Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace James and Ricky...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 10, 2010

Godspeed to Corporal James Szuba's family and the MPD, hopefully the drunk driver get the book thrown at him, with an extensive criminal history you would think this guy got nailed long time ago, it shouldn't have to take a life of an officer and his K-9...

Private Citizen, John G
N/A

January 10, 2010

Rest in Peace Corporal James Szuba. We've got the watch.

Anonymous

January 10, 2010

Rest in peace

Anonymous

January 10, 2010

Corporal Szuba, thank you for your sacrifice. You will be remembered. To the friends and family and his brothers in the Mishawaka Police Department, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. May God Bless you and give you strength through this terrible time.

Christine Ross
Sister of David Petzold (E.O.W. 11/9/06)

January 10, 2010

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Cpl. Szuba. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Cpl. Szuba and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

January 10, 2010

Rest in peace Corporal Szuba!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOL salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

January 10, 2010

Corporal Szuba and K-9 Officer Ricky, your sacrifice will Never be forgotten. I will keep your families, fellow officers, and citizens of Mishawaka in my thoughts and prayers.

Captain Venita Baker
KVRS

January 10, 2010

My prayers are with the Szuba family, friends and coworkers of Corporal Szuba. When will the drunk driving stop, there are way to many lives lost to those who chose to drive drunk.

God bless.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

January 10, 2010

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Sgt. Joe O'Toole
Louisville Metro Police

January 10, 2010

My parys go to yhe famly

Sarg. Roy Holtz
Oppelo PD Arkansas

January 10, 2010

My heart goes out to Corporal Szuba's wife and children. I am sending all the strength I have to you and praying for you. God and James are walking with you on this long journey.

Melissa Sutton
Wife of Deputy Bruce Sutton, JR
EOW 12-11-2009

Melissa Sutton
Survivor

January 10, 2010

Debbie, Josh, Stephanie and the entire Mishawaka police family,
With heavy hearts, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Such a tragic and senseless loss.

Anonymous

January 10, 2010

Rest in peace Corporal Szuba

Officer Justin W Yohe
Warren Police Department, IN

January 10, 2010

I have no words that feel adequate to express the heartbreak I feel for you at this senseless tragedy. As someone who loves a police officer and lives with this fear ever night when he goes to work I cried when I read the piece about how it went down. God Bless Cprl Szuba and Ricky and and all who loved him....especially his family who will most feel the loss and emptiness. May the courts give you justice at the very least!

Colleen Bissonnette
Taunton,Mass

January 10, 2010

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

January 10, 2010

Corporal Szuba, his family, and his fellow officers are in our thoughts and prayers.

May our Lord provide each of you with strength and comfort during this time of pain, anger, and confusion.

Sergeant Kevin Turley
City of Heflin Police Department (K-9 Unit)

January 10, 2010

My heart goes out to Cpl Szuba's family and friends, and his policing family, and also to Ricky's partners too. Drunk driver's are so unpredicatable. RIP my two brothers...

Ofcr. Sheri Aldrich
LVMPD, Las Vegas, NV

January 10, 2010

Prayers are with the MPD and the Szuba family.

Anonymous

January 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Szuba family. May God be with you through this horrifying time. Your husband and father was a hero to many and will never be forgotten, it takes a special person to serve and protect others.
"We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.

We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown gray or blue,
With pride and integrity they say "To serve and protect",
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.

We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest."

Gabriella, RN

January 10, 2010

God bless you and Ricky for the sacrifice that you made for the citizens of Mishawaka. Your sacrifice shall never be forgotten.

Deputy Probation Officer Cory Walker
Jennings County Superior Probation Department

January 10, 2010

God bless you and your family and friends. The Hartford CT police Dept will keep your and your canine partner in our prayers.

Anonymous

January 10, 2010

Rest in peace brother and K9. Justice will be served on this coward and severe penalties set forth. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your entire family.

Ptlm. Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township PD Northumberland, PA

January 10, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss. He is surrounded by many other heros welcoming him home.

Jennifer Holland

In memory of: Trp Jack P Holland II - E.O.W. 08/21/07

Anonymous

January 10, 2010

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9)" Corporal Szuba and Ricky are patroling Heaven's streets now...keeping watch over their loved ones from above. I pray for his families, both at work and at home, the peace that surpasses all understanding. The two families need to rely on one another...you will be each other's greatest strength.

Tanya Miller Blake
Wife of Burnet County Deputy #128 F. David Blake, EOW 10/03/2009

January 10, 2010