Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Joseph Szczerba, and the New Castle County Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Sergeant Szczerba, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

September 16, 2011

In the small State of Delaware we are an even smaller, close tight knit community of Police Officers. Our hearts our heavy this day as we mourn the loss of one of brothers, Sgt Joe Szczerba. Joe showed what all Police Officers know in their hearts, that we are willing to face fear that no one else will and will answer the ultimate call to service. Joe will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with Joe's family, as well as with his family in brown, our brothers and sisters in the New Castle County Police Department. The Thin Blue Line.

Cpl. J Conover
Newark, De Police

September 16, 2011

I am truely sorry for the loss of your brother officer. We have been through this horrific situation ourselves and understand the pain that you endure now. Know that we are one and stand beside you in tears. God Bless you brother Joe.

Detective Hollie Tutrani
New Haven Police, New Haven CT

September 16, 2011

May the Lord be with your family and Department. Rest in Peace my brother.

Lieutenant Edward Huey
Milford DE Police Department

September 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with NCCPD ... Rest in Peace Sgt. Joseph Szczerba

Sgt. George Deem
Constable - Christiana Care Heath System

September 16, 2011

RIP Sgt Szczerba, we'll take it from here. Thanks for your service.

Ptlm Jason Cleck
Paxtang Borough PD, Pennsylvania

September 16, 2011

Sergeant Szczerba, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

September 16, 2011

God Bless Sergeant Szczerba, his family and friends. "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." Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department FL

September 16, 2011

Rest in peace Sgt. Szczerba.... Godspeed....

Nathan Moen Deputy
Grand Forks SO

September 16, 2011

Rest in peace, Sergeant Szczerba. May God be with your family and friends during this difficult time.

Brenda Anderson
Private Citizen, Georgia

September 16, 2011

Joe, You were a true gentelman and will be missed greatly. The citizens of Delaware lost a "good man" and a true hero. I was a year ahead of Joe, At Salesianum School, and West Chester University, and he always greeted me with a kind word and quite smile. We had good times at "Sallies" and in college, Joe will always be in my thoughts. Your were a "class act" and quitely did your job, without asking for anything extra. Joe Exemplified what it was to be a Police Officer.

God Bless!!

Bill

Cpl/2 William Murray
Delaware State Police

September 16, 2011

Rest in peace brother. You are forever a hero. Prayers and thoughts to your family and friends.

Ofc. Matthew Meitzler
Lower Pottsgrove

September 16, 2011

Rest in peace Sgt Szczerba. my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thank you for your sacrifice to protect all the citizens of Delaware and New Castle County. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET) USN (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

September 16, 2011

Sergeant Szczerba,

Rest in peace Sir and know that your family, co-workers, and friends are surrounded by, and taking comfort in, the thoughts and prayers of all your Law Enforcement brothers and sisters.

Sgt. Karen Wilkinson
Polk County Sheriff's Office

September 16, 2011

Even though i don't recall meeting you, My agency and yours are very tight knit. Rest in Peace Brother

PFC B.JARBOE
DeACC

September 16, 2011

Thank you Sgt. Szczerba for your dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine citizens in New Castle, DE. You are a true AMERICAN HERO!!!! My condolences to your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother...

Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant / CA-OR Retired

September 16, 2011

Sgt. Szczerba, thank you for your service sir! God's Speed!

Dep M. Chavez Jr.
Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California

September 16, 2011

Job Well Done My Brother Your brothers Will never forget the leadership from you and your strong commitment.....Praying for family and friends.

Deputy Sheriff
Scott County Sheriffs Office- Virginia

September 16, 2011

It's never easy losing another brother from the LE family. It hurts all equally, across the ranks. RIP Sgt. Szczerba.

Cpl. (ret) Salem County Sheriff's Dept.
J.R. Gettier Security & Investigations Inc

September 16, 2011

Sincere sympathy to the family of this fallen police officer. Having a Dad who is a retired police officer, I grew up knowing everytime he went on duty, he might not come home. My prayers go to this officers family.

Barbara Lafleche, member
Citizens on Patrol, S. Daytona, Fla.

September 16, 2011

Joe was one of my best childhood friends and a co-best man in my wedding. We had so much fun growing up and hanging out during the high school and college years. I will truly miss him as he was always a great friend. My condolences go out to his wife, mother, brothers and sisters as well as his fellow officers and everyone else that was blessed to have known him. RIP JOE!!

Keith Williamson
Choldhood Friend

September 16, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and men and women of New Castle County PD. Sergeant Sczerba served the citizens and his agency admirably with profesionalism and dedication.........."In Valor There is Hope"

Lieutenant Lawrence Waldridge Jr.
Elkton Police Department

September 16, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

September 16, 2011

God bless Sarge, I'll say a prayer for you and your family tonight.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

September 16, 2011

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. Just want to say that as a 911 dispatcher i admire you men & women that put your lives on the line everyday to keep the peace. Unfortunately some citizens don't realize what an officer has to deal with on a day to day basis. GOD BLESS you !!!

911 DISPATCHER NANCY
OCALA POLICE DEPT, OCALA, FL

September 16, 2011