Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To this fine Officer's wife, young child, family, friends and coworkers my heart and prayers are with you all in this terrible time of loss. May you find strength in God and each other. Thank you Officer Distel for a job well done and continue your watch on the streets of heaven.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

August 28, 2003

Our prayers are with the family and friends on this sad day. So very sorry for your loss.

Rest in peace Warrior!

Officer Jason Woodruff
Gulf Shores, AL Police

August 28, 2003

Officer Distel, you made the ultimate sacrifice. God bless your family and fellow officers. Thank you for your service and a job well done. Rest in peace.

Motor Officer Wittmer
California Highway Patrol

August 28, 2003

Rest in peace Brother Shannon, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

August 28, 2003

Rest in Peace Motor Brother...you will never be forgotten. May God hold you forever in his arms and may he watch over your family and friends during this most difficult time. Rest easy Blue Angel...take a tour of the Golden Roads of Heaven

CPD

August 28, 2003

OFFICER DISTEL MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE EXTENDED TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND AGENCY DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT THAT HAS CLAIMED ANOTHER OF GOD'S BLUE ANGELS. REST EASILY AND PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR WATCH FROM THE STREETS OF HEAVEN. . GOD BLESS U ALL.

REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS.

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Aston, Pennsylvania

August 28, 2003

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Shannon Distel's family, friends, and co-workers with the California Highway Patrol.

God bless. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

August 28, 2003

God speed warrior your shield will shine forever. Your dedication is an inspiration to all.

Officer Ryan Leach
Grand Blanc Township

August 28, 2003

God bless you and your family.

Anonymous

August 28, 2003

Deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Shannon Distel.

Anonymous

August 28, 2003

Officer Distel gave of himself so others would be safe. We thank you for your sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you brother, as well as, your family and department in their time of grief.

Trooper John McMahon
Utah Highway Patrol

August 28, 2003

Rest in peace brother.
T. Spence

Officer T. Spence
CHP

August 28, 2003

Rest in peace brother.
T. Spence

Officer T. Spence
CHP

August 28, 2003

IT SOUNDS LIKE THUNDER FAR AWAY..............

It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.

Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.

They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.

Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.

So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.

By

Author Unknown

When a motor officer is lost the ripple of grief travels far and wide.

Please know that the thoughts and prayers of the Toronto Police Service, Highway Motor units are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Distel.

Sgt. Andy Norrie
Toronto Police Service

August 28, 2003

My condolence to the family & friends of Officer Distel. God dearly loves his officers who carry the shield in battle against the wrong doers in this country. He has a very special place for each. Go in peace Shannon.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller
Oregon State Police

August 28, 2003

My thoughts are with your family, friends and fellow Officers. Thank You for a job well done. You can ride the streets of Heaven now.

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Dept. Louisville KY

August 28, 2003

My thoughts go out to Officer Distel's family and friends.
Rest in Peace Shannon

Motor Officer Frank Plourd
Scarborough PD

August 28, 2003

To Mrs. Shannon Distel and family - We grieve with you.

To the CHP family - We stand with you.

To Officer Shannon Distel - We Salute you and won't ever forget you.

Deputy
Sacramento Sheriff's Department

August 28, 2003

Dear Warrior, I'm sadened to know that we have lost another officer in the line of duty. But, you did what you do because you chose it. You chose to walk the thin blue line between warrior and servant and your community is grateful for your sacrifice. May God provide your family with swift closure in their loss, and to yourself, fast winds to your next assignment in heaven, as you walk those streets under his command. A huge reward is awaiting you. In the meantime, please watch over us and the remaining peace officers that will continue the watch in your absence. Goodnight sir.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

August 28, 2003

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

August 28, 2003

Rest in peace, bro.

Officer R. Law
Sacramento Police Department

August 28, 2003

It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright..And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight. They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast.. They look so proud and noble, like knights come from the past.
Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one.. From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun. And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by.. And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you.. They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few. Like men of steel, on silver wings, they sparkle in the light.. then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again.. You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind. Side by side they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound.. And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face.. You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe. For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind.. And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen one rides again.

Rest in Peace my brother!

B Engelhardt
El Cajon Police Dept.

August 28, 2003

On behalf of the men and women of the Oregon State Police, please accept our sincere condolences.

Anonymous

August 28, 2003

To the wife of officer Distel :
So sorry to hear of this horrible tragedy .
Please remember that the Lord is the only one that can fill that empty place in the canyon of sorrow that has been left in your heart . I too , am sharing in a different kind of loss , but too , one that has been very tragic and consuming for me . As yourself , we will never totally get over the loss . We must remember that our Lord is the one constant in our lives that can never be lost . All else is temporary and changing . God's love for us is endless . Please cast your whole burden of grief on Him and let Him carry it , as I am trying to do in my loss of friendship . There will be times when you feel as if you can't live through the pain , but find comfort in knowing that He will sustain you . It's surely hard to imagine life without the pain you feel right now , but we must remember that with God ALL things are possible .
My prayer is for the Lord to lead , guide , direct and comfort you as you must endure this tragedy , not only for yourself , but for that infant child you have .
" Blessed are those who mourn , for they shall be comforted ." Matthew 5:4

Isaiah 60: 19-20

C. Kaye Hunley
Maynardville , TN

August 28, 2003

May God grant you peace Shannon, and wrap his mighty arms around you family and police family.

Deputy Brad L. Myers
Jay Co. Indiana Sheriff's Dept.

August 28, 2003