Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Officer Sobieski. My you find comfort in the arms of God.

Off. Mitch Kornberg
Metro Nashville P.D.

September 29, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris,his family,and friends as we mourn his sacrifice. God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police

September 29, 2004

It matters not the way we lose them, a "brother" or "sister" lost still brings so much pain and the heartfelt "WHY?".

But the pain we feel is as of nothing compared to that felt by the family and loved ones, and to your wife, your children, and the rest of your family Officer Sobieski, I offer my thoughts, prayers and sincerest condolences. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Chris.

a colleague from the U.K.

September 29, 2004

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO TODAY, OFFICER SOBIESKI WAS DOING WHAT HE LOVED, HELPING THE PEOPLE OF HIS CITY, WHEN HE WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM US. BROTHER GO PATROL THE STREETS OF HEAVEN. TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, PLEASE TURN TO GOD FOR CONFORT HE WILL CONFORT YOU.

Sgt. W. M. Riley
Aragon GA Police Dept.

September 29, 2004

Sir, thank you for protecting those who never knew you.

S/A G.Rowe Jr
RR Police Department NJ DIV

September 29, 2004

My condolences go out to Officer Sobieski’s wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. Everyone rests with a heavier heart every time we hear of another loss such as this. May god bless each and every one of you during these trying times.

Terry Michaud

Trooper Terry Michaud
Maine State Police

September 29, 2004

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that " you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy " about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is " I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works " around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. " Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" ( that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, " he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, " he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is " only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan " At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, " I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits ( once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, " Thank you and God bless you, son."

Officer David Carroll
Choctaw Oklahoma

September 28, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Christopher Sobieski and the Prairie View Police Department... our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Christopher... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

September 28, 2004

Rest in peace. you will not be forgotten.

officer sorenson
IDOC

September 28, 2004

Christopher, as you now know, Jesus Loves You, so do we.

John 3:16

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond, Va Police

September 28, 2004

I grew up in that area and I want to tell you that I am sorry for you loss

Rest in peace my friend

Ofc. B.T. Helbert
Manassas City Police Department

September 28, 2004

patrol in peace, airborne!!!!!!!!!!!

po2 graham
mnpd

September 28, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to this officers family during this time. May the Lord comfort you all and bring you peace.

A Police Officers Wife
Dallas, Texas

September 28, 2004

Gods speed brother. We'll carry on the task at hand, you watch over us.
Thank you for your time in the service and your time on the streets.
God bless your family
Army Vet and P.O.

September 28, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with the family of Officer Sobieski. May he rest in peace.

Juanita McCoy

Juanita McCoy, Data Mangement Supervisor
Tyler Police Department

September 28, 2004

Dear Officer Sobieski,

I check this website daily, for our son recently lost his partner on a code call. We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

God bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great nation.

Here is a special prayer for you:

"Give eternal rest to them, O Lord,
Whose souls have taken flight.
And lead them to a better world
Where there is peace and light.
Grant them eternal freedom
From conflict, war, and care,
And fulfill for them Thy prophecy,
There shall be no night there."

Pray for us from above. We love you son.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Kern County Deputy Sheriff who recently lost his partner

September 28, 2004

My sincere condolence to the family of Officer Sobieski and to the members of the Prairie View Police Department.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

September 28, 2004

God bless the family,friends and co-workers of Officer Sobieski. Our prayers are with you all. May you receive strength and comfort from God.

Jen
GPD

September 28, 2004

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

September 28, 2004

Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

September 28, 2004

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

September 28, 2004

Officer Sobieski, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, La.

September 28, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife and children Officer Jerome Sobieski. Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and this great nation. You will never be forgotten.

Lt Thomas Drury
Clare City P.D. Michigan

September 28, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Jerome, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7.15.73

September 28, 2004

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Sobieski. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. Thank you Officer Sobieski for a job well done and may you now rest in peace and patrol much safer streets.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

September 28, 2004