Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

BEING NEW TO THIS PROFESSION, I HAVE ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO THE SENIOR TROOPERS. I DID NOT HAVE THE PLEASURE OF MEETING YOU, BUT I FEEL AS IF I HAVE KNOWN YOU FOR EVER AS ONE OF FLORIDA'S FINEST. I WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL FOR THE LEGACY AND STANDARD YOU HAVE SET FOR THE REST. I KNOW I WILL ALWAYS BE ABLE TO LOOK UP TO A SENIOR TROOPER NO MATTER WHERE I AM ON PATROL. REST IN PEACE, I WILL CONTINUE THIS SHIFT AND KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE WATCHING.

TRP. FHP

January 23, 2007

To Sergeant Sottile Family and Friends you are in my prayers. May your love one rest in peace.
God Bless You,
D Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

January 22, 2007

I do not need a special day
To bring you to my mind.
The days I do not think of you
Are very hard to find.
Each morning when I awake
I know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heartache
As I try to carry on.
My heart still aches with sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What is meant to lose you
No one will ever know.
My thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
There will always be a heartache,
And often a silent tear.
But alwasys a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.
If tears could make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you home again.
I hold you close within my heart,
And there you will remain,
To walk with me throughout life
Until we meet again.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

January 22, 2007

Sottile family and friends, you are in my prayers.I am sorry to hear about your loss.

Sara Godinez

January 22, 2007

God Bless you and your family. Rest in peace my brother. God has you know.

A/Trooper Thornton
FHP

January 22, 2007

Sgt. Sottile,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and the FHP during this extremely difficult time. Thank you for a job well done and for standing for all that's right and good in this world.

Special Agent
United States Secret Service

January 22, 2007

We pause to mourn the death of Sergeant Sottile and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies, go out to his family, friends, and all the members of his department.

May God comfort each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

January 22, 2007

May you rest in Peace.. Thank you for your service.

Peace Officer/ Bay Constable
New York State Harbormaster / Bay Constable Assoc.

January 22, 2007

Trooper Sottile,
My husband, Lake County Deputy Wayne Koester, was killed on February 9, 2005. As God's eyes fell upon Wayne, they to, have fallen upon you, for He has chosen another beautiful, strong and brave soul to guard his kingdom. As Wayne continues to guide us, may you keep a gentle hand on your family and give them the strength they need to get through the tough road ahead.

Mrs. Sottile and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I too have walked the path that has been chosen for you. As you are experiencing it now, it is sometimes a rough path, where at times it seems like it is full of many hills to climb and rocks to stumble upon. But, you can make it. I was given some advice once to take everything one step at a time. One step became two, and two became four. That's the only advice I can give to you is to take it one step at a time. Your friends, extended family in law enforcement and your community will always be there to lend a hand when that hill gets a little too steep. This site was also a comfort to me. It is not meant to cause painful memories but to honor our husbands for their bravery. I find comfort when I read the thoughts everyone leaves. I know he was loved and respected by everyone he met and to let others know what a wonderful husband and friend he was. I know your husband shares the same qualities as mine. I know that if given another chance, they would do the same job again and again. A job, so few are able and have the courage to do. They are a special breed of men and there are very few like them. I feel very honored to have shared a part of his life, a life of a true hero in every sense of the word. Always remember how much your husband loves you. Don't be afraid to call on your family and friends when you just don't fell like getting out of bed. That is where your support comes from. You and the children will find your strength in each other and in the love you and your husband shared. Always remember, he is in your heart whenever you need to talk to him.




For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through through it all

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

Volusia Co. Deputy Ashley Koester
Widow of Lake County, FL. Deputy Wayne Koester EOW 02-09-05

January 21, 2007

It is with great sadness and sorrow to hear about the passing of Sgt. Sottile, my deepest sympathies go out the family, friends, and entire Flordia Highway Patrol. Though I never had the honor of meeting Sgt. Sottile he is still apart of the brotherhood and a true hero. Another brother has crossed the thin blue line and joined the other heroes upstairs in the streets of gold, goodbye Sgt. Sottile and rest easy.....God Speed

