Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Even though the time has come to end the watch, they are still watching. Even though they are no longer with us, they are still teaching. The loss is new and the pain is great but we carry on for our family’s sake. Give us the keys, we’ll take over from here. Now is the time to release your fears. We got your watch, we’ll carry on, rest with peace my brother for your never really gone.


From your brothers and sisters
at the Waukesha County Jail, WI

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CISM TEAM
WAUKESHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT

April 18, 2020

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

April 18, 2020

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Joseph Spinosa during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Sergeant Joseph Spinosa.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

April 18, 2020

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

April 18, 2020

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF SERGEANT SPINOSA, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF SERGEANT SPINOSA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada

April 18, 2020

Sergeant Spinosa, may you rest in the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is an all-generous, all-loving God who will reward you abundantly for your courage and bravery in performing your duties, even to the extent of putting your own safety in danger. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

April 18, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Joseph Spinosa. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office, Ret.

April 17, 2020

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Sergeant Spinoza and to the Brothers and Sisters of the SandsPoint Police Department, New York. May God give comfort and understanding to the family and associates of Sergeant Spinoza. RIP Brother we got your Watch.

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red Rose Lodge FOP# 16 Lancaster, County Pennsylvania

April 17, 2020

Spinosa family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Sergeant Spinosa thank you for your Service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Res.Sgt Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Police Department

April 17, 2020

Rest easy brother, thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

April 17, 2020

Condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers from Blue Knights NC II

Frank Spears
Chaplain Blue Knights NC II

April 17, 2020

Rest in peace, Sergeant Spinosa. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

April 17, 2020

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Sergeant Joseph Spinosa. Please know we are eternally grateful for Joseph’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Sergeant Spinosa, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Sands Point, New York Police Department for Joseph’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Sergeant Spinosa’s mother.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

April 17, 2020

We will remember.

Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

April 17, 2020

May God bless you and your family. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace my brother in blue. God speed.

(Ret) Trooper Dean Aires
PA State Police

April 17, 2020

May Our Lord have a Special place in his Heavenly home for Sgt. Joseph Spinosa.

My Deepest sympathies go out to his mother and his Department.

I pray to Our Lord that he pour out his Grace and Blessings to all who are suffering from this terrible disease.

Michael Sullivan, Retired Patrolman
Chicago Police Department, 9th District

April 17, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother

james oneill
NYPD

April 17, 2020

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

April 17, 2020

R.I.P Sergeant Joseph Spinosa

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen

April 17, 2020

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

April 17, 2020

RIP, Sgt Spinosa. Thank you for your service. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione, ret.
Rochester Police Department, NY

April 17, 2020

Rest in Peace Sergeant Spinosa. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

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

April 17, 2020

RIP... I didn’t. Know you, but you were a patient in my unit... you were loved by your family and coworkers. They were very kind to my staff and provided lunch for everyone.
I know you will be missed.
Rest in heaven

Tanya
RN

April 17, 2020

Rest in peace.

J.R.

April 17, 2020

Rest In Peace Sergeant Spinosa

DOD Officer James Friedman (Retired)

April 17, 2020