Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the families and departments affected by this horrible tragedy, our hearts and prayers go out to all of you, and we are soory for your losses! To the officers...Rest in Peace Brothers, we will take it from here!

K-9 Officer Jason Williams
Henry County In Sheriffs Department

January 25, 2011

Officer Burton's brother is one of my Deputies up here in Minnesota. Officer Burton's brother (Kyle) and one of my Sergeants (my brother in law) went down to St. Petersburg last year to visit and do some training with your SWAT. Both were very impressed and both got to meet and build new friendships. Officer Yaslowitz was one of those new friends. His loss and the loss of Officer Baitinger is felt across the country even to here in central Minnesota. We are shocked at this senseless violence against those whom serve your great city and we are hurting today. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten and your courage in the face of evil will stand as an example for all Law Enforcement Officers throughout the world. My heart is heavy today for your family and I know that everyone here at the Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office is praying for you, your family and your fellow officers. God Bless you.

Captain Jason LaSart
Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office

January 25, 2011

Officer Yaslowitz, my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends at this time. Thank you for your service to St. Pete. I am sure your children will grow to be fine people knowing their father was a special man.

SA Ellen Pierson
US DHS

January 25, 2011

I would like to express my condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz. My prayers will be with you all. Officer Jeff Steinmetz

Officer Jeff Steinmetz
City of Springfield Police Division

January 25, 2011

"A Part of America Died"
Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

©1984 America Police Hall of Fame
North Port, Florida

My deepest sympathies to the families, friends and co-works
R.I.P my brother

DFC F Timms
Carroll Co. Sheriff's Office MD.

January 25, 2011

"A Part of America Died"
Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

©1984 America Police Hall of Fame
North Port, Florida

My deepest sympathies to the families, friends and co-works
R.I.P my brother

DFC F Timms
Carroll Co. Sheriff's Office MD.

January 25, 2011

Rest in peace sir Brother

Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff Dept. (Ms)

January 25, 2011

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis Co Police Dept

January 25, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the family of a brave man. I pray that there be peae and comfort during this time fo need.

Grateful for Heros

January 25, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

January 25, 2011

So much death in our line of work lately.... My heart goes out to Jeffrey's wife and children, and all who love and miss him. Rest assured his sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Thank you for your service, brother. Rest well and watch over the rest of us who will carry on in your memory.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

January 25, 2011

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz, and the St. Petersburg P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Yaslowitz, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

January 25, 2011

A few years back I lost to fellow friends and officers. This brings all those feelings back. My prayers are with te families. We are all brothers and we all feel the sarrow. Each day we go out to serve without notice. Untuil we are needed but that is our job. Rest well brothers we will take it from here.

Detective
Vairginia

January 25, 2011

Officer Yaslowitz, you were definitely showing the kind of hero you were by helping out in such a dangerous situation. Going beyond the call.... To your family: my prayers are with you as you begin the journey that you started travelling yesterday as it is a rough one. There are many police survivors in Florida who will reach out to you in person and many more of us who will have our arms around you in spirit. May God wrap his loving arms around you and provide comfort as only he can.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

January 25, 2011

It is so hard to hear about officer Yaslowitz. My condolences go to the family and friends of officer Yaslowitz it is always a tragedy when our heroes such as officer Yaslowitz make the ultimate sacrifice. As a brother K-9 officer I know how dangerous our job is, may god bless your family, friends and the entire St.Petersburg police department. R.I.P brother we take it from here.

K-9 POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, SOD CANINE UNIT,BOSTON MA.

January 25, 2011

Rest in peace, sir; your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

January 25, 2011

Prayers to Officer Yaslowitz's family, friend as well as the entire St. Petersburg Police Department. RIP.

Emily
NE

January 25, 2011

On behalf of the 6,160 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Yaslowitz’s family as well as the members of the St. Petersburg Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

January 25, 2011

Officer Yaslowitz, both you and officer Baitinger took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of St. Petersburg and this great country.
In the performance of your duty, you made the ultimate sacrifice. There is no greater example of honor.

May your loved ones, friends, co-workers find peace. May the citizens realize the sacrifice made by the law enforcement officers every second of every day.
Rest in peace Officer Yaslowitz and Baitinger we have got it from here..........

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

January 25, 2011

Officer Yaslowitz you have given your all to the job. I wish your family, and fellow co workers my heart felt condolences as you go through this painful time. May you now watch over all of your brothers and sisters fighting on in your memory. Rest In Peace

Deputy Doug Peterson
Clark County Sheriff's Office Ohio

January 25, 2011

Officer Yaslowitz, both you and officer Baitinger took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of St. Petersburg and this great country.
In the performance of your duty, you made the ultimate sacrifice. There is no greater example of honor.

May your loved ones, friends, co-workers find peace. May the citizens realize the sacrifice made by the law enforcement officers every second of every day.
Rest in peace Officer Yaslowitz and Baitinger we have got it from here..........

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

January 25, 2011

To the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Yaslowitz. We are sorry to learn of the tragic loss of one of your own. Your pain is felt by all of us.

Session 50
Zone 5 Police Academy

January 25, 2011

Condolences on the loss of both your officer's from our dept.
We can relate with your losses having lost two officer's in one night (December 13,2003) and yet 2-more this past January 9.2010 K-9 officer Jim Szuba and K-9 "Ricky".
Our thoughts are with your Dept and family member's.

Cpl L. Burcham PE#2010 Mishawaka PD

Cpl L. Burcham PE#2010
Mishawaka Ind. Police Dept.

January 25, 2011

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

January 25, 2011

RIP! Please let the families deal with this tragedy in due time and let the prayers from the officers' brothers and sisters comfort them during this horrible time. Godspeed you.

Sgt. Chris Smith
Highlands County SO, Fl.

January 25, 2011