Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. My prayers are with you, family members, members of Law Enforcement and beloved friends. Rest in Peace.

Law Enforcement Advisor
Kirkland Police Dept, WA

August 19, 2006

God Bless you our brother, and may his presence be felt by your family, friends and sibling officers. Rest in peace.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

August 19, 2006

Our hearts are pierced
Our land now minus a hero
Fly over all those places and people you love
Absorb the energy created by your sacrifice
May that bring you peace and rest

Rena Martinez
SPD - Dispatcher

August 19, 2006

To Joselito Barber,
I can imagine your excitement as you awoke on that Sunday morning at the God awful hour required to attend a first watch roll call. You drive into work, the streets alive with many your age just finishing a Saturday night of revelry, unaware that a wolf is lurking around the City looking for it's prey. You knowingly put your self in harms way when you get dressed for shift in awe, as I am every day, that you are lucky enough to do a job that you love. You reflect on your future, that of a husband, a father and a police officer.
You attend an understaffed roll call without consideration of the potential safety risks to you, only the thought that you will do more with less, as is the nature of one who puts on the uniform and pins on the badge. You joke and laugh with those who are still only half awake and burned out from the job. You log into service and proceed to start your watch, to guard your city, like the proverbial sheep dog that guards it's flock.
Innocently enough you enter that fateful intersection and unknowingly do what no other officer was able to do that night, save the flock from the wolf who would settle for nothing less than blood on this day. You undoubtedly saved one or many of our flock that morning with your unselfish desire to serve and protect. For this, I am so proud to call you my brother in blue, even though I never had the honor of meeting you.
To Joselito's family,
Thank you for sharing "Lito" with us. Know he died a hero, saving lives, in what I feel is the greatest and most rewarding job in the world. His memory will be honored and cherished by those who he inspires to follow in his footsteps.
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you all.

SPD Officer JD Huber and family
DUI traffic officer

Patrol Officer JD Huber
Seattle Police DUI officer

August 19, 2006

Rest in peace Lito...

Mark
Class of '99

August 18, 2006

Family, co-workers & friends of Officer Barber. My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of this young officer. We will be standing along the route to the cemetery as you lay this honored hero to rest.

The Forbes Family
SeaTac

Cheryl Forbes
citizen

August 18, 2006

Lito, please pray for us.

Radio

August 18, 2006

We once again have lost a part of the brotherhood of law enforcement. These times are difficult and the family and department has a long road of recovery ahead of them. The staff of Cops Evangelist Ministries would like you to know that we are and will continue to pray for you in this time of sorrow. Remember that God will not give you more then you can handle. Philippians 4:13 says…I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.

Joe Taylor
Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

August 18, 2006

May the Lord bless your family in this time of loss. Thank you for your service and devotion. The state of Washington has lost a great officer. We will carry the load for you and be ever mindfull of the job we do to serve the people.
God's Speed Brother.

Deputy Jeff Winton
Whatcom County Sheriff

August 18, 2006

My most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Barber. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Thank you, Officer Barber, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and may you rest in eternal peace, forever safe in the arms of the angels.

Gone but never forgotten.

Carin E. Sollman, surviving spouse
Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

August 18, 2006

Rest in peace brother, your loss is felt many miles away.

Police Officer
Jersey City Police Department

August 18, 2006

I am sorry to here about the sudden and traget death of a young officer. My deepest sympathy to the Barber family and PO Barber's fiancee. My brother and I retired as police officers and we know that there are many challenges, sacrifices and demands of having a LE career. The question is why did we start a career in LE?. It is because like you, we believe in honor, pride and interigty; to keep peace; to serve and to protect people in our community. Unfortuantley, you gave the ultimate sacrifice that so many of us take for granted and that is enjoying life with our family and freinds. However, you and your family will not be forgotten. God bless you brother Barber.

SGT NYPD / USAF SPS & VAP

August 18, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

August 18, 2006

What a horrible incident. My prayers go out to the friends and family of Officer Barber. Rest In Peace, brother. Your fellow brother and sister officers will not let your memory fade.

Invest. Mike Bradford, Ret
Tallahassee (Fl) Police Dept

August 18, 2006

So sorry We can't be there for your memorial service, but, with all that we are reading about you in the internet, makes us all so proud. You was truly an amazing young man. Our sincere condolences to the Barber family, and to your family in Suisun, especially to your mom Lorna. We know you are in good hands now, especially with your lolo Odie.

Rey alvarez and family
cousin

August 18, 2006

RiP officer Barber...your love, kindness, SMiLE, and heart will be missed but carried on through your loved ones...our thoughts and prayers go out to the Barber family, & close friends.

Pita & Kyana MOiMOi
friends of family members

August 18, 2006

you will always be remembered for the honor and sacrifice. rest in peace our brother in blue. May the good lord watch over you and your family now. god bless.

Deputy White
King County Sheriff

August 18, 2006

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God bless you and your family.

CSO McCann
Lakewood Police Department

August 18, 2006

May God bless you and your family at this time of pain and sorrow. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. R.I.P

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

August 18, 2006

God speed, brother. Even though you only joined 'the brotherhood/sisterhood', your death is felt by all who have and do wear the badge. Go gently into the night, warrior.

Disabled LEO in Georgia

August 17, 2006

I am very sad.

Officer Jonathan Young 5162
Seattle Police Department

August 17, 2006

Officer Barber,

When we start in this profession as a young officer, we generally look to those who have years of experience to guide us in our journey and to help keep us safe in this dangerous yet fulfilling career. Very seldom do you ever hear of any officer saying that they have learned something from an officer with so little time in a department. It is in tragic times like this, that we all realize that no matter how much time you have in any department, there is always room to learn from those with less time you. You have taught many, that in the five months that you served with the Seattle Police Department, no matter how much time you have in, the ultimate sacrifice that you made is only a short distance from all of us. Your five months as an officer has impacted us all, from the 25 year "salty" field training officer to those who are just now beginning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends, and our brothers and sisters that serve with the Seattle Police Department. Rest in peace brother, we have the watch.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

August 17, 2006

Dear Lito,
My husband Glenn played softball with you and know you will be missed on the field and on the beat!
For the relatives of Lito, our hearts and prayers are with you. God bless and keep each of you, and remember to ask Him for council during this time.

Karrie Langan
wife of a friend

August 17, 2006

My deepest condolences to the Barber family. May you find peace, pride and comfort in the memory of your brave, loved hero.

Paul Marsh
Citizen

August 17, 2006

The tragedy that took your life was felt all the way down here in Conroe,Texas. One of our Lieutenants was vacationing in Seattle and brought back to us the story of this senseless criminal act and horrific tragedy. Rest in peace my brother. You will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family for a long time yet to come. May God Bless.

Chief Deputy Steve Roper
Montgomery County, Texas Constable, Pct 2

August 17, 2006