Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My partner, my friend. Still miss you even after 50 years.

Ronald Segally, Former Patrolman
Schererville, IN Police Dept.

October 22, 2024

Patrolman Wittchen,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your f death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Schererville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 24, 2023

Bless you Warrior and your family May God comfort You as you Enter Into His Kingdom.

Officer Buc Weaver
SCSPD

September 1, 2020

My friend, my partner and one hell of a police officer.

Ronald Segally
Schererville Police

September 4, 2019

Please forgive me, Patrolman Wittchen I meant to leave this reflection for Officer William Cook.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 11, 2019

Violence and other serious crimes spin off their evil and torment. Dade County was ably watched over by your unrelenting resolve and honor. A culmination of living in a happy home where integrity and dignity were a commonplace in which your parents instructed you, Officer Cook and your big sister, Nancy, with all the decent virtues that are to be implemented in your daily wars over wickedness. Character, conviction and commitment are heroism and humility at its finest border. You banded together to bond the citizens of your community with everlasting serenity, security and a liberty to pursue whatever you decide to choose to aspire. Always solemnly saluted and wonderfully remembered for carrying your badge and uniform with grace and yearnings of principles. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero. You always thought before you acted, a terrible crime Mr. Pearsall chose not to do the same.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 11, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 24, 2018

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
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Monica Zahasky
Cops Cycling for Survivors

February 24, 2017

Still think about one of the most devoted Police Officers I had ever had the pleasure to work with. Jim, I miss you, even though it over 40 years ago. You were my partner and friend.

Former Patrolman Ron Segally
Schererville PD 1972-74

April 20, 2015

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Wittchen. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 6, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 24, 2012

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 19, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 14, 2008

It happens in war - it happens on the street but it always difficult to lose
one of your own. We pray for the family of Officer Wittchen and for the other officer. Rest In Peace.

Citizen Grace
Missouri

December 21, 2005

Thank you Patrolman Wittchen for your service.
I pray for you, your family and the other officer involved.
God Speed.

December 10, 2005

Patrolman Wittchen,

Thank you for your courage, bravery and ultimate sacrifice. You are not forgotten.

Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Department, CA.

February 24, 2004