Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace PO Schultz. My thoughts and prayers extend to you, your family, and loved ones in this difficult time.

PO J. Maechling
St. Louis County Police

December 20, 2004

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- 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 upon 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. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Detective J.D.Koeppen, Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Patrolman A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

December 19, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

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

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

December 19, 2004

I was Brad’s Captain, but even more that, I considered Brad a personal friend. Brad was one of the best officers I had the privilege of working with. I had the honor of hiring Brad for his first commissioned Police Officer job. I proudly watched as Brad quickly developed from a rookie officer to an outstanding professional, and one of Riverview’s finest officers. Brad was well respected and liked by all his fellow officers. He was also well liked and loved by the citizens of Riverview that he served and protected with pride for over four years. It is with great sadness that Brad’s watch ended on Tuesday, December 14.

Captain Jeffrey S Dominguez
Riverview Police Department

Captain Jeffrey S. Dominguez
Riverview Police Department

December 19, 2004

I was introduced to this memorial page sadley out of the loss of my fellow sister in blue Melissa Foster. We lost Melissa at the beginning of December and we miss her dearly. I am so sorry for the family of Officer Brad Schultz and their great loss. Rest in peace my brother in blue!! Our job is a hard and difficult one, however, I am proud to serve with courageous people such as you. God Bless.

Police Officer Amy Cole
Columbus Police, Columbus, Ohio

December 19, 2004

I had the honor of knowing Officer Schultz he graduated high school with me. Thank you Officer Schultz for protecting and serving our community. You will be deeply missed. You will always be in our our hearts. Tell Officer Stanze and Officer Fish hello and you can join them in keeping us safe.

December 18, 2004

On behalf of myself and the Stark's family I would like to offer my prayers and condolences to the Schultz Family. My fiancee Officer Daniel Starks was killed in Oct of 2003 and was 21 years young. I would like the family and the fiancee of Officer Schultz to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have become a family not by our officers death's - but how they lived their lives of helping others, and keeping our streets safe. The only way to sum it up is a phrase that is engraved at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC. It says: "It is not how these officer's died that made them heroes - it is how they lived."

If anything - that quote has stuck by me, and when you think about it, makes perfect sense.

All our love -

Jessica Ruhl & The Starks Family.
Officer Dan Starks
EOW 10.25.03 Ft Myers PD - FL.

December 18, 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 Schultz 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.

December 18, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for all you did for our saftey.

shannon
concerned citizen

December 18, 2004

Your family and agency will be in my prayers. I'm so so sorry for your lose.

Kelly Van Krevelen
surviving sister of OK Trooper Chris Van Krevelen E.O.W. 11/28/02

Kelly Van Krevelen
Communications Division, Enid Police Department, Enid OK

December 18, 2004

One day we will all meet again, till then Rest In Peace.

Future Police Officer Dawayne Gates
Saint Louis City, MO

December 18, 2004

Lord I ask for courage~
Courage to face and conquer my own fears...
Courage to take me where others will not go...

I ask for strength~
Strength of body to protect others,
Strength of spirit to lead others...

I ask for dedication~
Dedication to my job, to do it well,
Dedication to my community, to keep it safe...
Give me, Lord, concern for those who trust me,
and compassion for those who need me...
And please, Lord, through it all,
be at my side...

You did not die in vein brother....you are a true hero and are now at god's side. He is proud of you and you have served his children well. For all of you who have paid the supreme sacrifice this is not goodbye...but see ya later. God bless you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

PO Jeffrey Shaikh
Nassau County Police Department...New York

December 18, 2004

May God Bless you and your family, and your fellow officers. Pecos Police Department, Pecos, Texas.

December 17, 2004

R.I.P.....We will Take it from here. You will never be forgotten. Take care of heaven for us. Thank you for making this world a little bit safer.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

December 17, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in southeast Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Brad did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Brad 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 Schultz's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his fiancee. 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 Brad 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 Brad was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Officer Schultz 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)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

December 17, 2004

May you rest in peace.

PO Timothy Tumbrink
SLMPD

December 17, 2004

ONCE AGAIN I READ WHERE ANOTHER OFFICER HAS DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. IT TEARS MY HEART OUT TO READ OF SUCH A TRAGEDY. TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER BRAD SCHULTZ I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. TO HIS CO-WORKERS I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AT THIS TIME. YOU TOO ARE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS. TO EVERYONE REMEMBER THAT OFFICER BRAD DIED A TRUE HERO AND THAT HE IS WALKING THE STREETS OF GOLD AND SINGING WITH THE ANGELS. GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. TO OFFICER BRAD: GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN.

CORPORAL ELAINE HUNTER
CHAMBERS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ANAHUAC,TEXAS

December 17, 2004

I pray for strength and comfort for your family and friends during this hard time. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you "Rest high on the mountain". God's speed and love our brother!

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

December 17, 2004

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Thank you for serving and protecting us all. Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

December 17, 2004

GOD SPEED FEARLESS ONE! REST IN PEACE!!! THE POLICE OFFICERS AND STAFF AT THE PINE LAWN POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ALL OTHER BROTHERS AND SISTERS ON THE JOB. GOD BLESS ALL!

P.O ROBERT COSSIA
PINE LAWN POLICE DEPT

December 17, 2004

Rest in Peace brother, your watch is now ours.

Tfc Surowiec
Delaware State Police

December 17, 2004

The men and women of the Eureka, Missouri Police Department extend our gratitude to PO Schultz for serving and protecting. You paid the ultimate price. Rest in peace.

"May god protect those of us who walk the thin blue line."

The Men and Women
Eureka Police Department, Missouri

December 17, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are of Brad, his family and friends as we mourn his sacrifice. God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept

December 17, 2004

The officers of the St. Charles P.D. wish to extend our most sincere regret at the loss of another brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends forever.

Dean R. Alexander #218
St. Charles (MO) P.D.

December 17, 2004

I am sorry to hear that another fallen angel has been called to heaven. My husband Brian Winder was killed on 7-3-2004 in the line of duty. My prayers are with your family at this holiday season and at this tragic time in their lives. You will always be in prayers along with your family. May your soul walk with the other fallen angels and watch over your family from above. Peace Be With You!

lorrie winder

December 16, 2004