Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your family will never understand why this had to happen to you, but they do know you are a HERO and you will always be in their hearts. I am sorry you had to make the ultimate sacrifice. You gave up your life to protect the lives of others. I pray your family finds peace.

Sharon Atkins, Identical Twin Sister of Norfolk Police Officer Sheila Herring EOW 01-16-03

Sharon Atkins

March 6, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My prayers are with you and your family.

B FRANZ

March 6, 2009

I read with such sadness the notes on your site. We too lost a loved one Robert Stanze, EOW 8/8/00 whose wife was pregnant with twins at the time of his senseless death.
While the pain never goes away, the children are now 8 years old, happy, healthy and being told wonderful stories about the father who was never able to meet them.
I pray that your family and friends find some peace in the days ahead and that your wife delivers a healthy baby in your honor...she will never be alone as she will always have a sea of blue to love and protect her. God Speed Officer Pawlowski, God Speed!

Anonymous

March 6, 2009

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

March 5, 2009

- For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know -

Rest in Peace, brother. God Bless your family.

Officer
St. Louis County Police

March 4, 2009

RIP my brother.......there are no words that fit..God bless your wife and child...ALL GIVE SOME, ONE GAVE ALL....

SGT HTN
CCPO MCU

March 4, 2009

Rest in peace Brother John, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous

March 2, 2009

Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Pawlowski. What a tragic loss. God bless you and your family.

Officer
Omaha P.D.

March 1, 2009

I am saddened to hear that another brother has been shot and killed in the line of duty. My sympathies go to Off. Pawlowski's friends and family. I am sure Off. Pawlowski was a hard-working officer and he will be missed by those who loved and knew him best. Rest in peace brother.

Off. D. Hanes
Oklahoma City Police Dept.

March 1, 2009

My deepest condolences on the loss of one so young, my nephew was only 32, he left behind 2 girls. My heart cries for the family and loved ones left behind. There are few heroes in this world, officer Pawlowski was one.

Judy
Aunt of Jamie Walker eow 9-28-05

February 28, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

God bless you and all who mourn you. May God give them the strength to carry on. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Baby, I know you can't read this now, but when you are older and wish to know more about your daddy and come here, I want you to know that, even though I didn't know him, your daddy was a hero, and I know this. I also know that he loves you now and forever.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

February 28, 2009

Rest in peace Brother Pawlowski. It is my sincere hope that this is the last tragedy that the Philly Police have to endure.

Ofc Chris Joseph
Newtown Twp Police (Bucks County)

February 28, 2009

Officer Pawlowski may you Rest In Peace Sir. Thank you for your service to the fine city of Philadelphia. Your department and family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you again. We'll take it from here! God Speed Brother.

Officer D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

February 27, 2009

John,
Rest in Piece brother. The streets are covered from here. May god keep you, and comfort your wife and soon coming child.

Officer
Phoenix Police Dept.

February 26, 2009

Sometimes I don't know what to say - this is one of those times. Officer Pawlowski, thank you for caring as much as you obviously did to work in a very difficult city. I know Philadelphia scares many. I wish it were safer...and I know you did, too. You did your best to help, and from the sound of your write-up, so does your family. You are all admirable. You will be in my thoughts and memories as I ride around Philadelphia on my bicycle reflecting on the neighborhood. You are one of the many reasons I give a little smile to the officers I pass. Your child will know what a hero you were, and I wish more than anything you were still around to tell him or her yourself. Thank you...thank you, and your family.

Stephanie Wood, citizen of Phila.
Sister to an officer in Fountain Hill, Penna.

February 26, 2009

Officer Pawlowski,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

February 26, 2009

On behalf of the Tampa Police Departmet, we send our deepest condolencese. This tragedy leaves a void with your brothers/sisters everywhere.

To your family: your son, husband, father, and friend will be with you always, and he will continue to watch out for you from above. He will always be the invisible partner to his brother. May God Bless you and his extended family members of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department

February 26, 2009

To Officer Pawlowski's family, you are all in my prayers at this horrible time. John is with God now though he will still watch over you always.

The City of Philadelphia has suffered enough.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

February 26, 2009

I mourn for my brothers and sisters of the Philadelphia Police Dept. I met a few of you last month at one of my Captain's funeral in Massachusetts, needless to say I was very impressed. To the family of Officer Pawlowski, be proud and I will pray for our hero, RIP.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

February 25, 2009

My prayers go out to the Officers family, co-workers and friends. He was a hero and always will be. God speed.

First Sergeant
Police officer chesapeake va

February 24, 2009

John and I went through the academy. I can honestly say that he was one of the nicest and funniest kids I've ever known. NO matter what the situation, this was the guy to make light of it and turn a smile. I will truely miss him.

P/O Montijo #5506
Phila PD

February 24, 2009

May you rest in pace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your brothers and sisters in blue. Thank you for your service.

Amanda
911

February 24, 2009

I AM A WARRIOR
—by Jon F. Hooper
I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary.
I fight for those who can’t. I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the downtrodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, for I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing, for it was my honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy:
For now, I stand with God!

Karen and Paul Highbarger
Mom And Stepfather/Officer Chris Nicholson EOW:12/19/07

February 23, 2009

rest in peace, brother
provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police

provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police

February 23, 2009

I am the person that Drew the picture of the American flag with a phila police badge that has a black ban over the badge, there was also a letter that was put with the picture.I presented the drawing to the 35th dist and it was hung in the roll call room in honor of Officer John Pawlowski were I met a Leut. I also have A Picture Like this one in the front window of my house that has a light shining on it,it will remain there for the full 30 days. I also stood on I-95 north bound at Linden Ave with the same picture facing the patrol cars as officer Pawlowski's Funeral Procession past me. I Presented the drawing to the 35th dist. on 2/17/09. My drawing was shown on ch. 10 news neuorous times under a photo of Officer Pawlowski in the roll call room. My hope is that on day it will be presented to his family.

Pvt police / Sergent Vincent Gibson
Brother of a Phila Police Officr

February 23, 2009