Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with you Officer Fettig. I pray for your family up north and your extended family in the Detroit area. You will never be forgotten.

Lt Thomas Drury
Clare City Police Department Clare, Mich.

February 17, 2004

Beyond....

If we could see beyond today as God can see;
If all the clouds should roll away,
the shadows flee, over present griefs we would not fret,
each sorrow we would not forget,
for many joys are waiting yet, for you and me.
If we could know beyond today as God doth know,
why dearest treasures pass away and tears must flow,
and why the darkness leads to light, why dreary paths will soon grow bright;
Some day lifes wrongs will be made right, faith tells us so.
If we could see, If we could know,
we often say.....
But God in love a veil doth throw across our way.
We cannot see what lies before and so we cling to God the more, who leads us till this life is over.
Author unknown.

Teresa Goss
Shadco. Jax.Fl

February 17, 2004

My step-daughter is a Jennifer, and just as pretty. Her former step-dad was a policeman who gave his life for us. It is so sad, two youngsters with all to live for. Only Bosco knows the pain.

Jennifer, as you now know, Jesus Loves You, so do we!

John 3:16

Ret Officer RB WAde
Richmond, VA Police

February 17, 2004

2 young lives lost in 1 second. My prayers and thoughts are sent your way from PA. Please accept this poem as my way of thanking you for your time well served in your community as a public servant.

The The following short take describes what members of the EMS, Fire and Police Departments, doctors and nurses go through every week.

I WANT TO TELL YOU LIES
(author unknown)
I want to tell that little boy his Mom will be just fine,
I want to tell that dad we got his daughter out in time,
I want to tell that wife her husband will be home tonight,
I don't want to tell it like it is.....
I want to tell them lies.
You didn't put their seat belts on,
you feel you killed your kids,
I want to say you didn't... but in away, you did.
You pound your fist into my chest, you're hurting so inside,
I want to say you'll be okay....
I want to tell you lies.
You left chemicals within his reach and now it's in his eyes,
I want to say your son will see, not tell you he'll be blind.
You ask me if he'll be OK, with pleading in your eyes,
I want to say that yes he will....
I want to tell you lies.
I can see you're crying as your life goes up in smoke.
IF you'd maintained that smoke alarm, your children may have woke.
Don't grab my arm and ask me if your family is alive.
Don't make me tell you that they're dead....
I want to tell you lies.
I want to say she'll be okay, you didn't take her life,
I hear you say you love her and you'd never hurt your wife.
You thought you didn't drink to much, you thought
that you could drive.
I don't want to say how wrong you were,
I want to tell you lies.
You left her for a moment, it happens all the time.
How could she have fallen when you thought she couldn't climb?
I want to say her neck's not broke, that she will be just fine.
I don't want to say she's paralyzed.....
I want to tell you lies.
I want to tell this teen his buddies didn't die in vain,
Because he thought it would be cool to try and beat that train.
I don't want to tell him this will haunt him all his life,
I want to say that he'll forget,
I want to tell him lies.
You left the cabinet open and your daughter found the gun,
Now you want me to undo the damage that's been done.
You tell me she's your only child, you say she's only five.
I don't want to say she won't see six.....
I want to tell you lies.
He fell into the pool when you ran to get the phone,
It was only for a second that you left him there alone.
If you'd let the phone just ring perhaps your boy would be alive,
But I don't want to tell you that....
I want to tell you lies.
The fact that you were speeding caused that car to overturn,
And we couldn't get them out of there before the whole thing burned,
Did they suffer? Yes, they suffered, they were slowly burned alive.
But I don't want to say those words...
I want to tell you lies.
But I have to tell it like it is, until my shift is through,
And then the real lies begin, when I come home to you.
You ask me how my day was, and I say it was just fine.
I hope you understand, sometimes.....
I have to tell you lies.



Dedicated to all the Police Officers, Firefighters, EMT's, Paramedics, Emergency Flight Crews, Hospital Police, Security Officers and all Civil Servants who deal with the tragedies of life and death. The saddest of all being those that could have been prevented.

The next time you hear a siren in the distance, don't just say a prayer for the victims and their families. Say a prayer for the people that face these tragedies every day and do the best they can to save someone that is loved.

We never see the tears of these brave men and women, but God does.

Say a prayer for each and everyone who is out helping to make a difference in the darkness of the shadow that has surrounded us. Support them and let them know you care.

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, PA

February 17, 2004

REST IN PEACE!

