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Patrolman John Shepela

Newport Township Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Sunday, November 25, 1928

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Reflections for Patrolman John Shepela

On this Thanksgiving Day Iā€™d like to say thank you for your service and also that your sacrifice and service will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement family.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

November 25, 2021

On this actual 92nd anniversary of your untimely death I'd like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your service and sacrifice are always remembered by your fellow law enforcement.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

November 25, 2020

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 23, 2020

Patrolman Shepela,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during WW I.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 25, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

November 25, 2017

Patrolman Shepela,
Sir, it has taken over 87 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the U.S. Army during WW I.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 7, 2015

Ptl. Shepela, thank you for your service to the nation in the Great War and to the people of Newport Township, PA. You are truly a hero.

God Bless and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful, Brother.

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

December 2, 2015

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.ā€

Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 30, 2015

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