Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am sorry about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. In my eyes Stephen is a true hero.

Wife of South Bend Indiana Officer

May 9, 2008

May God embrace you in his love and shine a light of comfort upon your family and friends. Thank you for your dedicated service. The impact of your loss is felt even by those who never had the privlege of meeting you.

Major Jim Betancourt
USAFR

May 9, 2008

Sarge,
I never met you but I can tell by your actions on the day of the incident you must have been one heck of a boss. You did not take the lay-back attitude just because you have stripes and for you to encounter the suspects and pay the ultimate sacrifice that is proof in itself of what a true hero you really are. Any one of your officers could have come upon these individuals first but is was you. Not only were you protecting the citizens of Philadelphia but you protected your troops as well like any good boss would do. I salute you SARGE and may you rest in peace.

Sgt. John Witherup #223
Temple University Police

Sgt. John Witherup #223
Temple Univ. Police Department

May 9, 2008

Sarge,

You are a HERO and will never be forgotten. God bless you and your family. May you and all of your fallen brothers and sisters rest in peace.

P/O Dennell #6167
Philadelphia Police
15th District

P/O Dennell #6167
Philadelphia Police Dept

May 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of this TRUE HERO. Although I did not know him personally, from all I have seen and heard on the news, he was quite a man who was unfortunately only on this Earth for too short of a time. Now is with the angels, and he too now is an angel who will be watching over all his family and friends from Heaven. God Bless All of you and Sergeant Liczbinski may you rest in peace. Thank you for all you did. God Bless!

May 9, 2008

Rest in peace my Brother, the scumbag was caught, your cuffs and a wagon from your division was used to transport the scumbag, watch over our brothers and sisters.

Kevin T Ryan
NJ

May 9, 2008

To the brothers and sisters of the Philadelphia Police Dept.: My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this incredibly difficult time. Time will help you heal...
Sgt. Liczbinski: Thank you for your service. God speed, brother. Rest in peace.
-Ofc. Shannon Gallagher, Lower Gwynedd PD, Montgomery County, PA

Patrol Officer
Lower Gwynedd Twp. Police Department

May 9, 2008

May you rest with the Angels, your dedication and your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten. Rest in Peace brother, we have the watch from here......

Deputy Sheriff-----Mike
VCSO

May 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Liczbinski as well as the brotherhood of the Philadelphia Police Department. May you rest in eternal peace sir!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

May 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and our fellow brothers and sisters of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Godspeed Sgt. Liczbinski


The Final Inspection

The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
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 time 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

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


Author Unknown

S/A J.Freeman
Norfolk Southern Railway Police

May 9, 2008

Rest In Peace my brother. Watch over all of us in L.E. May the Almighty Father watch over your beloved family.

Detective Mike
Chicago P.D.

May 9, 2008

To the Liczbinski family: May God comfort you during this terrible time and may you know that Sergeant Liczbinski epitomized the word hero right to the end. My prayers go out to Sergeant Liczbisnki, his family and his brother officers at Philly PD!!!

Patrolman Mark O'Hearn
Ashland PA Police Department

May 8, 2008

My prayers and sympathy is with the family of Sgt Stephen Liczbinski who was killed in the line of duty we are losing to many officers that's willing to protect in serve us there a lot of good officers that are dying in the hands of suspects. We all need to get a handle on our lives because tomorrow isn't promised to us...Once again my sympathy and prayers goes out to your wife and kids..

May you rest in peace

Linda Moore
Didn't know him

May 8, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Sergeant Stephen Liczbinski,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Sergeant Stephen Liczbinski. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Sergeant Stephen Liczbinski is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

May 8, 2008

Sergeant Liczbinski, I want to thank you for your brave service to the citizens of Philadelphia. Your death was not and will not be in vain. I have met many fine officers form the Philadelphia Police over the past several years and I hope that you were one of them. Sergeant, Rest in Peace now. Allow us to carry on for you.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

May 8, 2008

My condolences to the Liczbinski family and the Philedelphia police department. Such sad times make us wonder why we do what we do, but it's people like this that help the rest of us push forward. We can only hope to carry on what these true heroes have started. Rest in peace my brother.

Cpl. Ryan Bunton
CCSO, Florida

May 8, 2008

Sgt. Liczbinski, rest in peace, and thank you for your bravery and service. God bless you and you Family.

Aaron Linn
WV DOC Parole

May 8, 2008

Thanks for all you did for a safe life. You were doing what was right. God bless you and your family.

phil smith

May 8, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE!! YOU ARE RESTING ON THOSE GOLDEN STREETS ABOVE!!!!!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

May 8, 2008

My heart goes out to the Liczbinski Family. Their pain is our pain. Sgt. Liczbinski is a hero. I find no words to describe the depths of anguish, pain and grief. To say I'm sorry for your loss is just not enough. Words provide no comfort but please know that we all grieve with you. There is not a day goes by that I don't worry about whether my son will walk back through the door. God Bless all our officers, Sgt. Liczbinski's Family and may the Sgt. rest in peace.

Phila Police Officer's Mother

May 8, 2008

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family, friends, and entire department. May God comfort them all always. Peace be with you and God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

May 8, 2008

My prayers are with the Liczbinski family in this time of pain and sadness. Please know that your husband and father is a true hero. We will continue in his path protecting others in his honor. Rest in peace Sgt. Liczbinski.

May 8, 2008

YOU REALLY ARE THE DEFINITION OF THE WORD "HERO". ANY MAN WHO CAN WALK INTO THE FIRE OF THESE STREET FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS A GIFT GIVEN FROM GOD TO PROTECT ALL.
YOU DID SOMETHING ONLY 1% OF THE POPULATION WOULD THINK OF DOING TO HELP OTHERS. YOU ARE UNIQUE IN THE WAY YOU STOOD UP FOR EVERYTHING YOU BELIEVED IN, TO PROTECT THE CITIZENS OF PHILADELPHIA IN SOME OF THE ROUGHEST TIMES WE HAVE EVER SEEN.
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
JUST KNOW THAT THE REASON WE HOLD OUR HEADS HIGH EVERY SINGLE DAY WHEN WE GO TO WORK IS BECAUSE OF YOU.

DEPUTY T.L.E #23
BCSO

May 8, 2008

Your killer was arrested today, your handcuffs used to capture him. You were a true warrior, we could use more like you. May God bless your family and grieving brothers in blue.

Police Officer
Omaha Police Department

May 8, 2008

R.I.P. Brother..

Ptl. Rizzuti
Revere PD

May 8, 2008