Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympothy goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of Ofc. Shannon Distel. You will be greatly missed, but NEVER forgotten. Rest in peace my brother for we have the watch now!

Ofc. Mark A. Richardson
Louisville Metro PD-Louisville, Ky.

August 29, 2003

May you rest in peace. May God bless you. Your memory will live on forever. We all know that you will guide us and protect us from above. My prayers are with you and your family.

Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security

August 29, 2003

We feel your loss here in Florida. May God bless you and your family. May His angels protect your loved ones now and in the years to come. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Virtute Et Armis

Inv. John Creamer
Tallahassee Police Department

August 29, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND MAY YOUR PRAYERS BE GRANTED. IF I CAN HELP LET ME KNOW.

DIRECTOR OF TRAINING, LT. DAVID BEASLEY
SUMNER COUNTY SHERIF'S DEPARTMENT, GALLATIN, TENNESSEE

August 29, 2003

Motor Officer Shannon Distel and his loved ones,
You have made the ultimate sacrifice in the most noble of professions. Have peace in that knowlege.

Motor Officer Mark Salvo
West Sacramento Police Department

August 29, 2003

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Captain Scott Wright
Mount Holly Police Department, NC

August 29, 2003

Yet another hero has had their life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Distel. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

August 29, 2003

As a fellow motorcop our section expresses our prayers to Officer Distels family and the CHP. God bless you.

Sgt Rocky Maze
Edmonton Police Service,Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

August 29, 2003

To know that some people didn't respect the job you chose to do. But day after day, you worked to protect them.
God bless your Family and Friends.
-Rest In Peace-

SBH
Knox County Sheriffs Office (TN)

August 29, 2003

Rest In Peace Brother.

Officer Carter
CHP Riverside

August 29, 2003

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Distel family for we share in your grief .I lost a brother on July 17,2003 in an automobile accident Deputy Constable John David Garcia
of Magnolia Tx. precinct 5 .Our prayers are with your family
may God be your comforter

God Bless,
Angela Garcia

Angela Garcia

August 28, 2003

God Bless Officer Distel

God Bless Officer Distel's family

God Bless the California Highway Patrol

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

August 28, 2003

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Distel,
I am so sad to hear about your loss. It breaks my heart to know that you are hurting. I wish there was something I could do. There are no words that I can say to take away your pain (if there was, I would do it in a second). I have been in your shoes, and I feel helpless knowing I can't ease your pain. You are on my mind and in my prayers. I pray God will take your broken hearts and hold them in His gentle hands and comfort you. You are not alone, you have a HUGE family waiting to help in any way (the CHP really helped me when I lost Steve. They are here for you, lean on them). I pray you feel comfort from those around you and from God.
Kristi Robinson
Girlfriend of CHP Officer Steve Linen, EOW 8/12/01

Kristi Robinson
Survivor 2001

August 28, 2003

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Distel for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.


Anonymous

Anonymous

August 28, 2003

God Bless Your Family. Jesus Loves You, and so do we!

Retired Officer RB Wade
Richmond, Va. Police

August 28, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Distel's wife, child, family and friends. You will never be alone in your pain and grief. Your law enforcment family will always be with you. We all hurt with you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

August 28, 2003

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

August 28, 2003

Thank you for your service, Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, loved ones, coworkers and friends. Your acrafice will not be forgotten!

Fellow motor officer
Mt. Pleasant, SC

August 28, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS. OUR HEARTS ARE SADDENED. REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 28, 2003

You made the ultimate sacrafice and we mourn your loss. Watch over us will you patrol the highways in heaven.

State Trooper
New Jersey State Police

August 28, 2003

To Officer Distel 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

August 28, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Shannon Distel...and the California Highway Patrol..... our hearts and prayers are with you all......Thank you for a job well done Shannon ... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests..

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook - Site owners
beyond-the-blue

August 28, 2003

God bless Troop. Thank you for your service.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

August 28, 2003

Brother, may God bless you and your family during this most tragic time. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI, New York

August 28, 2003

Our condolence goes out to Officer Shannon Distel's wife and family, his co-workers and friends. Our prayers are with you at this time of grief. May God comfort you and give you peace and understanding at this most difficult time.

Sincerely,
Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor (Murrieta,Calif.)
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff
Morris Lyn Taylor (Douglas County Oregon)
EOW 9-14-02

August 28, 2003