezatte Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction,NY

March 31, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are w/ your family.

Chris Agostarola
civilian

March 31, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer James Fezatte, and the Millbrook P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Fezatte, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

March 31, 2008

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our family knows all to well the pain you are going through and for the co-workers. Although there are no words that can take your pain away, just know that you are in our prayers and we pray that God will give you the strength you need and surround you with His love.

Tammy Persin
Mother of Military Police Officer
Pfc Brian Thomas Gleason 8/9/2000 John 14:27

March 31, 2008

May you find peace in the Lord and your family. I hope that knowing he's in a better place than we are will bring you some comfort in the difficult time ahead. You are all in my prayers and those of my family. Lean on your Millbrook PD family. They will be of more help than you can ever imagine. May God be with you and the officers of the Millbrook Police Department. Some gave all.

Leslie Conway
Daughter of late Montgomery Police Dispatcher

March 31, 2008

RIP Officer Fezatte and God bless your family, friends, and co-workers.

Det. Penny VanDenBerg
Parker Police Department, CO

March 31, 2008

May you find peace in the Lord and your family. I hope that knowing he's in a better place than we are will bring you some comfort in the difficult time ahead. You are all in my prayers and those of my family. Lean on your Millbrook PD family. They will be of more help than you can ever imagine. May God be with you and the officers of the Millbrook Police Department. Some gave all.

Leslie Conway
Daughter of late Montgomery Police Dispatcher

March 31, 2008

Rest In Peace, Officer Fezatte.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

March 31, 2008

Thank you for your dedication & service to your community.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

March 31, 2008

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Fezatte’s family as well as the members of the Millbrook Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

March 31, 2008

Another Officer has fallen, Lord, You must have had a very special reason for needing him now, which is unknown to us. Officer Fezatte is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Officer Fezatte, and thank you for all your time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, for he is special and you now have another fine Officer.

Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond VA DSS Fraud Unit

March 31, 2008

Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Millbrook Police Department. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

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

March 31, 2008

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it. These are "American Heroes" who just yesterday were women and men just doing their job!

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

March 31, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace. GOD bless your family

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

March 31, 2008

Rest in Peace my brother and watch over the rest of us on the job. Say hello to my (to-be) son in law Joshua Norris (EOW Jul 5th 2007). Your family are in my prayers during this dark time.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

March 31, 2008

Rest in peace brother officer , our condolences to family, friends and all of the lives you've touched.

Off. D. Armstrong
Poplarville P.D.

March 31, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.

March 31, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 31, 2008

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

March 31, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

March 31, 2008

Our prayers go out to Officer Fezatte's family and friends as well as the department. Officer Fezatte's time served is honored and greatly appreciated. The Zone Five Police Academy respects his courage and commitment. Officer Fezatte will be remembered by the entire Law Enforcement family. If there is anything the Zone Five Police Academy can do please do not hesitate to ask.

Zone Five Police Academy in NYS
Recruit Session 44

March 31, 2008