New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, November 4, 2016
Reflections for Sergeant Paul J. Tuozzolo
Rest in peace Brother Paul, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD
November 5, 2016
Rest in peace my brother. May YHWH give your family and friends peace.
Retired Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department
November 5, 2016
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
Retired Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriffs Office
November 5, 2016
Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the New York City Police Department.
James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc.
November 5, 2016
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Dept.
Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department
November 5, 2016
Rest in peace Brother Paul.
Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD
November 5, 2016
Our deepest condolences to this brave patriot's family and department for the difficult days that lie ahead. Thank you, Sgt., for your service to the citizens of the City of New York and your sacrifice.
Lois Rao, Surviving Mother
SCHP Sr. Tpr. Michael J. Rao, EOW June 12, 2002
November 5, 2016
Rest in peace Sergeant Tuozzolo!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
November 5, 2016
May you rest in peace now my brother. Go with God and continue to protect us all from your new beat. God speed to your family, children, and NYPD family.
Sergeant Geoff Odom
Metropolitan Police of Nashville & Davidson Co.
November 5, 2016
Dear Paul:
During my 35 year tenure in law enforcement, I have never been able to understand the carnage against us by vermin criminals, but more disturbing, the apathy and almost expectation and acceptance of our fellow brothers in blue getting killed, exhibited by the public. And as in your case, I am yet again heartbroken and saddened that in a few days, this heinous act will be surpassed in our sacred (?) media with a story of an officer involved shooting with microscopic reporting and fact twisting. But enough of that on this sacred site. And the public will learn more of that, then they will of your enormous sacrifice.
A suspect is running from the law, poses a lethal threat to the residents and is confronted by you, and because of your sacrifice, another piece of trash can no longer endanger the very people you swore to protect. Thank you for your bravery, courage, dedication and tenacity that exemplifies to the rest of the nation, just what their law enforcement officers are willing to do and give up, for them.
I am confident that you are home, looking down on the rest of us. I say home, because a hero never dies, they go home. And you, make no mistake about it, are a hero. The NYPD has been rightly called, “New York’s Finest”, and for damn good reason. As a former New Yorker, and a retired law enforcement officer myself, I am glad that we shared the greatest title we can be honored to have, and forever we are brothers in blue.
Before he passed away, my late dad gave me these words upon my graduation from the Police Academy, and I give them to you, and all of the NYPD: “Above all else, honor”. Rest in peace my brother, we have the watch, the “Thin Blue Line” will hold, and in your memory, may Almighty God bless you, the NYPD, and every police officer in this nation. “The candle of the wicked shall be put out forever”.
Sgt. Ron Tomassi, Retired
Lake Mary Police, Fl.
November 5, 2016
Rest in Peace Sergeant Tuozzolo. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit
November 5, 2016
Sgt Tuozzoio, May you rest in peace and may God be with your family and fellow officers of the NYPD.
Det Lt Tom Brawley,Ret.
COCONINO CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.
November 5, 2016
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama
November 5, 2016
My heart goes out to Sergeant PaulTuozzolo's family and may God keep him as well as his love ones under his wind and provide them with the wisdom they need to carry on with their lives after a such GREAT LOST.! As I'm reading the story my tears continue falling!
Police office Amaurys Tineo
New York City police department
November 5, 2016
Final Salute Sergeant Tuozzolo, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.
Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept
November 5, 2016
My condolences to Sergeant Tuozzolo's wife, two children, his parents and to ALL his brothers and sisters in blue. As I lay awake in deep sadness over the senseless death of Sergeant Tuozzolo, and the deaths of ALL the human beings who lost their life while serving and protecting our lives, I can and will pray for Paul Tuozzolo's family right now. Please Lord, no more deaths.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police
November 5, 2016
R.I.P
Sergeant
NYPD
November 5, 2016
Sergeant Paul, when you chose to become a cop, you knew the danger that you would be placing yourself day after day, and yet you went ahead to fulfill your noble duty. Your reward in heaven will be great. May you rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord, who is the Prince of Peace.
Jess Espinosa
Citizen
November 5, 2016
Rip brother
Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept
November 5, 2016
RIP Brother!!! God BLESS...
Det. Carlos Selvi
Balto. Co. P.D.
November 5, 2016
R.I.P my brother in blue.
2° Sgt Esio Bianchini
Polícia Militar do Paraná - Brasil
November 5, 2016
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep you all in my prayers. RIP.
Frank J. Corasaniti II,Retired Fire Lt.
The Baltimore City Fire Dept.
November 5, 2016
Rest in Peace...
Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
November 5, 2016
May He Rest In Eternal Peace. God Bless His Family and Friends. Thank You For Your Service and Sacrifice.
You are One of Many Heroes On The Homefront.
Civilian Chryl Davis
Daughter of a Ft. Worth Officer
November 5, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Rest in Peace brother.
Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police
November 5, 2016
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