Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Tony,
Today i woke up to see your fellow blue outside my house searching for the man who changed a lot of people life's today. Many of my fellow friends knew you personally, i never had the great opportunity but they say your smile and laugh always brought them joy. Their stories about you brought me joy knowing that if i went on a ride along with you, we would share plenty of laughs. Rest now brother for your in good hands now, both gods and the men and women in blue.

Washington Explorer
Fellow brother in blue

February 24, 2012

My prayers go out to the family of Trooper Radulescu. Gone but not forgotten.

Officer Hildebrand
Tiger Patrol Division (private security)

February 24, 2012

I met Tony on the racquetball court. Often times I'd go down to Bremerton Naval Base gym and do drill work to prepare for the PRO-tour. Very few would knock on the court to play me, but I remember when Tony did. With a big smile and positiveness simply exuding from his pores, he asked if i'd mind hitting it around with him. He didn't score much, but I enjoyed every minute because he just kept that smile on his face and seemed to love the game. Every time he saw me down there drilling, he'd try again. After our games, he was so kind and would ask about my family, talk about his work (often about his Trooper stops from the night before) and he even offered to have my husband do a ride-along with him (as my husband is an MA in the Navy). In those few instances of meeting him, he made a very positive impression. Always having a smile on his face and simple light in his eyes. I was so sad to have recognized the photo of the Trooper killed today and see that it was Tony. Certainly, a great human being was lost to us. Prayers to his family, friends and co-workers! Sincerely, Grace Hughes

Grace Hughes
Met on Racquetball Court- Husband MA in Navy

February 24, 2012

Tony, my heart goes out to your family. I know your presence in this world made a great difference in the life of all who knew you.

Odihneste-te in pace! Voi spune altora despre tine ca numele tau sa nu fie uitat !!

Deputy Luci Williams (Sirbu)
Pierce County Sheriff Dep

February 24, 2012

RIP Trooper. Thank you for your service to our country in the Army and as a Trooper. May God bless you and watch over your family.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

February 24, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Trooper Radulescu's family and fellow WSP family. Thank you to all of our law enforcement who risk their lives, FOR US, every time they leave the house. Your selfless sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless you.

Tommy & Joe, Johnson and Johnson, 94.1 KMPS

February 24, 2012

Will the bagpipers play on my funeral day?
Will a sea of blue stretch down this long road?
As Harleys rumble by and choppers thunder overhead
It is the sweet sounds of the bagpipers that I hear instead.

All have come here to pay their respects.
To listen to the story of the brave act I did.
Worry not for me because I'll be all right.
It is my wife who needs comfort
Through these long nights--
Who will teach my boy what is to be a man
Who will be there to hold my little girl's hand.
It is my family that needs you now, for I am at rest.
Let it be known that I worked with the best.

I did not live the longest of lives, nor one of great wealth.
It is the sacrifice I made that put me high upon this shelf,
Treated as a pauper in life but as a king in death.
All I did was my job like so many before.
So when you turn to drink to comfort your way
Remember what it is that I have to say.

When you raise your glass in memory of my name
Know you are my brother for you would have done the same.
It is only we who run toward what others run from
Now I run no more, for my work is done.

As this wooden vessel carries my body through this sea of blue
Listen for the bagpipers and hear what they play
For it is their sweet music that carries my soul today.

isabel
Friend

February 24, 2012

John 15:13
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
And may I ad:
"Or to lose earthly life in the line of duty; and whose eternal shift, has just begun"

Sergeant First Class Randolph L Smith
Prior US Army, USAR, IRR, medically disabled / retired

February 24, 2012

Gone But Not Forgotten Trooper. Your service was extraordinary and will never be forgotten.

Officer Brady Halverson
Medina PD

February 24, 2012

Although my association with WSP-557 was nearly 15 years ago I remember well my short time as a WSP Communications Officer and working with Tony via radio. When he came into the Communications Center his smile was contagious and he lifted everyones spirits. He loved reading and borrowed many of my novels to read in off time. Go with God, Tony.

Carl Callender
former WSP Distict 8 Communications

February 24, 2012

Sad. RIP my brother, we have it from here.

TFC P.M Hanners Jr
Ga State Patrol

February 24, 2012

I've read the many comments made here by others and find that I am at a loss for words except that I, too, would like to add a sincere thank you for your dedicated service to your country and state. May God bless and be with you, your family, your WSP family, and to all who were touched by your life. Rest in peace, Sir, as you have given your all to protect, and to keep us safe and secure!!

Special Agent Charles McNichols
U.S. Army CID [Ret]

February 24, 2012

Rest In Peace brother. You will be missed.

Reserve Deputy Kevin Maki
Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office

February 24, 2012

My brother was a State Patrolman, and served us all with compassion and bravery. I know how proud I was of him , as a man, a brother, a veteran, and an officer. Trooper Tony's family is in my prayers, as this all brings to surface the loss of my brother 12 years ago. RIP Tony.

Debbie Halvorson

February 24, 2012

Dumnezeu sa-l odihneasca!

Agt. Ciulei CN
Longueuil Police, Qc. Canada

February 24, 2012

Today, like many, my heart is heavy with grief. Thank you
Trooper Radulescu for your service to the State of Washington, RIP. My thougths and prayers are with your family, co-workers, friends, and community.

Dianne A.
Dept of Corrections, WA

February 24, 2012

Words can not describe the sadness felt by everyone. You made the ultimate sacrifice keeping us all safe. Our prayers are with your family and friends. Rest in peace Trooper Radulescu.

William Odden
Husband of DOC Officer

February 24, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

February 24, 2012

Rest in peace, brother.

Constable B.W. London
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

February 24, 2012

Trooper Tony, I wish I'd had the opportunity to mee the man I've heard so many wonderful things about today. God bless you, your family and your law enforcement family.

David Rose
Host/Washington's Most Wanted

February 24, 2012

Thanks you Trooper Tony for all you years of service to keep us all safe. Sending prayers to your family and friends.

The Newman Family in Seattle

February 24, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out for the officer and his family and friends.

Sherrie Powell

February 24, 2012

Rest in peace Tony. We'll carry on in your good name from here....

Anonymous law enforcement brother

February 24, 2012

We would add our few words and pray for an ocean of comfort to this family at this terrible time. It's such a tragic day and we are thankful to all of the WSP and law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line everyday. It's so terribly sad that this one had to lose his life today. May the Lord comfort all who mourn this great loss. You are in our hearts.

John and Sue Atchison
Parents of a Washington State Trooper

February 24, 2012

My heart goes out to his family. I didn't know him personally, but it sounds like he was a very caring, dedicated courageous man. He will be greatly missed.

Debra Smith

February 24, 2012