Officer Down Memorial Page

Joe,
I just came back today to see your page. It's been a long time but I still think about you. You were truly one of the good guys and I am proud to have worked with you. Rest in Peace.

I am a Pennsylvania State Trooper.....

Trooper First Class - Retired
Pennsylvania State Police
November 26, 2011

Dear Joe,
My best memory is when at football camp when I dislocated my shoulder and couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. With "teammates" and "coaches" yelling and calling me names as I tried to sort out what was wrong, you, as our head manager, was the only who gave a damn.
I'm glad we were able to sit together in our high school classes and stay in touch until that unfortunate day.
You are truly one of the GOOD GUYS.

DAVID SOTOSKY
Your friend, classmate, and fellow member of St Anthony's,
November 20, 2011

He's gone! I hope that this helps ease some burden on your family and serves as catalyst for progress in the rest of us still hurting from your loss.

anonymous
November 2, 2011

Just got a flyer regarding your memorial motorcycle run this weekend. I was a local officer that was there when this tragedy occurred. I still vividly remember the events of that morning on a daily basis. Although, prior to this incident I did not personally know you, I feel as if we are forever connected. I come to this site, your page frequently, thinking and hoping you are now the guardian angel looking over us. Rest in Peach, my brother! You will never be forgotten!

anonymous
August 23, 2011

A hero you will always be... in our hearts, minds and soul.

May God have his ever watchful hand over your entire family, Trooper your will always be remembered !

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
August 22, 2011

With fondest momories to a wonderful person whom I've know since we were 5. Rest in peace friend i know you knew the Lord and are with him now. We spent many hrs. in CCD and your Great Aunt had alway left a lasting impression as she shared here love of God with you and the rest of our class. Thank you for your service.

Ellen Dutzman Rogers
Friend and classmate
August 21, 2011

Trooper Joseph Sepp
As your classmate from the class of 1986, Windber High School , and as a Trooper myself, you will always be remembered for your service and committed to securing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Rest in peace partner
Domenick Puricelli
Trooper I, TX-DPS
El Paso Region

Trooper I Domenick Puricelli
Texas of Department of Public Safety
August 19, 2011

I am about to leave my house to go to your golf outing in Ebensburg so I thought I would visit your web site to remember why I am going,as I sit here I shed a tear thinking about you and your family. I am glad I got on your site today joe and I am looking forward to seeing how your family is doing. God bless brother and today me and your fellow brothers will celebrate your life past and present.

ERIC WHITE
PSP EBENSBURG
July 9, 2011

Trooper Sepp, thank-you for your brave service. Rest in Peace.

kT. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department
February 8, 2011

Thinking tonight how excited you always were for Christmas and missing you more and more each year. Remembering when we were little and you were excited about what you were getting to when we were adults and you still excited for what you were getting but also more excited to be Santa for your children. Missing you today and always Joe. Love ya bunches. Merry Christmas!

Tina
Sister
December 24, 2010

Only days before this incident, I left this noble profession to better provide for my family. I recall many times that you and I worked together, Joe, and especially the time that you handled an unnecessary call for me which put you into OT, just so I could take my family fishing and enjoy some private time.
Only chance prevented me from being there that night, and I still wonder if I could have made a difference in protecting my brother. You truely are not forgotten, and this date is etched into my memory forever. Nearly all of thoes there that night will have a good idea who I am, but I prefer to remain nameless, for I know this was only one of many acts of kindness given to brother officers by you.

Anonymous
November 9, 2010

Joe,

It has been awhile since I visited your page. I just wanted to let you know that I still think about you often and will never forget the times we spent working together at PSP Ebensburg. As a young Trooper back then, you were someone I looked up to.

Please continue to watch over us.

Thanks Brother.

Trooper
PA State Police
October 14, 2010

Trooper Joseph Sepp Jr., you are remembered today and everyday. I thank you brother for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, the pain of the loss will never be forgotten. God Bless you and your family.

Detective M. Marks
Pittsburgh Police Department
February 3, 2010

Joe, think about you alot. I was not a trooper when your watch ended but I was a local officer in Cambria County in 2002. Been thinking about you alot over the past two days. Another senseless tragedy occurred on December 6th. A Penn Hills officer lost his life to gunfire while sitting in his cruiser waiting for back up on a disturbance call. Joe, continue to watch over your brothers and sisters and keep us safe. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
December 8, 2009

Missing you more and more each day Joe. I can't believe its been 7 years since you were taken from us. You live on not only in our memories, but in your three beautiful children. My heart will be always be empty without my big brother here to lean and rely on. I know you are sending us the strength now to help other families deal with their loss, which I know is something you would want us to do. I love and miss you so much!

Tina Sepp
Sister
November 11, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 7th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you.
Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 10, 2009

You have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones.

Bob Gordon`
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
November 10, 2009

Still miss you. But when I see your kids you are there Love you Aunt Punkie

Barbara Weaver
Aunt
June 25, 2009

Thankyou for your service TROOPER SEPP, you are a hero who will never be forgotten. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER 9TH DISTRICT
PHILA PA
January 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this sixth anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
November 10, 2008

Trooper Sepp your sacrifice does not go forgotten. You and your family are in my prayers on this day. Thank you for your service.

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police
November 10, 2008

You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous
October 6, 2008

Trooper Joseph James Sepp,

To have died in the performance of duty as a law officer bespeaks the hazards inherent in an occupation centered on providing protection to others. Few other jobs involve placing ourselves at such a high risk so that the every day public might remain safe. Only a small and select portion of the population even thinks about donning a uniform and representing the barrier which stands between good and evil. When such a noble volunteer dies, especially in the battle of defending others, he/she is deemed to a hero. It does not matter who might not agree, because Courage, Dedication, and Valor now speak the the one who has been struck down. And, it is these values that deem him or her a hero. Sadness is present for family and friends. Heartache is something that might last forever. But each who admires the hero should know that he/she has provided for them a husband or wife, a father or mother, a son or daughter, a relative or friend that has brought Honor to himself, his family, his co-workers and friends that only the return of life itself could possibly replace. Trooper Joseph James Sepp is such a hero. He lived as Pennsylvania state trooper. Our creed it to lay down our lives rather than swerve from the path of duty. He stands as a shining example for all others who wear our uniform and for every cadet who enters our academy. He, among slain law officers everywhere, has demonstrated nobly what it might cost any of us who call ourselves soldiers of the law.

Well done trooper,...well done.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police
August 30, 2008

Joe,
I still look at your reflections and think about how many people miss you. Whenever I walk into PSP Ebensburg I see your picture on the wall and it reminds me of the phone call when I heard about what happened. No one at Ebensburg, Troop A, or PSP will ever forget. We all miss you. Rest in Peace.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
August 6, 2008

Brother Sepp,

Thank you for your sacrifice to your country and your fellow man. You gave your all.

Rick Porvaznik
Pa State Constable
February 21, 2008