Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Deputy S. Holzberger
Ventura County Sheriff

September 8, 2008

Your family and the Martinez Police Department are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Linda Bianchi
Mother in law to CHP John Miller EOW 11-16-07

September 8, 2008

A true hero. A man who knew what needed to be done and without regard to possible consequences did it!

He didn't waiver, he didn't falter, he engaged. He engaged an active shooter and saved others from harm.

Thank you Paul for your dedication to the Martinez Community and your ultimate act of bravery.

Paul Skinner
Pleasant Hill Police Department (retired)

September 8, 2008

God Bless the family of SGT Starzyck. We are all praying for you as you struggle to come to terms with this tremendous loss.

Officer Doug Wiencek
Metra Police Department, Chicago, Il

September 8, 2008

May God bless!!!People sleep peacefully in their beds at night because tough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf to keep them safe. Thank you Sergeant Starzyck for making the ultimate sacrifice in protecting us. Rest in peace.

Matt Canfield
Laconia Police Dept

September 8, 2008

The members at Arresting Hearts wish to offer their deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Paul Starzyck . Because of Sergeant Paul Starzyck's ultimate sacrifice we live in a safer place. We thank you for your service and your dedication.


The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.” Mary Stevenson 1936



With love and respect,

The members of ArrestingHearts.com

Anonymous

September 8, 2008

Rest in peace and keep the heavens safe.

Anonymous

September 8, 2008

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Thanks for your dedicated service to the community.

Officer Dennis Eddy
Bakersfield Police (Gang Unit)

September 8, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Sergeant Starzyck. God Bless him for his service to Martinez Police Department. Rest in Peace sir. You are a hero and will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

September 8, 2008

Thank you for your service sir, you are a hero, and will not beforgotten by the thin blue line. You have served your community and country well. Our prayers go out to you, your family, and your dept. Rest in peace sir.

ofc. Charles Robson (ret)
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

September 8, 2008

To the family of Sgt. Paul Starzyck,
My heart goes out to you all. I know it is such a painful time. I remember my heart hurt and was in so much pain. Such a loss, I am so sorry that one more family has to go through the loss of a husband and daddy, a hero and protector who put the safety of other lives above his own. May God be with you all.
Chris Winget
Wife of Ripon Police Officer Robert Winget
EOW 4-10-07

Chris Winget
Wife of Ofcr Robert Winget EOW 4-10-07

September 8, 2008

An incredible loss to the law enforcement community. GOD bless and watch over your family, friends, and coworkers.

R.I.P.

C.Gutierrez

C. Gutierrez

September 8, 2008

Sergeant Starzyck, thank you for giving your life to protect the people of Martinez. As a Bay Area resident, and frequent Amtrak user, I will be forever greatful for your work to keep our area safe. Thank you and God bless. You will be missed.

Kirsten
Citizen

September 8, 2008

I'm very sorry for your loss. Sgt. Starzyck gave his life to protect another; while you mourn his loss, remember that he died doing what he loved to do. The only words that come to mind right now are that of Abraham Lincoln, "I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."

Ofc. Vanik
TCC Police Department

September 8, 2008

Thank you for your service Sgt. Starzyck. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest easy and know that your family will always be taken care of by your law enforcement family. R.I.P.

#16286
California Highway Patrol

September 8, 2008

Paul,
Words cannot describe how sad I am for you and for everyone who was lucky enough to know you. I feel privilaged to have worked next to you, and I am honored to have met such an amazing man. You were a decorated professional officer, that everyone looked up to.
Rest In Peace Paul. I know you will forever be an angel watching over us.

Sincerely,
Jessica Moriarity

Former Cadet, MPD Jessica Moriarity

September 8, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

Officer R. Bellamy
San Bernardino PD

September 8, 2008

You are a true hero. RIP brother

M. Yusta #3232
Broadmoor Police Department

September 8, 2008

Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Starzyck and family.

Shannon Seay, Officer
Department of Veterans Affairs, Martinez

September 8, 2008

I remember Paul when I first started out as a Cadet for Martinez, He was the guy who always would stop and say "hi" with a smile, no matter who you were. I remember days at the PD, when the world just seemed to be hanging over me, I was still new to the realm of a paid job with Martinez, and sometimes you could just see the stress on my face. Paul would see me in that way, stop his paper work, and just talk to me; we would relax in WC's office, and go on about nothing. That meant a lot to me, Paul always helped me when I needed it, even though he really didn't have to help me in any way. Sgt Paul Starzyck was a great man, officer, mentor, and friend, and he will always be missed by my family and I. "Count thee among thy Saints..." rest in peace my friend.

SGT Travis Dean Paiva
Sunvalley Security/ Ex-Cadet MPD

September 8, 2008

Rest in peace Sarge

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

September 8, 2008

Sergeant Paul Starzyck, you took an oath to protect and serve the citizens and this great country. In the performance of duty, you made the ultimate sacrifice.

There is no greater example of honor. May your loved ones, friends, co-workers find peace. May the citizens realize the sacrifice made by the law enforcement officers every second of every day.

Rest in peace Sgt Starzuck, we have got it from here...

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

September 8, 2008

Our prayers go out to to Sgt Paul Starzyck and his family. God Bless you for your sacrifice.

Police Officer John Formisano
Newark Police Dept

September 8, 2008

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Paul Starzyck~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 and rest in peace, Sgt Starzyck!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

September 8, 2008

Rest in peace Sgt. Starzyck. You are a true hero.

Lt. Harry Troxlair
St. John Parish Sheriff's Department

September 8, 2008