Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am honored to have had the aquaintance of Officer Newbill. I met Lee almost 4 years ago when I started dating my now wife, who considers Lee as a second Father. At the time I was a fellow Police Officer and my first impression of Lee will always be a lasting impression. I saw immediately that Lee was a steadfast honorable person. I didnt get much opportunity to personally know Lee which I deeply regret. Ive heard lots of great stories about Lee from my father in Law and from my wife.
My law enforcement career ended three years ago after a crash that left me in a wheelchair. There have been two times in that three years that I have been upset more than normal because I cant stand on my two feet. The first time was at my wedding, that Lee attended, to honor my union with my wife. The second time was today at Officer Newbill's Memorial. I was the only person in that dome sitting the entire time. I wish I could have just had that short hour and a half to stand on my own two feet and salute and honor such a true Hero!
To Officer Newbill, the whole Newbill family, friends, and the law enforcement community I honor you and your all in my prayers.
Lee, youve got a great family, one to be very proud of. If all the people in the world did such a wonderful job with their families as you and Becky have, there wouldnt be the problems we have today.
God needed a special angel this day, go be with him and walk those streets of Heaven with pride, youve left the legacy of a true Hero on the hearts of those youve touched.

Tom McTevia
Former Orofino Police Officer

May 26, 2007

Lee, thank you so much for rushing to protect your Dispatchers and the other citizens of Moscow. You will always be remembered! Rest in peace in the arms of Jesus.

Cindy Thompson
Retired Communications Supv. spokane County Sheriff

May 25, 2007

I am not a resident of Moscow. My daughter has attended U of I for the last four years. I actually live in a small community in the Sierra Nevada Mtns. of California. I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. My daugher has been far away from home and I have been okay with that because Moscow is a small town, and a close community with dedicated professionals, such as Officer Newbill, working around the clock to keep the peace and keep my daughter and others safe. I am so saddened that this terrible tragedy happened to Moscow and certainly that it happened to you and your beloved Lee Newbill. Mowcow is a wonderful place and it is people like your husband that contribute so much to that. God be with you all and keep you in his care.
Kathy Zimmer

Kathy Zimmer
ciitizen

May 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the Newbill family during this very difficult time. I have fond memories of working with Lee during my time at the University of Idaho. He always had a smile regardless of the situation. I know that he will be missed by his family, friends and the Moscow community. His bravery and heroism in a time when so many where frightened will be his legacy.

Former community member

May 25, 2007

I was introduced to Officer Newbilll while working as a parking enforcement officer with the U of I and throughout my years of service with the U of I I had many opportunities to work with Officer Newbill at many different events such as Football games and other athletic events, The Lionel Hampton Jazz Fest and many more. He always had a fun loving happy way about him and you rarely saw him without a smle onhis face. He became a very good friend to me and he was always good about the way I would give him a hard time. Many times did I challenge him to a drag race in his squad car and he would always reply " win or loose you have to pay for the citation. "

I remember that I would always feel comforted when I was working the 4:00am shift or the late night shift to find out that he was the officer on Campus patrol. he was always good for a laugh, to talk too when I was having personal problems with work or family, he was a wonderful person all around. When I received the call from my sister telling me about a Moscow Poliece Officer being shot and Killed I was genuinely saddened but when she told me that name of the officer was Lee Newbill I felt my heart shatter as if someone had smashed it with a sledge hammer. I was devastated. I am very glad that I was given the opportunity to meet and work with Officer Newbill even though it was such a short time. He will be missed and remembered by me, My family and this community.

Go With God Lee. We love you very much.

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Former U of I Parking & Transportation

May 25, 2007

Officer Newbill, Your bravery, courage and self sacrifice will long be remembered. I met you at a child seat saftey check and you kept us all laughing will teaching us how to keep our children safe. You were a wonderful asset to the moscow community and will be missed.

Kim M
Moscow resident

May 25, 2007

May you rest in peace- Thank you for your selfless service. You will be missed, my thoughts are with your family today as I watch your memorial service.

