Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart & prayers go out to Trooper Todeschini's survivors. May God continue 2 bless and comfort you all at this difficult time. He will always be a hero; remebered, loved & honored.

Police Applicant J. Campbell
A friend

May 2, 2006

Though we never met, I feel a closeness to you for several reasons. I am a former resident of New York, who always felt the New York State Police was among the finest law enforcement agencies in the United States. I too, am a police officer, so naturally our bond is unbreakable. And I too, recently had a baby born to me. So I truly feel the pain of your family, for you being robbed of seeing the little one come into this world.
But you are in a better place, and you are, for all eternity, a member of the greatest fraternity in the world. Your name shall live on, your dedication an inspiration for others to emulate, and your death shall not have been in vain.
Though the tears of your family may flow, they too, are a part of all of us, and our tears also flow. Regardless of the fact that we never met, their loss is our loss, and America's loss as well. Their pain is felt, physically and emotionally by all of us who wear a badge, and our families.
Rest easy my brother, for we will meet finally one day, in a place set aside for all of us who have worn the badge with honor, such as you. We have the watch now. God bless you, and your famliy, and law enforcement officers all across our great country.

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office

May 1, 2006

I appreciate what these men and women due to protect our state. They put themselves in danger everyday just to protect other people. Trooper Craig did the same thing the day he was killed. God Bless all the Police out there who put thier lives on the line for us.

Brian Smidga
Citizen of New York state

May 1, 2006

Trooper Todeschini,

You were out there that day trying to make the community a safer place to live and because the careless and reckless actions of another, you made the ULTIMATE sacrifice. You will never be forgotten as you were a brother officer and a true Hero. You and your family will be in our prayers.

God Speed my friend!

Ofc. W.H. Grecco
Town of Dewitt PD, NY

May 1, 2006

Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Rest in peace brother until we meet again.

Patrolman Sean Adams #98
Cahokia Police Department

Patrolman Sean Adams #98
Cahokia Police Department

May 1, 2006

To the family of Trooper Todeschini:
May God bless and keep you always.
When I saw Craig's story, I couldn't help but think he's in heaven now comparing and sharing his motorcycle story with my son-in-law, Jonathan Dragus (OCPD 10-20-05). I will pray for you because I know how your hearts are broken in little pieces. Stay close with your police family. They love you and will take care of you.

Marian Keef
Oklahoma City Police Spouse

May 1, 2006

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Todeschini. Thank you for your service, RIP.

mjw643

May 1, 2006

We recently lost one of our own officers here in South Bend, Indiana. Our thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family. Rest in peace Craig.

Marianne Tucker
Sister of a South Bend Police Officer

May 1, 2006

May God bless and keep you and your family.
Rest in peace, brother................

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

April 30, 2006

Craig you will be missed dearly. Not a day goes by or will go by without you in my thoughts and prayers. I'll never forget seeing you up on Euclid Ave and telling you I'd catch up with you later because you had a vehicle pulled over. I miss you brother.

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept

April 30, 2006

I can remember as far back working with Craig at Burger King. We had so much fun in the morning on the weekends. Then after work he was ready to go help the community..

Your family is in my thougths and prayers. May God watch over you during this time.

April 30, 2006

A FITTING TRIBUTE FOR TROOPER TODESCHINI, A HERO OF "OUR WAR" (LAW ENFORCEMENT AS WE KNOW IT TODAY):

REMEMBER

IF YOU ARE ABLE,
SAVE FOR THEM A PLACE
INSIDE OF YOU
AND SAVE ONE BACKWARD GLANCE
WHEN YOU ARE LEAVING
FOR THE PLACES THEY CAN
NO LONGER GO.

BE NOT ASHAMED TO SAY
YOU LOVED THEM,
THOUGH YOU MAY
OR MAY NOT HAVE ALWAYS.

AND IN THAT TIME
WHEN MEN DECIDE AND FEEL SAFE
TO CALL THE WAR INSANE,
TAKE ONE MOMENT TO EMBRACE
THOSE GENTLE HEROES
YOU LEFT BEHIND.

-MAJ. MICHAEL O'DONNELL, US ARMY, 1 JANUARY 1970
KIA 24 MARCH 1970, REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

POLICE OFFICER
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK

April 30, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. PLEASE KEEP WATCH OVER US AS THE JOB DEMANDS MORE AND MORE EACH DAY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AS WELL AS YOUR FELLOW TROOPERS.

