Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Starzyck,

Rest in peace.

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

September 8, 2008

Sergeant Starzyck you are a hero. Thank you for your service to your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Martinez 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

Sgt.Starzyck, thank you for your service and dedication. You will never be forgotten. Watch over your family giving them the love, guidance and support they will need during this long, dark journey without you. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

September 8, 2008

Sgt. Starzyck, I know your family and co-workers heart are heavy today, but I also know they are very proud of you. Thank-you for your service to the community. Rest in peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

September 8, 2008

Thank you for your service. God be with you and your family.

Sgt. Matthew Carter
Patton State Hospital Police Department

September 8, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Paul Starzyck, and the Martinez 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. Sergeant Starzyck, 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 Sergeant Starzyck’s family as well as the members of the Martinez 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 Sergeant Paul Starzyck as well as to the Martinez Police Department. Rest in peace Sergeant Starzyck, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

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

September 8, 2008

You are in my prayers.

Sergeant, you gave your life in defense of another. There is no greater sacrifice. Surely you are in the loving care of our Lord. You didn't shy away from your duty and you will be rewarded.

To your family and fellow officers, take comfort in knowing that he died a hero. It is never easy to say goodbye. His sacrifice is an example for all us. God's peace be with you all.

MPO M.O. Miller #2263
Dekalb County Police Dept., Georgia

September 8, 2008

My prayers are with Mrs. Starzyck, the children, family, friends and coworkers of Sgt. Starzyck. May God be with you and guide you all through these dark and troubled times. God has called another HERO home...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

September 8, 2008

Only a life lived for others is worth living. Your sacrifice epitomizes our profession. Your children will know that their father was a hero. Thank you brother.

San Francisco Police Department
Contra Costa Resident

September 8, 2008

May you Rest In Peace. My Prayers are with your Family and Friends.
God Bless.

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

September 8, 2008

RIP Officer Starzyck thanks for your service

A Herman
Son Of Fallen Officer Lyle Herman EOW 1988

September 8, 2008

Officers like Paul makes me proud of having dedicated my life to police work. I have lost many great friends and colleagues during my 35 years as a cop. Sergeant Starzyck and his actions reminds me of them. I an sure they are all together now, sitting somewhere, sharing war stories and missing their families and friends. Bless you for putting lives of strangers above your own. That is true courage and heroism! I pray your children will grow up remembering that. I salute you.

Lieutenant Pete W. Onni
CNMI DPS (Retired)

September 8, 2008

Officers like Paul makes me proud of having dedicated my life to police work. I have lost many great friends and colleagues during my 35 years as a cop. Sergeant Starzyck and his actions reminds me of them. I an sure they are all together now, sitting somewhere, sharing war stories and missing their families and friends. Bless you for putting lives of strangers above your own. That is true courage and heroism! I pray your children will grow up remembering that. I salute you.

Lieutenant Pete W. Onni
CNMI DPS (Retired)

September 8, 2008

Rest in peace.

Ofc Adam Foster
Fremont PD

September 8, 2008

Last night, I was watching the news and saw the story about your heroism. To you, I say thank you for your brave act. To your family, I am so sorry for their loss. You are a hero. We will never forget.

Steve Leonard
Cousin of Bryan Tuvera SFPD EOW 12/23/2006

September 8, 2008

As a native of Martinez, Alhambra High School graduate, and fellow law enforcement officer, my thoughts and prayers go out to Sergeant Starzyck's family, friends, and the Martinez Police Department.

Sergeant Starzyck gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting the citizens of Martinez and doing what he loved.

Rest in peace Sarge.

Deputy Matt Woodson
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, Fort Worth, TX.

September 7, 2008

Sgt. Starzyck,
What a horrible thing to hear, another officer killed in the line of duty. Your family should know that you did not die in vain but trying to keep others safe. You gave the ultimate sacrifice and I will forever be grateful to you for that. I will keep your family in my prayers. Godspeed Sarge...

J Mesiroff
SPD

September 7, 2008

Having graduated high school in Concord and spending lots of time growing up in Martinez this area is close at heart. I saddens me that another brother has fallen to some maniac with a gun. It saddens me even more that his family will be without an important member. My condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Just remember he did not die in vain and will be remembered always as a hero. Rest in peace brother and let us take it from here.

C. Jones
Priest River Police Department

September 7, 2008

Paul,

I still cannot believe your gone brother. I remember working graves with you at Martinez PD, and how much fun it was. You guys are all heroes for what you did in that apartment. I will never forget you.

Dispatcher Mike Ahern
Contra Costa S.O.

September 7, 2008

Godspeed to Officer Starzyck's family and fellow officers.

Retired
Menlo Park PD

September 7, 2008

Sgt Starzyck,

Thank you for your selfless service to the citizens of California. You will be missed, but never forgotten. Your family, friends and co workers will be in my prayers.

Rodney Wilk
Cedar Park Police Department

September 7, 2008

To all who knew and loved Sergeant Starzyck, may his fond memories and true heroism give you strength to get through this most difficult time.
God Bless you all

sheila

September 7, 2008