Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayer are with your family. God bless your soul.

SPA Mario Guerrero
US Border Patrol

September 8, 2008

Kenny, I dont know what to write. I dont want to accept the fact that your gone. You were a great partner and even a better friend. I never met anyone who would make me laugh whenever I talked to them. I cant fathom how a world could be so cruel that it could take someone so loved away from us. Im just thankful for having you for a friend the short time we were together. I will never forget you brother and always..always miss you.

John Formisano
Newark Police/ friend

September 8, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

R.Colburn
USBP

September 8, 2008

Officer Santucci,

Rest in peace.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft Unit

September 8, 2008

Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you, your family, and the Belleville 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

September 8, 2008

Words cannot express the heartfelt sympathy that goes out to the Santucci family, may your love help guide you through this very difficult time and keep you strong. Our prayers are with you all. Having two brothers on the force it hits close to home when we loose a fellow officer. Rest in peace and may your light shine forever on your family!
Cindy Henry-Capasso
Belleville Resident

Anonymous

September 8, 2008

Officer Santucci thank you for your service and dedication. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten. Watch over your family giving them the love, guidance and support they will need as they begin this long, dark journey without you. Watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform as well.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

September 8, 2008

God be with the family of this fine officer. Rest in peace.

Senior Training Officer William Oakley
Essex County Detention

September 8, 2008

Rest in peace brother! May god bless your wife, children and unborn child. My prayers go out to you and your family!
God bless!

PO ED WARD
AMTRAK POLICE NYC (Belleville resident)

September 8, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Kenneth Santucci, and the Belleville 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 Santucci, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

September 8, 2008

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Santucci’s family as well as the members of the Belleville 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 8, 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

September 8, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Kenneth Santucci as well as to the Belleville Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Santucci, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 8, 2008

Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family, friends, and entire department. Rest in Peace, & God Bless!

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic & Escort Unit

September 8, 2008

Footprints in the Sand

One night I had a dream --
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and
Across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand;
One belonged to me, and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before us,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
There was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life
This really bothered me, and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
You would walk with me all the way;
But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life,
There is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why in times when I
needed you the most, you should leave me.
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious
child. I love you, and I would never,
never leave you during your times of
trial and suffering.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."

~My Prayers go out to you and your Family... Rest in peace Officer Santucci, may God Bless you and keep you.....~

Patrolman Anthony Lagoa
Twsp of Union PD

September 7, 2008

Rest in peace bro' we'll take it from here

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

September 7, 2008

MAY THE ANGEL 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

September 7, 2008

Rest In Peace!

Lieutenant Johnny Overby
Morehead City PD, NC

September 7, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 7, 2008

Rest In Peace

Anonymous

September 7, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPL II David Murphy
TX DPS

September 7, 2008

Every loss of a Police Officer is a loss to our society. May PO Ken Santucci Rest in Peace.

Det. Tim Dowd - Retired
Jersey City Police Department

September 7, 2008

Police Officer Kenneth Santucci,

Our risks in law enforcement encompass a variety of situations with traffic being among the greatest threat. You have brought Honor to yourself and those in our profession simply by being present each day to provide protection and service to our community at large. Know that you are a fellow soldier of the law, that you will be missed among us. Rest in peace, brother, you have done well.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

September 7, 2008

I pray that your family and friends are comforted by our Lord and Savior during this tragic time. Rest in peace my friend, you've earned it. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 7, 2008

Officer Santucci, you will never be forgotten. You and your family and friends and Police Family will be remembered in my daily prayers. Thank you for your dedication and hard work your bravery and sacrifices you made in making the city of Belleville a safer place.. God Bless you as you sleep in God's Love and in His Arms
Respectfully
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO'S

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia, PA.

September 7, 2008