Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey brother, was thinking about you. It's hard to believe it's been five years. I still remember turning down 33rd St and seeing you laying there, I hope you know I just couldn't get to you any faster than I did. I still think that was to be my call, but like a brother, you were only trying to help me out. I wish I would have had more time to grieve, maybe things would have been better or a little easier. I've sat and talked to Anne for hours and still get to see her and the kids from time to time. They all miss you as do I. But, I'll never forget all the good times we had riding together, we truly were shit magnets! Miss ya brother, RIP!

Wayne

October 25, 2008

Always Remembered, Brother.

Chesterfield County PD

October 23, 2008

Rest in peace, my brother in blue. Keep watch over your family and friends, they still need to feel your presence.

PJN
Cook County IL Sheriff's

October 16, 2008

DEAR DOUG WELL WE ARE IN FOR A HURRICANE HOPE YOULL WATCH OVER THIS HOUSE I REALLY AM TRYING TO GET IT SOLD . PLEASE WATCH OVER YOUR BROTHER TOO HE NEEDS YOU HE MISSESS YOU SO VERY MUCH . TALKS OF YOU ALL THE TIME. GIVE HIM SOME OF YOUR ANGEL STRENGTH. WE ALL MISS YOU SO. JUST HAD TO TAKL TO YOU I SEND ALL MY LOVE TO YOU. YOUR ALWAYS YOVING MOM[[[[[[[ LOVE XXXXXXOOOOOO

MARILYN WENDEL
MOTHER

August 16, 2008

We will never forget

Anonymous

August 10, 2008

DEAR DOUG I DO HOPE YOU SAW THE BALLONS ON YOUR 5TH EOW TH30TH OF JULY. ALL THE GIRLS IN MY REFLECTION GROUP WENT TO PONCE INLET . EACH ONE HAD A BLUE BALLONE AND I HAD AN I LOVE YOU ONE. FIRST TIME IT WAS RAINING ON ME. THAT WAS MY TEARS. BUT WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MEMORIAL SITE TO YOU. THEY ALL SAID THAT THEY WANT TO DO IT WITH ME NEXT YEAR. 5 WHOLE YEARS DEAR I MISS YOU SO. YOU ARE ONE OF MY GUARDIAN ANGELS. KEEP CLOSE TO ALL OUR FAMILY. YOUR BELOVED MOM XXXXOOOOOOOO

MARILYN WENDEL
MOTHER

August 8, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice, you are a hero for us all to look up too. God bless your family. You will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

August 8, 2008

Five years now, gone from our midst -
by an angel, surely, we've been kissed.
In our minds, there are memories -
In our hearts,there is love; we know you are there -
watching from above.
Lives move forward - time dulls the pain;
Our love for you, will forever remain.

Doug-you are never, ever out of our thoughts and prayers...Thank-you for your love, and for your guidance.
As always-In and on

just me

July 30, 2008

MY DOUG AND I SAY MY DOUG I MISS YOU SO I AM GOING THROUGH BIG DICISIONS RIGHT NOW AND I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO HELP ME. OH I KNOW YOU ARE MY ANGEL AND ARE TRYING TO BUT I JUST WISH I COULD TOUCH YOU. I HOPE YOU ARE IN PEACE AND ARE HAPPY TO BE WITH MOM DAD ARLENE AND ALL THE FAMILY. GUESS WHAT YOU HAVE MORE FAMILY THERE THAN I HAVE. YOUR CHILDREN ARE DOING WELL. I AM IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THEM. GARRY AND ALL THERE SEND THEIR LOVE. ERIKA HAS A CORNER OF HER ROOM A MEMORIAL FOR YOU IT IS LOVELY. GARRY STILL HAS HIS PROBLEM AND MISSESS YOU AND TALKS TO YOU ALL THE TIME. I WILL BE GOING TO PONCE INLET AGAIN TODAY WATCHFOR THE BALLONS . MY REFLECTION GROUP IS COMING TOO. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH AND MISS YOU. IT SEEMS LIKE AN ETERNITY SINCE IVE SEEN YOU.I KNOW YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS. I COULD GO ON AND ON BUT YOUR BOOK IS BIGGER THAN NORMAL NOW. MY SON MY SON GOD BLESS AND REMEMBER YOU ARE MY SON AND YOUR FATHER LOVED YOU VERY MUCH STAY CLOSE TO HIM. ALL MY LOVE FOR EVER AND EVER YOUR MOM -------- XXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOO

MARILYN WENDEL
MOTHER

July 30, 2008

To the family and friends of Officer Doug Wendel, just writing to let you know that he is not forgotten. From reading your posts I know that Doug was truly blessed to have you all as his family. He is a hero in every sense of the word, but I don't have to tell you that you already know.
Rest in Peace Officer Wendel from your fellow brothers and sisters in blue at the NYPD. Gone but not forgotten....

