Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

my heart felt sympathy goes out to this young mans family and those who knew, And may his bravery to serve as a ploive officer be remembered for him wanting to serve his fellow citizens.

with deepist sympathy,your brother in safety'
james m. farmer jr

disabled security guard
student

December 28, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Samborsky family and the Oak Park Police Department during this very tragic time.

Family of
P.O. Jessica Nagle Wilson
Hazel Park Police Department
EOW 7/28/02

Anonymous

December 28, 2008

Officer Samborsky,
Your community and this country is forever in your debt. You are a true American hero and you will never be forgotten. Your family will be in my prayers. Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Sgt Josh Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

December 28, 2008

So tragic indeed. It is quick coming to the point officers need to handcuff persons on traffic stop regardless the reason for the stop.

I hope they find the dirt-bag juvenile that shot Officer Samborsky very quickly and show no mercy when taking him into custody this time.

May God's grace be sufficient for the family, friends and department of this fallen officer. Our prayers will be with them.

SGT DeWayne VanAtta
Retired (Disabled)

December 28, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin PD

December 28, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I am saddened that this sacrifice has been made and another officer has selfishly been taken from his family. May God be with you.

Sheila Peters Deputy
Alger County Sheriff Department

December 28, 2008

Ephesians 6:12-13 (King James Version)

12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

God bless you and your family for the galliant effort you undertook each day behind the badge.

To the family, God bless. Rely on the brothers in blue that Mason relied on each day.

George Farrow

Sergeant George Farrow
Kill Devil Hills Police Department

December 28, 2008

Rest In Peace, Officer Samborsky.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

December 28, 2008

My sincere condolences are extended to the family, friends and the Oak Park Police Department. May Officer Samborsky rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Steve Redding
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

December 28, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Mason Samborsky as well as to the Oak Park Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Samborsky, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

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

December 28, 2008

We'll miss you brother, see you when we get there too.


"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Unknown author

Sgt. Joe O'Toole
Louisville Metro Police (Kentucky)

December 28, 2008

RIP brother

Chief Chad Gruver
Preston (IA) Police Department

December 28, 2008

I just wanted to say that you will not be for gotten! I will keep your family in my prayers as well as on my prayer list May God be with you all. Police Officer Mason Samborsky you will never be for gotten.

Richard H.Gregory SSG
RET US ARMY

December 28, 2008

God Bless you Officer Samborsky. We will all be praying for your family during this time. Rest in Peace Brother we have the watch from here!

officer
Owasso Oklahoma Police Department

December 28, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and department.

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department (CA)

December 28, 2008

Off Samborsky, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

December 28, 2008

God bless you and your family.

Detective
Cranford Police Dept. (NJ)

December 28, 2008

May God grant you peace. May he be with your family during this the season of his son's birth to grant them the strenght they will need to face the coming days.

My prayers to your agency, the men and women you worked with to catch your killer quickly. And then time to heal your passing.

Corporal Michael Lowry
University of Colorado Police Department

December 28, 2008

RIP. You're duty is done.

Anonymous

December 28, 2008

GOD BLESS YOU MASON SAMBORSKY, MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY, I PRAY FOR JUSTICE,

DEPUTY

December 28, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

December 28, 2008

"A Part of America Died"

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

May we all honor the sacrifice you made. God Bless and Code 42 Officer Samborsky.

Officer M. Roush (ret.)
Toledo Police Department

December 28, 2008

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with your family.

952
OCSO, MI

December 28, 2008

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts are with your family and the members of OPPD during this most difficult time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

December 28, 2008

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

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

December 28, 2008