Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, February 13, 2009
Reflections for Police Officer John Pawlowski
To Officer John Pawlowski,
We will never forget your heroic service. May the good
Lord bless you for all eternity and bring comfort to the
dear family you leave behind. May we all be inspired
by your memory, to love and serve one another. You and
your fellow officers make it possible for the rest of us
to live our lives in freedom and safety, and we owe you
a debt we can never repay. Rest in peace as you go on to
glory and hear the Father declare, "Well done, good and
faithful servant!"
Sue Mullock, Upland, PA
February 14, 2009
Many thoughts and prayers are with you and yours while you go through this time of loss. Know that your extended family grieves with you.
Anonymous
February 14, 2009
Our thoughts are with your family and your fellow Philadelphia Officers. God bless. Sir, thank you for your service. We now have the watch.
Anonymous
February 14, 2009
My condolences go out to this young officers family, friends and the PPD RIP Brother.
Oh Almighty God, whose great power and eternal wisdom embraces the universe. Watch over all policemen and law enforcement officers. Protect them from harm in the performance of their duty to stop evil and those who seek to do us harm. Help them keep our streets and homes safe by day and night.
I recommend them to your loving care because their duty is dangerous. Grant them your unending strength and courage in their daily assignments. Protect these brave men and grant them your almighty protection. Unite them safely with their families after duty ends.
Amen
AGT. GALICIA
US BORDER PATROL (FORMER PHILLY LEO)
February 14, 2009
Rest in peace brother
Trooper
Delaware State Police
February 14, 2009
Officer Pawlowski,
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you have made while protecting the citizens of Philadelphia. My GOD bless your family in this time of sorrow and I pray for strength and protection over our bothers and sisters of the Philly PD.
Lieutenant
Michigan State Police
February 14, 2009
Rest in Peace, you will now be your brother's protector, God Bless the Pawlowski Family and the 35th District
Chief Richard J. Mangan Ret.
Solebury Twp. Police Dept.
February 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pawlowski family and with the Philadelphia Police Dept. May you rest in peace and watch over your family and fellow co-workers.
All of our Officer's
Eddystone Police Dept., Eddystone, PA
February 14, 2009
Godspeed brother, Rest In Peace, We got it from here. Watch over us on your tour of duty on the streets of heaven.
The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
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 time 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 a 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 born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
you’ve done your time in hell"
PO R. Steward
DeKalb, Tx PD
February 14, 2009
REST IN PEACE BROTHER...WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
P.O. K.J. Jones # 031
North Greenbush, NY PD
February 14, 2009
No greater love has a man than to lay down his life for a friend. The city of Philly had a true friend in Officer Pawlowski when he made the ultimate sacrifice for their safety and peace. May God bless your family as they struggle with this tragedy. My prayer for Officer Pawlowski's family is, God will give you comfort in these days and maybe someday give you peace once again.
May God grant you peace my brother,
Rev. Bill Pursley
Retired Officer
Wichita Falls, TX Police Dept.
Retired Officer, Bill Pursley
Wichita Falls Tx Police Dept.
February 14, 2009
May angels lead you in...
God bless.
Miranda
February 14, 2009
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.
Deputy J.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office
February 14, 2009
Officer Pawlowski,
you are a true American hero and your community and this country is forever in your debt. Your family and friends will be in my prayers. Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.
Sgt Joshua Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office
February 14, 2009
May God bless this officer and his family.
Rest in Peace Officer Pawlowski, you are "Safely Home".
Lt. Sheila Jones
Fredericksburg Police Dept.
February 14, 2009
may u rest in peace my thoughts and prayers to ofc pawloski family friend and the entire phila police dept
chief dan kessner
pa security
February 14, 2009
God bless you young man,you gave your life so others can live in peace.rest in easy hero.
Cpl
philadelphia police dept
February 14, 2009
My condolences go out to this young officers family, friends and co-workers. RIP Brother.
PO Marinello
NYPD 105th Pct.
February 14, 2009
Godspeed brother! You served honorably and will not be forgotten. My hearts and prayers go out to Officer Pawlowski's family and friends.
Deputy
King County Sheriff's Office
February 14, 2009
God bless you and your family in this time of crisis
Police Officer
Scituate Police Department
February 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Officer Pawlowski. Rest in peace my fellow brother. Keep an eye over your family and fellow officers in Philly.
PO K Flaherty
Chicago Police
February 14, 2009
Rest In Peace Brother...
Thank you for your honorable service and dedication to the City of Philadelphia.
You will never be forgotten and we will all make sure of that every day we hit the streets. You will be in our thought and will be our strength every day as we go on to do the work that you so honorably did every day to protect the citizens of Philadelphia.
Rest in Peace John...We will take it from here
Deputy TLE
Berks County Sheriffs Dept
February 14, 2009
May God Bless Officer John Pawlowski, his family, and friends. Thank you for your service Sir. I will pray for your family as I understand the heartache you endure at this time. You will never be forgotten.
Police Officer
Ohio
February 14, 2009
May our God watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. I pray that our Savior wraps you in his loving arms for eternal peace. Rest well now my friend, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
To the Philly Police Department know that you are all also in our prayer. Becareful and stay safe, God bless you all.
Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
February 14, 2009
While your tour was short, you will be remembered forever.
Master Trooper (retired)
Virginia State Police
February 14, 2009
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