Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So sad. Prayers for the family at home and behind the badge. God bless you all.

Secretary, J. Cain
HCPAAA

September 6, 2012

RIP Capt. DeFusco.

Robina Browne
Mother to Dep. Sheriff D Browne-Sanchez, Honolulu HI EOW 2/10/2007

September 6, 2012

Rest in peace, Capt. DeFusco. Your service, dedication, and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

September 6, 2012

I did that job for 27 years as TFO. Some close calls.
We are all brothers at a time like this.
My heartfelt condolences.

Steve Mason. Flt Coordinator, Sr. TFO (r
RCMP ("O" Div) Canada

September 6, 2012

Rest In Peace

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

September 6, 2012

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization.
As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
I have given my life so that others may live in peace.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.
You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

Doug Gist, Captain (retired) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

September 6, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother, we have the Watch

Policeman
Phoenix Police, Brother in Blue

September 5, 2012

10-42 ...Thank you for your service!

Officer Lopez
Munday,TX PD

September 5, 2012

Session 53 of the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy wishes to send its deepest condolences to the friends and family of Captain Leide DeFusco. Your 22 years of dedicated service have been greatly appreciated, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you, and may you rest in peace.

Recruit Frederick Warfield
Saratoga Springs Police Department

September 5, 2012

You have served your community and all og Gods children in it for many years with dignity, professionalism and integrity. All of your loving actions are recorded in Gods journal and they will be kept alive in memory of your community for years to come by your brothers and sisters left behind. Rest in peace honorable brother, In Christ.

Ton Bradley Retired Detective
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State FOP Chaplain

September 5, 2012

Rest in Peace my brother. You fought the good fight and definitely made this world a better place. Job well done.

Detective Ken Gurule
Denver PD (born and raised in Pueblo)

September 5, 2012

Thank you for ypur service and my prayes are with your family

Retired Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's office

September 5, 2012

"Oh, I have slipped the surely bonds of earth and danced the skies on laughter-silver wings:
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds-and done a hundred things you have not dreamed of-wheeled and soared amd swung-
High in the sunlit silence, Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, buring blue-
I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace,
Where never lark, or even eagle flew-
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod the high untresspassed sancity of space-
Put out my hand and touched the face of God."
G.Magee

Go swiftly into the eternal daylight of God Almighty, My Brother. I'll see you there someday on God's blissful shores.

Lt. Mark D. "Mad Dawg" Starling (pilot)
Columbus Police Dept., Columbus, Ga.

September 5, 2012

Godspeed Captain!

Retired Deputy Sheriff Patricia Kungle
Summit Co. Sheriff's Office, Ohio

September 4, 2012

Thank you for your service Capt. I hope to fly with you someday. Until then, watch over us, may God use you to keep the rest of us safe.

Deputy Evan Brush
Larimer County Sheriff's Office

September 4, 2012

Our entire staff sends our prayers to the family of Captain DeFusco and our support to the PCSO. Your dedication to duty and service to this Country will always be honored. RIP my friend and brother.

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS Chicago OIG Special Ops

September 4, 2012

God bless you and your family. Rest in peace brother!!!!!!

Officer E.Borghesani
San Francisco Police Dept.

September 4, 2012

We lift you up unto the Lord
In this time of grief
We pray the Lord will be to you
The comfort that you need
And when you have no answers
To all the questions ’why’
Know that God is in control
And is there by your side
He understands the way you feel
And knows the loss you face
So rest in His eternal love
For there you'll find His grace

© By M.S.Lowndes

Valerie Gentry Off Assist II (Ret. P.O.)
Roxboro Police Department, Roxboro, NC

September 4, 2012

Captain DeFusco - Sounds like you were leading from the front, Sir, and I salute you for that. Thank you for your service to the people of Pueblo and the State of Colorado. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

September 4, 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

September 4, 2012

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept

September 4, 2012

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Captain Leide DeFusco, and the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office. 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. Captain DeFusco, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

September 4, 2012

RIP in peace Captain. We all bleed blue. Thanks.

Officer, Darryl.
Richmond Police Dept.

September 4, 2012

May you rest in peace Captain DeFusco. My sincerest condolences to your wife, children, family, fellow officers, and to your community. You are a hero! God Bless.

Linda Merrick
Florida
Citizen

September 4, 2012

My sincerest condolences to all who knew Captain DeFusco and may God grant them all comfort and peace. RIP, Captain DeFusco, job well done....

Kimberley Owen, Admin Assistant II
Oklahoma Department of Corrections

September 4, 2012