Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I know of no words that will suffice. No words that are adequate. I would like for the family, friends and men and women of the Forest Hill Police Department to know there are folks 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

March 31, 2010

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

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

March 31, 2010

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Zurovetz. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

March 31, 2010

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Officer Timothy Zurovetz~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 Zurovetz.

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

March 30, 2010

Rest easy Hero!!!!!

Heather
Ross County Ohio Deputy Sheriff

March 30, 2010

Dear friends and family of Officer Zurovetz,

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

He will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Respectfully,


Session 48
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

Session 48
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

March 30, 2010

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Officer Zurovetz and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer Zurovetz for your dedicated service to the people of Texas and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 30, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Sgt. Mona McKinley, Retired
City of Elgin, Illinois Police Department

March 29, 2010

God Bless You Sir.

Trooper
Virginia State Police

March 29, 2010

Thank you for your service, Sir. So sorry for the loss of this Officer. My sympathy to FHPD and to the family members.

Cadet
Colorado

March 29, 2010

Officer Zurovetz thank you for your service. The long fight is over and may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten.

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

March 29, 2010

For Officer Joseph Zurovetz:

Our duty as patrol officers has many hazards, and not all are immediate. The strain, stress, and the injury incurred while serving the public sometimes takes years to have an effect. In this case, our brother Tim was to suffer long and hard before his entry to eternity. No amount of gratitude is enough for one who served others so well.

We pray for his family, friends, co-workers and all others who remembered him during his time of trial. May they each receive their just reward for faithfulness.

I am proud to render Officer tim Zurovetz a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennylvania State Police

March 29, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Zurovetz. My sincere condolences to your family and department. It sounds like you fought to maintain your quality of life. Thank you for your service. Now you can patrol the streets of Gold. Godspeed brother. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN

March 29, 2010

Officer Zurovetz,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

March 29, 2010

Rest In Peace

Lt B Cole
Lake Charles Police Dept (LOUISIANA)

March 29, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 29, 2010

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Officer Zurovetz during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

March 29, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

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

March 28, 2010

RIP brother Timothy.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

March 28, 2010

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

March 28, 2010

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

March 28, 2010

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

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

March 28, 2010

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

March 28, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Timothy Zurovetz as well as to the Forest Hill Police Department. Rest in Peace Officer Zurovetz!

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit North

March 28, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 28, 2010