Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Monday, March 3, 2014
Reflections for Detective John Thomas Hobbs
I'm just glad you got him. You did not deserve this, but he did. You are a hero and the void created by this individual can never truly be filled, yet so long as those who know you and those who also love you keep you in their hearts and minds, you will never really be gone.
God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
March 4, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you rest in peace my brother in blue.
Field Training Officer Cesar Lizcano
Pharr Police Department- Texas
March 4, 2014
My condolences and prayers go out to Detective Hobbs and the other Phoenix Detective involved to your family's and friends. As Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have. I commend you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty. Upholding the oath you swore to do. Serving your community making a better and safer place for us all. Thank you May you Rest in Peace Sir.
K.L.Mellinger S.A.R. 223
So. Nye Co. Sheriffs Search & Rescue
March 4, 2014
Thank you Detective Hobbs for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Arizona. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.
HEROES NEVER DIE...
Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
March 4, 2014
Rest in peace and God bless your family.
Cpl. Dave Donkochik
Mount Carmel Borough PA Police Dept
March 4, 2014
Thank you for your commitment to protect and serve. My prayers to your family and department.
Sister Terry Maher, CPPS
Sister to Patrick Maher, EOW 8.2.03 Federal Way, Washington
March 4, 2014
May his soul rest in peace and may God comfort his family, both immediate and 'blue'. What a tragic loss of a fine, heroic officer. Never, never to be forgotten.
Chaplain Paul Worley
San Antonio, Texas Police Department
March 4, 2014
RIP brother and to his family thoughts and prayers
Kevin Tarbell Officer
KCSD, Knoxville TN
March 4, 2014
God Bless and may he watch over your family and help them deal with the loss.
DFC D. Leffin
Lee County Sheriff's Office
March 4, 2014
Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy
S. I. Dake, Lt./IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police
March 4, 2014
We join our hearts with those in asking the God of Peace to minister to the family and friends of Detective Hobbs.
Chaplain Bill Upton
Tooele City PD
March 4, 2014
There are no words. Only can I offer prayers for his family & friends, blue & blood. My husband is a 28 year veteran of the police department & I can only imagine the pain that they are going through. Godspeed Detective Hobbs, thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrafice.
Gisele Michelsen
Wife of Detective Michelsen GPD
March 4, 2014
Rest in peace my Brother.
Dave Williams
Salinas Police (ret.) Calif.
March 4, 2014
R.I.P. Warrior on the home front - We got it from here.
My condolences to the family, friends and co-workers ~
Sgt Lisa S Satcher
Gainesville Florida Police
March 4, 2014
The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Psalms 37:39-40
Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
State of MN Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
March 4, 2014
WARRIOR!!! Rest well brother sheepdog.
Detective Stempien
Novi Police
March 4, 2014
Godspeed brother, may you rest in peace. Prayers for your family and also your family in blue.
Officer Laura Trott
Lonestar College Police Department
March 4, 2014
Brothers and Sisters and family,
Today my brother died. I didn't know him, and would have passed him on the street if we would have both been in civilian clothes. I never spoke his
name, or he mine, yet today my brother died. Each and every time I read of the tragic death of a fellow officer I look at my family and hold them a
little bit closer.
You paid the ultimate price to walk the streets of gold, to forever watch over us. We'll take it from here brother.
Deputy Rice
Yuma County Sheriff's Office
March 4, 2014
Prayers for Off Hobbs, his family and PPD. Thank you for your service.
Dipietro Family
March 4, 2014
John - You were and will always be a great person and an Outstanding Warrior. I for one will miss seeing you, experiencing your drive, your easy going attitude, and your laughter.
Lieutenant Steve Roser
Phoenix Police Department
March 4, 2014
RIP Det. Hobbs, We will pray for you, your family and the Phoenix Police Dept.
Sgt. (ret)
NJDOC SOG K9 UNIT
March 4, 2014
May he rest in peace and may his family and friends find strength in knowing he died a hero protecting us all. Thank you to all law enforcement everywhere for all you do, everyday.
Meredith Neill
Sister of USMS John Perry EOW 3/8/11
March 4, 2014
Rest in peace Det. Hobbs. Our prayers are with your family, friends, and Phoenix PD.
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I fight not for glory or fame,
For they are momentary.
I fight for those who can't.
I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes,
then I have no regrets,
For I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when,
For evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny,
I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon.
Faith is my shield.
Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing,
For it was my Honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow,
But tears of joy,
For now,
I stand with God.
SGT. RANDY KEENAN (Ret)
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.
March 4, 2014
Rest in Peace Brother.
Lt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
March 4, 2014
May you rest in peace brother, may the good Lord watch over your family, partner, friends and colleagues
Detective
NYPD RETIRED
March 4, 2014
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