Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and your family. Please protect those who protect my family and I. We are forever grateful.

Anonymous

February 20, 2009

Brother John

Go rest in peace brother, for your work here is done.
May god rest your soul and all your loved ones.

Det. Const. Simon Moussa
Ontario Provincial Police

February 20, 2009

Rest in Peace my Brother.

Detective
Dallas Police Department

February 20, 2009

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

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

February 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones you left behind. We greatly appreciate your service and are deeply saddened and yet humbled by the ultimate sacrifice you have given for your community. Rest in peace now, know that we have the watch.

Police Radio Dispatcher Lovejoy
Memphis Police Department, Memphis,TN

February 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You are a true HERO

Ofc. D Winchester
Brecknock Twp Berks Co

February 20, 2009

To Officer Pawlowski's family and friends;

I do not know you, but my husband is a police officer in Delaware Water Gap (in the Poconos) and my deceased brother was a Sgt of Linwood, NJ PD. I just want to extend our sympathies and prayers to all. We honor Officer Pawlowski and his service to the City of Philadelphia. We pray for those he has left behind.

Terri Ogg

February 19, 2009

Pawlowski Family -

Here we go again, I can't believe we are going through this again. If I could bring Johnnie back for you, I would walk right up to heaven and do it in a heartbeat. However, God must have needed more protection up there for some reason, and he for sure gained a true HERO and angel! Mrs. Pawlowski, being so close in age to you I can't imagine being in your position, I have cried with you and I have continued to pray for you and that unborn baby. May that baby give you some peace, as John will be there ever step of the way as your guardian. John, THANKS. THANKS for giving it your all, hero doesn't even begin to describe it. God Speed.

KG

February 19, 2009

I read about your story tonight. I learned about your dad and brother, both cops, your pregnant wife, and the thug that ended your life. I read about your agency and how many officers you've lost recently. It made me so sad inside and so angry at the same time.
You did not die in vain - it is an experience to be learned from, not to be forgotten. We've got it from here, brother!

Southern CA Police Officer

February 19, 2009

Our thoughts, prayers and sorrow go out to Officer Pawlowski and his family, especially his wife and children. May the Good Lord hold you all close to his heart and watch over and protect you all, during this very difficult time. We salute you, sir, for your selfless service and sacrifice. Our friends, the Nickerson's, lost their son, Officer Mike Nickerson on February 13, 2001 to similar circunstances. God Bless you All. Freedom isn't free...someone always pays.

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

February 19, 2009

God bless you and your family.
R.I.P. Brother your Tour is done.

Detective M. Hall
Richmond Police Dept Richmond CA

February 19, 2009

R.I.P brother...we will never forget

P/O
Phila. Police Dept.

February 19, 2009

Thank You, for your service to the community. You will be sadly, missed.And I Know you were loved,by your brothers and sisters. And you will be the Person, a future Police Officer thinks of, when they want to wear the Proud Uniform of the Philadelphia Police DEPT.,The Most Determined,Proud,Heroric,Strong,Quik thinking,and Brave, Police Officers ,I ever met.To your family , Thank you for supporting his decision to be a Police Officer.I am sure he is in Heaven. Thank You, for sharing him with the world. And he is truely, being reconized by people from around the world. Some people just think about making a difference, and some people make a difference.Thank you, Police Officer John Pawlowski.

Joyce Waddington
Mt. Laurel,New Jersey CERT

February 19, 2009

“ Policeman’s Prayer”

When I start my tour of duty God,
Wherever crime may be,
As I walk the darkened streets alone,
Let me be close to thee.

Please give me understanding with
Both the young and old.
Let me listen with attention
Until their story’s told..
Let me never make a judgment
In a rush or callous way,
But let me hold my patience
Let each man have his say

Lord if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord, with your everlasting love
Protect my children and my wife.

Sgt Leonard Galli
Exeter Borough Police Dept, Pa

February 19, 2009

The hurt and damage done will never end. My thoughts are with you as I have suffered with the murders of two of my close law enforcement friends.

Lieutenant James Bond
Albemarle County Police Department, Charlottesville VA

February 19, 2009

My most sincere condolences to the wife, mother brothers n sisters of PO John Pawlowski and all the officers form PPD, we ll keep you in our prayers from here in NJ

PIP PD

Police Officer
Palisades Parkway Police NJ

February 19, 2009

Officer John Pawlowski Our Angel In Blue

It’s the same old story but with a different name
Another Brother in Blue has died in vain
Another protector of the people has been taken away
And yet another criminal lives to breathe another day

We ask our Brothers and Sisters to take an oath
We ask them to protect us and to serve our needs
But why must we stand around helplessly each time
While we watch as another one of our heroes bleeds

They sacrifice their life to become their neighbor’s shields
We must come together to give them the support they need
It’s our lives they seek to cover from this city plagued with crime
And it’s our responsibility to make sure this is the last time

We all as people have the ability to clean what has become dirty
We have the ability to take what’s negative and turn into good
We have the same duty to each other as our beloved heroes in Blue
The cleanup of this city of Un-brotherly love must start with me and you

Dedicated To The Memory Of Our Angel In Blue Officer John Pawlowski

By John J. Ruppert 2-19-2009

John J. Ruppert

February 19, 2009

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

Rest well good and faithful servant. Our prayers are with the Pawlowksi family.

Sergeant
PA State Police

February 19, 2009

May God bless you. May God give your family and friends the strength they need to endure the rough times ahead. You are not forgotten. God Bless you and your brothers @ Philly PD.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

February 19, 2009

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten..........

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

February 19, 2009

The flood of tears started as soon as I turned on the news...my heart is breaking for the Pawlowski family. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts.
"Another hero gone too soon"

Erin Lawn
Sister of Ofc. Richard Lawn, Jr. EOW 7/28/2003 Lower Gwynedd PD, PA

February 19, 2009

Rest in peace John, To all my brothers in the city,
BE SAFE.

BW
PSP

February 19, 2009

To the family of this fallen officer: I was getting on to leave a reflection for Toledo Detective Keith Dressel and I came across this. It will be 2 years 21 February and it seems like just yesterday we lost our friend. I send my thoughts and prayers to this family for their loss just as other strangers did when Officer Dressel died. It may seem like a long road to ever feeling better but you will.

Erin Westfall
Friend of fallen Toledo Police Detective

February 19, 2009

Rest in peace Brother in Blue. You are a true Warrior. Thank you for your dedication to protect and serve.

Patrolman
Richmond P.D, VA

February 19, 2009

"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.

Rest easy Brother Pawlowski, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

February 19, 2009