Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart is saddened by this tradgedy. My heart goes out to both the Sgt. and K9 Officer's families. I pray that all the families will know that there is a sea of people that mourn with them. These men died doing the job they loved. God be with the families.

Bruce
Florida LEO

January 24, 2011

Such a sad day...
My condolences go out to Officer Yaslowitz's family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers...God bless.
Roseanne K.
Holiday Florida

Anonymous

January 24, 2011

Thank You Sir,

May your family take solace in believing that you dwell with the one that surpasses all understanding. You are within us always and forever providing strength and love each and every moment. May the Good Lord Bless, the Holy Spirit guide, and the Guardian Angels protect and Nurture your family in this trying time.

Tom Broncucio-Citizen

January 24, 2011

God Bless you and rest in peace Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz. Terry Granato

Terry Granato
Border Agents Mom

January 24, 2011

Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. Rest in Peace may the Lord be with your family and loved ones.

Lead Border Patrol Agent- Detroit Sector
US Border Patrol

January 24, 2011

Officer Yaslowitz thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

January 24, 2011

My prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Yaslowitz during this horrible time. Never let his memory fade.

Invest. Mike Bradford; Reet
Tallahassee Police Dept

January 24, 2011

RIP Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz.

To your Family and Friends;

'God didn’t promise days without pain,
laughter without sorrow, sun without rain;
but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears and light for the way'.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (RET)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

January 24, 2011

Deepest of sympathies to this officer's family. May he rest in peace.

Cheri
Former police officer

January 24, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 24, 2011

Our entire staff sends our thoughts and prayers to the family of PO Yaslowitz and to the St.Petersburg PD. The bravery and courage of PO Yaslowitz is a inspiration to all of us in LE. Your service to this country will always be honored. RIP brother Jeff.

Director Griffin / MPS DOPS
OIG / Airport Security Div

January 24, 2011

MRS YASLOWITZ AND FAMILY WERE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS GOD SPEED MY BROTHER GOD BLESS YOU ALL

DANNY
RET INDIANA STATE TROOPER

January 24, 2011

RIP brother.

Q132
LEO

January 24, 2011

Officer,

Your sacrifice does not go unnoticed. The community morns and I cry. Thank you for keeping us safe. RIP

K. Daly
Concerned Citizen

January 24, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss.

Deputy Stella Heuer
Osage County Sheriff Lyndon, Kansas

January 24, 2011

Our hearts and prayers go out to Officer Yaslowitzs' family, friends and the St. Petersburg Police Department during this horrible tragedy.
God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

January 24, 2011

I'm a grandmother in AL, but originally from Tampa. I have followed this sad story all day. Officer Yaslowitz is the true definition of a selfless hero. I promise you I am not the only citizen in this country whose heart is breaking for your loss. Strangers DO care, you and the St. Pete Police are not alone in your grief. I am so very sorry.

Citizen
Alabama

January 24, 2011

In God we trust, My Heart goes out to your wife and children. This is getting all too common in our profession. May your guardian angels watch over those of us that remain here and fight this constant fight daily. Rest in peace Brother, Rest in peace.

Deputy Sheriff- Smith
Palm Beach County Sheriff Office

January 24, 2011

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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 24, 2011

Thank you for your service and dedication to your community. Bless your family. Brother, we now have the watch. Godspeed.

Deputy R. L. Matthews NC
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

January 24, 2011

Rest with God now, dear brother. Know that the world you left for your family and the rest of us is a safer and better place now because of your courage and sacrifice. The rest of us will be along to join you when it's our time to go 10-7. God bless and watch over your family during this tragic time.

Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

January 24, 2011

God bless you and your family. Thank you so much for your service.

Barbara Pope
wife of LEO

January 24, 2011

I can't even begin to tell you how hurt our law enforcement family is. You & the Sgt. are now guarding the streets of Heaven. God Bless your family, wife & your 3 babies. Also, we can't forget your 4 legged partner who will miss you dearly. Rest In Peace...GOD SPEED!

Comm, Center Suprvr. J. Stickley
Hillsborough Co. Sheriff's Office

January 24, 2011

God Speed.

Retired LEO
Delaware

January 24, 2011

Why?...Why has it become so easy to kill good men? God Bless You Officer Yaslowitz on your Journey Home, God Speed.

Sgt. C.P. Hart
Dixie County Sheriff's Office- Patrol

January 24, 2011