Third Watch
U.S. Secret Service/UD FMB

February 17, 2004

Rest in Peace, GOD BLESS THE WARRIORS

Sergeant Michael J. Kuchinsky
U.S. Secret Service/UD

February 17, 2004

Our hearts go out to you. We are still trying to deal with the tragic death of one of our deputies. All of us were comforted by the overwhelming support from agencies all over the world through this memorial. To the family, friends, and law enforcement brothers and sisters of Officer Fettig, our prayers are with you. We worked through our tremendous grief by making little memorials for Deputy Brian Litz: mourning bands for our patrol vehicle stars, black ribbons with his name and ID on them for the antenna, even his ID on our rear windows using shoe polish...my agency came together even closer than before, and we started caring more, telling each other more how much we appreciated each other, instead of waiting to say it in a memorial. One of the reflections that meant a lot to us was "REST EASY, WE HAVE THE WATCH NOW." So, Officer Fettig, even though you were with us such a very short time, rest easy, my friend....we've got the watch from here...Love and prayers to you all....

Master Deputy
Marion County Sheriff's Office, FL

February 17, 2004

Such a tragic loss, such a young life gone.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Anonymous

February 17, 2004

Nothing could be as tragic as the loss of these two young officers, mowed down by a coward on the streets who took to full advantage the edge given the criminal by our society.

The Lord will have his revenge, walk proudly on the Streets of Gold, be my Guardian Angel and rest in peace.

Captain Joe L. Gilliland (retired)
Danville Kentucky Police Department

February 17, 2004

Officer Fettig,

You truly are a hero! Your brothers in blue could only hope to be as strong as you. My prayers are with you and your family and all the members of the Detroit Police Department. RIP.

Ofc. BM Damon
T/ Manlius PD, NY

February 17, 2004

I am deeply saddened for this tragic, senseless and violent loss of such young life. I hope the suspect is given as much mercy and concern when he is sentenced. I pray for the families of the slain Officers and for all those who have fallen before. I also pray for all of our brother and sister Officers/Troopers/Deputies who are out there serving and protecting that they go home safe each and every day.

Trooper Eric Anspach
Arizona Highway Patrol

February 17, 2004

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

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

February 17, 2004

My heart and prayers go out to this officers Family. I am also a surviving fiancee of an officer who died about 4 months ago. To the family, I know what your going through, and it is the toughest thing that has ever happened in my life. My only conclusion is that God needed Jennifer, and I hope that she has met Daniel and is happy. Remember, God knows how much you can handle, and he knows that somehow you can handle this. Hold on to whatever helps you and makes you strong, and keep going. I will keep the family, and the department in my prayers.

Jessica

Jessica Ruhl
Survivor of Police Officer Daniel Starks EOW 10.25.03

February 17, 2004

God bless the blue angels.
Those willing to go, everyday into the valley of the shadow.
and those who now find peaceful shelter on the other side.
You are forever in our hearts and prayers.

ACooper
Emt

February 17, 2004

My husband,Dan Clark/ New Bern Police Dept (ret), and I just returned from a fallen officer's funeral who was also a personal friend. Our deepest sympathies to the family and
the department. Thier loss was not in vain and may they rest in peace.

always remember the "thin blue line"

Mari Clark
Craven Co Sheriff Office New Bern NC

February 17, 2004

To Officer Fettig's Fiance, family and co-workers:
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God gives you comfort and strength in the weeks and months ahead.

I know the loss you are feeling; my dad was killed in the line of duty on 11-19-02. The support of his dept. and from the community were of great strength and support to us. I pray that you find that same love, comfort and support to help you through these most difficult days ahead.

Again, I am sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell
EOW 11-19-02

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02

February 17, 2004

My heart goes out to Officer Fettig's fiance, as well as the rest of her family and friends. Please know that you are in the prayers of a family that stretches across the nation.

Becky Muncy
Widow, Sgt. Marc Muncy (E.O.W. 04/05/95)

February 17, 2004

My heart goes out to all of your friends and family through this difficult time. No words can express my sympathy, but please know that you are not alone at this time.


Friend of Officer Jessica Wilson

Anonymous

February 17, 2004

Yet another hero has been taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers Officer Fettig. 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

February 17, 2004

My condolences to this officers family. She has paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of us and it will not be forgotten.

W Doolittle
Texas Highway Patrol

February 17, 2004

May God be with your family and friends.

debra

February 17, 2004

Rest in peace, sister. You are with God now.

Patrolman
Independence MO

February 17, 2004

sorry to read about your loved one i just buried my husband the riverdale det. our prays go to you god bless

wife rpd
wife of rpd

February 17, 2004

To the family and friends of Jennifer, I express my deepest sympathy for your loss. We lost a blue angel in Youngstown, Ohio (Michael Hartzell) in the same manner April 2003.

I pray that Jennifer rests in peace and looks over her family in her new home. My heart breaks for all that knew her.

She died a hero and will always be remembered as one.

Karen
Youngstown, Ohio

February 17, 2004

Thank you for your courage and dedication, rest in peace Sister Jennifer, 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

February 17, 2004