Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I lived in Sacramento on that sad day in 1997. Officer Morgenroth will always be remembered for being the true hero that she was.

Robert Liggett

February 28, 2007

Officer Morgenroth's, Thank you can never be enough for what you gave so that others would have the chance to live in a safe community. You were taken on the very day my own and only daughter was born. I look at her and I cannot imagine the pain and heartbreak your family has been left with. I hope it brings them some comfort to know that you will always be remembered for being the TRUE HERO that you are. God Bless

OHIO
summit county
11-11-2005

November 10, 2005

I was born and raised in Sacramento and grew up around family friends from Sac PD. I never knew Emily but when I saw her photo there was a genuine look of kindness that reminded me of the officers I grew up around. Eventhough it has been 8 years since losing our fellow officer I know for family and friends it must feel like yesterday. I display a memorial bracelet with Emily's name in my office. I pray that Emily's family and friends keep her close to their hearts and always know that the sacrafice she made was in the pursuit of making her community a better place to live and raise children.
Godspeed to Emily, your not forgotten.

Scott Whitehead
Chief of Police

Chief Scott Whitehead
North Plains Police, Oregon

October 17, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Morgenroth and her fellow officers with the Sacramento Police Dept., and most especially to Officer Emily Morgenroth:

Today it has been eight years since your tragic death. Officer Morgenroth, your valor and dedication are not forgotten.

I hope that her family is still embraced by the care and comfort of their law enforcement family, and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Officer Morgenroth gave to her community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice she and her family made on October 17, 1997.

October 17, 2005

Emily- it has been eight years, and i miss you soooo much. I'm in high school now, a freshman. and i am getting really good grades.ever since you died, i have always wondered what it would have been like if you were here with me. You died the year before my sister lillia was born. I wish you could have been there. she turned seven yesterday. we stil have that picture of you teaching Rebecca how to walk on our refigerator. i wish you were here. i just remeber the many days you spent babysitting me, and teaching me how to drink soda out of a licorice straw, and comforting me when ronnie would take my grilled cheese sandwhich. for the longest time, i remeber growing up, and when my teacher would ask us, "what do want to be when you grow up?" i would always reply, "A police officer, just like my best friend." as i grow up, my thoughts of that have changed, but the longing to be exactally like you is still there. I may have only known you for a short amount of time, but the feeling of missing you is there every where. i may have only been seven, but i remeber sitting in my seat, with my mom and greg, and listening to the people, talk sing, and give us memories of you. everyone loves you, and we all miss you. and i thank you, for teaching me to not let people boss me aournd, aka: letting ronnie eat my sandwhiches. my parents scould me often for it, but what can i say i learned it from you, and i will NEVER give it up. I miss you dearly.
Jessica Godfrey
(aka: girl in little red floral dress, at the funeral)

Jessica Godfrey, student
Woodcreek high school, roseville

October 9, 2005

to my sister. there is never a day i dont think about you i miss you so much.i wish you could be here to see my two daughters you would of made the best aunt ever. well i love you and know we will see each other again

monica walser

August 20, 2005

My Grand Niece Emily:
The day we placed your mortal body in the memorial of stone, was the feast day of the Archangle Raphael. We knew then, that you were next to Raphael being accepted as another "archangle" to guard and protect all who honored your beautiful life.
Your beauty was not just external, but internal as well. You are loved and honored by not only your family, but by all your friends, colleagues and Japaneese students. Your accomplishments were well known and honored. Thus, our memories of you continue to grow and held quietly in our hearts. Memories are the love-energy generated by the Holy Spirit. Memories become the angles of love and messengers of the Holy Spirit that carry our love to Him that embraces you "in the palm of His hands".
So when we are alone and in our quiet time, we may hear that tiny whisper heard so long ago by Isaish. We will know that you, Emily, are sending your love back to us through Him as our "archangle" standing by His side.
Love,
Great Uncle Jack

Great Uncle Jack L. Brunson

August 19, 2005

~~~Eternally and Always~~~

I didn't get to say goodbye
You're gone without a reason why
I've loved you all of my life
and then you weren't there

I didn't get a chance to say
how much I cared
I can't even remember the tears
that I cried
All I really wanted was to tell you
Goodbye

When I last saw you I felt I wouldn't
see you again
There was a distance between us
that I couldn't explain
You wouldn't look
at me but I could see the tears
in your eyes
If you knew then
You should have told me
Then I could have said
Goodbye

So many words left unspoken
So many hearts left so broken
My love for you is forever
And that will never die
We'll be together always
Our souls are one with God
Eternally and Always
I'll never have to say
Goodbye

Anonymous

January 31, 2005

Officer Morgenroth, know that we will always remember you and your sacrifice. Maybe one of these days the courts will finally get tough with the drunk drivers. There is no excuse for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Rest in peace!

Rosa Waters
Mother of Michael Waters
EOW: September 11, 2003

June 21, 2004

It is because of you and officers like you that I enjoy arresting drivers under the influence.

Rest In Peace My Brother

October 5, 2003

Another hero taken from us by a criminal who showed no concern for the safety of others. Police officers are our only protection from drunk drivers, and it is a shame that Officer Morgenroth's life was taken so soon and needlessly. I hope her family has been doing well over the past 5 years... stay strong and always tell others about her service and sacrifice. We will listen. Rest well, Officer Morgenroth, and thanks for fighting the good fight. You've earned your place behind heaven's gates.

Pat
Baltimore County Police Explorer, MD

Em,
It's coming up on five years since you've gone and i still think about you. A few of us from the class have managed to stay close and in touch, even though everyone has to move on without you. You were such a big part of that class and you enriched the lives of all who had the privelege to know you. I miss your smile, your laugh and your wit. Until we meet again...
Love,
Johann

Stephen Johanson
Dixon Police Department

Though its been 4 years, Emily, you are not forgotten..The pain is still there and the healing continues..You will always be remembered and missed, 95BR-1 will always be specially connected because of you, I just wish you were here to share it with us..I still have that blanket, you know which one, and will cherish it for the years to come..I am thankful I met you and got to know you, and in closing, "We will meet again, but not yet...not yet"

Officer Derrick Garber
Sacramento Police Department