Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God's peace and speed Patrolman Kotecki. Thank you for your years of brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

October 14, 2011

R.I.P. Officer Kotecki...My prayers and those of my family are with your wife and children.


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

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

He 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.

We've had to work most Sundays,
and at times our talk was rough,
and sometimes we've been violent,
Because the streets are very tough.

The Officer then added,
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 around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Officer waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

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

Heather Stiles
Daughter of fallen officer Captain Daniel Stiles (E.O.W. 2/15/11)

October 14, 2011

Godspeed Derek - you lived your life as an example to your children, fellow officers and community and did it with grace and humility... you were heroic in the way you lived your life. Your death was the result of a cowardly act. The irony is never lost on me how two completely different lives can intersect with such regrettable consequences.

To the family, friends and co-workers of Derek, I offer you my prayers for comfort and solace knowing that Derek died doing what he loved, with his partner at his side...

Special Agent
U.S. Government - Pittsburgh, PA

October 14, 2011

Rest in Peace and God Speed Brother.."K9's take the point"

CORPORAL/FORMER HANDLER
City of Warrenville PD

October 14, 2011

we have lost another young hero. R.I.P. Officer Kotecki

Tracy Klett

October 14, 2011

It is again with a heavy heart that I try to leave a reflection for the loved ones and those in law enforcement for murdered Patrolman Kotecki. Too many notices of murdered Officers. Too little done about it.
To Patrolman Kotecki's wife and children...he is a hero. He is an angel watching over you and over Officer Benny. He lives in your heart because of love and memories. My deepest condolences to all who knew and worked with Patrolman Kotecki. God bless and protect all those in law enforcement.

Helene pawlikowski
civilian

October 14, 2011

Thanks for your dedicated and faithful service my brother

Patrolman-David W. Hanson-retired
Omaha,Nebraska Police Dept.

October 14, 2011

Rest in peace Patrolman Kotecki!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

October 14, 2011

Rest in peace brother. Your family, friends, co-workers and Benny are in our prayers.

Officer Nicci Koban
Media Borough Police

October 14, 2011

My deepest sympathy to your family, police family and friends. R.I.P Patrolmen Kotecki.

Cpt. Thomas Zoller
Swiss Air Force (Retired)

October 14, 2011

My heart and prayers are with the Kotecki family as they face this very difficult time, may God be with you and guide you through these troubled times. Patrolman Kotecki, you sir are a hero and we wll never forget the sacrifice that you made to protect us all. Rest in peace hero.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

October 14, 2011

My family and I send our prayers and thoughts to the family of Patrolman Kotecki. It is during times of great sadness that we know we are never alone and that we are part of the large family of The Thin Blue Line. Reach out to any of us should you need anything. RIP LEO Derek Kotecki and know that your brothers and sisters in Blue will take your watch and help to look after those you have left behind. You will not be forgotten.

Once Blue, Always Blue!
Pamela West Taylor-Klemp
Former Police Dispatcher
Charleston PD, Charleston, WV.

Former Dispatcher, Pamela West
Former Police Dispatcher, Charleston PD, Charleston, WV.

October 14, 2011

Rest in peace, Sir. My family and I are saddened by your untimely death. Thank you for your service to the community. God Bless.

Michael J. Wengryn
concerned citizen

October 14, 2011

God speed Officer Kotecki. Condolences to family, friends, co-workers and the citizenry of Lower Burrell.

Lt. R.P. McCullough
Chesterfield Police Dept. Chesterfield, Va.

October 14, 2011

Your DEDICATION, BRAVERY, and SERVICE will surely be missed. Our prayers are with your family.

REST IN PEACE AND COMFORT






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Constable William Sackett
Pennsylvania State Constable

October 14, 2011

God speed brother. May God comfort your family, and fellow brothers in blue during this difficult time.

Patrolman
Northampton County, PA

October 14, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Derek Kotecki. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Lower Burrell Pennsylvania will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Patrolman Kotecki, know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Patrolman Kotecki. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

October 14, 2011

Know that you and your family are in our prayers. We all put on that uniform in hopes of making it home safe to our loved ones. Rest in Peace Brother.

Terence A Whalen, Trooper, Retired
Pennsylvania State Police

October 14, 2011

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Patrolman Derek Kotecki. Your years of dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice is not forgotten. RIP

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

October 14, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother!

Deputy Sheriff (retired) Lloyd deForest
San Bernardino County, CA SBSD

October 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Patrolman Kotecki as well as the brotherhood at Lower Burrell Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

October 13, 2011

To Officer Derek Kotecki's family, co-workers, friends and K-9 Officer Berry,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Another senseless murder of a Police Officer. When will it stop? It proves beyond anyone beliefs that Officer K-9 Berry loved his partner.
May you all be in God's hands in the days ahead. My thoughts, prayers and tears will be with you.

JOB WELL DONE OFFICER KOTECKI.

Nora Lavery-Petrash
Sister of Fallen Officer Peter J. Lavery, Newington, CT
(EOW 12/30/2004)

Nora Lavery-Petrash
Sister of Fallen Officer Peter J. Lavery (EOW 12/30/2004)

October 13, 2011

To Officer Derek Kotecki's family, co-workers, friends and K-9 Officer Berry,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Another senseless murder of a Police Officer. When will it stop? It proves beyond anyone beliefs that Officer K-9 Berry loved his partner.
May you all be in God's hands in the days ahead. My thoughts, prayers and tears will be with you.

JOB WELL DONE OFFICER KOTECKI.

Nora Lavery-Petrash
Sister of Fallen Officer Peter J. Lavery, Newington, CT
(EOW 12/30/2004)

Nora Lavery-Petrash
Sister of Fallen Officer Peter J. Lavery (EOW 12/30/2004)

October 13, 2011

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER KOTECKI. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER KOTECKI, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

October 13, 2011

May God be with Patrolman Kotecki, his wife, and children. There should be an automatic death penalty in this country for killing a police officer. I still can't believe we don't have one.

David Cliborne
Both Father and Brother of a police officer.

October 13, 2011