Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The month of April is upon us again, and soon it will be 12 years since you were taken from your beautiful wife, Karen, your parents, your brother, Bernie, and countless friends. Some may not understand my great feeling of loss, but you were my FTO, the first to show me what real police work was all about. And I had a great time! Squad 44! You will never be forgotten!

Cpl. L. McCann
PGPD

April 14, 2007

My heart goes out to this young mans brother....I also have a brother i'm close with and dread the thought of something like this happenning to him....Thank you for reminding all of us the sacrifices all law enforcement officers make...Your brother didn't ie in vain. He's my brother too and I miss him! We lost a dear family member and heaven gained a saint...

Rev. Antonious Thigpen
Someone who cares!

March 25, 2007

John,

The Holidays are over now and they were rough. I try to keep happy as my wife, your niece and nephew help me be strong with faith and they help keep me smiling. But, there is a place in my heart and mind that always be somber. I just think about the type of person you were and what you stood for. You cherished your time on this earth and you lived to full capacity. I am praying for you every day and I miss you.

They talk about control of crime and violence, but it will never make a difference. Talk is cheap. Police Officers all around the world are facing an impossible challenge against crime. You and all of the fallen officers, as well as the officers living should be honored every single day by all of us.

John, I miss you dearly . You were a very good Brother from the time I was young to now. Please be my guardian angel.

Missing you, Brother Bernie

Bernie
Brother

January 10, 2007

It is now holiday time John and every year seems to be same with sorrow, grief, and anger. I was at your place of rest last week and I cleaned the grave site and placed a fresh pine cross for Christmas. Your niece and nephew were there also. Sierra is now 5 years old and Brandon is just turning 2. Sierra asks alot about you and I simply state to her that you are a hero and you were a good person that God needed at this time.

I think about you everday, as well as all of the fallen police officers around the country and even the world wondering what has happened to our society. I will always remember the good times we had growing up as kids and the good times we had when you use to take me to the Hockey games in Baltimore and Landover, Md. You use to make me laugh so much with some of the stories about what you would encounter on the job. Those memories will have to keep me going though as I shed tears for you alot. I know that you are in peace now, but your time was cut too short on this earth. I think how we could have had many more good times now.
You will never be forgotten John, as you were a great brother to me and you taught me to have courage, hope, strength, and yes humor with life. I will pray for you.

I know that Steve is with you and you guys are looking down at all of us and protecting us as much as you can as guardian angels.

It is OK to cry for you and Steve and the others who lost their lives protecting us. I will always remember and reflect.

Your Brother, Bernie.
You would be proud of the "The Bears" this year.

Your Brother Bernie
Brother

December 4, 2006

Corpoal, it saddens me and agers whenever we lose a brother or sister officer. Those feelings only intensify when it happens in such a cowardly manner as this. You will never ever be forgotten and thank you foryour service.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

September 13, 2006

I remember the day we met, May, 1990, as I stood in the hallway waiting to meet my FTO. Whoo! What a time it was riding with you for 12 weeks. A short time after I was cut loose, another rookie officer joined our squad, and you trained him as well. That officer was Steven Gaughan. I have to smile when I think of all the fun times we had on Squad 44. Never in a million years did I think I would see both of your names on a Memorial Page. My eyes will forever tear and the dull pain will remain in my heart. You were a great officer, a loving husband to Karen, and a true friend to those around you. Keep smiling, keep Steve out of trouble, and know that you two are true heroes!

Lori McCann PGPD

September 10, 2006

Dear John,

Summer is here and I miss you dearly. I looked up to the blue sky and saw beautiful puffy clouds. I started crying for you, mommy, and poppy. I know that you three are in Heaven with our Dear Lord smiling and at peace.

I have a picture of you in the bedroom and I tell your niece and nephew all the time that you are my brother and you watch out for all of us here on earth.

I really do miss you alot. I also pray for Steve alot too.

You, steve, and the other officers are special people. I will never forget all of you.

John, I miss you and I love you. I will always cherish the time we spent in February of 2005 when I interned at Washington Hospital. You were a very special person and a caring person indeed. We will talk again my brother.

Bernie Novabilski
Brother

July 24, 2006

Cpl. Novabiliski, I just want to say that I look at your picture everytime im in roll call, and all I can say is thanks for being a hero. I use your picture for inspiration. God Bless your family.

Police Officer Frost
PGPD D6

May 11, 2006

Dear John and brother of mine. There is not a day that goes by without me thinking of you. I still am full of anger and grief of what had happended to you. It is not fair that you and all the other fallen police officers had life taken away in trying to better the world of crime and evil. I pray for you often and you are never forgotten. Remember, hold Mommy's hand and laugh with Poppy in Heaven. You have a beautiful niece and nephew and I will make sure they know every day what a HERO you are. We love you and miss you. I sure do miss those days of us busting each other about the Hawks, Bears, Red Wings, and Lions. I know you and Steve are having some good old fun. Love, Bernie, your brother

Brother, Bernie

February 3, 2006

Sir, i just watched a special on TV that talked about your killer. It explained what happen. Thank you for your service

Deputy Harvey

January 19, 2006

Nova,
You are still in my thoughts often..I wish I could have done more...


Laurie

L. Gilman Paramedic Retired
Prince Georges Fire

January 19, 2006

One of the hardest jobs in the world. Under-appreciated, misunderstood. Most citizens don t know what it would be like if the men and women of law enforcement simply quit...chaos, anarchy would ensue. Most can t open their eyes to that. This site helps some to understand what so many take for granted in our communties. Nova, you and Agent Christian are not forgotten.

Anonymous

October 11, 2005

Dear "Nova",
I think of you and our other fallen brothers often. I enjoyed working alongside you in District 2. May you rest in peace on the grounds of Sacred Heart Chapel. God bless you and your family.
Tony

Cpl. Tony Masino
Prince George's County Police Department

June 9, 2005

May you rest in peace blue angel, you are not forgotten.

Anonymous

October 27, 2003