Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My prayers and heart felt sympathy go out to Corporal Szuba family. Jim was an amazing man who had to leave us all to soon. God Bless you Corporal James Szuba, and God Bless you officer Rickey, may you both rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

Melissa
Citizen

January 14, 2010

Cpl. Szuba and Ricky - thank you for your service to our community. You will never be forgotten, and forever in our hearts

To the family and co-workers, please take comfort in the fact that while you may not see Cpl Szuba with your eyes any longer - you will always see him with your hearts and that he and Ricky will forever be watching over you all.

Thank you for sharing James and Ricky with us.

Anonymous

January 13, 2010

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Corporal Szuba during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

January 13, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"
“Author unknown”

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

January 13, 2010

Corporal Szuba & Ricky..you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers during these hard times..please know that neither one of you will be forgotten..rest in peace and with ease blue angels..

karen
michigan

January 13, 2010

RIP Good Brother

Eric Margolin
North Hills Pittsburgh

January 13, 2010

Go find Sev my friend! Team up with your dogs and continue to watch over us! May God find peace for your family & friends. You will be missed! Rest in Peace!

Anonymous

January 13, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Corporal James Szuba as well as to the Mishawaka Police Department. Rest in peace Corporal Szuba, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

January 13, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother. Thank you and your four legged partner for all of your services. God Bless.

K9 Handler/Patrolman Jeffrey R. Johnson
Newtown Twp. Police Department, Delco, Pa.

January 13, 2010

Rest easy Corporal. Your Family, Friends and the Mishawaka PD will be in my prayers.

J Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriffs Office, FL

January 13, 2010

Rest in peace Corpoal Szuba and partner Ricky, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service! You will both be missed very much!

Shelly
Citizen

January 13, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

January 13, 2010

How terrible! Two lives lost because the idiot chose to fight instead of doing what was right....not being behind the wheel in the first place! It is my sincere hope that the murderer never sees the light of day again.

My thoughts and prayers are with Corporal Szuba & Ricky's family and friends.

Rest in peace!

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

January 13, 2010

Jim you are going to be truley missed. Our late nite talks, corn hole tournaments and poker nites are now cherished memories. You were a good friend. I know you are looking down, still protecting and guideing us. Thank you for be an outstanding example and my friend.

Cpl. Brandon G.Ruth
Mishawaka Police Dept.

January 13, 2010

rest in peace officer Szuba you and Ricky will be missed.

gone but not forgotten

SSgt. Theresa Laurence
Jrotc

January 13, 2010

REST IN PEACH CORPORAL SZUBA, WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE, MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. AS YOU AND YOUR K-9 PARTNER PATROLS THE STREETS OF HEAVEN KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR US LEFT HERE, AS YOU KNOW ALL TO WELL THERE IS NEVER ENOUGH. YOU WILL NEVER BEFORE GOTTEN. I GO TO THIS SITE ABOUT ONCE A WEEK, JUST PRAYING THERE ISN'T ANOTHER OFFICE GONE, BUT SO FAR THIS YEAR THERE HAS BEEN WAY TO MANY PAY THE PRICE, IT SADDNESS ME, HUMBLES ME, MY HEART IS HEAVY I PRAY YOUR MEMORIES WHILE KEEP YOUR FAMILY AND CO WORKERS STRONG, SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE

DEPUTY
JACKSON CO SO OHIO

January 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers out to the Szuba family and the MPD.
Rest In Peace Officer Szuba

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

January 13, 2010

Rest in peace brother. God has a special place for hero's in heaven. God Bless you and your family.

Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff

January 12, 2010

Your service to the community will never be forgotten. You are truly a hero. Thank you.

Anonymous

January 12, 2010

Rest in peace

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion, Ma Police Dept

January 12, 2010

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

Provincial Constable Marty Lalonde
Ontario Provincial Police

January 12, 2010

Hearts weep all over America for the loss of your heroes.
May swift and final justice prevail.

citizen
Alabama

January 12, 2010

Rest in peace bro, we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

January 12, 2010

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here

"Is daddy coming home soon?" asks a precious little face.
"It's past when he should be here. Is he working on a case?"
Your dad's not coming home son. He's working late tonight.
He's a policeman up in heaven, making sure we're all alright.
"But mommy, why'd he leave us? I miss him when he's gone."
I know you miss him darling, but now we must be strong.
"Who's gonna teach me baseball, and help me fly my kite?"
And help me with my homework, and buy my first bike?"
Your daddy loved you darling, and he didn't want to leave.
But a bad man took, your daddy, and left us all to grieve.
Be proud of who your daddy was, and how he earned his pay.
Because it's people like your daddy that keeps us safe each day.
"Mommy, when I get bigger, and if it's ok with you,
I'm gonna be like daddy, and be a policeman too."

"I'll Wait -

A police K9 explained to St. Peter
I'd rather stay here,
Outside the Pearly Gate.
I can’t come in yet, you see,
as my handler and partner is not yet with me.
I’ll be very quiet as I sit and wait,
I'll watch over him and pray that he's late.
Because those who love him dearly,
Still need his protection.
And the ones who don’t know him,
But still need his help.
I'll be very patient and wait,
I'll never let out a whimper or yelp.
I’ll be chewing my celestial bone,
Waiting for my partner to come home.
It would not be right if I went in alone,
For without my partner you see;
It just wouldn't be Heaven to me,
Without crossing the gates
Right by his side.

K-9 Supporter, Michigan

Cpl J E Stokes
Montgomery P.D. AL

January 12, 2010

May God welcome you with thanks and open arms Corporal James Szuba.

A.Murphy
N/A

January 12, 2010