Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family,friends, and co-workers of Patrolman Bryan Verkler: On behalf of the men and women of the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office...you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. Chris Culler
Sarpy County Sheriff-Nebraska

December 15, 2003

Someone we loved very much has now physically gone away from you. We will miss him more than any other person could ever know or possibly understand. In his place his leaving has left many wonderful moments. Cling to those memories, They can serve as salve for our hurts and balm for our heartfelt pains. They will help to get us through today, tomorrow, and the many tomorrows to come. And so can God. Rest on Him. Lean on His people.
...for everything there is a reason.

Anonymous

December 15, 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

December 15, 2003

Rest in Peace Brother Bryan, 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

December 15, 2003

Here, I stand again, as the casket of a fallen brother draped with the American flag makes
its way past the tear filled eye's of the officer(s) & families left to deal with the pain of
life without a father, husband, friend, & brother.

I watch as a sea of car's, lights rotating/flashing in a show of unity for a friend who paid
the ultimate sacrifice. I watch as civilians stand to the side of the road, praying & paying
respect as the procession passes.

I listen as officer(s) fire their weapons in a 21 gun salute, and watch as the family, and
other officers jump, as this reminds them of the last sound heard by our fallen brother.

At last, as tears stream down the faces of the mourners at the grave, we watch as the officer(s)
are laid to rest, and say our final farewells to him our brother

I reflect, and remember:
All gave some
And some gave all
Some stood through
For the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties
And recall
Some gave all. (unknown writer)
To the two brave officers, although I knew you not you will always be my brothers!

Officer Wilder
Cincinnati Childrens Hopital Protective Services

December 15, 2003

SO MANY PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW WHAT AN OFFICER PUTS UP
WITH I'M SURE THIS OFFICER WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY
FAMILY AND ANYONE..SUCH A TRAGEDY TO HAPPEN..

PTLMN BOB DURBIN
Danville police dept. aux xr56

December 15, 2003

Rest in peace. Bless your family and co-workers.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

December 15, 2003

Another hero is gone!

Rest in peace my brother, we will continue the fight!

In memory of Officer Bryan S Verkler, and all the fallen heros, please light a blue light in a window of your home and let it shine 24/7!!

RJF
CPD, NY

December 15, 2003

We will carry on with heavy hearts because we have lost one of our own. Rest in peace brother.

Patrolman
Cleveland Police Department

December 15, 2003

My heartfel sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Patrolman Verkler.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him, I am sure that he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest in Peace my friend, those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin, blue line.

ILEA 99-139, C Squad

December 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.

December 15, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Patrolman Verkler's wife, family, friends and co-workers. Words are not adequate enough but prayers are here, especially during this holiday season. Your law enforcement family will always be with you. Psalm 55:22

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

December 15, 2003

Rest easy brother the watch is ours now.

officer
Atlanta Police

December 14, 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 Patrolman Verkler 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

December 14, 2003

I just wanted to write a short comment about Officer Roberts, who was senselessly shot and killed this past weekend. I can say with pride that I knew this man. He would always have his lunch in his squad car outside my house, and I always enjoyed talking to him when he would come by. He was the model of what a good officer should be: Kind, courteous, helpful, and friendly. He was a wonderful man and a wonderful officer, and he will be missed in this community. I pray that God gives his family the strength to make it through the days to come.

Andrew Long
Citizen of Mishawaka, IN

December 14, 2003

OFFICER VERKLER,YOU NOW PATROL ANOTHER BEAT YOUR TIME OF PROTECTING OTHERS HAS ENDED,BUT YOUR NEVER ENDING REWARD HAS JUST BEGUN! THANK YOU BROTHER FOR THE JOB THAT YOU DONE!

K9 OFFICER C.W.HOLLEY #282
LOWELL POLICE DEPT. N.C.

December 14, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Patrolman Bryan S. Verkler ...and the Mishawaka Police Department, IN... our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Bryan ... 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

December 14, 2003

You gave new meaning to the term "gentle giant". Thank you for driving me home the night I had too much to drink. Thank you for laughing with me outside when I had to work the midnight shift. Thank you for bringing me coffee without me having to ask. Thank you for always bragging about all the big fish you caught. Thank you for reminding me what a good human being is supposed to be like. Thank you for your smile and the little dimple in your chin. Thank you for being a part of my life. Thank you for being my friend.

Tracie

December 14, 2003

This has to be one of the greatest losses that could occur for not only the family and friends, but also the South Bend/Mishawaka area. Such wonderful people are seldom found, and we lose them way too soon. We must try to take comfort in having been allowed to know Bryan during his much too short life. God Bless and Carry each of us through this time.

Nancy Coney

December 14, 2003

The thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Ofc. Bryan Verkler.

Detective
Onondaga County Sheriff's Office (NY)

December 14, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS THIS HERO AND HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS. MAY HIS WIFE KNOW THAT MYSELF AND THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY OF THIS GREAT NATION, GRIEVES WITH HER. OFFICER VERKLER, MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. A HERO NEVER IS. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

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

December 14, 2003

I will miss your sense of humor and quick wit and the way you always made me laugh. My life is better for having known you and I know heaven is now a better place because you are there. Good Bye Big Verk and thank you for being my friend.

Cpl. Jon Bogart
Mishawaka Police Dept.

December 14, 2003

Thank you for your faithful service young man. My heart goes out to your family. More so my heart goes out to those who will never know the true meaning of being a brother in blue. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for doing whats right.

Detective R Rummage
Lexington, NC Police

December 14, 2003

Yet another hero has had their life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Verkler. 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

December 14, 2003

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Verkler. The world is a much grayer place with his tragic and senseless loss. He will be remembered by all of us here as a true hero serving his country and community.

Chief of Police Olen M. Young
Wauneta Police Department

December 14, 2003