POLICE OFFICER
IRONDEQUOIT POLICE (NY)

April 30, 2006

They caught him...may justice be served swiftly upon him.

April 30, 2006

Craig, as a colleague, brother firefighter, and a friend you will be missed. I will forever keep you and your family in my prayers. It was a great honor to know you during your short journey on earth and look forward to seeing you again.

Assistant Chief Timothy Ellis
North Syracuse Fire Department

April 30, 2006

Godspeed Trooper Todeschini. You made the ultimate sacrifice. My heart is with your family and you are all in our thoughts and our prayers. Thank you for your service.

Explorer Jaelynn B.

April 30, 2006

Trooper Craig J. Todeschini, may you soar with the eagles forever. Rest in peace, my brother.

Eric Perry
Colorado State Patrol-Trooper

April 29, 2006

Craigers, you are a good man. A kind-hearted, genuine good soul with a wonderful smile. May you rest in peace & watch over your family, friends & fellow Officers.

*One must go and one be left the lonely road to tread, There comes a day when all must face the path that lies ahead.

Knowing that the best is over with a loved one gone, There seems no point in going on.

But time is kind, the passing years their balm of healing bring, And like a bird at winter’s end their heart begins to sing.

We come at last to realize death breaks the earthly tie, But love survives when grief has passed for love can never die.*

R.I.P. Craig Todeschini

Jenna R. Gross
Onondaga County Emergency Services

April 29, 2006

To everyone viewing this in rememberance of NY State trooper Craig Todeschini;

I would have to say since 9/11, This is the most disturbing incident that has ever happened in my lifetime. For the past few day, all I could think about was trooper Todeschini and his family. I personaly did not know craig, but I do care more about other people than I do myself, and its a big heartache to find out that someone like craig lost his life to an immature child who decided he wanted to have a little fun, but sometimes people dont understand that fun isnt always a good thing. I would like to say im sorry to the wife and soon to be child of trooper todeschini, and you all will always be in my prayers. I grieve but know there isnt anything I can do, or anyone can do to bring this man back. In closing, I have one message for Craig Todeschini;
God bless you, and all your glory. You are a true warrior and will always be remembered! RIP

Russell
Civilian

April 29, 2006

may god bless trooper todeschini and his family as well as his co-worker's and friend's.he will never be forgotten in the law enforcement family.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s.o. lancaster,ohio

April 29, 2006

To Craig's Family, I am sorry for your great loss, Craig was one of a kind, and you should be proud of him and his commitment to his family, friends, and his work.

To Craig, you will be sadly missed everyday. I know that you are up there watching all of us from above.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers Know that you have made such a tremendous impact on so many lives. May you rest in peace, until we meet again...Take care.

Onondaga County 911 dispatcher

April 29, 2006

Your service in law enforcement will not be forgotten. As you served and looked over your community, may you watch over your fellow officers and keep us safe. My sympathies to the Todeschini family during this hard time. My prayers go out to you all.

K9 Officer Daniel Nowack
Rochester, NY PD

April 29, 2006

This horrific event of "dying while in the line of duty" has been my silent fear since falling in love with a law enforcement officer. Krisit, my heart goes out to you... Remember that your husband's life was a celebration of love, an example of service to others, a personification of all things honorable. You were blessed to have had him and I am sure he was also blessed to have had you. Know that not only will your husband not be forgotten but you and your children will not be forgotten. Our prayers will be with you. As hard as it is going to be, keep in mind that healing begins with forgivness...God Bless the Todeschini Family and our New York State Troopers

SS
Wife of New York State Trooper

April 29, 2006

Craigs Mom asks that everyone learn a lesson from his passing, a lesson of "Respect for one another". Her son, certainly set that example. After not seeing Craig for several years, he adressed me as Sir when he saw me at Station 1 one day. Upon telling him that "Sir" was my Father, my name is Gordon, he replied, "OK, Chief Sir".
A Class Act !

Past Chief
Taunton Fire Dept.

April 29, 2006

Tods, the guys and I will miss you tremendously. Your'e a
great kid with an exceptional sense of humor. You truly are
New York's finest and you will not be forgotten. You'll live on within all of us. Rest in Peace.... Curt.

Sgt. Curt Francemone
Solvay P.D.

April 29, 2006