Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well Kenny, 29 years that you have been gone.The pain and hurt are still there after all this time and I feel sad because there was so much in life that you didn't get to do.One thing is that you couldn't be an uncle to Brett. I know that you would have loved him. Like I said, the grief and sadness is still there. We went to the memorial luncheon for you and there was alot of your friends there. No one has forgotten you, it was obvious by all the people there. I miss you, I love you Kenny and someday we will meet up again. I will always be your little sister, always be zit to you!

kerry swartz
sister

September 2, 2011

Years ago I had the pleasure of talking to, I believe it was, your Mom who was manning the Concerns of Police Survivors table at the Cal Chief's convention.

I'd like your family to know that you are still remembered and honored by many people like me that never had the honor of meeting or serving with you.

God bless!

Chaplain Jim Taylor
Fresno County Sheriff's Department

January 27, 2011

Today is a day of rememberance for murdered victims. I remember you everyday but today I will for you and what you mean to me. I miss you everyday and know that if you were still here my life, our families life would be so much better. Rest, be with all of our loved ones that have passed and now are with you. I love you Kenny. Your little sis,Kerry

kerry swartz
sister

September 26, 2010

Kenny,

We had our annual lunch yesterday with our West Covina
Family. Every year more people come. We all have of a
story to tell about you. You are truly in the hearts
of all of us.

I miss you,always will. And I will always love you
forever!

Love, Karen

Anonymous

September 1, 2010

Kenny, it's been 37 years since you left your family and friends. People say that the pain gets better as the time goes by. Well, they are wrong. I miss and think about you everyday and hope that you are at peace. I wish that you were here to spend time with all of us, especially my son brett. You would have loved him and I know he would love and admire you. He's such a great person and I always tell him that he is a part of you, he has your nose! Well my dear brother, may you rest and say hello to all our relatives that have left us too. Thank you for being the best big brother ever and for being such a great friend as well. You are my guardian angel and I know that you are with all of us, protecting us. i will always , always love you and miss you so much, your little sis, Kerry

kerry wrede swartz

August 27, 2010

Officer Wrede - Prior to joining LAPD I worked for four years at the Eastland Shopping Center. I was a Clifton's busboy/manager. I later lived for a year in the apartnment complex on Nelson Street, most likely, under your watch.

Thank you for your service to the people of West Covina and the State of California. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

August 26, 2010

As the anniversary of Aug. 31st is near, I have written
a poem for you, not to remember your death, but to
remember your life.


It's been 27 years since that fateful day
within minutes your life was taken away
Your job was to answer that call
when you did, you left us all

You went up to Heaven to take your place
But I can still see your smiling face
You were sweet and kind to all you knew
Goofy and funny with things you would do

Things we did you always made fun
especially in the pool soaking up the sun
Your friends were not only a few
You were a friend to everyone you knew

Contagious was your smile
Sometimes I think you could see it from a mile
To be your sister, I was proud
I did not have a problem with saying it out loud

Everyone liked you from the start
With the ladies you stole their heart
You were my brother and my friend
that kind of love will never end

Now I am only left with memories of the past
but seeing you in pictures will always last

You live beyond the stars above
you, my dear brother, I will always love


-Karen Bledsoe- July 12, 2010

Anonymous

July 21, 2010

Dear Kenny,

It is national police week, time to honor and remember
our fallen officers.

I think about you every single day. And I will miss
you for the rest of my life.

I came across this poem that says it all.

I'LL REMEMBER YOU
IN THE PLACES WE DISCOVERED
IN THE MOMENTS WE SHARED
IN THE LAUGHTER THAT STILL DANCES IN MY HEART
IN THE LEGACY OF LOVE
YOU LEFT FOR THOSE WHO FOLLOW
AND THE STORIES THAT WERE ONLY YOURS TO TELL

AND ALWAYS
MORE THAN ANYTHING
I'LL REMEMBER YOU
IN YOUR LOVE
THAT STILL LIVES
WITHIN MY HEART

I love you.

Karen

Karen Bledsoe
sister

May 15, 2010

happy birthday my dear brother. The days and years go by and they don't get any easier without you. I miss you everyday and wish you were here to spend time with all of us and for you to spend time with my son Brett. i know that you are my guardian and that in a way you are here with me everyday. I hope that you are at peace and are sharing time with our loved ones that have passed. I love you Kenny, you are always in my heart. love you, your little sis, Kerry

kerry swartz
sister

February 13, 2010

I want to say happy birthday to you. I remember growing
out for dinner to celebrate your special day. I still
miss the occasin.

I miss you and wish you could celabate your birthday
with us.

I love you my brother. You will always be in my
heart and I will never forget all of the wonderful
memmories that I have.

I love you

Karen

Karen Bledsoe
sister

February 12, 2010

I was thinking about you today. Halloween was fun for you.
You loved to decorate the out side of our house. You
would put cob webs all over the place. In your bedroom
you put the sterio in the window and play scary music.
You would plan this out a week before Halloween.

I wish you were still here to do to that. You were
so excited.

I hope you are carving those pumpkins and enjoying
this day.

Happy Haloween!

As always, I love you and miss you.

