Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

May 29, 2005

How tragic that another officer was taken from us as in our Nation's Capital as we all gathered nearby at the National Law Enforcement Memorial to mourn and honor fellow officers who made the supreme sacrafice protecting us all. Joe now rests eternally in the company of God. God Bless Joe, his loved ones, friends, colleagues and brave men and women of MPD.

SSA Charlie Boklan, ret.
USSS White Plains NY

May 29, 2005

We were in DC at the time of this accident, ironically to pay tribute to fallen officers. We heard about the tradegy, and prayed for his recovery. I was sad to hear that he had not survived, but I know he's in a better place now...my Daddy was there to greet him! My heart goes out to Officer Pozell's family, know that my prayers are with you. God bless you, and take care.
Lori Johnson Rowley, Daughter of Reserve Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina.

Lori Johnson Rowley
Daugher of Fallen Hero, James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04

May 29, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Pozell, may God bless you and lead you through this extremely difficult process. Hopefully, you can find comfort in knowing that he was doing the right thing in protecting his community. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tomya Allen Cochran
daughter of fallen officer, 1/26/05

May 28, 2005

WE WERE SO HURT TO HEAR ABOUT OFFICER JOSEPH. AS WE WERE IN D.C TO HONOR OUR SON FOR THE 1ST YEAR. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THIS FAMILY. THERE IS ONLY WAY TO DEAL WITH THIS ONE DAY AT THE TIME.
IN OUR THOUGHTS JOHNNY & JEAN BLYLER

JEAN BLYLER
MOM OF DEPUTY JOSH BLYLER

May 27, 2005

We are deeply sorry for your loss. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Donna
Llano County Sheriff's Office - Texas

May 26, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service. God Bless.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

May 25, 2005

Like so many others, I too was in DC for Police Week 2005. Thank you Officer Pozell for helping to make my first year safe. Lots of times we take for granted the service that we are afforded by all officers. It is tragic and ironic that your accident happened during this time. May God be with your immediate family, police family, and friends. You will not be forgotten.

Christy B. Ward
Shane Miller EOW 05/15/2004

May 25, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the friends and family of Officer Pozell. R.I.P. You are in my prayers.

Cpl. Simon Baumler #SB1299
Swiss Army MP Service, Traffic Unit 21

May 25, 2005

On May 14th, my husband and I were crossing at the intersection were Officer Pozell was on duty. David saw the vehicle hit Officer Pozell, he called 911 and stayed on the phone until the ambulance arrived.
We live in Chicago. When we heard that Officer Joe had died of his injuries, we were heart broken!
Our prayers are with Officer Pozell's family, colleagues and friends!
Officer Pozell -- You will not be forgotten!

Mary Press

May 24, 2005

Reserve Officer Joseph Pozell you are a true hero. So many people will miss you. I watched the news and so many peoples lives were touched by you out there at that intersection. You will be dearly missed by many. Stay safe on the other side until we all meet in God's Kingdom where there is only peace. Thanks for all that you did for everyone.

First Sergeant Salvatore A. Torelli
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, VA

May 24, 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 24, 2005

Farewell for now Brother. We thank you for your service, faithfulness, and dedication to duty. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

May 23, 2005

To Officer Pozell I would like to thank you for keeping us all safe during police week. As many others were myself and my 4 year daughter were in DC that week to honor her mother who was killed in the line of duty and if it was not for officers like your self we would not be safe to walk around as freely as we were able to.
To the Washington Metro P.D. every officer has my CONDOLENCES as a fomer officer myself my heart goes out to you.
To the family of Officer Pozell you have my deepest CONDOLENCES as i said we were in DC that week to honor my daughters mother who was killed 12/04/2004 I will not tell you i know the pain you are goig through but just know we all love you and feel a very deep void now knowing that this officer gave his life to help proyect us.

Robert Thornton & Elaine Foster-Thornton Daughter and friend of Melissa Foster
EOW 12/04/2004

robert thornton & elaine foster-thornton

May 23, 2005

I was in in Washington, DC when Joseph's accident occured. It is a very sad day to hear that he has passed on but it is very reassuring to remember the comments the citizen's made about what a fine and dedicated officer he is. My sincerest prayers and condolences go out to Joseph's family, friends, and co-workers. DCPD is one of the most dedicated and professional departments and we all greatly appreciate all they do every year in May for everyone. May God bless Joseph, his family, friends and coworkers always. He will "NEVER BE FORGOTTEN."

LaVerne Sanborn, Retired
Indianapolis Police Department

May 23, 2005

Our throughts and prayers go out to Officer Pozell's family and fellow officers. God Bless and keep watch over us still here serving and protecting. "blessed are the peacemakeers for they shall be called the son's of God" Matt 5:9

Patrolman E. Kraft
Grove Police Department, Grove, Ok.

May 23, 2005

Officer Pozell-Although we did not know you, we do know the struggle that both your family and your brothers and sisters in blue will have to face. It is not easy. Rest assued that God will bless them and help them to find some kind of peace in this.

We have the watch from here, brother, you rest in peace.

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 23, 2005

Officer Pozell,
What an awesome picture of you posted on this site. Your pride shows all over your face. So sorry to hear that your family lost you during police week. I'm sure you helped some of the survivors stay safe during the events of Police Week and I pray that they know that they will be helped now in return. Thanks for your service sir and may God take care of your family.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

May 22, 2005

Officer Pozell, you have served your city and your community with honor and pride. We will carry on from here. To the Pozell family you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember that you ALL are now members of a much larger family. Joe, you did your job without pay, my hats off to you. Rest in Peace...Brother.

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Deapartment Washington DC/Homicide Branch

May 22, 2005

My prayers are with Officer Pozell's family. I too am a reserve officer and was in D.C. honoring my best friend who died in the line of duty last September. We drove past M Street just after the accident had happened on Saturday, we had no idea what was going on but found out later an officer had been hit by a car. I don't think many people realize that as reserve officers we put our lives on the line out there for free, solely for the love of the job. Thank you brother, Rest in Peace, we have it from here.

R.O. Kasey Mynatt
KPD

Reserve Officer Kasey Mynatt
Kingston Police Dept. Kingston, TN

May 22, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Reserve Officer Joseph Pozell and the Metropolitan Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Joseph... 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 & Pooky- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

May 22, 2005

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

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

May 21, 2005

Thanks for you service and sacrafice. May you rest in peace and May peace be with your family. You will always be remembered and loved by all of those who have worn Blue.

Officer Kieffer
Littleton CO PD

May 21, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO OFFICER POZELL,
HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK

May 21, 2005

A couple of days ago, I left the same reflection for Officer Pozell that I have left for every officer since I found out my old friend, Asst. Chief of Police Bill Linder of the Wisner, La. Police Dept. was killed in the line of duty. But I think that a reserve officer deserves some special recognition for thier service. They put thier lives on the line every day for little or no pay, simply because they love what they do and sincerely care about thier fellow man. Officer Pozell, I like to believe that God has a special place for you and other reserve officers in Heaven. We all rest easier knowing that you are watching over us. A special thanks to you, and may you rest in peace.

Jason

May 21, 2005