New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Sunday, September 3, 2006
Reflections for Trooper Joseph Anthony Longobardo
Thank you for your sacrifice. The world is a better place because of you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy
VA Citizen
September 3, 2006
Trooper Longobardo,
Rest in Peace, Brother. We in Western New York know your sacrifice will not be in vain. A special prayer to your wife and young child. May they know that the law enforcement community sends our love and prayers their way on this night, and may your child always know that their father was a hero.
God speed on your journey home.
Officer
September 3, 2006
Rest in the peace of God, Joseph Your brothers here will not let you down.
Kimberly Frazier, MS, LPC
Law Enforcement Advocate/Creek Co.
September 3, 2006
May the vile scum who took this brave hero's life pay for eternity for this henious crime.
Trooper Longobardo, may Heavens Angels help protect those close to you. Comfort them. Care for them. And may your soul be at peace.
Thankyou for your faith in the system we all swore to uphold and enforce.
Your supreme sacrafice over there will be remembered over here.
Go with God now brother warrior.
Senior Constable of Police
South Australia Police
September 3, 2006
God Bless you, your family, and the New York State Police.
Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. PD
September 3, 2006
Brother, Thank you for your dedication to our State. Your sacrifice will not go in vain. Rest in peace, your watch is ours now. God bless and Godspeed.
Trooper, Troop 'F'
Trooper
NYSP
September 3, 2006
I send my condolences to the Longobardo family and the New York State Police. Trooper Longobardo will always be remembered as a warrior and hero.
As for the person who committed this senseless crime, may he be found quickly, and dealt with accordingly!
D/Lt. Tim A. Gossett
Vigo County Sheriff (Indiana)
September 3, 2006
Rest In Peace.
#2959
U.S. Marshals
September 3, 2006
My thoughts and Prayers are with your family and extended family in blue. Go rest now blue angel the others have it from here....
Christine
Wife of Ofc Fairfax County Police, Va
September 3, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Trooper Longobardo and of course all of his NY State Police brothers and sisters. Rest in peace brother... We have the watch now.
Detective Jon Esposito
Lighthouse Point Police Department, FL
September 3, 2006
My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Trooper Joseph Longobardo~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Trooper Longobardo!
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
September 3, 2006
Rest in peace Brother Longobardo, we will take it from here and will not rest until the coward who is responsible for this has been caught and brought to justice. My deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and co-workers.
Pennsylvania State Police
September 3, 2006
God bless you, Trooper Longobardo and your family. Thank you for your service and rest in peace.
Detective W S Smith
Cayuga County Sheriff's Office New York
September 3, 2006
Rest in peace, brother. You will always be remembered.
Sr. Tpr. D. P. White
West Virginia State Police
September 3, 2006
My condolences goes out to the Family, Freinds & New York State Police. May God be with all of you in this time of need. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called son's of God. Rest in Peace Trooper Longobardo.
K-9 Deputy Kevin D. Lampe #27
Finney Co. Sheriff's Office (Ks)
September 3, 2006
Many in this community thank you for the great service that you provided while you did your duty trying to catch a career felon. You are a true hero and an aspiration to fellow officers.
September 3, 2006
God bless the family of Trooper Joseph A. Longobardo and to all the brave members of the New York State Police for your loss. I recently paid my respects at Trooper McKenna's funeral and this loss is too soon for us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Trooper
New Jersey State Police
September 3, 2006
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13).”
We will never rest, and never quit, until justice is served. Rest now brother, your watch is over. We will carry on from here...
May God be with your family and "brothers and sisters" who march on.
Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police, Butler, PA
Trooper
PA State Police
September 3, 2006
Trooper Longobardo,
You were too young to die, but not to young to be a hero.
Thank you for being a New York State Trooper.
My sincerest condolences to your family and brother Troopers.
JJ Sosenko
JJ Sosenko
September 3, 2006
Rest in Peace Trooper. Your brothers and sisters will not rest until he is brought to justice. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Bless You.
Tpr. B Hoolan
Troop F Greenville
September 3, 2006
Peace Brother; God Bless You, Your Family, & The New York State Police.
Police Officer Frank Pontillo
Mesquite, Texas Police Department
September 3, 2006
RIP brother
PO
30 Pct NYPD
September 3, 2006
Rest......he'll get his.
Upstate, NY Cop
September 3, 2006
“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown
Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired
September 3, 2006
Rest in peace Trooper. God bless your family and be with New York State's finest during the continued search for your killer. Florida's prayers are with ya'll.
Sgt
Florida Highway Patrol
September 3, 2006
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