Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Tutino. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

May 12, 2005

It dont make no sense, but it never does. One selfish coward causing so much pain, may the lord be with the family and co-workers at this terrible time. The county of Los Angles and a greatful Nation will be forever in your debt.

Cpl Gary Mintz, Director Traffic Enf.
Henderson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

May 12, 2005

We are so sorry that this officer lost his life in this tragedy. We will dedicate our day to his memory and pray for those who survive. God bless............

Chief of Police Charles R. Orth
Larned, Kansas Police Department

May 12, 2005

Sir,
I thank you for your sacrifice and all you have done in life. The world will little note, nor long remember this incident, but for those who care(which are a lot) the world lost a fine man. I pray that for your eternal rest and your family's comfort. Both of my parents served with LASD both for over 27 years. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. RIP

Ryan

May 12, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends, co-workers of Deputy Tutino. May you find strength and comfort during this difficult from all those who reach out to you in love and support. No words I can say here will make the pain go away, may God be with you and keep you in His tender loving care.

Mother of officer John"Kevin" Lamm
EOW 1-1-98

May 11, 2005

To the family and friends of Deputy Jim Tutino and all my friends at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, you have my deepest sympathy.

I am sure Jim is resting easy now and I know he is in the good company of our other fallen brothers. They will continue to look after the rest of us as we pick up Jim's shift.

Peter Damos
U.S. Secret Service - LAFO 1997 - 2003

ATSAIC Peter J. Damos
U.S. Secret Service - San Antonio

May 11, 2005

I was eatting breakfast at Norms when the call came out in Northeast Division for the train derailment. We responded and observed what can only be described as massive destrution. I will never forget how the smell of diesel fuel filled the air for miles. I observed you being pulled from the wreckage as well as the other victims of that day. You will be missed dearly.

P-2
LAPD

May 11, 2005

Sir, it has been a few months since that tragic day and our department still feels your loss. While we never worked together, it is clear that you touched the lives of many deputies. May you rest in peace and God bless.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

May 11, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Tutino's family and friends. Please watch over us brother, for you are in a better place. God Bless

Officer Jack Manuel
Pocono Twp Police,Pa

May 10, 2005

FROM EVERYONE WITH THE LOUISIANA STATE POLICE, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND ALL YOUR CO-WORKERS AND FRIENDS. GOD BLESS YOU...

Tpr Joel V. Heard #2155
Louisiana State Police Troop-F

May 10, 2005

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

May 10, 2005

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.

ASST.CHIEF BILL(PUTT)LINDER
E.O.W.
10/10/04

CHIEF BILLY CUREINGTON
WISNER POLICE DEPT. WISNER,LOUISIANA

May 10, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve with the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy James Tutino's family, friends, and co-workers with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

May 10, 2005

ANOTHER ANGEL HAS RECEIVED HIS WINGS. GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

sso J.CISNEROS
LOS ANGELES SCHOOL POLICE

May 10, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. Thank you Deputy Tutino for your 23 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Los Angeles County. May God bless you and your family.

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Department

May 10, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of this department, our deepest sympathy to the family and co-workers of Deputy James Tutino. Rest in peace brother, we now have the watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

May 10, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

May 10, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

May 10, 2005

“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

May 10, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 10, 2005

Sir- May God bless your family and co-workers so that they may find a way to deal with such a terrible and sensless loss.

May you rest in peace sir, for you have deserved it.

God speed.

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 10, 2005

The men and women of the Mahomet Police Department wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Tutino. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Deputy Tutino thank you for your service to your community and country. May god bless you.

Mahomet, IL Police Dept.

May 10, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you...no one and nothing can ease the pain and heartache. God bless you!

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of Cole Martin EOW 5.25.03

May 9, 2005

Deputy Sheriff Tutino,
I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Los Angeles County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

May 9, 2005

Rest in peace, Deputy Tutino. Our prayers are with you. Rest in peace knowing that you have served your community well.

Deputy Daniel J. Luffman
Monroe County (NY) Sheriff's Office

May 9, 2005