Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brave brother in blue.

Dekalb County Police Ga.

August 17, 2005

You started out as a cadet and ended a State Trooper. And a good friend. You will be dearly missed

Tim Massey

August 17, 2005

Jay it has been a while but in 1988 you were the best man at my wedding and a true friend as we worked for the Bartlett Tennessee Police Department.

I am very proud of you. You kept your dream of returning to MO and becoming a Highway Patrolman

May God Keep you and your lovely family you will be missed

Sgt Robert Skelton
Memphis TN PD

August 17, 2005

Another senseless tragedy. My deepest sympathies the family and coworkers of Corporal Sampietro.

* People PLEASE slow down and pull to the farthest lane when you see police lights. It could prevent this horrible tragedy that occurs way, WAY too often. Protect our officers!!

Anonymous

August 17, 2005

My dear friend Jay,
Words simply can not express how I feel at this moment. It just seems like yesterday that we were roommates at the academy. I still remember you walking around with your first "SMOKEY Hat" and the pride that you showed. You are a perfect example of what the Missouri State Highway Patrol stands for and what every current trooper and future trooper should strive to be like.

It was good seeing you this past weekend at the Sikeston Rodeo. Who would have know that when we hugged on Saturday night that that would be the last time we would ever speak or see eachother? I will forever remember your last words to me when you said, " Be safe out there my friend, this as been a brutal year for us."

God bless you my friend. Rest in peace and know that your watch is over. You did an awesome job while you were with us and I will forever love and miss you.

Don't worry about the family, we will take care of them and watch over them, I promise. Rest easy my friend as I bid you your final 10-42...........

Your Friend For Life!!
Codeman

Sgt. C. H. Fulkerson
Missouri State Highway Patrol

August 17, 2005

To all of your family, friends, and co workers, I pray for your strength to help you through this difficult time.

My heart is heavy and sad for you because I too had to go through it but know that strength is within all of us and it takes time to come out.

God Bless All of You

Gina Pocceschi Boyle
Sister of VA Beach Fallen Officer Rodney Pocceschi (EOW 6/23/03)

August 17, 2005

This has been the toughest year ever for MSHP. God be with your family to give them the strength they will need. Thank you for paying the ultimate price Corporal. We will keep you near our hearts.

Bruce
friend of troopers everywhere

August 17, 2005

God bless you and your family during this tragic time. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you.

wife of MSHP735
MSHP

August 17, 2005

G-d Speed My Brother

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odps Inv Unit

August 17, 2005

John,
Your family will be looked after while they rebuild their shattered lives and broken hearts. Thank you for all you have done to keep us all save. you will never be forgotten and we are all so proud of you. Godspeed on your journey home.

Carolyn setzer
daughter of Al steinat EOW 5/2/1963
Prince Georges County Police Dept.
Bowie, Md.

carolyn setzer
surviving daughter of Al Steinat, Prince Georges County Police Dept.

August 17, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to Corporal Sampietro's familiy and the men and women of the Missouri Highway Patrol. I know it has been a tough last 12 months for your department, but just know you are in my prayers.

Trooper
FHP

August 17, 2005

Might I offer the following prayer:
Lord, take me where you want me to go,
Let me meet who You want me to meet,
Tell me what You want me to say, and
Keep me out of Your way. Mychal's Prayer.
I am so sorry for your loss.

Tom Sontheimer NREMT-P FF/Medic
Savannah Fire Department

August 17, 2005

CPL. SAMPIETR0, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE BROTHER!

DET. GUERRERO
SANGAMON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

August 17, 2005

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, CPL SAMPIETRO DIED DOING WHAT HE LOVED. HE DIED A HERO. GO PATROL THOSE HIGHWAYS OF GOLD. MAY GOD BLESS AND CONFORT FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER

SEARGEANT WILLIAM M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT

August 17, 2005

Rest well troop, your dedication and sacrafice will never be forgotten.

Tpr. D McGuckin
Michigan State Police, Post 38

August 17, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF CPL.SAMPIETRO DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT IN THIER LIVES. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. YOU ARE A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE.

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

August 17, 2005

I will keep your family and loved ones in my thoughts. I am so saddened to hear that another officer has lost his life. Thank you for your service and dedication. Your family will need your help as they start this long and painful journey.

Tracie
Friend of Officer Sloan

August 17, 2005

I was speechless when I heard the news. We last spoke when you called to talk to me at my wedding. I will truly miss you, I know you are watching over me and everyone that loved you.

George Nettleton

August 17, 2005

The MSHP has had a rough 6 months. They've lost some really good Troopers. Rest in peace brother. Job well done. You will never be forgotten. God Bless you and your family.

Chris R.
Columbia, MO Deerfield Beach, FL

August 17, 2005

I am saddened to hear of another warrior in blue lost in the fight against crime. Words alone cannot express the pain that is felt when another officer is added to the wall. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Corporal John A. Sampietro. I never had the chance to meet you John, but I know you have the streets of Heaven well taken care of. We will do our best to continue to uphold, protect and serve as you did so well.

Thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice. I know you will be missed.


Officer Michael Howell, #1704
KCKS Police Department

Officer Michael Howell
Kansas CIty Kansas Police Department

August 17, 2005

God be with you and your family.

TROOPER
TN HWY PATROL

August 17, 2005

God bless Corporal John A. (Jay) Sampietro Jr., his family, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

August 17, 2005

Thank you for paying the ultimate sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. Your family will be in our hearts and prayers. Watch over your brothers in blue from heaven.

Wife of LEO

Carrol Graves

August 17, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Trooper Sampietro deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Trooper Sampietro is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

August 17, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Washington State Patrol, Godspeed Trooper! Rest assured the members of your department will ensure the needs of your family are met.

Mark Holthaus
Washington State Patrol

August 17, 2005