Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As an officer and a soon-to-be father myself, I can't imagine what this family must be going through. I hope Officer Pawlowski's child always knows that his/her dad was a hero.

RIP

Officer
Alabama Police Officer

February 16, 2009

Like you, I started a career in police work at a young age with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico State Police. You have inspired many with loyalty, selfless service, and honor of service to serve the people of Philadelphia and this great nation. The prayers of my fellow officers here at the Coatesville VA Medical Center are with you and your beloved family. God bless you always my brother in blue!!!!

PO Hector L Guzman
US Department of Veterans Affairs Police

February 15, 2009

RIP John. Gone, but not forgotten. You will be forever missed in the 35th brother. You'll always be in our hearts.

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
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.

But 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 quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Police Officer
Philadelphia Police--35th District

February 15, 2009

Heaven welcomed home another true hero in blue. My prayers go out to his wife and unborn child. Also to his fellow police brothers. And i know that where officer John left off his fellow brothers will watch over his family for him while he watches over them from up above and has their backs. John YOUR A TRUE AMERICAN HERO, thankyou for your dedication to keeping the streets a safer place for Americans ! Victoria

Victoria Kriner-Aversano
supporting those who stand for us.

February 15, 2009

I can't believe we lost another brother in Philly. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. May justice be brought to your murderer. No justice can ever replace you. May God bless your unborn child and wife. I hope this sb rotts in hell for what he did to you. Rest easy brother we'll take the watch from here.

Trooper
PA State Police

February 15, 2009

Thank you for your years of service and dedication to your community. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

February 15, 2009

God bless you and the Philly PD.....your a hero and we thank you for your service to this country

SSG Shuck
Fort Hood Military Police K9

February 15, 2009

Rest in peace..prayers to your wife and soon to be child, family, friends and Brothers at the Philadelphia Police Dept.

Patrolman Gary Forrester
Solebury Twp. Bucks County Pa

February 15, 2009

Thank you for all you did. You are a true hero.

Anonymous

February 15, 2009

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

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

February 15, 2009

Enjoy your new and peaceful beat surrounded by angels and golden streets.

Captain Everett James
Kinloch Police Department Missouri

February 15, 2009

God Bless you and your family. Thank you for your sacrifices. You are in heaven now. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Andy Hanna
Los Angeles Police Department

February 15, 2009

Another HERO taken too soon! Thank you, Officer Pawlowski, for your bravery and service to our country. We will never forget! May your child always know that their dad will always be a hero. God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

February 15, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

February 15, 2009

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

February 15, 2009

Another Officer taken way before his time, another child that will never know his father. And why? Because some POS had a gun that never should have. Unbelievable. Rest in peace, Officer Pawlowski and may God bless your family.

Civilian
Daughter of Retired Albany, NY Officer

February 15, 2009

I worked at the 35th Police Dist, the old district, i put 2 years there, this was back in the mid 60"s when a police ofcr was respected, i left the force and went on to Pa. State Law Enforcement from which i retired from. My heart felt sympathys go out to John"s family, his expectant wife and there new baby which is not yet born. To lose one life is a tragedy but to lose a life so young is a double tragedy. R.I.P. JOHN, your watch is done.... u did a excellent job at it.

Anonymous

February 15, 2009

Officer Pawlowski

You took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of Philadelphia and this great country.

In the performance of duty, you made the ultimate sacrifice. There is no greater example of honor. May your loved ones, friends, co-workers find peace.

May the citizens realize the sacrifice made by the law enforcement officers every second of every day.

Rest in peace Officer Pawlowski, we have got it from here...

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

February 15, 2009

You are in my prayers.

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

February 15, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother.

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

February 15, 2009

God bless you, brother. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

February 15, 2009

My prayers are with the Pawlowski family, friends and coworkers. May God be with you all and guide you through these difficult times. God bless you all.

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

Anonymous

February 15, 2009

Rest in peace brother. We got it from here.

Cpl. Clagett
Westminster Police Dept MD

February 15, 2009

Officer Pawlowski,
The watch is ours now. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer D. George
NWLCRPD

February 15, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother!

Officer Anthony Parkinson
Fort Smith Police Department

February 15, 2009