Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Raji. You are a HERO and will never be forgotten. Stand proudly amongst your fellow brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice, you are in Gods hands now.
Never forget....

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

September 3, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten........

Detective Edward Carlile #814
Northfield PD (OH)

September 2, 2008

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Raji’s family as well as the members of the Perth Amboy 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

September 2, 2008

Thank you so much sir for your service. I pray a blessing to your wife and child....may they live in you and God's love forever.

Dep. K. Cook
Paulding County S.O. (Ga)

September 2, 2008

This was given to me the day I lost mine

Police Officer Daddy Poem:

Her hair was up in a pony
tail,

her favorite dress tied with a
bow.

Today was Daddy's Day at
school,

and she couldn't wait to
go.

But her mommy tried to tell
her,

that she probably should stay
home

Why the kids might not
understand,

if she went to school
alone.

But she was not
afraid;

she knew just what to
say.

What to tell her
classmates

of why he wasn't there
today.

But still her mother
worried,

for her to face this day
alone.

And that was why once
again,

she tried to keep her daughter
home.

But the little girl went to
school

eager to tell them
all.

About a dad she never
sees

a dad who never
calls.

There were daddies along the wall in
back, for everyone to meet.

Children squirming
impatiently,

anxious in their
seats

One by one the teacher
called

a student from the
class.

To introduce their
daddy,

as seconds slowly
passed.

At last the teacher called her
name,

every child turned to
stare.

Each of them was
searching,

a man who wasn't
there.

'Where's her daddy
at?'

She heard a boy call
out.

'She probably doesn't have
one,'

another student dared to
shout.

And from somewhere near the
back,

she heard a daddy
say,

'Looks like another deadbeat
dad,

too busy to waste his
day.'

The words did not offend
her,

as she smiled up at her
Mom.

And looked back at her teacher, who
told her to go on.

And with hands behind her
back,

slowly she began to
speak.

And out from the mouth of a
child,

came words incredibly
unique.

'My Daddy couldn't be
here,

because he lives so far
away.

But I know he wishes he could
be,

since this is such a special
day.

And though you cannot meet
him,

I wanted you to
know.

All about my daddy,

and how much he loves me
so.

He loved to tell me
stories

he taught me to ride my
bike.

He surprised me with pink
roses,

and taught me to fly a
kite.

We used to share fudge
sundaes,

and ice cream in a
cone.

And though you cannot see
him.

I'm not standing here
alone.

'Cause my daddy's always with
me,

even though we are
apart

I know because he told
me,

he'll forever be in my
heart'

With that, her little hand reached
up,

and lay across her
chest.

Feeling her own
heartbeat,

beneath her favorite
dress.

And from somewhere there in the crowd
of dads, her mother stood in tears.

Proudly watching her
daughter,

who was wise beyond her
years.

For she stood up for the
love

of a man not in her
life.

Doing what was best for
her,

doing what was
right.

And when she dropped her hand back
down, staring straight into the crowd.

She finished with a voice so
soft,

but its message clear and
loud.

'I love my daddy very
much,

he's my shining
star.

And if he could, he'd be
here,

but heaven's just too
far.

You see he is a
Police Officer

and died just this past
day

But sometimes when I close my
eyes,

it's like he never went
away.'

And then she closed her
eyes,

and saw him there that
day.

And to her mother's
amazement,

she witnessed with
surprise.

A room full of daddies and
children,

all starting to close their
eyes.

Who knows what they saw before
them,

who knows what they felt
inside.

Perhaps for merely a
second,

they saw him at her
side.

'I know you're with me
Daddy,'

to the silence she called
out.

And what happened next made
believers,

of those once filled with
doubt.

Not one in that room could explain
it,

for each of their eyes had been
closed.

But there on the desk beside
her,

was a fragrant long-stemmed pink
rose.

And a child was blessed, if only for
a moment, by the love of her shining star.

