Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sincere condolences to the Detroit P.D. family. Your grief is shared by all. God bless all of you.

PFC John Spangler
Baltimore COunty Police Dept.

February 20, 2004

Whether it be for 3 years or for 14 years, we often love our jobs and come to work only mindful subconsciously that these events can happen to us. Our hearts are heavy for family, friends, and fellow DPD Officers at this time. God Bless all of you, and Gods Speed to Jennifer and Matt.

Police Officer Connie Koski
Ypsilanti, MI PD

February 20, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the families of Officer Fettig.
I know there isn't words right now that I can say that will make your families feel better, but I know they are proud of you!!

God speed & God be with your family, friends & brothers & sisters at the Detroit Police Dept............

Wife of a Marion County Deputy
Ocala, FL

February 20, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jennifers' fiancee, family, friends, and department. Unfortunately this pain is felt by too many, as this site continues to grow. We are the family of a police officer killed in the line of duty, by senseless gunfire, just as these two fine young officers. The love and support we felt during that horrible time and continue to feel from our family in Blue, will never be forgotten.

A blue light is in our window and shines every day and night, there are blue ribbons on our cars, not just in May but throughout the year. We thank a police officer every time we see one and thank God for the time we had with our son, although too short.

Hold dear to the thought that God needed another angel to watch out for us all and he selected one of the best we had.
God Bless!

February 20, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, February 20, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officers Matthew Bowens and Jennifer Fettig who died in the line of duty just four days ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Bowens and Fettig's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

February 20, 2004

Jennifer and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. Jennifer will never be forgotten - she will be in my thoughts daily as will all of you. Jennifer, please continue to protect your brothers and sisters in blue. Watch over all of us and know that your family has the support of an extended law enforcement family. You have made the ultimate sacrafic to keep us all safe.

Angie Marshall
wife of Tpr. Kevin M. Marshall EOW 7-7-03
Michigan State Police/ES Team

Angie Marshall

February 20, 2004

"It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived."

From the Policemans' Memorial in Washington DC:

February 20, 2004

Our prayers and condolences go out to the families of Officers Fettig and Bowens. We have your back, now. Rest in peace.

Police Officers
Bloomfield Township Police Department

February 20, 2004

Thank you Jennifer, for your dedication and sacrifice.

John Huizdos
Bloomfield Township

February 19, 2004

REST IN PEACE. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU KEEP A WATCHFUL EYE OVER ALL OF US.

POLICE OFFICER
NYPD - 44 PCT

February 19, 2004

Jennifer,
You have payed the ultimate sacrifice. You are truely one of Detroit's Finest. You will be deeply missed and you will never be forgotten. God Bless You and your family. God Speed my sister in blue.

Police Officer Adam Borkowski
Detroit Police Department

February 19, 2004

Sister, may God bless you and watch over your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

February 19, 2004

I would like to express our condolences to all the Detroit Officers and the slain officer's families on behalf of everyone at the Sampson Co. Sheriff's Office, N.C.

D.V. DEPUTY
SAMPSON CO. SHERIFFS OFFICE

February 19, 2004

O,gentle Lord! Keep the day/night watch with me.As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental , physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted.Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence.Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer : and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well.AMEN Sent to the fellow officers;family and loved ones on your loss; by the father of Officer J.D.Koeppen,Capital City Raleigh NC and Trooper D.C.Koeppen,New Jersey State Police.

Chief (ret) Douglas.A.Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

February 19, 2004

Rest in Peace, sister.

Trooper
Vermont State Police

February 19, 2004

My thoughts go out to the families of the fallen officer. I hope she enjoyed the job well, because its one that only a fallen officer could say I would do it again and again. I stand proud to know she was one of us.
Goodbye my fellow sister, we will see you again one day. Keep us safe from above.

L. DeMonaco Jr. #120
Richmond Police Department MI.

Officer L. DeMonaco Jr.
Richmond Police Department

February 19, 2004

A Brother Warrior has fell and died today in battle.

This Brother Warrior has made the ultimate sacrifice.

He has given his life for his Fellow Warriors, his family and friends too.

Brother Warrior, pass your sword to us, so we can keep your spirit alive.

You, my Brother Warrior will not be forgotten.

God Bless you, your family and your friends.

We honor and respect all of the Fallen Warriors who have gone before us.

We ask you, Brother Warriors to guide us, protect us and pray for us.

We will meet again my Brother Warriors.

For this time not to fight another battle, but to live in eternal peace.

God bless all of the Warriors, past, present and future.

Sgt. Chad McDaniel
Seminole County Sheriff's Office (FL)

February 19, 2004

like so many others, I am sitting here crying. There are no words to say, that havent already been said. So young...such a tragedy. My heart is heavy for Jennifers' fiancee, family, friends, and department.

a blue light is in my window 24/7 until saturday...

Cindy Wojtas

February 19, 2004

Our condolences to the families and co-workers of Officers Fettig and Bowens.

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD MARINE SAFETY OFFICE DETROIT

February 19, 2004

The city of Detroit, the state of Michigan, and America lost two heros. Two heros lost thier lives protecting everyone in the community that they served. Although the streets are plagued with violence they showed no fear. The ultimate sacrifice was made so that others could live in peace. Now they both work a beat where there is no violence. You will always be remembered as heros.

First Sergeant Salvatore A. Torelli
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, VA

February 19, 2004

Id would like to express my condolences to all the Detroit Officers and the slain officers families on behalf of everyone at Mishawaka P.D.

Cpl Kevin Will
Mishawaka Police Dept. IN

February 19, 2004

To the Family and Loved Ones of Officer Fettig:

There are no words that can express the sadness that is felt in times like these. I would like to thank Officer Fettig for serving day in and day out in the City of Detroit to protect all of us who live and work in the city. She gave the ultimate sacrafice for all of us.

Rest in peace Officer Fettig you are in a better place now and your memory will not be forgotten. With the utmost sincerity thank you Officer Fettig, you are a hero.

Special Agent Todd Allen
IRS-Criminal Investigation Division

February 19, 2004

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

PO Andrew
Chicago PD

February 19, 2004

To the family, friends, and the Detroit Police Department. I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. I would like to extend my condolences to you all. My thoughts and prays are with you. You have lost a beautiful soul, but heaven has one more shinning star.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, MD

February 19, 2004

It saddens me to hear of another loss in our law enforcement family. My thoughts & prayers to the family of Officer Fettig and the men and women of the Detroit PD. Be well and stay safe. God Bless.

Detective
San Diego County Sheriff's Dept.

February 18, 2004