Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Sergeant Joe Szczerba. Joe was a cop's cop, and one of the best field supervisors I ever had the privilege to work with. Joe lead from the front, was always in the trenches with his team, and never left until the job was done. Joe possessed the warrior mindset - meaning he was always mentally and physically ready to put his life on the line to protect the citizens and his brother and sister officers. I had the honor of promoting Joe to sergeant and the privilege to have worked with Joe and to call him my friend. I offer my sincere condolences to Joe's family and the women and men of the New Castle County Police Department. Joe will be dearly missed by all who know him,

Rick Gregory, Chief of Police
Provo Police Department and Former Chief-New Castle County Police Depa

September 16, 2011

Rest in Peace Sergeant Joseph Szczerba, your dedication will not be forgotten. "All gave some, some gave all."

C/O Timothy K. McCrary, USN (Retired)
Delaware Department of Corrections

September 16, 2011

'Blessed Are The Peacemakers'.

Rest in peace Sergeant Joe Szezerba.

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

September 16, 2011

God Bless Sergeant Szezerba and his family at this time.
Thank you for your service.

Det.Sgt. Robert Spinney Ret.
MBTA Transit Police Massachsuetts

September 16, 2011

If this man should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on? Thank you for carrying the flag Sgt. Szczerba.

Deputy Sheriff
Kings County Sheriff's Office Ca.

September 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go to your family,friends and Department.Rest in Peace Brother,We have this watch.

Ptlmn Tim R. Piotrowski
Hellertown Police Dept. Pa

September 16, 2011

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police, who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for
investigation and wise judgement.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and
law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores,
strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences
with the devil that the police officer's lot on earth is not
always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so
pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the
devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your
heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the
throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all
the people. Amen.

RIP SGT Joseph Szczerba

Corporal Biggs
Montgomery County Md DOC

September 16, 2011

Excellent job and well done faithful servant. Sgt Sczerba please rest in peace and know that we have got it from here. Your service and commitment to your police community was stellar and your reputation as an outstanding officer is unquestionable. Thanks brother for a job well done and making us proud to have you as a friend and part of the law enforcement community.

Sergeant/Retired Glenn Davis
New Castle County Police Department

September 16, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear about this. May God bless this brave warrior's family and coworkers. RIP brother, we have the watch now.

Sgt. Dean Pesnell
Birmingham Police Department, Birmingham, AL

September 16, 2011

A true hero has fallen. Thoughts and prayers go out to my brothers and sisters with the New Castle County Police Department.

Sgt. Tom Carver
Delaware State Police

September 16, 2011

On behalf of the Mid-Eastern Chapter of Public Safety Communications Officials, Intl., Inc, Board of Officers and members, representing the Maryland-Delaware and District of Columbia, we extend our deepest sympathies to Sergeant Szczerba family and co-workers. His suffering is over and he is being held in the arms of the Lord, surrounded by angels in uniform!! May God hold you all close in this time of loss.

Sharon Lechowicz, Treasurer
Mid-Eastern Chapter of the Assoc of Public Safety Comm. Officials

September 16, 2011

Heroes Live forever
RIP Sgt. Joseph Szczerba

Marvin Short
Ventura County Sheriff's IOffice

September 16, 2011

Sarge,

You were a nice man and a true Police Professional. You always took the time to stop in and see one of your fellow officers who was hospitalized with a major health issue. Your sincere care and concern for the well-being of your fellow officers, on and off duty, always shined through.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and department.

Anonymous

September 16, 2011

God please be with his family, friends and other love ones who knew him. Father we ask that as you send your peace and comfort to all please remember his law enforcement family. They have suffered a loss of a brother of 18 years as well as the people of this city to whom he served. For the things we ask we do so in the risen savior's name, Amen....

William Pennywitt
Former Sheriff's dept. affiliate

September 16, 2011

My deepest condolences to the New Castle County Police Department, friends and family of Sgt. Szczerba. It saddens me greatly to hear about the tragic loss of a fine man. You will all be in my prayers.

Senior Inspector
United States Marshals Service

September 16, 2011

Rest in peace Sergeant Szczerba, our prayers are with you, your family, friends and coworkers.

SBPA L. Mears
USBP

September 16, 2011

God Bless You Sgt. Joseph Szczerba. Rest in Peace. My prayers to you and your family. Thank you.

Renee Walker, Wife of
Sgt. Roosevelt Walker, Jr.
EOW: May 22, 1998

Renee Walker, Wife
Escambia County Sheriff, Florida

September 16, 2011

Sgt Szczerba, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

September 16, 2011

R.I.P. brother Joseph Szczerba!!!

Husker Street Officer

September 16, 2011

Heartfelt condolences to the family of Sgt Szczerba and the extended family of the New Castle County Police Department

Sgt Stahl
Chicago Police

September 16, 2011

Rest in peace, Sergeant Szczerba. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, New Castle County PD and law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed & God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B
Citizen

September 16, 2011

We at D & R would like to send out our sympathies and condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Joseph Szczerba. We are sure that he will be remembered in the hearts and minds of all he has encountered and worked with these past 18 years. We at D & R salute a fine officer and wish to let his family and all the other officers that we appreciate all that they do to help society stay safe secure and functioning.


With deepest regrets
Andru Hunter & Associates

Andru Hunter
D & R Investigations

September 16, 2011

RIP Office Szczerba - your work is done her on earth. You are now patrolling the Heavens Above. Prayers to the family, friends, and co-workers.

Ret. Det. Tfc. Divita Washington
Maryland State Police

September 16, 2011

Joe, you were three years ahead of me back at Salesianum High and even then you were a quiet yet effective leader and presence on the football field and in the classroom. You carried those same qualities with you onto the police force and were always highly respected and admired for them. You are now part of one of the most elite police agencies and will forever look out for your brethren from above. God Bless and until we meet again.

Cpl/2 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

September 16, 2011

Rest in peace Sergeant, rest easy, your dedication will not be forgotten. Prayers and condolences to your family, law enforcement family, and friends.

PO BEST - 10000
LVMPD - Las Vegas, Nevada

September 16, 2011