Sara Samul
Idaho Resident

May 25, 2007

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Officer Newbill -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Officer Newbill -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

May 25, 2007

All of us at Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse honor you. You will not be defined by your death, but by your living. A peace officer, a protector in our community.

Bless you.

Christine Wall
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse

May 25, 2007

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU THIS VERY HOUR OF YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER'S MEMORIAL SERVICE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
"BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD." MATTHEW 5:9

WIFE OF IDAHO POLICE OFFICER

May 25, 2007

Officer Newbill, you made the ultimate sacrifice. You are a true HERO. Your loss is felt throughout this country and we are praying for your family and Co-workers. Healing will take time, but it will come. Rest in peace brother. You will not be forgotten!

Sergeant W. J. Russell (Retired)
Lewiston Police

May 25, 2007

Thank you for your service.

J. D. Neff
Citizen - Moscow, Idaho

May 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out the the Newbill family.

Sindy Shepard
citizen

May 25, 2007

Thank you all so much for being so supportive to my family as we are all going through a hard time right now. Please all i ask for is prayers. Thats all we can really do right now. Uncle lee we love you so much and we all miss you dearly.
Thank you everyone once more it is verry apprcieated

love angie neice of lee newbill

angie deter
my uncle

May 25, 2007

Officer Newbill was a good & faithful servant. I am thankful for his service. I will pray that his family & friends find comfort in their cherished memories.

"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!" Matthew 25:21(NIV)

Sharon Schierle
WSU Alumni

May 25, 2007

Officer Lee Newbill you are truly a hero. May you rest in peace.

Dispatch
Gem County

May 25, 2007

Just want to let you know that our prayers are with you today. All our hearts are breaking for the ultimate sacrifice that you have had to make. We apprecitate that he protected our community the way that he did, as we do all the officers that are in this town. We are small but mighty. This has shown me how tight this community can become when one of are treasured are effected. I am proud to be apart of such community. We will be remembering your family far beyond today when the weeks beyond today bring the deeper reality of this tragedy are felt in your homes and families.

Debbie LaBolle
Citizen of Moscow

May 25, 2007

My condolences and prayers are with Officer Newbill's family and with the Moscow PD. I have seen the pages of rememberances from others in the business. At a funeral for two Riverside PD officers in 1971 Rev John J. Campion said in his eulogy: "If every individual had the respect for one another that a police officer has for another police officer, what a different world this would be." How true that is. God Bless the Job and the folks in it.

Ronald Williams, Detective, (ret)
Riverside County SO, California

May 25, 2007

I appreciate the sacrifice made by Officer Newbill. May God, the God of all comfort, comfort you in your hour of grief. May his soul, and those of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Doctor Dianne Lowe
Law Enforcement Family

May 25, 2007

God bless to you, your family and those that serve everyday.

Officer Bill Taylor Retired
U.S. Dept of Defense Police

May 25, 2007

My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers.
Valerie Russo
University of Idaho
Office of the Dean of Students

Valerie Russo
University of Idaho Staff

May 25, 2007

To all the friends and family of Officer Newbill we keep you in our thoughts and prayers. The sacrafice Officer Newbill made will never be forgotten. I know with out a doubt that everyone is greatful to him for all that he did to protect and serve. I am a 911 dispatcher in Newport Washington and am very proud to be part of the Law Enforcement family. May god welcome you with open arms.

Amy Lexa
Pend Oreille County Sheriff Newport Wa

May 25, 2007

Rest In Peace, Sarge. From my family to yours, we send our deepest sympathy. You are a true hero and will always be remembered. "Thanks for bringing us this far, We'll take it from here."

Officer Mark Ogg
Sandpoint Police Department

May 25, 2007

May you rest in peace, brother, and may your family find comfort in the thought that you gave the ultimate sacrifice in the service of your fellow man. You will not be forgotten, and God will bless your family for your sacrifice.

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
United States Border Patrol

May 25, 2007

Thank you Officer Newbill for being our hero here on the Palouse. Your dedication to our community is greatly appreciated and you will be missed.

May 25, 2007