Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee; The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

Sergeant John O'Meara
Summerville Police Department, Summerville, S.C.

June 29, 2010

Words cannot possibly ease the pain the family, friends, and fellow LE members are feeling over this senseless, tragic loss. Please know that your LE family across the nation are praying for you today more so than ever before. Officer Kocab, rest in peace - you will not be forgotten!

Debi
Glendale AZ PD

June 29, 2010

RIP Brother...

Ptlm. M. Thomas
Foster Twp. Police (PA)

June 29, 2010

My heart goes out to the family of Officer Jeffrey Kocab. I pray his baby is born healthy and strong and that he/she brings joy to his mommy's life in this difficult time. May he grow up knowing what a hero his daddy is. God Bless you all.

Sandi
Citizen

June 29, 2010

God rest your soul brother, my thoughts and prayers go out to your wife and baby girl, god bless

Officer Brian Waller
B.O.P.

June 29, 2010

Our condolences go out to you for the loss of Officer Jeffrey Kocab. Our hearts are with your department and families as you honor and grieve our nation's most recent hero. With many thoughts and prayers

Jordan Voltz
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association

June 29, 2010

Rest In Peace brother. Watch over us from heaven and we will watch over your family here on earth. To all the members of Tampa PD, my sincerest condolences for your loss.

Officer Alwine
Tallahassee PD

June 29, 2010

God bless you Officer Kocab and the family and friends you are leaving behind. You are a true hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

LEO wife
NJ

June 29, 2010

Rest in peace, Officer Kocab. My heart goes out to your family, friends, and LEO family.

Anonymous

June 29, 2010

God be with his family.RIP

Lauren Wilkey
Wife of a LEO

June 29, 2010

Young and strong. No doubt the bravest and the finest. A fine promising young officer taken too soon. God bless your family and friends.

officer
mnpd

June 29, 2010

I can't believe I'm actually writing about you on this website. We were sworn in together last year to become Police Officers for TPD and I'm still in shock that you are no longer with us. I remember how happy you always were in holdover and how much you looked forward to hitting the streets and getting to work. I will always remember your smile and your lovable personality. I'm devastated that you will not get to hold and see you're unborn child. My heart breaks for you're wife but we will be there for her and your unborn child through these difficult times. Rest in peace Jeffrey...We love you!

Officer Irene Thomas
Tampa Police Department

June 29, 2010

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin PD

June 29, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Kocab family and the Tampa Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Kocab. You are a true hero!

DFC Michelle Owens
Orange County Sheriff's Office

June 29, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Jeffrey Kocab as well as to the Tampa Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Kocab, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

June 29, 2010

Rest in peace brother. May God watch over your family now.

Anonymous

June 29, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers will always be with your family. It was not to long ago my Husband, an Interdiction Officer for the City of West Memphis lost his two partners in a Senseless Crime. Doing what they loved best SERVING and PROTECTING our community. So we do understand the pain of losing Brothers in Blue. May your Soul Rest in Peace and may God be with your family at this difficult time.

Jeremy and Jamie Gore
City of West Memphis

Jamie Gore
Wife of Officer Jeremy Gore West Memphis Police Department

June 29, 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

June 29, 2010

I am sure you went to heaven this morning and stood at the feet of almighty God. I can see him saying "Well done my son and welcome home". RIP you have touched us all here. we will work tonight with your families

Anonymous

June 29, 2010

To Officer Kocab and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It is with a heavy heart that I send my thoughts and prayers. It is all too common for us to bury our brothers and sisters in blue.
I thank you for your service and the ultimate sacrifice in keeping your community safe. To his unborn child you Father is a hero and always know he did the job that so many people are afraid to do.
GOD SPEED!!!

Phoenix Police Officer
Phoenix, AZ

June 29, 2010

Officer Kocab, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

June 29, 2010

My thoughts are with Officer Kocab's family. I am thinking of his wife, and the child he will never meet. I pray they find the strength and peace they need.

Kim

Kim
Spouse

June 29, 2010

May you rest in peace and may God watch over your family, friends and brothers in blue; especially your unborn child. May he or she grow up knowing what a true hero you are. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sherri Corr-Philipkoski
sister, Joe Corr EOW 2/27/06

June 29, 2010

My condolences to Officer Kocab's family, friends and especially co-workers. We in Pittsburgh, unfortunately, know how heartbreaking this tragedy is to all in the Thin Blue Line family. Please know that he died as a hero, and he will be remembered as such. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. J.P. Gannon
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

June 29, 2010

As a wife of a Police Officer and having suffered through the loss of 2 fellow Officers in 2007, I send my deepest condolences to the Kocab family and the Tampa Police Dept. It is through this difficult time that we as family come together to show support to these Brave men who gave the "ultimate sacrifice" so that we may live safe. Officer Curtis, you will Never be Forgotten, as you walk the Thin Blue Line to Heaven!

Wife of Police Officer
Charlotte Police Dept.

June 29, 2010