Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER CAPPELLO, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER CAPPELLO. 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

May 10, 2020

Thank you Officer Cappello for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Illinois. You are a true American HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

May 10, 2020

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

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

May 10, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

May 10, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother!

Sgt. CCB (Ret)
USPP

May 9, 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

May 9, 2020

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

May 9, 2020

RIP condolences to the officer's family and friends

Randal Glenn
Canada Border Services Officer retired

May 9, 2020

Officer Cappello,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

May 9, 2020

"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Fl Police Chaplain

May 9, 2020

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Cappello and the Melrose Park Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Cappello, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

May 9, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and brothers/sisters in blue. Always remembered.

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

May 9, 2020

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

May 9, 2020

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle
Civilian

May 9, 2020

Officer Cappello, you served for many years, putting your life in danger that others may live in safety each and every day. But it took a small virus to cut short your life. Our God who sees all will reward you abundantly. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

May 9, 2020

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

May 9, 2020

RIP. My deepest condolences to his family.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D

May 9, 2020

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Police Officer Joseph Cappello 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 Police Officer Joseph Cappello.

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

May 9, 2020

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Cappello during this time of tragic and sudden loss.

Sgt Donnie Meaders
Wetumka (OK) Police Department

May 8, 2020

PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
REST IN GODS ARMS

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN LINDA KEM
NONE

May 8, 2020

Rest in Peace Officer Cappello, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

May 8, 2020

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

May 8, 2020

Rest in peace.

J.R.

May 8, 2020

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the MPPD during this most difficult and tragic time....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

May 8, 2020

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Joseph Cappello, from complications of the COVID-19 virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow officer succumbs from this deadly disease. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our prayers and thoughts to the Cook County Sheriff's Office where Officer Cappello had previously served.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

May 8, 2020