Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We mourn your loss with this tragic news and offer our sincerest condolences to your family.

Officer Rizzo
Dept. L@PS JUV. JUSTICE COMM.

My condolence to the Family.

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Sgt
NYPD

My heart goes out to Officer Scales' family at this time. This was such a tragic accident that I cannot imagine ever facing. You have lost an honorable member of our society and a loving member of your family.

You will be in my prayers.

God bless.

Anonymous

A peace officer died today. It is such a shame that during this time of peace and joy a family, department, state and nation will have to lay one of its finest to rest. God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Ret. P.O.
Philadelphia

My heart goes out to the Scales family at this time. It is so tragic to lose a husband, father, son at any time of the year and now only weeks before Christmas is terribly difficult.

I am a maternal aunt of South Carolina Sr. Trooper (ACE team) Michael Rao who was killed by a motor vehicle while being a Good Samaritan on I-95 in June 2002.

These men and all others will always be remembered as true heroes.

May God's love and presence give you comfort and strength now and evermore.

Susan Fehrer
Hightstown, NJ

This is a tragic loss for the family, friends, and entire LE community. I didn't know him, but having grown up minutes from a NJSP Barrack, I feel a true afinity towards the NJSP. God bless this fallen hero.

Andrew
Baltimore City Police

As we are all brothers no matter what department we work for, I wish to send my condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Scales. A HERO NEVER DIES.

PO Marinello
NYPD 105th Pct.

God Bless Officer Scales and his family he leaves behind.

North Catasauqua Borough Police Dept.
Patrolmen

On behalf of all the men and women officers, our sympathy to the family and friends of the fallen Trooper. Though many miles physically separate us...we are all together during tragic moments such as these.

Commander Harry Killa
Gold Hill Division
Colorado Springs PD

Commander Harry W. Killa
Colorado Springs, CO Police Dept.

God bless your family, and may you rest in peace.

Trooper I
Texas Dept. of Public Safety-Highway Patrol

To the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper I Scales. My sincere and deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. May his many years of dedication and service be remebered by all. Rest in peace and watch over us all.

Officer Chris Cruser
DC Police, First District

We wish express our deepest sympathy for the Scales family and offer our prayers on his behalf. As a grandparent of two troopers - one who patrols the turnpike in the Exit 8A area and one on the Camden squad - we are somewhat aware of the constant dangers that they face. Our prayers go out each night for their safety and the safety of all of the troopers. May the family of Trooper Scales find comfort in the fact that he now rests in a better place - one that appreciates our law enforcement people.

To the family and coworkers of Trooper Scales may God be with you in this terrible time of loss and may you rest in peace Trooper Scales.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Azure, EOW 08/06/2002

REST IN PEACE BROTHER IN BLUE

LT. JIM WALLACE
CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER K-MART,LARGO FLA.

The holidays are always the worst. To the family, know that Chris will be missed by the thousdands of law enforcement brothers and sisters around the country. Know too, that you are now a part of a special family of survivors. You need only to reach out and we all be there for you. May you be blessed with the peace that passes all understanding.

Sgt. Jerry Baker
Marion County Sheriff Department

Thoughts and prayers to the Scales family and his co-workers. May you rest in peace Trooper Scales. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Officer Luis Acetti
Camden City P.D.

To Trooper Scales family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86

RIP and God bless you Trooper I Scales. Your brothers and sisters here in New York pray for you, your family, and your fellow officers.

A Brother in Blue

Ptlm
CPD, NY

To the family and friends of Trooper Scales, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers, and Trooper Scales is watching over you now.

Sami Thomson
Surviving niece of Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

I cannot even imagine the sorrow this officers family must be feeling, especially during this time of year. My thoughts and prayer go out to Trooper Scales family and loved ones.

May the lord bless you and keep you.

Patrol Officer B. Byrnell
Alberta Transportation

To the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Scales... my sincerest condolences for your loss. May God bless and comfort you.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

When I heard about the tragedy here in NJ yesterday I cried and cried.
To the friends, family and co-workers of Trooper Scales: May God grant you the stregnth to keep Trooper Scales alive in memory. Know that you are not alone in your grieving. We have a new Angel with a badge, watching over us.

Trooper Scales: You lived a hero and died a hero. You will never be forgotten. GodSpeed.

LEO Wife
NJ

Our hearts go out to the family of Trooper Scales. We lost our son this year, June 12, 2002, from injuries sustained when struck by a PA motorist, while Mike was parked on the grass off Interstate 95 and assisting a stranded motorist from New Jersey.

Our lives will never be the same, and with the holidays coming, times will be especially difficult.

We are thankful for the outpouring of love and respect for our son, and for all men in the brotherhood, for their contributions to making the citizens of our respective states safe.

God bless you, and remember to turn to your God for strength to carry you through the days that lay ahead.

Lois F. Rao
Lancaster, SC

Lois F. Rao
Mother of SCHP Senior Trooper Michael J. Rao

Tpr. Scales made even the worst situations better with his humor. It is a sad day for everyone who knew him. I had the honor to work with Chris on the Turnpike and I know that he will truly be missed. May God bless him and his family.

Rest in peace Chris.

Tpr. Jonathan Goldberg
NJSP

To our brother in blue may you rest in peace. Your family, friends, and co workers are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Officer D. Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department