Tampa Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Reflections for Officer Jeffrey Alan Kocab
Tampa is my home. My heart is breaking for the family and all TPD. I am so angry. May swift, immediate and final justice prevail.
citizen
Alabama
June 29, 2010
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER KOCAB. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH THE PEACE AND LOVE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER KOCAB, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. GOD BLESS YOU.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
J
June 29, 2010
Thank you for your dedication and service to our city. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you!
Christy Scarborough
June 29, 2010
We're so sorry for your loss guys. We'll ride for them and be there for you as much as we can. Prayers, thoughts, and love go to you all from us.
Meredith
Police Unity Tour Rider
Ofc. Meredith Elrich
Hollywood Police Department
June 29, 2010
Your life touched many when you became a police officer in Tampa. Your extended family grew and now we wrap our arms around you and your family during this tragedy. God Bless and keep Jeffrey in his arms. Rest in Peace brother.
James Preston, Sergeant (Ret)
Tampa Police Department
June 29, 2010
to the Kocab Family - many condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anonymous
June 29, 2010
Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Kocab. Godspeed.
Niles, Illinois Police Department
June 29, 2010
Rest in Peace my fellow brother in blue. Your act of courage in dealing with today's evil only takes you to the only place that you will live forever, heaven. May the Lord bless your family in this time of great need. God bless you....
Philip Valles- Retired
NYPD
June 29, 2010
Rest easy friend. Prayers for the family and all who proudly wear the badge.
Dan Whidby, Instructor
Department of Defense
June 29, 2010
Jeff was a great and honorable man. We both went through the police academy together. I recall how proud he was to become a police officer. I give my deepest sympathy to his family and his wife. I pray God gives you serenity and strength through these trialful days to come.
Amanda Gilley
friend
June 29, 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
June 29, 2010
It is with deep sadness that I offer my condolences to the family of Officer Kocab. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in peace my brother.
Sergeant Stephen Vaughn
Tallahassee Police Department
June 29, 2010
As an officer in a precinct who has lost an officer in the line of duty let me tell you how sorry i am for the loss of your Partner, Friend, Family Member and Hero.
My condolences go out to the families of the fallen Heros and to your Department. Both will depend on you and lean on you at times when they need comfort. BE THERE FOR THEM. Let them see that their husbands,fathers and sons gave their lives to make where they live a safer place for all. "Fidelis Ad Mortem"
P.O. Ference
NYPD
June 29, 2010
God be with you my brother. This loss is felt throughout our country. Thank you for your sacrifice and making this a safer place for your family. Rest now and and leave the rest to us. Prayers to your family and fellow brothers and sisters.
Senior Deputy Craig Darlow
Harris County Sheriffs Dept, Houston
June 29, 2010
Please know your loss is felt by so many, some so far away, and many you will never know. But our hearts and thoughts are with your families at this time.
God rest.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9
Laura
Philadelphia, PA
June 29, 2010
Rest in peace brother.
Anonymous
June 29, 2010
Thank you for your service and for paying the ultimate sacrifice...
Kim Daly
Concerned Citizen
June 29, 2010
Rest in peace Brother. My thoughts are with your family, friends and the members of the TPD during this most difficult and tragic time.
Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD
June 29, 2010
thoughts and prayers to both families
Anonymous
June 29, 2010
I pray for the families of Officer Kocab and his partner. And to the men and women of the Tampa P.D. , I know this is not the first time you have had to deal with the death of not one , but two officers in the same incident. Please stay diigent as you grieve and serve. After 31 years at the K.P.D. , you think your numb to bad news , but not this. Two hero,s gone too soon.
Bryan J. Bates PO 4
P.D. Knoxville Tn./Bluehawks
June 29, 2010
Jesus I ask that you comfort, protect and guide the families, co-workers and friends of Officer Kocab. Such a great loss for the families and the Law Enforcement community. RIP my brothers in blue!!!!
Senior Officer Tim Collier (Retired)
Eustis Police Department
June 29, 2010
My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Officer Jeffrey Kocab~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 Kocab.
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004
June 29, 2010
We are one big family no matter what agency we work for. Our thoughts and prayers go out to both families during this terrible tragedy. God Bless
Officer Carol Cracolici
Department of Corrections
June 29, 2010
my heart goes out to this young mans family and dept...
Anonymous
June 29, 2010
R.I.P. brother. You died a hero protecting my family while I am deployed to Afghanistan. I will nevevr forget the sacrifice you and your partner made today. May peace be with your family and your agency.
Deputy Bill Scobie
Hillsborough County Sheriff Office
June 29, 2010
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