Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Kocab.
Rather swerve from the path of duty,You laid down your life.
Thankyou and God bless
Blessed is the Peace Maker for he is called son of man.

Mamie Rae Carpenter
Daughter of fallen CHP Officer R.R.Carpenter #1992 EOW.2/17/1970

June 29, 2010

No words can express the thanks I would truly like to give to Officer Kocab and his family for their bravery. I pray your hearts may heal one day.

Anonymous

June 29, 2010

Officer Kocab, rest in peace and my sincere condolences to your wife and child. Your department will miss your professionalism. I hope that they catch your perps quick. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Terry F. Zech

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

June 29, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Kocab. God Bless him for his dedication and the sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace our Brother in Blue, Hero's are never ever forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

June 29, 2010

Officers Kocab and Curtis, you were murdered over a lousy misdemeanor warrant. I hope this miscreant finds true justice for his crimes, if not in this world then in the next. You both are heroes, not because of the sacrifice you made, that makes you martyrs, but because of what you did in life. Thank you and my prayers are with all who know and love you, no matter where they may be.

Some will say your child will never get to know you, I cannot believe that. I believe you will not allow that. That child will grow up feeling you with him or her. You child will know your love.

Go in Peace and Rest in God’s Precinct, you’ve earned a rest, Brothers.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 29, 2010

Rest in Peace!

D. Burkes D/S
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, Fl.

June 29, 2010

My God hold you and keep you, my prayers are with you.

Sergeant Chuck Terrell
Suffolk Police Department, Virginia

June 29, 2010

I was filled with sorrow when I read that yet another fine Officer lost his life in the line of duty. My brother, Cpl. James Szuba and his K-9 dog were killed on January 9th of this year. I can only say that my prayers are with your family and you will never be forgotten. You are a true Hero! I pray that the person responsible for this tragedy is found and Justice will be served. God Bless.

Kathleen Atkins
Sister of Fallen Officer - Cpl. James Szuba, Mishawaka, IN

June 29, 2010

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Mathew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

June 29, 2010

In every life a day arrives, like any other. One moment, all is well, the next, you want the world to stop, the heavens rage, and we weep. A man is dead. Each of us will mourn in our own way, remembering our lost. Men and women who serve share a special bond. Death is always near, and it is our way to make light of it. Yet, when it happens, a hole is there, one that never fills. These officers will always be in our hearts. I salute you, Officer Jeffrey Kocab.Husband, Father, Man.

Marc-damien Conder
US Army (ret)

June 29, 2010

Officer Kocab your spirit will live on with the thin blue line. Your soul can rest, justice will be served for your sacrifice in this world. It is sad this animal decided to take your life instead of manning up to his past. Rest in peace my friend, you have earned it. A hero dies only once, this coward will die a thousand deaths in this world and the next. He cannot hide from justice, period.

Special Agent T.D.Holcomb
Norfolk Southern Railroad Police

June 29, 2010

For Police Officer Jeffrey Kocab & David Curtis:

Please see reflection for Officer David Curtis...

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

June 29, 2010

God Bless Officer Kocab and his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest In Peace......

Lt. Rob Williams
Greenville (NC) Police Dept.

June 29, 2010

IM VERY SORRY TO LEARN THAT WE LOST ANOTHER POLICE OFFICER TODAY.MY LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY KNOWS THAT PAIN AS WE LOST TWO DEPUTIES AND A THIRD DEPUTY WAS WOUNDED DURING A DISTURBANCE IN 2007.OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH OFFICER KOCAB,HIS FAMILY AND HIS POLICE DEPT.

DAVID HARRIS III
HENDERSON CO.SHERIFF'S OFF.TEXAS

June 29, 2010

Rest in Peace Officer Kocab you are a true American Hero
Rest now in the arms of our Lord you have earned it.
My prayers for comfort and peace to your family,friends
and co-workers

R Eberhart Partner to Royce Anderson
EOW 10/26/81 HCSO Houston Tx

June 29, 2010

My family and I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to another hero. Like too many other heroes, your EOW came entirely too soon. More importantly, your dear wife gave birth to a beautiful baby you will never get to hold. How sad that you gave up everything to protect us. You paid a price no one should have to pay to guard our safety. God Bless you, your dear wife and your new baby. Thank you for your bravery, your honesty and your integrity. More importantly thank you for the sacrifices you made in selflessly serving all of us. Only those of us who have served fully understand the sacrifices we make to protect our families, friends, and fellow citizens. By and large these sacrifices pale in comparison to your ultimate sacrifice. You are in our prayers. Rest is peace hero; your watch is over...we will take the watch from here.

Peacekeeper V-8651 SMSgt, USAF
US Air Force Security Police (Retired)

June 29, 2010

To the family of Officer Kocab: we as Law Enforcement, who are all around the country, are greaving along with you. I myself lost a brother in the line of duty ( Hilery A Mayo Jr EOW 06-09-07 ) and I know the pain you are going through. Just know that there is a Fraternity of POLICE OFFICERS out there that will be praying for you in your time of loss. May God bless you.

DFC Jeffrey A. Mayo
St. Tammany Parish S.O.

June 29, 2010

RIP Brother

Deputy W. Cartwright,
Chesapeake Sheriff's Office

June 29, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Jeffrey Kocab. May God comfort your wife and bless your unborn child.

Mrs. Angela Carthron
surviving spouse of Cpl. Mark Wesley Carthron

June 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 whose 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

June 29, 2010

Your sacrifice and last full measure of devotion will not be forgotten. RIP Brother

"Never forget what they did here. It is rather for us, the living, to be dedicated here to the great task remaining before us - that, from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here, gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."

President Lincoln

Detective Chris Welby
Bridgteon, Mo PD

June 29, 2010

You will never be forgotten...you gave the ultimate sacrafice for the people you serve. May God be with you and your family.

Deputy David Roycraft
El Paso County Sheriff's Office Colorado

June 29, 2010

To the Family of Officer Jeffrey Kocab,

My thoughts and prayer to you family.. We know the pain and grief.. Always remember the wonderful times..

Cathy Lee

Catherine Lee
Mother of P.O. Kevin Lee EOW 1/27/06

June 29, 2010

Rest in peace my brother

Anonymous

June 29, 2010

Rest easy brother, we'll hold all those involved responsible...keep an eye on us from Heaven

Policeman
Phoenix PD,Brother in Blue

June 29, 2010