Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another tragedy by a piece of garbage. The family is not alone and he will never be forgotten

Dave Corr
Father of slain Officer

December 21, 2014

Charlie was a kind man. We are saddened by his death and his family is in our prayers. He is with the Angels in Heaven now.

Alexandra
civilian

December 21, 2014

Sleep easy in God's arms, Officer Kondek. You will never be forgotten, Sir.

Sgt. Trey Pellizzari
Texas DPS/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Training Unit

December 21, 2014

R.I.P. Brother

Retired Jeff Simeral
Lisle PD

December 21, 2014

RIP brother Charles.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Inv. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

December 21, 2014

Police Officer Charles Kondek, we've lost another HERO, in you who bravely gave us 22 years of dedicated service in Tarpon Springs and in New York, until you were needlessly taken away from all of us today. God Bless your family and colleagues, and may HE keep you in the peaceful embrace of his angels....

gratefully,

December 21, 2014

I only knew him from my ride alongs at the department, I didn't know him personally, but the few times I did meet him he made me feel as if I was apart of the department. You will be missed by many brother, god bless you and thank you for your service, heaven received a new angle today an outstanding one at that. Rip officer.Charles

Future leo Nicolas Morales

December 21, 2014

Members of the Puerto Rco Police department and the National Council of Police ( CONAPOL ) , express our sadness to all of the Tarpon Springs Police Department, Florida.and their families.

Edwin Robles - Retired Lieutenant
Concilio Nacional de Policias ( CONAPOL )

December 21, 2014

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Retired)
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriff's Office

December 21, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

private citizen
family of police officer

December 21, 2014

Officer Kondek, God Bless you for your efforts to keep us all safe. Your years both at NYPD and in Tarpon Springs are to be proud of. Your family, both at work and most especially at home are in my prayers.

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

December 21, 2014

R.I.P. brother. May God comfort your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time!

We have your watch from here.

Officer Mike Lamsma
Muskegon Police, Muskegon MICH

December 21, 2014

He's gone but will never be forgotten. May GOD rest his soul and look up over his family.
REST IN PEACE, MY BROTHER IN ARMS!

Police Officer Jose Amado
Boston Police Department

December 21, 2014

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his
community and to his country.
He was a cop.
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.
He was a cop.
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.
He was a cop.
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.
He was a cop.
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strive to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.
He was a cop.
Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my brother.

Det. Gene Gentile
NYPD retired

December 21, 2014

So sad that another father will not be around for his family. My prayers go out to this family, brother officers, friends and community. Thank you for your many years of service and sacrifices. You will not be forgotten. R.I.P. Your brother officers will take it from here...

M.Sgt. Angel Alverio (Retired)
Wilmington De. Police Department

December 21, 2014

May you rest in peace as those who mourn you are comforted by your legacy

Po Flynn & Po Vitiello
Retired NYPD

December 21, 2014

RIP Brother. May God help your family find comfort and peace in time.

Investigator Thomas Irwin
New York State Police

December 21, 2014

May officer Kondeks memory live forever RIP officer

Bus Driver Richard Lester
Cavalier Coach Trailways

December 21, 2014

Prayers for the family...rip brother.

Officer Zack Cowan
Lawrence Township Police / Pennsylvania

December 21, 2014

God bless you Officer and your Family. Peace be with your family and fellow officers.

Officer Tony Perfetto
South Ogden City, Utah

December 21, 2014

IN MEMORY OF POLICE OFFICER CHARLES KONDEK

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer Charles Kondek:

From the beginning of time after Cain killed his brother, Abel, there has been a need for law enforcement officers to protect the weak and to bring evildoers to justice. This work is necessary in a sinful world and is dangerous. In modern times, some four police officers have sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens of the Tarpon Springs, Florida. Today, we honor the sacrifice of Police Officer Charles Kondek, of the Tarpon Springs, Florida, Police Department; who was shot and killed in the line-of-duty on Sunday, December 21, 2014, upon arrival at the scene of a loud noise complaint call at 199 Grand Boulevard, Tarpon Springs, Florida.

“Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Police Officer Charles Kondek. He died serving us. Help us never to forget. Help us celebrate the life of Police Officer Charles Kondek and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.

As for the citizens of Tarpon Springs, Florida, help them to faithfully equip their police officers with the best tools to protect their community. May their training be adequate to the task. Help the citizens of Tarpon Springs, Florida, to remember to pay their police officers fairly and treat them with respect. Help the citizens of Tarpon Springs, Florida, to obey the law and treat each other with dignity so as not to add to the burden of crime and pain to their community.

The time for mourning will soon pass. We have now remembered and celebrated the life lost in this great tragedy. As the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer Charles Kondek go forward, they must celebrate the good things in their lives; and to celebrate life itself!

Finally, Lord God, we pray for the families, friends, and colleagues of all the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line-of-duty and we thank you for their sacrifices. Bless the lives of their families, friends, and colleagues so they might find healing. Help their law enforcement organizations support the families of these fallen heroes. Even though their deaths might have been senseless, make something good come out of these situations so that their law enforcement organizations and the communities in which they lived and served might be stronger because of their lives and their deaths. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

Now, Police Officer Charles Kondek, may the Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.

In His Service,

Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua NH Police Department
Police Chaplain, Merrimack NH Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Merrimack NH Police Department

December 21, 2014

So sad this has to happen Prayers for family R.I.P. Hero !
From a retired LEO !

Capt W.A. Cameron (ret)
Elyria Ohio Police Department

December 21, 2014

I am in shock at the loss of Officer Kondek and my deepest sympathy to his family, friends and co-workers. You all are out there protecting us and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Then the loss of the two NYPD officers murdered and you just are too shocked to get past the losses of these three men who gave their lives to protect us all. God Bless them, their families and every police officer in this great country.

Susan Sander

December 21, 2014

RIP Brother.

W203
USBP

December 21, 2014

Rotten Shame ,RIP Brother

Herbie Buck,Ret.Officer
NYSDOCS

December 21, 2014