Alaska State Troopers, Alaska
End of Watch Saturday, November 24, 2001
Reflections for Trooper Hans-Peter Roelle
Hard to believe it been twenty two years, since you paid the ultimate sacrifice. Gone but not forgotten. Rest In Peace.
Retired Trooper Cindy Pollitt
Alaska State Troopers
November 25, 2023
Thank you Hans for your service and even though it has been nineteen years, I will never forget your ultimate sacrifice. You are truly missed. To Ariel, Hans, Rachel, Andy and Jay, I am sorry for the loss of your mother Chris, but know she is is with Hans for eternity and at peace. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers and will not be forgotten.
Retired Trooper Cindy Pollitt
Alaska State Troopers
November 25, 2020
RIP Hans, it's been 17 years from today, since you gave the ultimate sacrifice with your life, protecting and serving your state. Thank you for your service. Chris, Ariel, Hans, Rachel and Andy, you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Retired Trooper Cindy Pollitt
Alaska State Troopers
November 24, 2018
Hans your sacrifice is not forgotten, even though it been sixteen years today. You are truly missed.
Retired Trp. Cindy Pollitt
AST
November 25, 2017
We lost you 16 years ago today while you were valiantly defending the people of Alaska from pure evil. You are not forgotten Trooper. May St. Michael watch over you and your family for all eternity. God Bless.
Police Officer (retired) Steve Brooks
NYPD
November 24, 2017
Rest In Peace Brother. We honor and remember you on the 16th anniversary of your E.O.W. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.
Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA
November 24, 2017
Well fifteen years have gone by since you paid the ultimate price for serving your community. I know you are truly missed by your family and friends. Chris, Ariel, Hans, Rachel and Andy, you are always in my thoughts and prayers and I know your dad would be so proud of you kids and knowing that you have always supported your mom Chris, through this difficult time. Rest in peace my friend.
Trooper Cindy Pollitt
Retired, Alaska State Troopers
November 24, 2016
Thank you for you loyal service Trooper Hans, May you Rest In Peace.
Xanthus Moody
December 2, 2015
On this day of Thanksgiving Hans, I reflect back to how much your friendship meant to me. Young troopers in Anchorage, with the future ahead of us. The day you crossed over the Thin Blue Line to join those who have gone before, was one of the saddest days of my life. You are missed Hans, say hi to Dale Gibson for me. We will be seeing you one day. Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers today. Rest in Peace Hans.
Sgt. Darlene Turner (Retired)
Alaska State Troopers
November 25, 2015
Its been fourteen years, and those memories of that day, have not been forgotten. You would be proud of your family and their accomplishments that they have achieved, as young adults. Hans you will always be missed by your family, coworkers and friends. You and your family will always me in my thoughts and prayers. Hans rest in peace.
Retired Trp. Cindy Pollitt
Alaska State Troopers
November 25, 2015
Even though it has been thirteen years, your sacifice has not been forgotten and your memories still live on. You and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Gone too soon, rest in peace.
Retired Trooper Cindy Pollitt
Alaska State Troopers
November 25, 2014
We haven't forgotten your sacrifice Hans. It was 13 years ago today, but seems like yesterday for those of us that had the pleasure of serving with you. Time passes, but we haven't forgotten. We never will.
Rob
AST
November 24, 2014
Thank you for your service.
Lieutenant Brandon Mikkanen
BIA-OJS
November 24, 2014
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
April 3, 2013
The memories of your ultimate sacrifice eleven years ago, while serving your community and state have not been forgotten. You and Your family are always in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Hans.
Retired Trooper Cindy Pollitt
Alaska State Troopers
November 25, 2012
RIP Sir, Hero's live for ever
James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
November 24, 2012
Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.
Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
November 13, 2012
God Bless him for his Service, he died with Honor.
Civilian / U.S Coast Guard Recruit
United States Coast Guard
March 19, 2012
A hero may fall but shall never be forgotten, RIP Sir.
James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 18, 2012
Mein herzlichstes Beileid.
PM Simon Keller
Bavarian State Police
January 2, 2012
Hans
As a fellow who shared a German heritage, and as immigrants, and then you became my primary Field Training Officer 20 years ago, there is not a day that goes by where I am reminded by the ultimate scarifice you made my friend. You said that you would be at my retirement so you could poke fun at my rookie errors. You even were proud of the photograph of my traffic stop where I wore my Stetson backwards and you laughed so hard. Sadly, that day will never come. I wear the Fallen Officer bracelet with your name every time I put on that uniform and badge to remind me that many of our fallen officers have given up their lives to protect the innocent and serve the public. For those of us who served with you here in Alaska, we will never forget you. We will never forget all of the other fallen officers as well.
Wir öffnen unsere Augen für die Welt unbekannt. Wir streben wie unsere Mutter, die uns gelehrt, Demut und Respekt. Wir wachsen und Erwachsene in unseren Familien zu erhöhen. Wir tragen unsere Uniform und Abzeichen mit Stolz. Wir sind bestrebt, unser Bestes zu tun und halten sie sicher, aber das Böse sein dass weiterhin auf der Erde wird auf die unschuldigen Opfer und nehme etwas von unserem Leben weg, wenn wir in der Weise aber wird Gott richten stehen und loben die gute Hans du ein gutes Leben gelebt und machte das Opfer. Rest in Peace.
Trooper Vic Aye
Alaska State Troopers
June 2, 2011
I want to say thank you for your service. Rest peacefully.
I have watched the series Alaska State Troopers and the K9 named Roelle, he is an awesome K9. God Speed and may God rain blessings on your family and all AST.
Lt TDW
ADOC SRP
March 28, 2011
It has been nine years, since you gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving your community and state. Your memories live on thru your family, friends and co-workers. The Glenn Highway Memorial is a constant reminder to all that past of your ultimate sacrifice. You and your family will always be remembered and not forgotten.
Ret. Trooper, Cindy Pollitt
Alaska State Troopers
December 2, 2010
YOUR DADDY WORE A BADGE
Your daddy wore a badge, she said
So cry your grieving tears,
Then dry your eyes and lift your head;
He lived to lessen fears.
He wore a badge with pride, she said,
And justice was his dream;
He lived to serve and serving died,
And though it may not seem
That one cop's death could make this land
A better place to be,
His life was where he took a stand
And forced the blind to see.
So dry your tears and lift your head
And make your daddy proud;
Be strong in heart, for he's not dead--
Just lost amid the crowd.
His dream lives on in you, my son
(the widow softly spoke).
She squeezed his hand,
Then sorrow won;
I watched as her heart broke.
Then something changed;
A sigh half-sighed escaped her lips unfinished.
She straightened up;
Although he'd died, his life was undiminished.
Your daddy wore a badge, she smiled,
be proud of who he was.
He did his job, (she hugged her child)
Because, my son, because...
Lisa K. Borchers
January 16, 1986
Anonymous
August 12, 2010
Trooper Roelle,
I often sit at the CMV Station they named after you and run radar on the highway. It never fails to remind me of your sacrifice for our State and, sadly, how there could never be a fitting enough tribue for what you did that day. Never forgotten!
Police Officer
Anchorage Police Department
March 10, 2010
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