Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jenny,
I miss you & I love you. I wish I had more time with you. I still have that big white fluffy cat you and Becky got me for Christmas. I remember when mom, dad, Jeremy, & I went to Petoskey to see you guys and roasted marshmallows & made s'mores. I will always remember the last time we were together was driving to the VFW Hall for the family Christmas party.
Love,
Amy
xoxoxo

Amy Jo-Marie Pabst
12 yr old cousin

April 6, 2004

Dear Jenny,
I'm going to miss you alot especially at the next Christmas party. It won't be the same without you there. I think of you everyday.
I Love You!
Michaela

Michaela Abigail Pabst
7 yr old cousin

April 6, 2004

Dear Jenny,
The last time I saw you was at Grandma & Grandpa Gibson's the day of the party. Mom made me wake you up to go to the hall. I'm really sad and miss you a lot.
Lots of Love With Plenty of Hugs & Kisses From-
Brendan

Brendan Christopher Pabst
6 yr old Godson/Cousin

April 6, 2004

Dear Jenny,
Hi. You are beautiful. Miss you!
Love, Stephanie

Stephanie LeeAnne Pabst
3 yr old cousin

April 6, 2004

Jennifer,

May God be with you, and your family. Also to my fellow officers in the fourth. May eternal peace be with the both of you.

P.O. Jason Tonti

P.O. Jason Tonti
Detroit Police Department

April 6, 2004

Jenny-
There are no words to describe how much I miss you. I know that we didn't get to see each other as much as I would have liked to and even though I didn't see you I thought about you a lot.
I watch home videos of when you were little and I was a baby, to try to capture some images that I cannot remember of you, like the time we were at Deer Acres and a deer ate the pamphlet out of Grandpa's pocket. I wish I could gave been older so I could remember all of the things we did together when we were little. I do remember going to your house in Cape Coral, FL when I was six. When Kevin and me got burnt and fainted in front of Disney. I remember when we were leaving Disney, my mom and dads station wagon blew up and an airplane flew above us and made a smiley face in the sky.
Jen I new your job was dangerous but I never thought anything like this would happen to you. I just hope you were not cold, scared, or in any pain. But it hurts to no that you were.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I wish I would have given you one last hug good-bye at the Christmas party, I never thought that it was the last time I was going to see you.
Knowing that your gone is so hard to except. I try not to think about how you were taken from us, but how your going to live on in your mom, dad, sister, aunts, uncles, and cousins. We will never let your spirit die.
I Love You-
Katie XOXOXO

Katelyn Foulds
Officer Jennifer Fettig's Cousin

April 6, 2004

Jenny
I'm so sorry you had to go in this way. I'm also sorry I never took the time to get to know you. You were such a great person. You were always happy and always had a smile on. I remember you telling us stories about your job at the Christmas parties. You loved your job. Now all we can do is remember these good things about you.

Love,
Alyssa

Cousin Alyssa

April 4, 2004

Dear Jenny Fettig,
We will all love you and miss you forever. You were a great cousin. That person shouldn't have killed you. Do you see Grandpa Pabst? I pray for you ever night. Everybody was crying for you. We all will miss you. bye


your cousin Michelle

Michelle Gibson

April 4, 2004

I am saddened to the deaths of more law enforcement officers. I hate that we are living in such a cruel world. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Officer Fettig.

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 4, 2004

I don't really remember a lot about Jenny from my childhood. She moved to Florida when I was really young. I do however have one memory that sticks with me quite well. All of the family would meet over to Grandma and Grandpa's house every Halloween. I was just a little kid and all of my cousins dressed so scary so I would always run from them crying. While the other cousins got a kick out of this and tried to scare me more Jenny felt so bad and she would always say "don't worry Beth it's just me Jenny." Although this memory is short, it is dear to my heart because it is back when all of us cousins seemed so close and we all lived near each other. Jenny I will never forget the way you always tried to make everyone happy even as a kid. You will be greatly missed.

Elizabeth Gibson

April 4, 2004

Dearest Jenny,
You will be missed always - our heart's break for all the beautiful experiences of life you will never share with us. There were so many things to look forward to - weddings, babies, laughter & joy. There will forever be an empty place in our family now, Jenny because God called you away to soon. I know you're in a better place, where nothing & no one can ever hurt you again, but it's so much lonelier here without you. We should have had more time to share life with you. You're in my thoughts & prayers every day - your sweet spirit & beautiful smile will be missed by all of your family forever.

I love you,
Aunt Karen

Aunt Karen

April 2, 2004

Jenny,
I cannot tell you how much I miss you. I know I didnt get to see you nearly as much as I would've liked too and now I am regretting that. Just knowing that I cant pick up my phone and call you when I'm in Detroit or see you when you come up and visit is still so hard to accept. You dont even know though how proud I am of you. I just want you to know that I think about you everyday, and I always will. Please watch over us until we can be with you.
I love you Jenny
Kevin

March 29, 2004

Dear Jenny,

A day has not gone by without thinking of you, you and Becky and your mom and dad have been in my prayers daily. I know you are an angel in heaven. After you moved from Florida we seemed to lose touch and then my moving to California made it farther, I really enjoyed hearing from you when you wrote writing back and forth always looking foward to get the mail and what you had to say and what was going on in your life, I regret not being able to see you as often, I will cherish the memories when we were young and will always miss you. Love Annmarie

Annmarie
cousin

March 27, 2004

Jenny was a kind and sweet woman who wanted to be in law
enforcement, to help people, and to provide a positive change in society.
She was the first official "parking ambassador" i.e. meter maid in
Petosky, MI prior to her joining the DPD. I am missing her very much.
God speed ahead...

