Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Finally made it out to pay my respects to you and all the others that have gone too soon. My son and I had our picture taken next to you. I couldn't myself from crying. Gavin just grabbed my hand and told me, it's okay. I miss you.

Det/Sgt Brandon Ruth

May 30, 2015

Jim and Ricky, today marks 5 years that you were taken from us, as usual you are both missed so very much. We miss you every day. It still is hard to believe you are gone. Jim I am sending you hugs and kisses, give Ricky boy a big hug from mama. I know Sammie is with you now let her know how much i miss her, I know she is in good company and you are showering her with all the love i can no longer give her. I know that she missed you so much too. I hope you are are all hunting bunnies. I wish you were all still here. I love and miss you so much, one day I will get to see you all again, until that day know I am thinking of you and missing you every day.
I Love you,
Debbie

Debbie Szuba
wife

January 9, 2015

It's hard to believe that it's been so long. You were such a kind man and loving father. You were an example of what a good officer should be.

Tracie B. (Friend)

January 9, 2015

Happy Father's Day Jim, we love and miss you and Ricky . Love, Debbie

Wife Debbie Szuba
Wife

June 15, 2014

Jim today marks the 4 year anniversary for my heroes, at time it has gone so slowly and others fast, I miss you very much. Words cannot express how much. We're surviving which means it's always a day to day battle without you and Ricky. You were my world. God how much I miss you. I still ask why. You will be comforted to know how much support your family had and I hope you know how blessed we were with such caring people in our lives, then and now. I could write a book on how much your missed. I miss so much the simple things like your smile, holding your hand and the anticipation of every time you walked thru the door. There are still days I expect you to come home after your shift, I don't think that will ever stop. I just want you to know how much I love you and miss you so much. Give my sweet Ricky a hug from mama, tell him I love and miss my boy, and so many kisses and hugs for you that we can never share. I take that back one day I will get to hold you again. Until that day, you are forever in my heart and so very missed. I love you so much.

Debbie Szuba
Wife

January 9, 2014

I really miss you this time of year Boy. I love you

Cpl.R.J.McCahill
MPD

December 23, 2013

I was assigned a project by my Social Studies teacher a few weeks ago. We were given a fallen officer and told to memorialize them.
Well, I was given Corporal Szuba. Over the course of this project, I feel like I have grown to know him personally. He was a great man, and the Mishawaka community suffered a loss with his passing.
My condolences go out to the family. Loosing a loved one is never easy. People get taken from us much sooner than we'd like, and we just have to deal with it the best we can.
Though he has passed, his memory still remains. He paid the ultimate sacrifice, and no amount of thanks would be ever be enough.
Regardless of that: Thank you for your service.
Neither Corporal Szuba nor Ricky shall ever be forgotten.

Kaci Crook
Freshman at Pinellas Park High School

November 9, 2013

Jim, Happy 26th Anniversary. I love and miss you, you are always in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Give my sweet Ricky a hug from Mama and tell him I love and miss him too.
Always,
Debbie

Debbie Szuba
Wife

October 17, 2013

Rest in Peace, Corporal Szuba. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 5, 2013

Today is the 3rd anniversary of Cpl. Szuba's & Ricky's deaths. May God continue to be with and comfort their family, friends, and brothers in blue. Jim was a wonderful person and will never be forgotten. I know he's looking down from heaven and watching over his loved ones on this difficult day.

Kimberly Davis

January 9, 2013

Jim today would have been our 25th anniversary, you would be so proud of Josh and Steph they made it special, just the way you always made it special. I love and miss you very much. Give Ricky a big hug from mamma.
Love you always,
Debbie

Debbie Szuba
Wife

October 17, 2012

Jim,
Today would have been our 25th Anniversary, Steph and Josh did good you would be so proud. I love and miss you very much and I know you are with us everyday. Give Ricky a big Hug from mamma.
Love you always,
Debbie
XXOO

Debbie Szuba
Wife

October 17, 2012

Thank you for your service Jim and Ricky! I made it home to the midwest in July and was able to visit with Debbie for a bit, and even though I haven't seen her in years and I've never met you, nor recognized your name at first when spoken of, your presence was quickly felt there with us. You and Debbie have a love like no other. You are dearly missed by so many. I wish I could have known you, the love of my cousin. You are quite the Angel.

Kim Hobkrk Vincent

July 28, 2012

Happy Fathers Day Jim, we love and miss you and Ricky.
I Love you,
Debbie

Debbie Szuba , wife

June 17, 2012

Love ya Uncle Jim. I think about you everyday. Hope you liked the flowers I dropped off for you and Ricky.

John Szuba
Nephew

January 10, 2012

Two years Jim, Josh, Steph and I miss you you so much. Give Ricky boy a hug from mamma. I Love You...........

Debbie Szuba
Wife

January 9, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 10th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 9, 2012

Great father to me and my sister and an awesome husband to my mother. It's been two years since I've seen his face but it feels like an eternity. He is still loved and missed dearly, but not forgotton.

Patrolman Joshua J. Szuba
New Carlisle Poilice Dept. (Son)

January 9, 2012

both Ricky corporal SZUBA dog that dog was quite intelligeint and a hero just like corporal szuba he was an officer who passed away although alot of other s passed away we shall say the pledge of alligance , i pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states of america to the republic from which it stands one nation under god to liberty and justice for all

mckenzie hantz
good friend

October 22, 2011

I am nothing but a student for my high school, and I was tasked with for my semester project to look up stories about officers harmed in the Line of Duty and writing a report on that person. I found this story, and originally skimmed through it. I came back tonight and re-read it at length, and I can honestly say I almost cried. Seeing how all these people care about John makes a man rethink life and how quickly it can be taken away. My best regards, and my good thoughts go to the family and friends of Corporal Szuba. A hero never dies - not really. They live on within us...

Dan Richardson
Common Reader

October 19, 2011

Happy 24th Anniversary Jim
I Love You

Debbie Szuba
Wife

October 17, 2011

This week I received your bracelet for participating as Support for the Law Enforcement United " Road to Hope" Bike Ride. Yesterday I placed that Bracelet on the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Wall near your name.

Rest in Peace

Lt. Sheila Jones
Fredericksburg Police Dept.

May 14, 2011

Today I thought about you alot, I watched a top shot marathon, then Steph posted something about her finals on FB. All day... all I could think about was you Jim. So, trying to clear my mind, I took Smudge for a walk and the first dog we saw was a sheppard. Looking back at my day [with you in it], it was pretty damn good. Thanks for being with me today !

Bobby McC
MPD

May 1, 2011

Corporal Szuba
Often times people are taken from us for no apparent reason. I know that you and Ricky are looking down on all your brothers and sisters in law enforcement keeping us all safe. This May 10th-12th I have the distinct privilege of riding in your memory from Chesapeake,VA to Northern, VA. If your family is going to be at police week, I would be so honored to meet them. Keep us all safe, we have the watch now.
James Aspatore
Law Enforcement United

Special Agent J. Aspatore
Norfolk Southern Railway Police Department

April 4, 2011

To Cpl. James J. Szuba, his family and his fellow officers with the Mishawaka Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Cpl. Szuba’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Cpl. Szuba and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

January 9, 2011