Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service. May GOD bless you and your family.

Trooper Larry Brown
Wisconsin State Patrol

November 16, 2003

rest in peace blue angel.

Shannon
concerned citizen

November 16, 2003

I would like to extend my condolences to Deputy Meyer's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

November 16, 2003

May Heavenly Father bless this man's family in all ways. No greater sacrifice can be made when it is made in behalf of another.

Officer Robert Pippen
Portland Police Bureau

November 16, 2003

RIP Fallen brother, you will be missed greatly, my deepest regrets to the family friends and fellow officers.

Constable Douglas M. Samens #737
Osceola Township Police Department and Water Patrol

November 15, 2003

I have been where you fear to go....
I have seen what you fear to see........
I have done what you fear to do.........
All these things I've done for you.
I am the one you leaned upon .............
The one you cast your scorn upon.......
The one you brought your troubles to......
All these people I've been for you.
The one you asked to stand apart........
The one you felt should have no heart.
The one you called the man in blue......
But I am human, just like you.
And through the years I've come to see
Just how much you relied on me.
Although of thanks there was little sign..........
As I stood for you
On that thin blue line...................
Now take my badge and take my gun.....
For now my tour of duty is done..........
Do you think that you can be
All those things you asked of me......?
ANON

To all the loved ones, friends, and brothers and sisters of the badge that your officer has left behind, I offer my heartfelt condolences and prayers.
Nothing can replace him, but know that he did not lose his life-he gave it. May the memories of happy times with him sustain you, and may you know that your loved one is safe now and watches over you still.

Sgt. Barbara Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.

November 15, 2003

To the family of Deputy Meyer and all those at the Winnebago Sheriffs Office, your extended family in New Jersey mourns your loss.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

November 15, 2003

My sympathy to Deputy Sheriff Richard Meyers' wife and son and his fellow coworkers. May He Rest In Peace!!

Retired Detective Richard Burger
Fond du Lac Wi. City Police

November 15, 2003

We will take the watch from here..god speed..rest in peace

Anonymous

November 15, 2003

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace my brother.

Anonymous

November 15, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Sheriff Meyer's wife, child, family, friends and co-workers. Words are not adequate enough. Your law enforcement family is with you and always will be. Psalm 55:22

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

November 15, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff Richard Meyer … and the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office, WI… our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Richard ... 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

November 15, 2003

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family

LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

November 15, 2003

Deputy, as my sister celebrates her birthday today, she thanks you for your service. I also lost an officer friend on this day in 1979. As you now know, Jesus Loves You, so do we!

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond,VA Police

November 15, 2003

My fiance Dennis was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Richard did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Richard be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Meyer's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his family. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Richard is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Richard was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/01/03)

November 14, 2003

Police Officers are part of a brotherhood that others will never know! Take care, we've got the watch from here!

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department, Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department

November 14, 2003

Rest In Peace Brother...

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constable/K-9 Handler

November 14, 2003

Thank You for your courage and service. Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

November 14, 2003

Thank you Deputy Meyer for your dedication to our profession, to the community you served, and for your selfless sacrifice. To his wife and child my deepest condolences and continued prayers. Memories will ease the pain and keep him close in spirit. He will always be a Hero to those of us left behind, and will have our backs when we need him. Two years to the day, we lost another young Deputy in the line of duty and the pain of that loss is still fresh. I know that Billy met Deputy Meyer at Heaven's Gates and gave him the grand tour. Enjoy guys, we'll see you again.....

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

November 14, 2003

Brother,

May you rest in peace. Your memory will live on forever. We all know that you will guide us and protect us from above. My prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Hyatt. May god bless you all.

Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security

November 14, 2003

Deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers Of Deputy Meyer. Many grieve with you and you will never be forgotten! God Speed Brother!

Trooper
MN State Patrol

Anonymous

November 14, 2003

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DS RICHARD MEYER.

Anonymous

November 14, 2003

Rest in peace Deputy Meyer. Your young son will grow up proud knowing his father was a hero who served others and made the ultimate sacrifice. God bless your young family left behind.

Your brothers and sisters in blue
in Upstate New York

Ptlm
CPD, NY

November 14, 2003

My thoughts are with your family, friends and Fellow Officers. Thank you for serving your community!

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Dept. Louisville, KY

November 14, 2003

Rest in Peace Brother Richard, you are a true hero and will not be forgotten.

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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

November 14, 2003