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

July 30, 2008

On this 5th anniversary you are remembered..Thank you for your service..Such beautiful reflections left for you..Gone but never forgotten.....

K.Baltierra
Riverside County Sheriffs Dept. Dispatch

July 30, 2008

things here are good...but the answer is still "yes".
in and on

just me

July 3, 2008

wow...july 1, 2008...in and on always. xox

just me

July 1, 2008

DEAREST DOUG MY SON THIS IS 5 YEARS THAT I DO NOT HAVE YOU AT MY SIDE. I MISS YOU SO. I RECEIVED A VERY NICE VASE OF FLOWERS FROM YOUR FAMILY FOR MOTHERS DAY. IT MEANS SO MUCH. IT IS AVERY HOT SPRING BUT BEAUTIFUL. I SO REMEMBER THE DAYS WE WOULD BE TOGETHER, IT WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER. HOPE YOU AND DAD AND ALL THE REST OF OUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ARE TOGETHER. WE WERE LUCKY YOU KNOW. GOD BLESS YOU MY BELOVED SON......... ALL MY LOVE FOREVER AND EVER YOUR MOM XXXXXOOOOOOO

MARILYN WENDEL
MOTHER

May 10, 2008

another day, another year....so much time without you near. You will always be in our hearts and memories where we hold you dear!
in and on...always. we all love you

just me

April 14, 2008

Thought about you today. Still missed....still a hero...always loved....never forgotten

Detective
Richmond Police Department

April 14, 2008

DEAREST DOUG MY BELOVED SON' HAPPY BIRTHDAY . YOUR 46 TH NEVER DID I THINK THAT WE WOULD NOT BE CELEBRATING THIS TOGETHER. I MISS YOU SO IT DOESENT GET ANY EASIER. THERE ISENT A DAY THAT GOES BY WITH OUR THINKING OF YOU, WE HADA NICE VACATION WITH THE CHILDREN LAST WEEK. ERICH AND I WENT TO EMBREY RIDDLE AND HAD A COMPLETE TOUR, THEY MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. ERICH IS YUOUR CLONE BRIGITTE IS BEAUTIFUL AND CHARLIE IS A DEAR BOY. KATERINA AND ERIKA ENJOYED THEM.. GARRY SAT AND TALKED TO THEM. HE MISSESS YOU TERRIBLY. IT DOESENT SEEM POSSIBLE THAT YOUD BE 46. I SO WISH YOU WERE HERE SO I COULD MAKE YOU YOUR FAVORITE CHEESE CAKE .HAVE A PIECE . IS THERE ONE THERE IF SO SAVE ME A PIECE OK. WELL DEAR I CANT GO ON TO MUCH MORE IT HURTS SO H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ALL MY LOVE FOREVR AND EVER SAY HI TO DAD, ARLENE, MOM, DAD. AND ALL YOR BUDDIES UP THERE. YOUR EVER LOVING MOM

LOVING MOTHER

April 11, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!!!! WITH LOVE ALWAYS!

just me

April 11, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 7, 2008

Doug,

I never had the opportunity to meet you but I wanted to let you know that you're not forgotten here in Winnipeg. Please continue to watch over the people who's lives you've touched. Through the people that loved you your legacy lives on. If you can, keep an eye out for my Dennis and send him a few hugs from me and the kids. I'm sure he could use a few.


Linda,

Thanks for stopping by Dennis' page. I've thought of you and Doug often. I remember some of the stories you shared about him at PW. It was obvious how much you loved him. I suspect that hasn't changed. It's been a long journey without Dennis and Doug at our sides. I hope that you've found a way to find some peace in your life.

