Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am saddened that another police officer from Western PA has been senselessly killed. My deepest condolences to Officer Kotecki's family, his K9 partner Benny, and all of the other brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve. R.I.P. Officer Kotecki.

Bernice Nylander
West Mifflin Boro Resident

October 13, 2011

RIP Brother in Blue -- your duty is complete -- prayers for his family !!

Retired Officer L D Daniel
Alabama

October 13, 2011

My condolences to Officer Kotecki, his family, his partners, and his department as a whole. There is no greater love than to give your life for another. He died protecting the citizens of his community. God bless, rest peacefully.

Det. Sgt. R Ciancio
New Carrollton Police Department

October 13, 2011

Rest in Peace brother, and thank you for your service! Prayers go out to your family and loved ones.

Deputy C. Broussard
Iberia Sheriff's Office, La.

October 13, 2011

One can only realize the true gravity of such a tragedy when it hits home. Certainly, words can not describe it. We are very sorry for your loss.

SW PA Intelligence Network (SPIN)

October 13, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to your family, friends and extended family within the agency. To know that he had his partner at his side trying to comfort him after the incident shows how much our officers depend on their K9 Partners and their K9 Partners depend on them!

Kevin Hoffer

October 13, 2011

Thank you Patrolman Derek Kotecki for you Bravery and Service to your community...May you now watch over from above with your Heavenly Father..Sincere condolences and prayer's to the Family at this difficult time...

RIP...

Sheila Webber / Michigan
Civilian / G-Grandaughter of Constable Bev Scott, EOW April 2, 1933

October 13, 2011

Thank you Officer Kotecki for your dedication in service to keep our community safe. You are a hero, not only for your tragic ultimate sacrifice, but also in the way you led your life. An inspiring rolemodel for living our lives with goodness and kindness with strenght. Our prayers for partner, Officer Benny, Your wife, children and all who loved you...

God Bless,

Kathy C
citizen

October 13, 2011

If this man should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on? Thank you for lifting the flag Patrolman Kotecki.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriffs Office(Ca.)

October 13, 2011

Thank you for your service Brother. Go walk now on Heavens streets, you have done you time in hell. Rest In Peace.

Captain (ret.)
Raton PD

October 13, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Kotecki. Thank you for your dedication and committment to community service. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers.

Sgt. Karen Wilkinson
Polk County Sheriff's Office

October 13, 2011

It is extremely sad that another officer has lost his life doing their job. It is heart warming that he's dog refused to leave his side. If there is any good out of this, it's the fact the murderer was killed without hurting anymore officers. Rest In Peace my friend.

Director Akemi Mokoto
LDTF

October 13, 2011

Rest in peace, Patrolman Kotecki. You made the ultimate sacrifice and have now claimed the ultimate reward as your fallen brothers and sisters welcome you with open arms. Special prayers are being sent up for your family and brother officers, that they may know peace in this time of despair, as may your partner, Benny. Thank you for your service. It won't be forgotten.

Amy
Patrolman's Wife

October 13, 2011

I posed for a photograph a few days ago standing next to the Officer Down Memorial patrol vehicle bearing the names of The Fallen. Now, Officer Kotecki's name will be added. That photo has new meaning now. I weep....

Patrolman Joseph C. Brown
MS ANG CRTC

October 13, 2011

RIP, Patrolman Kotecki. Your bravery will always be honored and your loss felt always. Thank you. My heart always breaks a more when another family has to walk the rough road after losing a family member in the line of duty. Watch over your family from above. Praying for peace for all of your family, friends and brothers and sisters in blue.

Kimberly Dressel-Watson
Cousin of Fallen Officer, Det. Keith Dressel, TPD (EOW 2/21/07)

October 13, 2011

Thoughts and prayers go out to his fellow officers and to the family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are a true hero. May you rest in peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Recruit
Kentucky

October 13, 2011

My sincere condolences go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Kotecki. You have made the ultimate sacrifice for not only your community, but for this great nation in our attempt to make it a safer place to live. We will NEVER FORGET you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace my fellow brother in Blue.

President- CT Chapter of the Road Dawgs MC, Inc.
(The only 100 % Law Enforcement MC Club)

Officer Brian Gallagher #324
West Hartford Police, CT.

October 13, 2011

Another one of us has fallen. My thoughts are with the family of this fine man. His partner, the K-9, also was loyal to the end and beyond. Rest in peace my brother, we have the watch now.

Sergeant James Alfieri
New York State Unified Court System

October 13, 2011

May God bless your soul and be with your family in this time of need. I thank you for your sacrifice brother and this world will be less without you. We all feel the loss everytime a L.E.O. brother or sister falls protecting our American way of life. Thank you for your service, God rest your soul.
Harris Phoenix AZ.

Detective
Phoenix AZ

October 13, 2011

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Patrolman Derek Kotecki, and the Lower Burrell Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Patrolman Kotecki, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

October 13, 2011

As Police Officers walk through the valley of the shadow of evil and death we will have no fear for we are the protectors for the good the poor the weak and the ones in need. It is our job to rid this world of evil and darkness and Officer Derek Kotecki you stand for everything that is right about being a Police Officer. You faced down the worst kind of monster that is out there. And for that all men and women that wear the uniform salute you sir...May you rest in peace

Police Officer B. Uhl
SPD

October 13, 2011

May God comfort his family, co-worker & all those closest to him . For God makes no mistakes, & can heal al hurt. Im praying for everyone involved in this in Jesus name

Sis Schala McKenney
True Witness Apostolic Church, Pompano bch FL

October 13, 2011

Your work here is complete with God calling you home to patrol the streets of Heaven. Rest in Peace Brother and we have the watch now. My thoughts and Prayers are with your family, friends and your extended family in Law Enforcement. You will not be forgotten.

Training Officer / School Resource
Avon Park Police Department

October 13, 2011

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD,NJ

October 13, 2011

On behalf of the 6,082 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Patrolman Kotecki’s family as well as the members of the Lower Burrell Police Department. 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

October 13, 2011