Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff John Robert Kotfila, Jr. and the extended law enforcement family of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch: Saturday March 12th, 2016.

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

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.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

March 13, 2016

RIP BROTHER GODSPEED

PPO II Stephen Bruet
North Carolina Department of Public Safety

March 13, 2016

Rest Brother, your work is done. Be at peace, let us carry on now

Undersheriff Rich Wenzl
Norton Co Sheriff

March 13, 2016

Oh, the dangers of the road ...
Lord keep our Loved Ones safe while they travel ... on & off Duty.
My Family sends Tearful Prayers & Condolences to John's Family, Friends, Department, Community, & Country.
Thank you John for your Brave & Unselfish Service.
RIP John, Son of Valor, with Honor.
Gone from Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...

Ms. Karen Morgan, Psy & LE Grad.
Eagles Wing Baptist Church, SD

March 13, 2016

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Kotfila and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Deputy Kotfila, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

March 13, 2016

I've known his father for decades and just saw him at court recently. RIP to John Jr. This is just terrible.

Sgt. John Dimitres
Mashpee, MA Police Department

March 13, 2016

RIP Brother. Prayers for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police, Va.

March 13, 2016

Deputy Kotfila's family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your officer. Every report I hear and read tells me he was a very kind man who was active in his community beyond his time at work. This loss is so tragic and senseless. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Cindy Roberts

Surviving spouse of Cpl. Mike Roberts
Concerns of Police Survivors-West Central FL

March 13, 2016

With saddened hearts. Sheriff Deputy John Kotfila has gone
10-42....... Thank you for your services. You will be missed but not forgotten.

James Hallgrimson Arrow Security Officer

March 13, 2016

Rest in Peace brother. You'll be missed.

Orlys
HCSO

March 13, 2016

RIP Brother.Thank you & God Bless.

Lt.Robert M.Petty (ret)
No.Bergen, N.J. P.D.

March 13, 2016

RIP Deputy Kotfila. Thank you for your service to our community. Condolences to your family both blood and blue.

J. Rogers, citizen

March 13, 2016

May Deputy Kotfila find eternal rest with our Heavenly Father, and the Lord console his family and co-workers during these difficult days. I am thankful for his service and for all who serve and protect us.

John Ryder
Citizen of Bangor, ME

March 13, 2016

Our sorrow for the senseless killing of this officer. May you and your family be given some hope of Peace during this time of sadness and loss. Our hearts go out to you and the fellow officers of his unit. It breaks my heart to hear of all the losses this year. My prayers go with you all.

May God support you and your family during this time of loss. We all support you.
B.Umbenhower
D.A.V. Chapter 11
Springfield Mo

March 13, 2016

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Kotfila during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Sr. Ptlmn Donnie Meaders(RET)
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

March 13, 2016

RIP John, I worked with your dad at the State Police Yarmouth barracks for many years, and am sure he was very proud of you. My heart and prayers are with you and the Kotfila family, you died a hero protecting your community, while we sleep you watch over us and like most hero's you died way too soon.

Ret. SGT Paul D McGlynn
Massachusetts State Police

March 13, 2016

For Deputy Sheriff John Robert Kotfila, Jr.:

The law-officer is subject to danger almost every moment once he or she begins their shift. We have accepted from day one, until our last day, keeping the public safe is highly risky and dangerous.
We regret that John would be the next law-officer to be killed in a horrific motor vehicle accident that might have been caused by alcohol, drugs or just plain recklessness.
We pray for John, his family, co-workers, friends, and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.
We are proud to render DS John Robert Kotfila, Jr., a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

(Writer is a retired PA state trooper and a retired Lake County (FL) deputy sheriff.)

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

March 13, 2016

What a shame . God Bless his family

Retired Special Agent John Halliday
Florida Department of Law Enforcement-Tampa

March 13, 2016

Rest easy, brother. God has you now. Peace be with your family at home and at HCSO.

A Sister in Blue
GCPD

March 13, 2016

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

March 12, 2016

God Speed Brother we will take it from here

Civilian Nicholas Fanelli
N/A

March 12, 2016

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

March 12, 2016

RIP Deputy John Robert Kotfila thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with your family including those in Blue.

Civilian Dee Beltz
Civilian

March 12, 2016

Ret Brother, thank you hit your service and your sacrifice , may the lord watch over your family, may he embrace you and take you home,

Lieutenant (Ret) Robert Denault
Department of Defense Police

March 12, 2016

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

March 12, 2016