Love,

Karen

Karen Bledsoe
sister

November 1, 2009

It has been 26 years today since you left us. I
still cry and wish more than anything that you
were still here with us. Time does not heal all
wounds. It does not take away the pain I still
feel. One thing that will never be taken away,
is all of the wonderful memories of you.

I love you, my dear brother. I miss you every
day of my life.

Love,

Karen

Anonymous

August 31, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary.

Former Police Officer
Dist.Hts. MD Police Dept.

August 31, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 26th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 31, 2009

I remember Ken so well from the police academy in 1980. It seems like if Ken wasn't standing near me, I'd look around and wonder "Where's Ken?"
He was one of the good ones. Quiet but still the most eager in the class. I have a photo of him and I standing at attention next to each other at our graduation.
After the academy we lost touch. New careers, starting a young family, the distance between us. I wish now I would have been a better friend.
Three years after the academy I was called in to the watch commander's office and given the news of Ken's death. I was numb.
During the entourage at Ken's service I saw a citizen holding a hand made sign that simply said "We care". Those two words had so much meaning that day, that I carry the moment in my thoughts like it happened just moments ago.
I think of Ken often and will always carry a memory of him as one of the nicest people I have ever met.
We were blessed to have known him.
Reading the thoughts here written by Ken's family, I know how much he is loved and how much he is missed. To them my very deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers.
Sincerely,
Dave

Dave Gora, Investigator OCDA
Ken's academy friend

June 9, 2009

I miss you everyday and think about what yoiu would look like. There are so many things that you have missed and so many things that you didn't get to do. Time does not heal all wounds like they say. I wish that you could have met my son brett. In a way he reminds me of you, his smile and he even has your nose! I love you, I miss you and i hope that you have comfort and peace in heaven even though I would give anything to have you back with us. love your little sis, kerry

kerry swartz (wrede)
sister

February 12, 2009

Dear Kenny,

I can not believe it's been 25 years today since we have
heard your laughter or have seen your smile. I think
about you every day and the hole in my heart will
forever be there. Even though you were taken away
from us, nothing can take away my memories of you.
You always made me laugh, you always gave me good
advise, you were so protective of me, and when I was
sad you would give me your sholdure to cry on. I
could not have asked for a better brother.

Through my memories of you, you will remain alive
in my heart always.

I love you and miss you.

Your sister,

Karen

Anonymous

August 31, 2008

Twenty five years ago you were taken from us and the pain never goes away. I think about all the life that you have missed, I think about you never being a father or getting to meet my son. I know that you are always looking out for us and protecting us and that is a little comfort. I would rather have you with us enjoying life. I miss you everyday, I love you Kenny. Your little sister, Kerry

kerry swartz (wrede)
sister

August 20, 2008

Kenny,
I never had the chance to meet you because you died six years and two days before my husband, also in the line of duty. Out of this terrible loss, losing you, your parents became the guardian angels of California's police survivors. Marianne and Ken Wrede have honored your memory with their legacy, California COPS. They touched so many lives and helped us through our worst nightmare. Kenny, as the 25th anniversary of your death approaches, may the thoughts and prayers of all who benefited from your family's love encircle your family with their warm wishes. Thank you for your sacrifice and the sacrifice of your family all those years they did their support group work! Love to you Ken & Marianne, Karen & Kerrie

Denise Olazar
Friend of family

July 28, 2008

I think about you every day, and I still miss you. But I
know that you are up there "taking care of business" and
that you are with us too.

I love you, my dear brother.

Karen

Karen
sister

May 21, 2008

happy birthday kenny (2-12). I miss you everday and know that you are with all of our loved ones. And I know that whenever a police officer loses his or her life that you are there for them. you were always a kind and gentle person. Oue baseball team practices now in West Covina and every time I go there I can feel your presence! I love you, miss you, your little sister, kerry

kerry swartz(wrede)
sister

February 15, 2008

I think about you everyday Kenny. I know you are in Heaven with many other heros as well as my parents.

Love you brother

Scott Fahey

Detective Scott Fahey
fREIND AND CO-WORKER

January 29, 2008

To the family of Kenneth Wrede

I wanted to let you know that I have thought of Ken throughout the years. I met him shortly before his death when he and his wife came into JC Penney to buy a video game. I knew his wife and chatted with her while Ken selected a video game. I remember thinking how happy I was that she had married such a nice man. A short time later I saw his face again........flashed up on a news report that he had been shot and killed. That was 24 years ago but it seems just like yesterday. Although I only met him one time, his death has left an imprint in my heart. I'm so sorry that you had to go through these years without him.
Peace to you and your family.

Barbara
San Dimas

January 8, 2008

well kenny, another year has passed without you and time does not heal all wounds. i miss you everyday and hope that you are at peace. i still feel that you watch over all of us and that brings some comfort to me. love you, miss you, your little sister, kerry

kerry
sister

January 4, 2008

merry christmas kenny. i miss you so much. i hope that you are at peace with all our loved ones that have passed. my life will never be the same without you.merry christmas, you will be in my heart and in my thoughts...love you, your little sister,kerry

kerry swartz
sister

December 22, 2007