Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thoughts and prayers go out to you, brother in blue...
On behalf of all the officers within my Department, you are in our prayers...

GodSpeed...

Ofc. K. Jarrell
University Police

April 6, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper anthony R. fotiou as well as to the N.J State Police.
R.I.P Trooper!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

April 6, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

April 6, 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 whos 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

April 6, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

April 6, 2011

Rest in peace, Trooper Fotiou. Thank you for your service. I hope your family, friends and extended law enforcement family find comfort in your service to your fellow man.

Reserve Officer L. Brown
Rainier Police Department

April 6, 2011

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Game Trooper Anthony Fotiou~ 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, Trooper Fotiou.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

April 6, 2011

RIP Brother Thank You For Your Service

Sgt - Troop D
NYSP

April 6, 2011

Rest in peace my brother, we will continue the fight.

TFC Paul D.Stokes #801
GA.STATE TROOPER

April 6, 2011

Sending prayers to his fellow officers,family, & friends left behind. What a tragedy. So sorry to hear of this.

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.

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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Denise DePasquale
Fallen Hero

April 5, 2011

Rest easy Trooper......

TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL

April 5, 2011

To the family and friends Of Trooper I Anthony R.Fotiou this certainly isn't a easy time but may you find strength in knowing that others truly care..

none

April 5, 2011

R.I.P. Trooper

J Palmer

April 5, 2011

You fought the good fight, rest in peace Brother. May God show his mercy and grace on your family, friends, and coworkers.

Det. John Creamer
Daytona Beach Police

April 5, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the New Jersey State Police. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

April 5, 2011

God bless you brother may you rest in peace.

Trooper I
New Jersey State Police

April 5, 2011

Rest in peace my friend and may your family gain some peace knowing that there are many who share thier loss and sorrow.

Symmes
Bethel, AK PD

April 5, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE,

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

April 5, 2011

On behalf of the 6,133 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Trooper Fotiou’s family as well as the members of the New Jersey State Police. 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

April 5, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

April 5, 2011

Rest in peace, Trooper Fotiou. Thank you for your service and dedication.

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

April 5, 2011

God's peace and speed Trooper Fotiou. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

April 5, 2011

Rest In Peace

ACRES
SCOTT COUNTY TN

April 5, 2011

God please be with the family, and friends, comfort them in these tragic times, and the days to come. Rest easy my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is now over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

April 5, 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

April 5, 2011