Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

NYC Correction officer Edwin Rivera (R
NYCD

November 4, 2016

Rest In Peace Sergeant. Sad to see another officer go. May your family be blessed for your sacrifice.

Federal police officer Sean Midgley
Department of veterans affairs police

November 4, 2016

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 4, 2016

Despite being wounded, this fine officer, along with his brave partner, stood their ground and were able to kill the offender. We as a nation are grateful for Officer Paul Tuozzolo for standing in the Thin Blue Line. May his family remember him as one of those who "stood in the gap" between the citizens of America and the evil which is always present.

Stan Jefferson
citizen

November 4, 2016

Thank you for your service! May God grant you eternal peace. May he also grant your family, friends, and co-workers the strength they will need to get through the rough days ahead. Rest easy brother, we will take it from here.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD ESU (NY)

November 4, 2016

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

November 4, 2016

Rest, brother.

PFC Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

November 4, 2016

God bless you Sergeant Paul Tuozzolo for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family, and to your brothers and sisters of the New York Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother, we have the watch now.

Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

November 4, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family. Rest In Peace.

Detective J Toro
New York City Police Department

November 4, 2016

RIP Sgt and thank you for your service to the citizens of NYC.

Grandson of retired NYPD PO Greg Leeb
Civilian

November 4, 2016

RIP Sgt. Tuozzolo Thoughts and prayer to you family.

Lt. Bert Worden
Red Bank New Jersey Police Dept.

November 4, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother! We have the watch!!!

Officer Russ Orlando
Union City Police Dept

November 4, 2016

Rest peacefully Brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Sgt Paul Nelson
Sleepy Hollow PD

November 4, 2016

Rest in peace Brother. Prayers and condolences for family, friends and coworkers.

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

November 4, 2016

RIP MY BROTHER

Retired POLICE OFFICER Maria Alvarez
NYPD

November 4, 2016

Our thoughts are with you and your family my brother

No rank Tim Meister
Punishers MC Rochester NY

November 4, 2016

God Bless you Brother! Rest now, we will hold the thin blue line. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Chief Victor Araiza
El Paso ISD Police Department

November 4, 2016

Rest in Peace Sergeant Tuozzolo. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

November 4, 2016

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 4, 2016

Thank you for your selfless and dedicated service to the citizens of New York, Sergeant Tuozzolo. You are a true hero who risked your life every day to protect the citizens of New York, and heroes are never forgotten. My heartfelt condolences go out to your family and friends, and to all the brave men and women of the New York City Police Department.

Taylor Ramerth
Citizen of Chandler, Arizona, and supporter of law enforcement

November 4, 2016

Rest easy brother, for we now have the watch.

Captain Kevin Clark
Denton County Sheriff's Office

November 4, 2016

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

November 4, 2016

Rest easy!

Officer D Bigler
Loomis

November 4, 2016

RIP Sergeant Paul Tuozzolo. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your department. Godspeed.

Senior Deputy Dave Zajac
Walton County Sheriff's Office (GA)

November 4, 2016

Sending prayers. Rest in peace

Civilian John Corrigan
City Of LOWELL board member

November 4, 2016