Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Trooper Van Krevelen,

Even though I have not met you or Trooper Van Krevelen I pray for you and pray that you will have the strength to go on for years knowing that he was serving Oklahomans and keeping them safe. No one in my family is a fallen officer but I know what it is like to lose some one you love. I lost my mom 14 years ago in Sept. I never really knew her do to I was very young but I still have memories that have and I hope never leave. I pray it will be the same with Trooper Van Krevelen just know you are not going through this alone.

Hayle
Proud Oklahoman

July 7, 2007

TROOPER VAN KREVELEN THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID FOR THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA. I KNOW YOU ARE STILL HERE IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE OHP. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN! R.I.P.

OKLAHOMA CILIVIAN

April 14, 2007

Had a dream about you last night. Wish you were here to see the new addition to our family, but I know you are around. Can't wait for him to know all about his Uncle. Miss everyday, love you

February 12, 2007

To the family and Jessica Van Krevelen

I did not know Chris, but I know his wife. I just wanted to say "Thank You" Jessica for helping the kids and I through very difficult times. When things slowed down and times were hard it seems there's always a card in the mail from you. You are such a special person to us and I'm sorry we had to meet under these circumstances. I'm so sorry for the loss to your entire family! We know what you have been going through and all of you are in our prayers. I know from Bill that Chris was a great Trooper. I'm sure they are keeping each other company and comparing stories. Maverick, Kendra and I love you guys!
~ Surviving spouse of Trooper William L McClendon 663 ~
~** Hope McClendon 663 1/2 **~

Hope McClendon 663 1/2
Surviving spouse of Trooper William L McClendon 663

January 25, 2007

Miss you everyday

December 31, 2006

Today is Thanksgiving and while it isn't the anniversary of your death I know many will be thinking of you today. I know you are on my mind. I will be thinking and praying for your family today.

luvavbcop

An Officer's Wife

November 23, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten by those who care. May the Lord continue to comfort all those who grieve over the loss of Trooper Van Krevelen.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

November 11, 2006

Happy birthday Chris

Dad

October 12, 2006

Happy Birthday.(tomorrow) I still miss you everyday and always will I think.
I love you,
Kelly

K. Schieffer
EPD, Commo

October 11, 2006

To Chris's Family,


I found out about Chris's unfortunate accident a year after it happened. My older brother Cory prayed with him so he could become an officer while they were working as landscapers on Vance AFB. I meet him right before I left to go to the Air Force. It was a sight to see how excited he was about trying to transfer from the Enid P.D. to the Oklahoma Highway patrol. The point of my story is some people never accomplish two things that Chris did with his short time with us. He accomplished his major goal of being a highway patrolman. Second, he made a major difference not just in people’s lives while accomplishing his goal. He made an impact to a nation wide community just look at the letters from people all over. To the Van Krevelen family from the Smith family we love you and you will always be in our prayers.

Jamaal Smith

Lt. Jay Smith
United States Air Force

May 1, 2006

Dear Chris,
I have recently learned of your story through a very new friend... your dad. I came here after hearing about you to see what kind of man you were, knowing all the while what I would find because your dad is such a great man. I knew you would be too. Your death was a tragedy in so many ways to so many people. I know, just by reading your reflections how much you are still loved and missed every day. My thoughts will stay with you forever, you died way too young. The streets are safer where you are. Thank you for giving so many people the privilege of knowing you and loving you.

Luvavbcop

A Virginia Beach Police Officer's Wife

April 14, 2006

Thank for your service. May GOD bless your family for the sacrifice they have made. You are a hero.

Officer
A.A. County PD Maryland

April 9, 2006

Van Krevelen Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I never had an opportunity to meet Chris, but I was acquainted with his father. May God ease your grief with fond memories, and grant you peace.

Anonymous Former Officer
Enid Police Department

December 7, 2005

Three years son and we have missed you every day.


Dad

November 28, 2005

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, it such a hard week for us. You are always in my thoughts, I miss you. Love you,
Kelly

Kelly
EPD, Communications

November 23, 2005

Chris,

I have been praying for your family as your third birthday in Heaven approaches.

I never had the pleasure of meeting you but I know that you are with wonderful company there in Heaven. Reading your reflections, you sound like so many others committed to the job you loved, happy, and fun to be around.

I know that you have met Josh there. It seems like parents are drawn together to share in the same grief that you must know each other.

Maxine, mother of
Deputy Josh Rutherford eow 5/29/03

November 22, 2005

Happy Birthday Chris


Dad

Sgt. R.Van Krevelen
Enid Police

October 12, 2005

Happy Birthday Chris miss you


Dad

October 12, 2005

Your always in my thoughts. Love you and miss you.

October 4, 2005

To the family of Trooper Van Krevelen,

I wanted to leave my sincere condolences to the family of Chris Van Krevelen. Though I did not know Chris personally, I knew his wife Jessica from high school. I learned of this tragic event just a few days ago. After reading several of the reflections about chris, he sounded like a wonderful person who loved his family and his duty very much.

Chris, You made the ultimate sacrifice and my god bless you

Deputy Joe Sabol
Sauk County Sheriff's Department

September 27, 2005

Dear Chris,

I met your sister this weekend at siblings retreat and she is a wonderful person. She spoke so highly of you and how close you two were. We cried a lot of tears together and laughed a lot too telling each other stories about our brothers. I can't wait to see her again. We had a lot in common. I know you and my brother will be watching over everyone you love. You made the ultimate sacrifice and for that we all thank you!

Andrea ZImmerman Lomas
Sister of New Jersey State Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman 111

September 14, 2005

Dear family,
I have recently returned to Enid to visit my grandmother. I have been gone almost ten years. I went to high school with chris and just now found out about him. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and a freind. Chris you will be missed by all of us from Enid High.

R. Hicks

June 10, 2005

I didn't know Chris personally but I heard my husband speak highly of him many times. My husband graduated out of the 51st Academy with Chris and Matt. I recently traveled to Washington D.C., my kids were requesting souvenirs my husbands only request was I go to the Police Memorial and obtain a rubbing of Chris and Matt's names which I proudly did, these names now rest with items my husband holds near and dear to his heart. Please remember our thoughts and prayers are with your family always and Chris will not be forgotten.

Kim Jenkins 334 1/2
Spouse of OHP Trooper Ron Jenkins 334

KIM JENKINS 334 1/2

March 30, 2005

Missing you

Love, Kelly

Survivng sister of J952

Kelly VK
Enid Police Department , Communications Division

March 11, 2005

Just thinking about you Chris.

R. Coniglione
Oklahoma City Police Department

February 25, 2005