Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace. We'll take the watch from here.

Police Officer
New York

February 21, 2010

Brother David,

Please keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

RIP Brother

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett (ret)
Charles County Sheriff's Office

February 19, 2010

Rest In Peace, David. In Matthew 5:9 the Bible states that
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God"!
You've made it home, my friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers.

Master Trooper John Jett (Ret)
Louisiana State Police

February 18, 2010

Rest In Peace, Police Officer Zolendziewski.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

February 18, 2010

To Officer Zolendziewski and his entire family, both on and off the job. My sincerest apologies for not leaving a reflection sooner. Though I'm only just over 100 miles away I was not aware of this tragedy. I don't visit this page as faithfully as I used to and it seems this sad event wasn't considered newsworthy enough in Eastern Mass. Though I'm not a VIP nor am I aquainted with Officer Zolendziewski's friends and family, I feel that when a Brother Officer from my home state passes from this watch to the next, I, as a Police Officer have a certain obligation to acknowledge it. I do so now, belatedly.

My heart goes out to all of you. The picture which accompanies this page shows a face that seems to radiate all that a cop is supposed to be; professional but with that sense of humor that keeps him going. I know he'll never be far from those who know and love him best.

Rest in Peace Brother and may God Bless you and all you hold near and dear.

Anonymous

February 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department

February 17, 2010

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. David Zolendziewski~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, Officer Zolendziewski.

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

February 17, 2010

Dear friends and family of Officer Zolendziewski,

We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Officer Zolendziewski.

We thank him for his selfless service to the residents of Holyoke.

Respectfully,


Session 48

Session 48
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

February 17, 2010

Officer Zolendziewski;

Thank you for your service Brother! May you Rest In Peace.

Officer D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

February 17, 2010

Officer Zolendziewski, rest in peace and take comfort that your friends and family will have us to lean upon for support.
I know the pain and sadness is fresh, but know that your family is not alone. We, the law enforcement community, are keeping your family and friends in our thoughts and prayers!!

Anonymous

February 16, 2010

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Dy. R. Murphy
J.D.S.O.

February 16, 2010

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

February 16, 2010

Rest In Peace

Ofc. E.A. Torres
Bristol PD,CT

February 16, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

February 15, 2010

A number of years ago I started trading police patches. The Holyoke patch was one of the first in my collection. I remember it quite well because it was the birth place of vollyball. I am saddened to read this and i am left wondering if this is the friend I traded with all those years ago. God speed in you new journey.

Trent Burfine, Lufkin Police, Texas

T. Burfine
Lufkin, TX Police Department

February 15, 2010

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

February 15, 2010

RIP DAVE

Officer
Holyoke

February 15, 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

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

February 15, 2010

YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR LOVED ONES AND THE MEMORIES YOU LEAVE BEHIND. YOU SERVED US WELL, REST IN PEACE, WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
GEORGE H. BOWMAN
INVESTIGATOR
DARE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, NC

Investigator
Dare County Sheriffs Office, NC

February 15, 2010

On behalf of all Missouri officers, dispatchers and the like, I extend our sincere sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Zolendziewski. Rest in peace our fallen hero.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/Team Manager
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

February 15, 2010

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

February 15, 2010

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

February 14, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Sgt. Mona McKinley, Retired
City of Elgin, Illinois

February 14, 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

February 14, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Zolendziewski, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

February 14, 2010