Mishawaka Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Saturday, January 9, 2010
Reflections for Corporal James John Szuba
Rest in peace brother. My thoughts are with your family, friends and the members of the MPD during this difficult and tragic time.
Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD
January 12, 2010
Brother, you will be missed.Watch over us.God speed.
Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05
January 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Szuba family and the Officers of the Mishawaka Police Department.
Sgt. Collins
Joliet Police Department
January 12, 2010
From your fellow officers in the K9 department in Hertfordshire, England, thank you. May you rest in peace.
Anonymous
January 12, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and co-workers of Corporal Szuba. May God comfort you all in this difficult time. God Speed to you James Szuba and to his partner and friend Ricky.
K9 Agent
US Border Patrol - Tucson Sector
January 12, 2010
My heart aches for the Szuba family and the Mishawaka Police Dept. They lost two of their very own. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time and pray that you will have the strength to get through this and remember the memories. He was a hero and died doing what he loved with his partner. May both Jim and Rickey rest in peace. *Fallen but not forgotten*
Megan (Kuzmicz) Jasin
Sister of a Mishawaka Police Officer
January 12, 2010
I know of no words that will suffice. No words that are adequate. I would like the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal James Szuba to know there are people all across this country that will lift you up in prayer before the Almighty.
May you each experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior in the coming days.
I am very sorry for your loss.
Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
January 12, 2010
Rest in peace Officer Szuba and K9 Ricky. God bless you both - thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Lt Rick Stonebreaker
OAG/MFCU
January 12, 2010
Rest in peace brother...
To Corporal James Szuba I render a final salute.
PO KJ Jones
North Greenbush, NY PD
January 12, 2010
Corporal Szuba, I am a retired from the USN as a MA1 Military Working Dog handler. My sincere condolences to your family and to your fellow officers of your department. I worked 10 years for the VAPD and had to retire from the force due to the right hip giving out and needing to be replaced. You and Ricky patrol those streets of gold now and Godspeed. Terry F. Zech
OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN
January 12, 2010
Once again we are all reminded that our lives can be ended to soon and without notice. Jimmy, you are my cousin and we have never even had the chance to meet. So please, take advantage of finding not only your Dad but our other relatives who have departed. And please come find me some day when it is my turn. Thank you for the service you gave. My Son is a detective and I know that there are o guaranties, just day-to-day. Love & blessings, Marilyn Gutsch, University Place, WA.
Marilyn Gutsch
Your cousin
January 12, 2010
For the family of Corporal Szuba, our deepest sympathy.
May you find comfort & peace in knowing that your loved one& K9 Ricky are Hero's and never will be forgotten. We too, suffered the loss of our Deputy Sarah Jones, tragically on 10-19-08. She will live in our hearts forever.
Find strength & courage with the help of the fellow officers & the IN COPS program. They are a true lifeline!
Heros's live Forever....
Connie Jones
Connie Jones
January 12, 2010
For Ricky:
A dog is more than a partner. I am sure many times you served as best friend, a sounding board, a confidant to hug when things got rough and a protecter for this officer and his family. Animal lovers talk about crossing the rainbow bridge when animals pass on. Have as many bones as you want in heaven, four legged friend. Godspeed
Anonymous
January 12, 2010
Rest in peace fellow protector. My heartfelt sympathy to your family at this tragic hour. May the Lord bless and keep them.
Sgt. Charles Shaneyfelt (retired)
Winchester, IN Police
January 12, 2010
No words can take away your pain. I will continue to pray for you Debbie, Stephanie, and Josh, that you may find some peace in the coming months. Hold onto the memories and know he is still protecting you from above. Szuba and Ricky, R.I.P.
Stephanie
January 12, 2010
I am deeply sadened to hear about the loss of yet another Officer. My thoughts and prayers are with your Family as well as your Brothers and Sisters of the Mishawaka Police Department. God bless you brother in blue and may you and your K9 partner forever rest in peace.
Deputy
Harris County Sheriff (Houston, Tx)
January 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Cpl Szuba's family and the Mishawaka Indiana Police Department. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9
Sgt Kevin D. Lampe & K-9 Axel
finney Co. Sheriff's Office (KS), V-P USPCA Region 14
January 12, 2010
RIP JAMES AND RICKY
BOB CURTIS JR
MPD FRIEND
January 12, 2010
You will never be forgotten. See you on the high ground!
Strength and Honor!
Todd Christensen, Public Safety Officer
Kalamazoo, Michigan
PSO Todd Christensen
Kalamazoo Public Safety
January 12, 2010
RIP CPL . This is a sad injustice. To your family, friends and depatment my prayer is the comfort of God during this time. As a former 911 dispatcher and the wife of an officer I can only express my deep sadness. You letf this tour of duty with honor sir. You will not be forgotten.
Wife of Ret. Sgt Wilson~Current CSO
Prattville AL PD~FJD AL Middle District
January 12, 2010
You both have served us well. Rest easy at Gods side now. My prayers are with your family at this very difficult time.
Forever grateful citizen
Mishawaka, IN
January 11, 2010
Thank you for your service. We are praying for your family and your department. The brothers in blue will always be here for your family.
Corporal J.K. Peterson and K-9 Justice
Montgomery Police Department
January 11, 2010
I am so sad to know that the officer and his canine partner were needlessly killed. What a loss to all of us in the community. It is my hope that a fund will be created to bring another canine to the Mishawaka Police Department. I know the officier and Ricky can not be replaced but it would be good to be able to have another canine unit on duty. Jeanne L. Paver
Anonymous
January 11, 2010
It with my deepest sympathy that the loss of Corporal James Szuba - Mishawaka Police Dept, Indiana is a loss to all of us who serve with pride. Thank you for your service dear brother. God speed and keep you forever in a place of peace and among those brothers who have gone on before you. 'til that day. R.I.P
Margaet Hood
Citizen Watch
January 11, 2010
Rest In Peace Brother and K-9 Brother. Watch over all other K-9 partners from above as they continue on with the watch. Both of you are together in death as your were in life. My condolences to your Family and the Mishawaka PD.
PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY
January 11, 2010
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