Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

One man's life can only be justified by the measure of his sacrifice. My prayers to the family for comfort.

ATF SA
Philadelphia PA

January 10, 2012

Godspeed my brother.

ATF SA - Panama City FL

January 9, 2012

I am a 17 year old private citizen. My thoughts and condolences go to S/A Capano's family as well as to the retired Nassau County Lt. I'm at a loss of words, when i know that these words, don't know what to say to someone who lost a loved one so early. But know that many, many people care. I am truly grateful for all the sacrifice that LEOs have made, thank you.

Paul

January 9, 2012

My sincerest condolences to John's wife and children. I am truly sorry for your loss. May God bless you all and keep watch over you.

Rest in Peace my brother. May perpetual light shine upon you.

SA
ATF NY

January 9, 2012

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF AGENT CAPANO. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. AGENT CAPANO, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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

January 9, 2012

Sitting together at holiday parties and other joint agency meetings, I remember John as a person who cherished his faith, family and colleagues. His desire to make a difference was guided by his altruism and enthusiasm. He served his country, making a contribution to the safety of our military personnel during two tours in the middle east. Upon his return home, he shared his expertise in furtherance of officer safety. However during many conversations you knew there was not doubt of the importance of the love that he had for his wife, son & daughter. I will keep John, his family & colleagues in my prayers.

Chief Michael Woodward (Ret.)
Freeport Police Department, N.Y.

January 9, 2012

I worked with John when I was a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. He was a principled, dedicated law enforcement officer, a reliable, ethical co-worker, and a humble, trustworthy, honorable man. He will be missed.

Sondra Toscano, Esq.
Former Special AUSA

January 8, 2012

I had the privilege to work with John on one investigation and from that we became friends. He was the consummate law enforcement professional and a terrific guy. Nobody knew more about explosives than he did. He will be missed from the law enforcement community. God bless John and his beautiful family. RIP.

Special Agent Stephen Clarke
Drug Enforcement Administration

January 8, 2012

John was a consumate law enforcement professional, a loving father to his family, and a cherished colleage to the greater family of the ATF. I was honored and humbled to offer the homliy at his funeral.

ATF Chaplain NY FD
ATF

January 8, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

January 8, 2012

John, when I received word upon returning to New Jersey today - I became crushed internally. I immediately reflected upon Agent B. Bush, and, the great service qualities you both shared to our nation, as well as abroad. May god bless you, may heaven provide solace, and may you and Barry be flowing into the current of grace with laughter - side by side.

Godspeed-

M. Hutton, UMDJ State Screener / Trainer
Psychiatric Emergency Service; Newark Mobile Crisis

January 7, 2012

God's peace and speed SSA Capano. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

January 6, 2012

My condolences to the the family of SSA Capano and the law enforcement community of the ATF. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you heal from this tragedy. Thank you for the valuable service that you provide to our country. Rest in peace.

Matt Schweyer
Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction

January 6, 2012

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

January 6, 2012

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

January 6, 2012

god be with you agent capano and your family. what a terrible loss. thank you for your dedicated service sir

Court Security- Officer Richard Wishin
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,DOVER DELAWARE (RET. NYC CORRECTION DEPT)

January 6, 2012

You'll be missed but never forgotten.

ATF NY

January 6, 2012

Thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten.

Lauren, Ca
Family of LEO

January 6, 2012

My thoughts and prayers have been with the Capano family since first learning of John's passing. I pray that, with time, the love and support they have for each other will overcome their grief in the long days and months going forward.

Kenneth Klobus
Syracuse NY

January 6, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Senior Special Agent Capano, who selflessly gave his life in service to public safety and well-being. May God bring you all a measure of comfort in your time of deep sorrow.

Melinda Morrell, Survivor stepmom
Officer Brian Walsh; Federal Way, WA PD; EOW 3-21-10

January 5, 2012

God bless you and your family Agent Capano. And thank you for your service you will never be forgotten by all his brother and sisters.

Staff Sergeant
US ARMY
SSGJones,RogerW

January 5, 2012

I am a private citizen and just wanted to send my condolences and say thank you for the fine work that you and many others have done over the years. I live in Idaho. My family has a lot of officers in the Police department in Baltimore City and Baltimore County in Maryland and have for generations. May our Heavenly Father bless and comfort the family and friends of this brave Agent and may the work go on.

Barbara Cordingley

January 5, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Capano family. Our nation had lost a great defender, whose dedication to duty and moral character were apparent in the action that he took. There is no doubt that our Lord was so inspired by John’s final act that he called John into his service. Rest in peace my brother, your watch is complete.

Speical Agent
ATF

January 5, 2012

Rest in peace my brother

Brian Wilde Deputy
Juneau Co. Sheriffs Office WI.

January 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you S/A Capano and especially your family in this great time of need. You are a hero in everyones eyes that knew you. May your family and friends be strong and always remember.

Retired Det. Chris Maher
Schenectady Police Dept. Schenectady, NY

January 5, 2012