Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Sottile's wife, children,family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

January 18, 2007

Mrs. Sottile and family I am so sorry to hear that Officer Sottile has past. Our families spent many years as friends. I remember many memories of the whole family and this is truely a loss to you and many other people. Everyday he showed great pride of his profession, in uniform or not. Little Nick I know this is hard on you all and the family and force has lost a great man, I hope that you continue to follow his footsteps, we will all be that much safer knowing you are protecting us, after all you learned from one of the best possible. All my love, Brandi Wilcox

brandi wilcox
friend

January 18, 2007

With all the beautiful and symbolic words in the English language none do justice to express the grattitude we have for the 24 years you have given to protect us. May you rest peacefully and be reunited with your family in the afterlife.

To Sergeant Sottile's family - we say thank you. His life will not be in vain. We will continue where he left off protecting the innocent and bringing those others to justice.

Submitted respectfully on behalf of myself and my department,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

January 18, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and sibling officers of Sergeant Sottile. May you rest in eternal peace sir.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

January 18, 2007

To the family just know that our hearts are saddened and that you all are in our prayers. We will continue to pray and ask for strength for the days ahead. May god bless and comfort you all.

Sgt. Scott Andrews #148
Georgia State Patrol

January 17, 2007

thank you for your services.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

January 17, 2007

Each day when we begin our tour of duty we place our lives on the line, we do this because we hope to make a difference and because we love what we do. May your family find peace in knowing there has to be reason for everything. To your family, trust in the Lord for strength, and look to your friends and family for support.
S/Trooper Johnnie West
Georgia State Patrol #685

S/Trooper Johnnie B. West
Georgia State Patrol

January 17, 2007

Sgt., you will be forever missed and always remembered. Our prayers are with your family, your friends and all our fellow Troopers. Thank you for your many years of service and thank you for a great friend and fellow Trooper; your son! You're an inspiration to us all. Rest in peace Sgt.

Tpr. Ben Weaver
Florida Highway Patrol

January 17, 2007

Rest in peace, brother Trooper.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

January 17, 2007

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and part of america died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect will be buried at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand in court with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids, and spend many long lonely nights.
The beat that he walked was a battle field too, just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation wont fly at half mast, to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes somebody killed a policeman today,
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 rookies side.
He answered the call
of himself gave his all
AND A PART OF AMERICA DIED.

Officer David Pitts
Albertville P.D. Albertville,AL

January 17, 2007

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called children of God," and you are still a member of the greatest fraternity the world has ever known.

Sgt. J. Walters #2543
PGPD Dist I

January 17, 2007

Sgt Sottile, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and coworkers. Rest in peace.

Sergeant
Connecticut State Police

January 17, 2007

Thanks for your 23 years sarge, Rest in peace.

SGT D HUCKABY
DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WEST LA

January 17, 2007

My family and I will continue to hold your family up in our prayers. Sergeant Sottile must have been a very remarkable man to have touched so many lives. God bless you all is our prayer.

Krista Miller

January 17, 2007

God Bless your family. This is a hard time. We have lost a GREAT PERSON, SGT, AND FAMILY MAN. We as a Law Enforcement Community are deeply sadden....... God Bless.

Trooper B M Kralich
Florida Highway Patrol

January 17, 2007

Thank you for your many years of service, Sgt. Sottile. In your wake you leave behind the countless lives you have impacted in a favorable way. You will be missed and your memory will be honored. A great example of an American hero.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Ofc. James Conley
Anchorage Police Department - Alaska

January 17, 2007

Sergeant Sottile, may you rest in peace. My prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers. May they find comfort and inspiration in their memories of you.

Ofc. J. Young
New Haven Police Deptartment, Connecticut

January 17, 2007

rest in peace sgt sottile. your service will be missed.

sgt john f wiegert jr (retired)
new york state police

January 17, 2007

Dearest Officer Sotille, thank you for everything you have done to serve & protect us & our state. Our family has a heavy heart and great admiration for what you have done for us. God Bless You and our heart is with your family. You will be greatly missed!

Gina & Steve Bexley
Highlands County Resident

January 17, 2007

GOD BLEES YOU A ND YOUR FAMILY AND ALL YOUR CO WORKERS. THE ANGELS HAVE CALLED UPON YOU FOR YOUR NEXT DUTY.YOUR A TRUE HEROAND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON REST IN PEACE fAMILY OF DET WILLIAM ROLNIAK JR EOW 2-4-04

Riverdale

January 17, 2007

Zeal for the public good is the characteristic of a man of honor and a gentleman... -Sir Richard Steele

Sergeant Sottile -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

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

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

January 17, 2007

Heros never die; They just take on new assignments.

God Bless you and your family.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

January 17, 2007

Thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. May God bless you, your loved ones, and members of the Florida Highway Patrol. May God grant your loved ones the endurance and strength to get through this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

January 17, 2007

Sergeant Sottile, you have served your state and community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Sergeant Sottile, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember that you all are now part of a much larger family that will be there for always. To the men and women of the Florida Highway Patrol hold your heads high as you all carry on in these difficult times. Be safe and watch each others backs. Rest in Peace..Sergeant

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

January 17, 2007

Rest in peace. You gave me a ticket for speeding a few months back (I was guilty) and you were totally professional and actually nice to me even though I was in the wrong. You may have even saved me for making me slow down. I will continue to drive the limits in your honor.

Diane
Former speeder

January 17, 2007