Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

March 19, 2021

Rest in peace Officer Collura.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 12, 2019

Talked about you at grief share Saturday at church. Will never forget that day grief share Saturday at church. Will never forget the day you left this earth. An earthly angel went to heaven be an angel by the side of God! I lost contact with your family since I moved to Florida, but Kathy and your children have never left my heart. In my thoughts and prayers always!
Sophia Papadopoulos

Sophia Papadopoulos
Friend/Sister in Christ

May 17, 2015

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. YOU WERE THE BEST BROTHER A SISTER COULD ASK FOR. I MISS YOU EVERY DAY (ESPECIALLY) OUR PHONE CALLS THAT LASTED AT LEAST AN HOUR. NEVER ABLE TO TALK TO KATHY! HAHAHA

Carole Collura Librizzi
SISTER

May 1, 2015

Rosie, your were a mentor and friend. We shared many close encounters. I learned many survival skills from and at times we both used them to be survivors. You suffered relentlessly with migrane headaches but was always there for duty as the ultimate police officer. We all saw how happy you were when they discovered a sliver of tooth left behind was removed and the migraines went away. You were always the clown and humorist. Were you were there happiness. Dinner at Mama's house was a riot. I remember the day you were shot. Roger Hagen called me at home and told me it was bad. I was crushed. I went in that night. Bureau roll call was silent. It turned to be your End Of Watch. I was assigned to process your evidence in the drying room. I was never more despondent than during that task. I have learned to bury these memories but they still pop up.You will always be there my friend.

Detective(Ret) Gregory Hoppe
Milwaukee Police Department

January 11, 2015

In my Blue Courage class I was honored to be assigned your name in a research project. Sir, you lived and died with honor, nobility and courage. Though I didn't know you personally, we are brother by choice, rest well Sir.

Sgt Todd Fatta
Burbank Ca Police Dept

January 6, 2015

To my brother/friend they called U Rosie I loved U from the day I met you and we shared almost every day after you are my heart bother of mine and you will never ever be forgotten there are times I still just can't quite believe your gone, it's such a pleasure being with your Children and now Grand children can you believe it your a grandpa...I will love and miss you for the rest of my life till we meet again <3 <3

Rose Asciutto {RosieTwo}
Sister

June 9, 2014

may they rest in peace with the Lord forever. On this date, we lost two brothers.

Detective, retired Fred Haas
Milwaukee P.D. fellow officer and brother

March 22, 2014

It has been 29 years since you left us. I know that I was your sister-in-law but to me you were my brother. We had lots of memories, both happy and sad. I will never forget you Ross. I know that some day we will see you again. I am sure that God has you on patrol in heaven. May Jesus hold you in the bosom of his arms. Until we meet again.

Agape,

Anna

Anna Christine Argyres Losey
Sisster-In-Law

March 19, 2014

ROSARIO,
I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH YOU BACK IN THE 1980'S AND AM GRATEFUL FOR THE THINGS THAT I LEARNED FROM YOU. TO THIS DAY I AM STILL AMAZED AT HOW GREAT YOU DROVE 95R!!. REST IN PEACE!

GARY A. KOHL
FORMER MPD

March 19, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Yur family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your daughter and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 19, 2012

A hero you were, RIP Sir.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 15, 2012

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 19, 2010

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

You are never forgotten

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 19, 2009

It Has been many Years since I thought of you and your kids Mr. Collura. I Remeber you as nothing other than a Family man who loved his children. I remeber Ross, Your son, and how strong he was when you were taken from him. I have been away from the church so long I have not kept up with what has been since then but I do remember the one thing that your Loving wife said with such grace and dignity, when she stated that she prayed for the man who took you from us. The sign of a true Christian. I admired your family ever since. May god take you unto his own as I hope to be taken one day.

James G Demos
Church friend

September 24, 2008

RIP

Anonymous

September 8, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 30, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

March 19, 2008

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 22, 2008

I can only imagine the officer and person you were. I never had a chance to know you but I worked alongside your son as a Police Officer and what an honor that was. He is truely a professional and I am sure that you are very proud of him. Keep him safe.

SSGT Adam E Moore
USMC

December 1, 2007

Rest easy, hero. Your dedication and service will never be forgotten. You're in God's Kingdom forever!

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 20, 2006

Dear Dad,

It has been 21 years! I never see a day without your face in my thoughts. Thank you for all that you taught me to be: honest, loving, cheerful and smart. I know that I am like you in many ways. I also thank you for chosing my Mother to be your mate. She has been wonderful to us kids through all the years. I have so many memories that my current family thinks they know you. You were a great friend to all.

Love,

Stacey Helen

Stacey Zimmerman (Collura ) Daughter
Daughter

August 20, 2006

Hey Rosey,

It's been a long time but you are still in our thoughts and hearts. You inspired me so many years ago to pursue a career that now spans 27 years. You were my hero! I hope that I havn't let you down.
So many friends and so many funerals later we are still holding the line. Until we meet again.

3-14-03 Michael J. Webster (former MPD)

Michael J. Webster
Wood County Sheriff's Dept. WI