Officer Down Memorial Page

As police memorial week approaches, I personally am praying for the family of John Capano as they struggle to follow through this hardship upon their lives. I hope they seek answers through prayer and love, rather than turning to depression and hatred. R.I.P. Agent Capano

Samuel Cowsert
April 23, 2012

God Bless you John, and may he also bless those who you have left behind.

SSA Pete Forcelli
Colleague and friend
March 27, 2012

R.I.P Sir thanks for serving.

SGT. -
US Army JROTC
February 28, 2012

Thank you for all your service Sir, RIP now

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 24, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother.

Det A Giovanniello
NYPD
February 22, 2012

Dear Uncle John, I never thought I would meet a hero like you. You mean so much to me and I will never forget you. I love you so much.

Peter
Your Nephew
February 3, 2012

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Agent Capano. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for John he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember John's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that John's life was about so much more than the way he died. John will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Agent Capano, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been nine years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
February 3, 2012

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society
January 16, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Special Agent John Capano and the US Department of Justice during this time. Thank you, Agent Capano, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association
January 13, 2012

Agent Capano, Please know that you, your family and your co workers are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Agency has reached out to our Chapter to give support and we are very willing to do so. Thank you for your service and your heroism.

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance/ President Genesee Valley Concerns of Police Survivors

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance/President GV C.O.P.S.
January 11, 2012

No circumstance I can imagine could be more tragic. My sympathy to officer John Capano's family and to all officers serving and retired affected by this tragedy. John to have acted off duty as you did took immense courage we are all proud of you.

Andrew Borman Inspector (Retired) London Metropolitan UK Resided US 2001-2005
January 11, 2012

I never had the honor of meeting you John. But I do know your brother Jim, and if you're anything like him, the world is much poorer with your passing.

Thank you for your service.

Ryan M.
Citizen
January 11, 2012

Your brothers in blue will always remember your sacrifice. You died as a hero. Thank you for your service.

My deepest prayers are extended to your family, friends, co-workers, and AS WELL AS the other two officers involved in this incident. I hope that they find peace after this tragedy.

This was truly a tragic situation.

Salute.

Retire Police Corporal
Michigan
January 10, 2012

One man's life can only be justified by the measure of his sacrifice. My prayers to the family for comfort.

ATF SA
Philadelphia PA
January 10, 2012

Godspeed my brother.

ATF SA - Panama City FL
January 9, 2012

I am a 17 year old private citizen. My thoughts and condolences go to S/A Capano's family as well as to the retired Nassau County Lt. I'm at a loss of words, when i know that these words, don't know what to say to someone who lost a loved one so early. But know that many, many people care. I am truly grateful for all the sacrifice that LEOs have made, thank you.

Paul
January 9, 2012

My sincerest condolences to John's wife and children. I am truly sorry for your loss. May God bless you all and keep watch over you.

Rest in Peace my brother. May perpetual light shine upon you.

SA
ATF NY
January 9, 2012

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF AGENT CAPANO. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. AGENT CAPANO, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
January 9, 2012

Sitting together at holiday parties and other joint agency meetings, I remember John as a person who cherished his faith, family and colleagues. His desire to make a difference was guided by his altruism and enthusiasm. He served his country, making a contribution to the safety of our military personnel during two tours in the middle east. Upon his return home, he shared his expertise in furtherance of officer safety. However during many conversations you knew there was not doubt of the importance of the love that he had for his wife, son & daughter. I will keep John, his family & colleagues in my prayers.

Chief Michael Woodward (Ret.)
Freeport Police Department, N.Y.
January 9, 2012

I worked with John when I was a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. He was a principled, dedicated law enforcement officer, a reliable, ethical co-worker, and a humble, trustworthy, honorable man. He will be missed.

Sondra Toscano, Esq.
Former Special AUSA
January 8, 2012

I had the privilege to work with John on one investigation and from that we became friends. He was the consummate law enforcement professional and a terrific guy. Nobody knew more about explosives than he did. He will be missed from the law enforcement community. God bless John and his beautiful family. RIP.

Special Agent Stephen Clarke
Drug Enforcement Administration
January 8, 2012

John was a consumate law enforcement professional, a loving father to his family, and a cherished colleage to the greater family of the ATF. I was honored and humbled to offer the homliy at his funeral.

ATF Chaplain NY FD
ATF
January 8, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office
January 8, 2012

John, when I received word upon returning to New Jersey today - I became crushed internally. I immediately reflected upon Agent B. Bush, and, the great service qualities you both shared to our nation, as well as abroad. May god bless you, may heaven provide solace, and may you and Barry be flowing into the current of grace with laughter - side by side.

Godspeed-

M. Hutton, UMDJ State Screener / Trainer
Psychiatric Emergency Service; Newark Mobile Crisis
January 7, 2012

God's peace and speed SSA Capano. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD
January 6, 2012