Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I used to work in SW Michigan and traveled to Mishawaka frequently. I was saddened by the tragic death of Officer Verkler. I just spent last week training for dealing with similar incidents. To Bryan, you will NOT be forgotten!!!!

Officer Bill Clock
Ann Arbor MI Police

December 14, 2003

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends, and co-workers of Patrolman Verkler.

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

December 14, 2003

It was with a saddened heart with which we read about Bryan's and Tom's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, friends, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

December 14, 2003

Rest in peace, and thanks for fighting the good fight. I hope to make a difference in this world like you did, and will be proud to wear the badge because of you. God bless the families of these heroes and their agency.

Pat
Baltimore, MD

December 14, 2003

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.

You were called into this profession and our Lord and Savior has blessed you because:
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because it is honored by God.

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for your fellow man, while serving, defending, and protecting others in your community.

To the family of Patrolman Bryan Verkler and the Mishawaka Police Department, your extended family of Law Enforcement Officers grieves with you during this time. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you and comfort you during this most difficult time.

To all my brothers and sisters, 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. Please pray for this officer's family and friends as they struggle with this tragedy.
May God be with you every day, please remember, we are a part of the largest family in the world and when one hurts we all hurt.

Though our badges and uniforms may be different, our mission is the same. Rest in peace with our other fallen Brothers and Sisters. We will continue the fight in your honor.

Florida Deputy Sheriff

December 14, 2003

I would like to extend my extreme sympathy to the family of Officer Verkler. I am currently helping to keep the peace in Iraq right now so regretfully I can not attend any memorial services. I wish to say the streets here in Iraq are tuff but not any where near as tuff as the streets every single officer walks each day. God is with him and his family at there time of need. I like to think he is walking the beat in heaven right now watching over all of us still keeping the streets of the entire world safe for all of us.

Sgt. Michael Hummel
U.S. Army

December 14, 2003

God bless the Verkler family and the Mishawaka Police Department. Thank you for your dedicated service. You will not be forgotten.

Officer Schrade
Department of veterans Affairs - NY

December 14, 2003

We want to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and co-workers of Patrolman Bryan Verkler. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. He will never be forgotten.

Sincerely,

Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff
Morris Lyn Taylor (Roseburg, Oregon)
EOW 9-14-02

December 14, 2003

You are a true hero for your dedication and sacrifice. God will keep you in his arms for all time. My heart goes out to his wife and family.

Anonymous

December 14, 2003

May God bless the family of Police Officer Bryan S. Verkler.

The Men and Women of the Amtrak Police Department extends our deepest sympathy to the Mishawaka Police Department and to the family of Officer Verkler.

God Bless!!!

Criminal Investigator
Amtrak Police Department NY & NJ Division

December 14, 2003

May God be with the wife, family, friends and coworkers of Patrolman Verkler. My heart and prayers are with you all. Thank you Patrolman Verkler for a job well done.

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

December 14, 2003

Rest in peace blue angel.

Shannon
concerned citizen

December 14, 2003

Bryan Verkler, you were a great friend for many many years! You will be missed greatly. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers! Always, Christine Cerny-Parr

December 14, 2003

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Officer Verkler's family and department for the loss of your hero.
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest in peace now my brother.

Deputy Todd Englin
Pinal County Sheriff's Office,Az

December 14, 2003

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER VERKLER, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

December 14, 2003

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF PATROLMAN BRYAN VERKLER.

Anonymous

December 14, 2003

My prayers for you and your family! May you always be remembered for your dedication and service.

Anonymous

December 14, 2003

JUST WANTED THE FAMILY TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYER'S MY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL, AMEN!!

PTL K.G.WATT
FRANKLINTON P.D.

December 14, 2003

I would like to give my condolences to Cpl. Roberts and Ptlm. Verkler's Family, friends and fellow Officers.
Everytime I check this web site I feel empty and sad As I know that I'm going to read about another Brother or Sister
who died giving their life to save the life of others.
Today I read about two Brother Officers who were killed by a spineless coward. Even though he took his own life it doesn't help or make sense to his family, friends or his fellow Officers.
If this coward wanted to end his life then so be it, its his choice but to take an Officers life to is just unfair.
For all that are affected by the lose of these fine Officers, words are not enough and the fact that it is eleven days until Christmas makes it that much sadder.
I hope when I check back in a few days I don't read that another Brother or Sister has given the ultimate sacrifice during the Christmas season. I know its impossible that another Officer won't make the ultimate sacrifice but hopefully we won't lose one for the rest of the year and we can enjoy Christmas with our family and friends.
Rest in peace my Brothers and keep watch over the rest of us.

Ptlm. Mike Walker
Providence Police Department

December 14, 2003

I feel priviliged to have served with Bryan. Our City and Department lost a fine Officer.
God Bless Bryan and his family.
My prayers are with you.
Retired MPD Kathleen Hamilton

Retired Sgt. Kathleen Hamilton
Mishawka Police Dept.

December 14, 2003

Blessed are the peacemakers..........but how sad this day.
"One thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those among you who have sought and found a way to serve." Albert Schweitzwer
I did not know Patrolman Verkler, but from what I have read of him, he must have been among those happy few who had found his way to serve. Your community, and our brotherhood of law enforcement, are all lessened today by the loss of this officer. He isn't really gone. He lives on in every officer who steps up to take his place on the thin blue line. He lives on in his family, and in the community he loved enough to give his life to protect.
May the memories of happier times with your officer help to ease the pain of this terrible time. He walks Heaven's beat now, and watches over you still.
He did not lose his life, he gave it in service.
My condolences.

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

December 14, 2003

To the families, friends and departments. You are all in our paryers and we are sorry for your loss. Always remember the times you had and know that he is still with you in your hearts. Rest easy bro, we'll take the watch from here

Patrolman
Lake Odessa Police Department

December 14, 2003

Rest in peace BLUE ANGEL, and Thank You.

Andy

December 14, 2003

Officer Verkler, thank you for your service. rip

Special Agent S. Cochran
CSX Railroad Police (Jax,Fl)

December 14, 2003

Bryan Verkler
was one of the kindest men that I have ever known, he was always very protective of anyone around him and had such a kind heart that he was always there if anyone were to need him. He talked about how much he enjoyed being a police officer and that he wouldn't trade it for the world. The smile on his face would bring anyone to smile with him and the care in his eyes always showed in every situation. Bryan being killed in the line of duty has taken everyone by storm and he will be greatly missed he was an amazing police officer and died doing the work he loved, it breaks my heart that he is not here with us anymore but he will forever be in my heart,
thoughts and prayers
You are greatly missed...

Michele Yakym

December 14, 2003