Uncle and Godparent

March 27, 2004

Dear Jennifer,
How I envy your fellow officers and co-workers. They got to spend almost every day with you. They had the pleasure of knowing you better than most of your family. With you moving to Florida and then to Petsokey, our big family seemed to drift apart. We got together for graduation parties, other special occasions and the Gibson Christmas parties.We
only got to see you for brief moments of time-and how fast those moments were gone. I deeply regret that!
I'm so thankful I was able to talk with you at the the last Christmas party. Remember I told you how much your mom worried about you every day--you said, "Tell my mom not to worry about me. I can take care of myself." Then we all had to give Aunt Gwen a hard time about taking each family's picture.(Which I'm so grateful she did.) The photo of you, your mom & dad and Becky turned out so great. Everyone had such beautiful smiles, and it was a happy day. We all tried to talk you into calling in sick so that we could have a little more time together. But you had a job to do. I was so proud of your dedication, but sorry for the short moments of time we shared. We always thought we had time left to do everything that we're suppose to do in ours lives. My heart aches for your parents and Becky. The future holidays and family get togethers will be hard without you here, but I know you will be with us (watching from above) forever. Now you are one of GOD'S Angels on patrol. YOU will be missed by all of us, but not forgotten!!!!

Always in my thoughts and prayers

Love,
Aunt Kim

Kimberly Anderson

March 26, 2004

Dear Jennifer,
I am sure that I never told you enough that I loved you.
Your presence could light up a room and you could be the life of a party. I will miss that beaming smile even on the holidays when family picture time seemed more like a chore than fun- you still smiled brightly. In all the pictures your smile is there. I wish that you were still here with us.
We all miss you and the void seems endless. Your life was too short. You had so much left to do. I often think of the things that will never come to pass.
When I hear your "Angel" song, I talk to you. I hope that you can hear all of the family. We want you with us. Someday, we will be together again. May God keep you surrounded with love until we can all be there to see your smile again.
Love always and forever,
Aunt Gwen

March 25, 2004

Jen we never met but we will one day,till then God Speed to you sister your loss was not in vain.

SGT.TONY SCHIOZZI
NYPD

March 24, 2004

To the family of Jennifer,

The Litz family's heart breaks for you. Please know that your Jennifer died a HERO. She like our son Deputy Brian Robert Litz was taken to heaven and is now on duty for Jesus. We will keep all of her family in our prayers. May God Bless all of you and remember you now have another Angel that is very close to God to pray to.

Very Sincerely Your,
Brian's dad

Raymond Litz

March 20, 2004

Dear Jenny,
I remember when you were a little girl....

You lived your life so full of love
Now your'e an angel up above

May you be at peace where you are
You lived your life like a shining star

I'll think of you with things I see
And realize now that somethings will never be

And although our greatest fears were met
You lived your life with no regrets

Your love, courage, bravery and respect
You lived your life to serve and protect

And that Dear Jen
We will never forget

You lived your life with so much to give...
Your smile, laughter, and bright eyes

You lived your life with all your heart
You lived your life a Hero from the start

And until we meet again..
The deep sadness will cease to end...

I Love You and Miss You... Aunt Karol

Karol Fitagerald
aunt

March 20, 2004

"A Part of America Died"

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

Anonymous

March 20, 2004

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 Fetting 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

March 20, 2004

On behalf of our organization, I would like to extend our sympathies to the Family, Friends and Fellow Officers of Officer Jennifer Timathy Ann-Fettig. What a tragic loss of such a young life. You died a Hero.

Officer Julie Schmidt
Kentucky Womens Law Enforcement Network

March 15, 2004

"One thing I know: the only ones who will be really happy are those who have sought and found a way to serve." Albert Schweitzer
My prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Fettig. May the memories you have of happy times with her help to ease the pain you're feeling now. She did not lose her life-she gave it in service.
Rest easy, Officer; you will never be forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN

March 15, 2004

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

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Fettig's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Deputy Sheriff Dennis McElderry's fiancee - EOW (01/03/03)

March 15, 2004

Although we never had a chance to meet, we shared a common goal.
To make the world a better place, but now it's taken a toll.
Now I say to you in words of a prayer, I will remember what you've done.
Your death was the ultimate in sacrifice, how tragic that you're gone.
One day we'll meet and talk about our common goal and then,
The heartache that I 'm feeling now, will no longer have to mend.

The Men and Women of the Green Bay Polic
Green Bay P.D. Green Bay WI

March 12, 2004