Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A PART OF AMERICA DIED

Somebody killed a policeman today,

and a part of America died.

A piece of our country he swore to protect

will be buried with him, at his side.

The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,

with counsel demanding his rights.

While a young widowed mother must work for her kids

and spend alone many long nights.

The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,

just as if he'd gone off to war.

Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,

to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today.

It happened in your town or mine.

While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors

a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street

and he stands at each new rookie's side.

He answered the call and gave us his all

and a part of America died.

Author - Unknown


Tony,
I have covered you and you have covered me. Now, you cover us all! God speed!

Officer R. Schickel
Oceanside Police

I send out the most heart felt prayers for this Officer's family. That poor 6 month old that will never get to know his dad. What a shame. To the wife I can only say stay strong thru these times. I was told when a close friend of mine was killed on duty, God never gives you anything that you can't handle. I really beleive that. To all our brothers in BLUE, we WILL meet him again someday. We will all walk the streets together.

Protect us Hero!

Deputy
A TN Sheriffs Office

“For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know”

I am so saddened and angry to hear of the death of a fine young officer, a family man, at the hands of a cowardly creature. I hope that the suspect who did this burns in hell.

I pray for Officer Zeppetella's family, friends and colleagues. This hurst us all in the family of the badge, because that could have been any of us, regardless of where we work or what uniform we wear.

He now patrols the streets of Heaven with St. Michael. God Bless and be safe.

Chief JA Millan

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools, Avery Dist SP

May God bless young Jakob and Jamie.
Tony was one of my best friends in the navy for many reasons. Always fair, accepting responsibility, and committed to excellence in everything he did. He encouraged me in hard times and was never too proud to ask for advice. Although younger than myself, I often looked to follow his example. There is much that Jakob would have gained from a father like Tony. God's plan is difficult to see through our own eyes. But we know He blesses those who love Him.

Scott Mosby
Fellow Navy Veteran

God be with the family of Officer Tony Zeppetella and his brothers in blue.

Officer, Fairfax County Police Dept.
Fairfax County, VA

Rest easy brother, we have the watch now.
May god be with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Zeppetella. God bless.

Officer S.W. Harrell
Richmond (VA) Police Department

My husband and I are sorry to hear about the loss of Officer Zeppetella. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and The Oceanside Police Department. I am a dispatcher and my husband is a Detective, when an officer has lost his/her life ALL members of Law Enforcement feel that loss. Tony is now walking the Streets of Heaven with Saint Michael. May Tony always walk beside you.

Dispatcher Fletcher/Det. Fletcher
Walker River Tribal PD Schurz, NV./Fallon PD. Fallon, NV.

...we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint...
Romans 5:3-5

Deputy McMasters
San Diego Sheriff's Dept.

Another hero is gone! Rest in peace brother. We will continue the fight.

RJF
CPD, NY

He wasn't with us long, but boy was he going to be a good Cop. He did it right that day. For the people that didn't know him, you really did miss out. Rest easy 6-Boy, we'll cover the beat.

Cpl. J. Seabron
Oceanside Police Department

God bless Ofcr Zeppetella and his family. Let us never forget the ultimate sacrifice that he gave for the community we serve. Gods speed my Brother....

Rusty redican
LAPD 77th DIV

God bless you Officer Zeppetella. I can see by the many reflections left here that you made a tremendous impact on the community that you served. God bless you, your family, and your agency brother, rest easy. To all our LEO brothers out there, no matter what color you wear, be safe and vest up.

Deputy
Osceola County Sheriffs Office, Fl.

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Losing an officer effects all of us in law enforcement. We all know how precious life is and we all must take care of our own. A dispatchers greatest fear has come to pass and we will never forget Tony and the job he did for his community.

Kim Danielson Police Dispatcher
Grossmont-Cuyamaca District Police

OFFICER TONY ZEPPETELLA,

On behalf of the Haprersville Police Department, AL. we wish all the prayers in the world for the Family and Friends of a true American Hero OFFICER TONY ZEPPETELLA. Rest in peace warrior! You got the best beat in the world now, patrolling the streets of heaven. SEMPER FI

K-9 Sgt. Scott Baggett
Harpersville Police Department, Al.

Officer Zeppetella,
Thank you for your bravery, your courage under fire and for your ultimate sacrifice. Godspeed my friend.

Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police, California

im shocked to hear of such a cowardly act i also grievw for my brothers in arms in iraq but a act like this was senseless if they want to kill join the military i send best wishes out to the family of officer zeppetella he was a true hero i salute u with all my heart thw fight for right will continue u did not die in vain to all the fellow police man keep the faith the military has your back

sgt robert moore
us army

May the ruthless criminal responsible for this murder be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. Your service to your community is appreciated by all of us. May God bless you and the survivors of your family. Rest in peace brother.......

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

I'M SAD TO HEAR ANOTHER GOOD COP HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY FROM US. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO OFC. ZEPETELLA'S FAMILY. R.I.P BROTHER.

DEPUTY R.C. ESCAMILLA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF

The men and women of the Illinois State Police offer our condolences to the family and co-workers of Officer Tony Zeppetella. Rest in peace.

Illinois State Police

My condolences, prayers and thoughts goes out to your family and co-workers.

Immigration Officer Bill Flinchum
Department of Homeland Security

To all the men and women of the oceanside police department. On behalf of the L.A. Sheriffs Dept I would like to offer my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother officer. We recently lost a deputy from our station (Lakewood) and know what you are going through. Our prayers are with you. Rest in peace brother. While just an officer for a short time,,you will be a hero forever.

Deputy M.Herrera
L.A. SHERIFFS DEPT

My deepest sympathy to his wife,son and family. My heart goes out to all his friends and co-workers for I know how it feels to loose a friend in uniform. Rest in peace.

Claudio
FL. DOC

Tony, from the shine of your shoes and gear to the shine of your smile to all you encountered, you exemplified what we all as brothers try to be: a PROFESSIONAL. You were mortally wounded, yet you alerted us to your need and fought with your life to wound the man who took your life. You are not just any "hero," you are OURS. Brother we will meet again, your debt to us can never be repaid. God Bless the ZEPPETELLA family and the OPD family.

OFC Jeff Novak
Oceanside PD

Rest in peace brother, we will continue the fight

master Detective
Chesterfield County, Va PD