And given the gift of
believing,

that heaven is never too
far

rose

September 1, 2008

Brother, my thoughts and prayers go out for your family and department. We finally concluded a trial with very similiar details to yours that occured over 2 years ago. Please know that everyone in blue shares your pain. Thank you brother for keeping our families safe and being a hero.

Officer B. Anderson
Fort Worth PD Narcotics Division

September 1, 2008

EACH AND EVERDAY YOU DID YOUR DUTY WITH PRIDE AND HONOR
NOW YOU ARE WITH GOD
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
REST IN PEACE

BROTHER

PATROLMEN PAUL E BRADLEY
FORT MONMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT NJ

September 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your service.

Miranda D.-Front Desk Clerk
Independence, MO Police Department

August 31, 2008

God bless you and your family through this difficult time. God speed on your journey.

Ptl. Michael Rein
Rutgers PD

August 31, 2008

Rest easy brother.

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

August 31, 2008

May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

August 31, 2008

God Speed - Rest In Peace

Ralph White (Retired)
Richmond, Va. PD

August 31, 2008

may the angels lead you in and protect you forever. god bless you and your family.

aunt of trooper craig todeschini e/o/w 04/23/06

SANDY

August 30, 2008

The patron Saint of Law Enforcement Officer
Archangel Michael
has called into service one of our finest
Officer Thomas Raji
Tommy was a man of honor
respected by many and loved by all
Archangel Michael you have now recruited one of the finest
He well serve you with honor, for he is a man with the
warmest of heart, a gift of laughter, a man who would sacrifice all to help someone in need.
You have called upon him on August 22, 2008, and serve at the Lord's Right Hand, with his uniform and golden Badge.
His assignment will be to watch over and protect his wife, Mimi, his unborn child, family and friends.
Though your brother's and sister's at the
Perth Amboy Police Department will miss you greatly and the
loss is great.
we will ALWAYS REMEMBER
Tommy is never too far from us, for he will always guide and protect us to the rightful place.

We miss you, Tommy

LC
perth amboy police department

August 30, 2008

Thank you, Officer Raji, for your service to the citizens of New Jersey and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

August 29, 2008

Tommy, it is hard to believe that you are truly gone. I look back to some of the good times, and can't help but laugh through my tears. Rest easy my brother. You will live on always in our hearts.

Ptl. John "Stu" Pfeiffer
Spotswood P.D.

August 29, 2008

Tommy, "hey what's up pop"!- It will be strange not hearing those words, which you said each time I saw you. Also the talks we had about life, family and the job. In such a short time you taught me so much. I learned alot from you and I won't forget all our conversations and your words of encouragement. Your advice will be with me always and I was so proud to look up to such a great role model.
Most important, I will always remember the love you had for your family and what they meant to you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with Mimi and your entire family. God Bless You Tommy and thank you for your service.

APO Omar Chaudhery
Perth Amboy Police Department

August 29, 2008

RIP brother.

PO A. Maas
NYCPD

August 29, 2008

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

August 29, 2008

Ms. Raji
I am most terribly sorry for your loss. There is nothing one can say at a time like this except you will be in my prayers. God will give you peace and comfort so lean on him. God bless and keep you always. Rusty Cox

Rusty Cox, CID Secretary
Asheville Police Department

August 29, 2008

What kind of world do we live in where people have so little regard for their own lives or the lives of others? Then again, there are people like Officer Raji who show us that there is hope for the world, who believe that so strongly that they're willing to sacrifice their lives to make it so. My prayers go out to his family and his department.

Anonymous

August 28, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Raji, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.

Shelly
Citizen

August 28, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

August 28, 2008

Rest in peace. My heart goes out to your family and friends.

anthony fazioli
former assistant prosecutor - somerset county

August 28, 2008

Rest in Peace our brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and brothers and sisters of the Perth Amboy Police Department.

Mimi we pray for you that you continue to have the strength that you have shown in this last week. Your beloved Tommy is a true Hero.

God Bless

Brothers and Sisters
Middlesex County Department of Corrections

August 28, 2008