10-42 Here on earth, 10-41 Upstairs in heaven
Rest Easy

HEROES LIVE FOREVER

CO II
WV Corrections

January 21, 2007

Sergeant Nicholas Sottile family please have faith with the Lord and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. His service to the state of Florida will never be forgotten. We know your heartache as we recently lost our son THP trooper Calvin Jenks a week prior by murdering criminals at a traffic stop.May the Lord welcome Nicholas with open arm's as he joins my son for the next shift in heaven.
Sincere condolences
Thought and Prayers
Norman and Carla Jenks Family
Thompson's Station Tennessee

Norm, Carla and Corey Jenks
Parents-Trooper Jenks

January 21, 2007

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. WE WILL TAKE THE WATCH NOW. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Trooper Chris Copeland
THP

January 21, 2007

We are all saddened to hear of Nick's passing under such tragic circumstances.
I remember the good times we had in Miami as young rookie troopers; Nick, Ed, Brian, and the other guys in his district. There were a lot of laughs both on, and off duty, as we were a pretty tight bunch of guys who cared about each other and found time to socialize off the job.
Man, how time flys by...
To Elizabeth, kids, and the rest of Nick's extended family: know that Nick was a friend to many and gave the untimate sacrifice to help make the world a better place.
He is sorely missed, but will never be forgotten. We'll catch you down the road Brother.

Big Bill
Brother Trooper

January 21, 2007

RIP AND YOUR SERVICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

DEPUTY SHERIFF
SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE

January 20, 2007

Sgt. Sottile and Family,
Thank You for the Job well Done, Thank You for your support to the Highway Patrol and your many years of dedicated service, It will never be forgotten. Rest Easy as we will take your beat from here. You, Your Family and Friends are in my prayers. R.I.P brother.

Trooper Dobosiewicz
Florida Highway Patrol

January 20, 2007

Sgt. Sottile,

It brings great sadness to hear of your passing. Although I never had the honor to meet you, I have heard nothing but wonderful things about you as a Trooper and as a man. The Patrol and the world has lost someone great. But now you are in a better place watching over the Black and Tans as they roll each day. Keep an eye on us Sergeant, we have the watch now.

Trooper
FHP

January 20, 2007

Thank you for your service to the State of Florida. You are not forgotten.......

"The thin blue line keeps getting thinner"........

Senior Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly PD, Va.

January 20, 2007

Our hearts and prayers are with your family.
Rest in peace brother!!

Officer Ingenito
NYS Unified Court System

January 20, 2007

Our hearts and prayers are with your family.
Rest in peace brother!!

Officer Ingenito
NYS Unified Court System

January 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Sgt Scottile and the Florida Highway Patrol during this difficult time. I know you all have suffered a great loss.

Trooper
Ky State Police

January 20, 2007

NICK,
IT WAS JUST YESTERDAY YOU RESPONDED AS A BACK-UP TO THE CRASH ON I-75 AT THE HILLSBOROUGH/MANATEE COUNTY LINE. ONE SEMI W/ FOUR PASSENGER CARS WHICH CRASHED DUE TO THE 200 GALLON DISEL SPILL WAS MORE THAN I COULD HANDLE. YOU NEVER MISSED A BEAT ON WORKING THE PASSENGER CAR CRASHES. YEAH WE JOKED ABOUT IT AFTERWARDS AND I KNEW YOU WERE GOING PLACES. REST EASY MY FRIEND I'LL TAKE OVER FROM HERE. . .AND BE ASSURED. . . AS LONG AS NICK IS IN HILLSBOROUGH I'LL KEEP A WATCHFUL EYE. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

BEN MILER
FHP

TPR BEN MILLER
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL

January 20, 2007

God Bless Sergeant Sottile

God Bless Sergeant Sottile's Family

God Bless The Florida Highway Patrol

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

January 20, 2007

I knew Nick and his Brother Jimmy through Law Enforecment at the Highlands County Hospitals - ED. We will miss Nick greatly. He was always smiling, respectful and just one of the Good Guys.

My prayers to the family and friends. I consider myself one.

God Bless all.


Cheryal

Cheryal A. Boles
Friend

January 20, 2007

May those responsible for your murder face the ultimate justice.

Though you have been phsically taken from those who know and love you, I know you will always be beside them, especially your son who will now have a permanent partner.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

January 20, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of this fallen hero.

Andrew / Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police, MD

January 20, 2007