Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

February 14, 2009

God bless you and your family and your co worker your a true hero. You will not be forgotten .The family of Det William Rolniak Jr eow 2-4-04

Anonymous

February 14, 2009

Unknown Author
When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one"

And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?" A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."

He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and testify in court the next day."

He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no way."

"It's not the hands that are causing me problems." said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."

"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through the bulge in a pocket before he asks, 'May I see what's in there sir?' (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of the head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say. 'You'll be all right ma'am.' When he knows it isn't so."

"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."

"I can't" said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident, and feed a family of five on a civil service pay check."

The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.

"You bet." said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crime scenes; recite Miranda warnings in his sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop...and still keeps its sense of humor."

"This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell; coax a confession from a child abuser; comfort a murder victim's family; and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak." She pronounced. "I told you that you are trying to put to much in this model."
"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions; for fallen comrades; for commitment to that funny piece of metal called his badge; for justice."
"You're a genius." said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." he said
Canon City, CO

Mariyn Robinson
KWLF RADIO

February 14, 2009

May the Lord watch over your wife and unborn child.
God Bless


Ohio

Anonymous

February 14, 2009

Dear Pawlowski Family,

You have our deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences for your loss. John will be in our prayers....

Curtis Blanc ~ Retired Sergeant ~ Chicago Police Department
Karen Belluomini-Blanc ~ Active Chicago Police Officer

Curtis & Karen (Belluomini) BLANC
Chicago Police Department

February 14, 2009

Yet another...God, when will it end??? My thoughts and prayers are with the Pawlowski family, his wife and unborn child, and members of the 35th District.

Lieutenant B
Philly PD

February 14, 2009

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"

May GOD be with you and your family!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

February 14, 2009

Off Pawlowski, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

February 14, 2009

THE THIN BLUE LINE

Among us, sent down from heaven,
Are those that walk a Thin Blue Line, that's a given.
Like Guardian Angels to watch over me and you,
Are those that wear the uniform of blue.
We see them only as traffic stops,
We do not call them friends, just cops.
We pray we never have a chance meeting,
We never pass along a greeting.
But they are so much more than this,
They simply do not see the world as bliss.
But they look into the corners of our deepest fears,
They walk the beat, they wipe a tear.
They bring a message to our home,
When all is not well, and you are alone.
They come to us, no matter the need,
Handle the problem, complete the deed.
They lay their personal feelings aside,
They do their job, they have great pride.
And if one should fall, among life's things.
The badge they wear, turns into wings

You are a warrior and a hero!! Rest easy.

Officer Charles Leeds
Norristown Police Dept.

February 14, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

DavidMurphy
TX DPS

February 14, 2009

God Bless you and your family. Because of brave officers like you, the world is a better place.

Anonymous

February 14, 2009

My prayers are with the family, friends, and fellow officers of P/O Pawlowski.

Police Officer
Bensalem Township Police Dept.

February 14, 2009

May God bless you, your family and your agency. You are my hero!

Sgt. C. Taliaferro
Marble Falls PD, Texas

February 14, 2009

As a retired policeman I feel lucky to have made it to the
dream of retirement.This policeman will never expierence this and that is ashame,his brother and family are surely devistated by this horrible incident...may you rest in peace brother John Pawlowski and until we meet someday for the grandest rollcall of all, may God watch over and protect you.

Patrolman Dan Cirignani (Ret.)
Chicago Police Dept.

February 14, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your fellow Philadelphia Police officers.

Police Officer First class Mike Lentz
Fairfax Co. Police Dept VA

February 14, 2009

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 beat that he walked was a battlefield too,.... Just as if he had 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.... 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... .. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today…. Maybe 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 the 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.

(Author unknown) R I P Officer Pawlowski.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA PD

February 14, 2009

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

February 14, 2009

Another great officer lost! John you will be greatly missed. Rest easy my brother. We'll take it from here.

Officer
Philadelphia

February 14, 2009

When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today;
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me
As much as I love you;
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.

She said my place was ready
In heaven far above;
And that I'd have to leave behind,
All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye;
For all my life, I'd always thought
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do;
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad;
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday
Just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized
That this could never be;
For emptiness and memories
Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things
I might miss come tomorrow;
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates
I felt so much at home;
When God looked down and smiled at me
From His great golden throne.

He said, "This is eternity
And all I've promised you;
Today your life on earth is past,
But here it all starts anew."

"I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last;
And since each day's the same day,
There's no longing for the past."

"But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true;
Though at times you did do things,
You knew you shouldn't do."

"But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free;
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?"

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.

Anonymous

February 14, 2009

John, Although you were so young, you and your family gave so much for us all. May you rest in peace Officer.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

February 14, 2009

God Bless you and your Family thanks for your services my brother may you rest in peace.

P/O Nieves #3056
23rd Dist. PPD

February 14, 2009

GOD bless Officer Pawlowski and his family. Rest in peace and thank you for serving this great nation.......

MASTER TROOPER J.R. FLEMING
NC STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

February 14, 2009

rest easy young brother. You are a hero and you will always be remembered by your brothers and sisters in blue

Det Brendan Quigley (ret)
NYPD

February 14, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

February 14, 2009

My heart goes out to Officer Pawlowski's family. I am sorry for for your loss, and hope that god will hope all of you through this tough time.

Anonymous

February 14, 2009