Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Cpl Szuba and K9 Ricky. Watch over those that continue to protect. Your family, friends, and members of the Mishawaka PD will be in all our prayers.

Cpl Matt Komar/ K9 Handler
Warrenville Police Department, Illinois

January 22, 2010

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

January 19, 2010

I will remember those days when you and Ricky would come into radio. The great team is now in heaven looking down on us. Please protect the others and watch over them as they patrol the streets. You are now with the others who have been taken away from us so soon. My heart goes out to your family and fellow members of Mishawaka Police. You and Ricky made us proud and it was an honor to know and work with you. Thank you for all you gave.

Dispatcher
Indiana

January 18, 2010

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Corporal James Szuba ~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Corporal Szuba.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

January 18, 2010

Rest in Peace both you and your partner. You are hero's and will not be forgotten. Thank you for you service.

K9 Officer Ken Wolfe & Reky
Lititz Boro PD

January 18, 2010

thank you for everything.

Anonymous

January 17, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother!

Patrolman Anthony Parkinson
Fort Smith Police Department

January 17, 2010

Rest in peace our brother.

Officer RM Taylor
US DoJ

January 16, 2010

Rest in Peace my Brother, God bless you, your family and your Dept

OFFICER BOB SWOPE#5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

January 16, 2010

Our prayers go out to your family and friends, thanks to the both of you for serving our community.

J. Conrad
RTT

January 16, 2010

Cpl. Szuba & Rickey you will be missed by the citizens of Mishawaka .

Dawn

January 16, 2010

Caporal James J. Szuba and K9 Ricky

I watched your funeral procession yesterday as your fellow officers honored you and Ricky for the ultimate price of service you have paid. Thank you for your decision to follow the foot steps of your father and brother in law enforcement. Your work here has been deeply appreciated. I am sure your father and MPD brothers Tom, Bryan and Jerry have welcomed you. God Bless your family and the MPD family. R.I.P.

Mike
Citizen of Mishawaka, IN

January 16, 2010

Jim.

I have been struggling with the right things to say. Sorry to say, I still am at a loss.

It seems every time we would run into each other you would greet me the same way: "Steve Headley, how the hell are ya, mister?" (hopefully that gets through ODMP's filters). I will always remember the softball games. Even though our team really was pretty bad, we had a good time.

The very first patrol rifle school that you taught, which I was fortunate to be a part of, is probably the best training class I have ever attended. I kinda felt bad for you and Jason and V, because you had quite the crew of smart alecks to deal with. The Irish Boy and I were just talking about that school recently. One of the best weeks, ever. He and I each put a Polish flag on the car out front of station for you. Losdupas forever!

Now, too, of course, because of our mutual aprreciation of it, I will always think of you when I grab a bottle of our favorite bourbon, Woodford Reserve. I could go on and on.

I will miss you, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 16, 2010

Thank you for serving the citizens of Mishawaka, Corporal Szuba and canine officer. As the parents of two sons who are police officers, our hearts reach out to his family and friends, in sympathy and prayer.

Paul and Diane Kozubal

January 15, 2010

Rest in peace brother. You and your K9 partner have done your duty on earth well. May you two walk the streets of heaven in peace.

Patrolmen/K9 handler
Union Pacific RR Police

January 15, 2010

We all mourn the loss of james and ricky,they will be missed by all.Tears do not show weakness but reflect humanity and courage. Be safe as you take over the watch.

Anonymous

January 15, 2010

Dear Brother in Blue, May God be with you and Ricky and to your family and family of Officers!

Deputy Marshal J. Davis
Van Buren Police Dept.

January 15, 2010

R.I.P Cpl. Szuba and K9 Ricky.....may God Bless you and hold your family close.

Andrea Bucker
Citizen of Mishawaka

January 15, 2010

Thank you Cpl. Szuba & Ricky for your service to our city. Your brothers will take your watch from here. RIP

Jessica
Mishawaka Citizen

January 15, 2010

My heart aches everytime I hear of the passing of a police officer in the line of duty. Cpl. Szuba, you are owed much gratitude and respect for answering the call to serve and protect. Ricky, you stood by your partner and protected those in your community. To the Szuba family, know that you are forever in my heart and my prayers. Thank you for allowing your loved ones to protect a community that was made better by their presence. Your loss is felt by many. God Bless.

Lisa
citizen

January 14, 2010

Rest in peace fellow K9 brother.

K9 Officer Pete Van Gessel #114
Joliet, IL Police Department

January 14, 2010

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Corporal Szuba and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Corporal Szuba, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Corporal Szuba is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

January 14, 2010

Thank you for your service, see you on the high ground!

Jenny Evans Patrolman
Niles City PD

January 14, 2010

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

David Murphy
TX DPS

January 14, 2010

We Send Our Deepest Sympathy To Cpl Szubas Familt We Are Sorry For Your Loss We Will Keep You All In Our Thoughts And Prayers God Bless

Danny Hixenbaugh
Ret Indiana State Trooper

January 14, 2010