Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am shocked and horrified by this loss. I thank Joe for his years of service as a policeman and as a loss for Elsmerians. God Bless your family and extended families loss. RIP

Child Hood Friend
Elsmere Friend

September 16, 2011

May you rest in peace, and your legacy live on through your family, friends, and fellow officers. Thank you for your 18 years of service. God bless you and your loved ones.

Correctional Lieutenant
Delaware Department of Correction

September 16, 2011

"A Policeman was killed last night"

A policeman was killed last night.
He died while protecting your rights.
His creed was to protect and serve.
This fate he didn't deserve.

A mom and dad have lost a son.
So many other jobs he could've done.
His wife and kids are left alone.
Their daddy won't be coming home.

His fellow officers are hurt so deep.
For a fallen brother they weep.
The morning paper will print a story.
About a policeman who died in glory.

The flags will fly at half mast.
Politicians and citizens will seem sad.
The funeral is tomorrow at noon.
It will all be over very soon.

By next week they will have forgot.
That a policeman was killed last night.

Anonymous

September 16, 2011

It is with great sadness that we must say goodbye at this time. We met you came into the NCCPD family. I spoke with you many times until I left the communications division in 1999. You were always upbeat and a person I will always be privileged to have know you. We at the Delaware State Fire Police join our fellow brothers and sisters in the State of Delaware and the nation in offering our condolences to the Szczerba family and the New Castle County Police Department. Thank you for your service to the community.

Officer Charles McVeigh
Delaware State Fire Police

September 16, 2011

Our prayers go out to the family and co workers of Sgt. Szczerba
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Jeannette Shields, VP
WNY C.O.P.s.

September 16, 2011

Rest in peace brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

September 16, 2011

My prayers go out to Sergeant Joe Szczerba's family, friends, and co-workers. God Bless you Sgt.

Lt. Kiley Johnson
Valdosta State Prison, Ga

September 16, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family and extended family of Sergeant Joseph Szczerba. Your loss is felt nationwide among all law enforcement agencies and sworn personnel both active and retired. May GOD grant you the strength and comfort during your time of grief and the days to follow. Sergeant Szczerba is a HERO, not for the manner in which he paid the ultimate sacriface, but in the manner in which he lived his life. Joe was an inspiration to all. Collect your just rewards my brother. Your work here on earth is done. Those you taught and inspired will carry on your good works. Rest in Peace. God will watch over your friends and family.

Retired Lt. James P Carnes Jr.
Baltimore Police Department

September 16, 2011

The officers and staff of the Chestertown Police Department offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fellow officers of Sergeant Joseph Szczerba. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace Joseph.

Corporal Brett Lysinger
Chestertown Police Department

September 16, 2011

Rest In Peace my warrior-brother. On behalf of my agency, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to your family and the family of your police agency. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Godspeed.

Lt. Matt Vanyo
Olmsted Township Police Dept., Ohio

September 16, 2011

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Sergeant Szczerba. He is one of the finest leaders I have ever served with who understood the importance of leading from the front. Szczerba was a new Sergeant when I first got to know him. He responded to every call, and had my back in countless situations. I quickly came to realize that on every complaint I responded to he was either there ahead of me or on his way. His calm demeanor, kindness, and experience offered countless lessons on not just how to be an excellent police officer, but on how to be a decent human being. He put his troops first and is one of the few leaders whom I would follow anywhere, into any battle, against all odds. He was a mentor and an inspiration to me and I am so thankful for having gotten the opportunity to know such an experienced yet gentle warrior. To my NCCPD family: I may no longer wear the uniform but you are all still very much in my heart. Thank you for the job you continue to selflessly do each and every day.

Dennis Nappi II
New Castle County Police, Former Officer

September 16, 2011

Sgt. Szczerba, thank you for your service. You performed your duty with courage and honor. My prayers go out to your family, friends and each member of the New Castle County Police Department during this time of incredible sorrow. Rest in peace brother.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police- Troop M

September 16, 2011

Joe,

You were always a hardcharger and a great example to your officers of what an engaging, respectful, and proactive officer looks like. As you enter the pearly gates of heaven, rest in peace, you've served our citizens well!

God Bless you and the love ones that you have left behind...

Captain Q. Watson
New Castle County Police Department

September 16, 2011

To the Szczerba Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Joe, we were classmates at Sallies. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and his fellow officers of the New Castle County Police Dept.. May he rest in Peace and Never be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff R. Escheu
Polk County Sheriffs. FLorida

September 16, 2011

It saddens me to learn of the loss of another Officer. I will keep the Sergeant's family and his Department in my prayers. Saint Michael keep and protect.

S.O. Eric Woodard
Allied Barton Security Services

September 16, 2011

Rest in peace, Sergeant Szczerba. You were a warrior through and through and you were taken from us too early. To the family, friends and the extended law enforcement family of the New Castle County Police Department, I grieve with you in the loss of this fine warrior. May you find peace in his life well lived.

Reserve Sergeant L. Brown
Rainier Police Department

September 16, 2011

May god bless this dedicated hero and his family. We are very sorry for your loss.

Director J. Conlin
Fieldsboro Police Deparment

September 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sgt. Joseph Szczerba and to the entire department and law enforcement community.

Melissa Gragg, Administrative
Demorest PD, Ga

September 16, 2011

My prayers go out to all who knew him..We tend to forget how Police Officers put their lives in danger for us EVERYDAY..not just while on duty...they do it 24/7...
As a wife to an officer who became disabled on the job.. I know what it is like to worry it might happen one day....

Pleas remember all our Officers whether Killed in line of Duty,Disabled in Line of Duty, working 24/7.. we should always pray for their safety....

God Bless his family and all that knew him.

Rosa Curtis
wife of retired/disabled officer

September 16, 2011

Our deepest condelences to your family and partners. We (LAPD) had the wonderful priviledge of riding through the state of Delaware during the 2011 Police Unity Tour.

You will not be forgotten!

Police Officer A. Rojas
LAPD

September 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the New Castle County Police Department Family, and to Sgt. Szczerba's Family. He is truly a hero in our community. I am very proud to be a part of the NCCPD Family, and I hope that they all know how proud we are of them and how they are our heroes. May Sgt. Szczerba rest in peace, and May God bless his family and fellow NCCPD brothers and sisters with Peace and Faith. He will always be remembered, he was a great man, and a hero.

Anonymous

September 16, 2011

A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the New Castle County Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH Police Department

September 16, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Joseph.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

September 16, 2011

We are so sorry for this loss, our prayers go out to the Officers family both relatives and brothers/sisters in uniform.

John
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Elkton Moose Lodge 851

Citizen, John K.
None

September 16, 2011

Rest easy brother, you will never be forgotten.

Ptlm
Milford PD

September 16, 2011