Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

September 11, 2008

RIP my Brother. Keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett (RET. )
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md

September 11, 2008

Rest In Peace Sarge. We'll take the watch from here as you supervise from above. My condolences to your family and the New Haven PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long island, NY

September 11, 2008

To Sgt. Aponte's family, friends and coworkers you are all in my heart and prayers as you face these difficult times. God bless you and guide you. Another hero called home to help patrol the streets above.

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

Anonymous

September 11, 2008

Over the years and especially this last month we shared alot of laughts. I'll miss those times, yet cherish the memories. Donna our prayes are with you may God comfort you and your family.

Jason Minardi & family
New Haven PD, Ct

September 11, 2008

Thank you Lord Jesus for this Officer's time and service here on earth and I pray for the peace to cover the family. In Jesus name. Amen.

Lt.Gary Langston
Choctaw Nation Tribal Police Of Oklahoma

September 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Aponte. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace.

VIPS Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

September 11, 2008

Scotty, You have shown what true dedication and commitment to policing is all about. You, my friend, have made the ultimate sacrifice. I cant put into words the emotions that have come over us at the PD. We are so sad and our hearts are broken. I will always remember the good times we had working together in the crime scene unit. We had many laughs together. You never once complained about anything and smiled every chance you got. I will miss so many things about you but most of all your true kindness. Scotty, Thank you for being such a good friend. You were an amazing father and husband to Donna. We love you and will miss you forever.

Detective Bridget Brosnahan
New Haven Police Department

September 11, 2008

You gave your life in the most noble way, rushing to help another. Rest in peace, we will never forget your sacrifice. We will take it from here.

Detective
Stratford PD

September 11, 2008

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

September 10, 2008

YESTERDAY WE LOST A TRUE HERO.
IT WAS AN HONOR AND PLEASURE TO GO TRAIN AT THE CONNECTICUT POLICE ACADEMY WITH YOU ... TO WORK THE STREETS OF NEW HAVEN WITH YOU ... TO WORK FOR YOU AS A NEWLY PROMOTED SGT.

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

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11/22/1991

OFC. L.M.WEXLER
NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPT.

September 10, 2008

Sarge, may you rest easy knowing that we have the watch from here. God Speed Sir.

Heather
Ross County Ohio Sheriff Office

September 10, 2008

To Donna and the Aponte family,

you are Our thoughts and prayers. I saw Scott in booking a few times and he was always smiling.
Rest in peace Brother, you'll never be forgotten.

2nd Lt.
United Air Force Reserve

September 10, 2008

Thank you for your service and sacrifice in the protection of the citizens of New Haven. You are truly a hero to us all.

Detective George Taylor
Westport Police Department

September 10, 2008

Serg,
You will be missed and never forgotten. Rest in Peace and please watch over us through this difficult time. We will miss you.

Detective Nicole Natale
New Haven P.D.

September 10, 2008

Scott, God needed a hero and took one of the best. We lost a brother that will never be forgotten. Thank you for being a great police officer and a great friend. Watch over us from above. Rest in peace Sir.

Donna, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I was honored to have served with such a great man. God Bless

Detective Chris Perrone
New Haven Police Department

September 10, 2008

"FINAL INSPECTION"

The policeman stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining. Just as bright as his brass. "Step forward now, Sgt. Aponte. 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 badges 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.

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 times 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 silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod.

As the policeman waited quitely, for the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman, You've borne your burdens well.

Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, You've done you time in hell.

AUTHOR UNKNOW

Italo & Tina Centore

September 10, 2008

My prayers are with you, your wife and your children during this difficult time. As you know, our family experienced a similar tragedy when Dan was struck by a vehicle almost two years ago. If I know Dan, he was the first one there to greet you and guide you. That is just his way.

May you find peace, Sergeant Aponte.

Tina
Sister-in-law of Officer Dan Picagli

September 10, 2008

Scott, it was truly a privilege to serve beside you, and I am thankful for that time. As a member of the Honor Guard, you have honored many fallen officers with dignity and distinction. Sadly my friend, we must now perform our solemn duties to show you the honor you so richly deserve. God bless you.

Ofc. Jonathan Young
New Haven Police Department

September 10, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,your family and your fellow New Haven Officers.

Patrol Officer
Windsor Locks Police Dept

September 10, 2008

Sergeant Aponte,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. La

September 10, 2008

God bless you and your family.

Officer

September 10, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

September 10, 2008

REST IN PEACE

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

September 10, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

September 10, 2008