Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and friends of Patrolman Joseph Wargo, his fellow officers, and most especially to Joseph:

We honor your service and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Joseph was killed in the line of duty. It is obvious he was well-loved by many and well-respected by his peers as reflected in the loving reflections left for him.

May his loved ones continued to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of distinquished service Joseph gave to his community and the citizens of New Jersey, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 16. 2011

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

November 3, 2011

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Patrolman Joseph Wargo and the Mount Arlington Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Wargo, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

November 2, 2011

Rest in peace, Brother.

Police Officer
Chicago Police

November 1, 2011

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace in such incidents & our only real comfort comes from Him. May His strength, comfort & peace continue to be the sustaining force in the lives of all who knew this beloved officer; and may it somehow help to know they do not grieve alone.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

October 30, 2011

Dear Lord in Heaven, I pray for those who were left behind with the parting of this faithful Officer. Rest easy my Brother in Law, your watch on this earth is now over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County FL. Sheriffs Office

October 27, 2011

Thank you for your service and my prayers are with your family.

Retired Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

October 27, 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

October 27, 2011

On behalf of the 6,082 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Patrolman Wargo’s family as well as the members of the Mount Arlington 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 25, 2011

Rest IN Peace my dear Brother, " Patrolman Joseph Wargo"
To The Family, Friends, and fellow LEO's of Mount Arlington PD my prayers are with you during this time.

Lieutenant Cedric Smith
MS Dept. Of Corrections

October 24, 2011

May you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. "God bless the peace keepers."

Loraine, Mother of an Officer
Fort Worth Police Department

October 24, 2011

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, 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?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 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"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

October 24, 2011

JOE WAS A REALLY GREAT GUY AND DOWN TO EARTH.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS LAUGH AND BIGGER THAN LIFE PRESENCE.HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL AND COMFORT THOSE OF US HE LEFT BEHIND.

STEPHEN MORELLO
UNCLE

October 24, 2011

RIP Brother. May God bless you and your family.

P/O Puljanowski
So Plfd

October 24, 2011

Thank you for your bravery, duty and ultimate sacrifice. My thought and prayers go out to all of your family, friend and co-workers. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR Police Department

October 24, 2011

God Bless you and your family. Thank you for your service.

Alex

October 24, 2011

Ofc. Wargo, may God bless your family, your dept. and friends. Rest in peace. Please watch over us all. We will carry on.

FBI Police Officer
NY

Police Officer
FBI

October 23, 2011

Recruit Classmate of Joe's from class 72 from the JHSPA - Joe godspeed....

Detective William Eicholz
Rahway PD

October 23, 2011

May God grant your family and friends the strength to get through these difficult times. R.I.P. brother

Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police Australia

October 23, 2011

Attended the funeral and viewing for officer Wargo. What an outpouring of support for the officer and his family. I am not a LE officer, but being in public service as an EMT I understand the brotherhood within the community. It brought tears to my eyes at the church to see thousands of police officer who came from all over to pay their respects. My heart goes out to the Mt. Arlington Police dept, his community and most of all, his family. God Bless

nj emt

October 23, 2011

You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers. On behalf of the Troopers of the Pennsylvania State Police, our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. God Speed Brother……

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

October 23, 2011

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

October 23, 2011

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who me must never forget.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

October 23, 2011

Rest in peace brother, may God bless you and your family and the members of the Mount Arlington P.D.

Trooper
NJ State Police

October 23, 2011

It's just not fair...it's really not. Rest in peace brother. I can't imagine what your family is going through at this time...a time when you were taken from them. You didn't deserve this. Thank you so very much for your service. * A moment of silence and a prayer for you, your family, all the families who have lost a hero...and all of the families still to come that will lose one...It's a heavy price that we and our loved ones pay to keep our streets, our community and our society protected. Here's to you Patrolman Wargo...

P/O E. Gonzalez #049
Bowie City PD - Maryland

October 23, 2011

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Police Officer II Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

October 22, 2011