I don't know if I ever told you, but I made a memorial page for Dennis a while back. If you google mine or Dennis' name you should be able to find it. Anyhow, it has a direct email link on it. Maybe you could email me sometime. I miss talking to you and I'm not sure if the info I have for you from PW is correct. I'm also on face book if you wander on there. Hope to hear from you sometime soon!

Hugs,

Joss :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

April 2, 2008

hey there! I can feel your presence so strongly...and I am not sure if it is because your birthday is coming up, or if you thought I might have forgotten your Mom's or if you are trying to tell me something else...try again...I am listening. Everything here is going well, but then you already know that..."talk" to you soon, baby...as always, in and on!

just me

March 29, 2008

Hey, Doug...I have felt your presence a lot lately...You keep popping in to say hello...and as you have noticed, I have acknowledged you every time! ;-) Things are going well...Erika will be getting her license soon, and she and Cody are doing great...I know you like him...He is really good to her. As for Tori...she really is quite beautiful...just a handful...They love you so much. I am really glad that they were able to open their hearts to Dave...he loves them dearly and is so good to and for them, as well as for me. we miss you. God, do we miss you!
I have gotten back into sketching and painting...and am in the process of painting a lighthouse mural on the kitchen wall...Ponce Inlet will be one of the lighthouses.
I got some pictures from my Mom...lots of snow. It reminded me of the trip we took at Christmas with all of the kids...and the sledding. The memories bring smiles now...grief fades but never goes away. Say hi to the boys, Dad and Arlene...I will say hello to Mom myself...This turned into a lot longer "hello" than I intended...Just know we love you ... Always.

just me

January 24, 2008

MY DEAREST DOUGLAS MERRY CHRISTMAS YES ANOTHER CHRISTMAS IS HERE AND I MISS YOU AS MUCH AS THE FIRST ONE. I HOPE YOUAND DAD ARLENE AND MOM AND DAD ARE TOGETHER. I MISS YOU ALL TERRIBLY. SO DOES GARRY AND WHOLE FAMILY. YOU ARE NEVER OUT OF MY MIND. I DO BELIEVE I HAVE TO LEAVE THIS HOUSE IT IS GETTING TO MUCH. HELP ME TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO SHOW ME SOME SIGN. TALK TO DAD AND BOTHE OF YOU SHOW ME THE WAY.. IT IS SO LONELY HERE. I KNOW GOD IS TAKING CARE OF YOU ALL . YOU ARE MY ANGELS AND I LOOK UP TO HEAVEN AND PRAY THAT YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED.THANK GOD YOU DONT HAVE ANY MORE PAIN OR SADDNESS. WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER SOME DAY ONCE AGAIN MY DEAREST SON I LOVE YOU VERY VERY MUCH XXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOO YOUR BELOVED MOM 12 25 07

MARILYN WENDEL
MOTHER

December 24, 2007

hey there...just popping in to say hello...know you will always be on and in my heart...Life is good...the kids are great...beautiful beyond belief...and for the most part, they are happy. They will always love you, as will I...Life goes on...it is for the living. So until our time comes, we will do our very best to find and hold love and happiness and purpose. I wish there wasnt so much distance...We miss your Mom greatly...and Garry and Karen and the girls...They are thought of more often than they could imagine.
I found myself sitting here wondering what your tree looks like...I know you can see ours...I am sure the ones up there are not "charlie brown christmas trees"! I hope you have settled "Wink" in and you boys are enjoying your rides...Continue to watch over us, and always remember that we love you.

just me

December 5, 2007

DEAREST DOUGLAS ANOTHER THANKSGIVING HAS COME AND GONE . I MISS YOU AS MUCH IF NOT MORE THAN 4 YEARS AGO.. THE ONLY THING I GOT TO EAT THE END ALL TO MY SELF BUT I WOULD HAVE GLADLY SHARED IT WITH YOU.. WE ALL MISSED YOU BUT KNOW YOU ARE SAFE AND NOONE CAN EVER HURT YOU AGAIN... YOUR OLDEST SON IS NOW 16 DOES IT SEEM POSSIBLE CANT BELIEVE IT. GOD BLESS YOU MY DEAREST SON NOW AND FOREVER ALL MY LOVE YOUR LOVING MOM. I LOVE YOU SO.

MOTHER
SURVIVING MOTHER

November 22, 2007