Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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.

Tonight, February, 9, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Deputy Wayne Koester who died in the line of duty just a few hours ago.

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

Deputy Koester's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

February 9, 2005

My prayers are with your family and the members of your department. God Bless.

Ofc. V. Barger
Apopka,Fl PD

February 9, 2005

My prayers and my heart goes out to your family. May you rest in peace.

Former Indiana Police Officer

February 9, 2005

My prayers and my heart goes out to your family. May you rest in peace.

Former Indiana Police Officer

February 9, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Deputy Wayne Koester.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communitites.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

February 9, 2005

May you Rest in Peace Brother. You will be missed by all of us here at PCSO.

Detective Dan Dede
Pasco County Sheriff

February 9, 2005

Rest in Peace our fallen Hero!

Our prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Deputy Phil Marino
Broward Sheriff's Office

February 9, 2005

MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO DEPUTY KOESTER'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS. REST EASY BROTHER-GOD SPEED.

POLICE OFFICER/ADAM GARCIA
PORT LAVACA P.D.-TEXAS

February 9, 2005

Rest in peace brother. My heart and prayers go out to your family and the Lake County SO.

Reserve Officer
Iowa

February 9, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers my prayers are with you. You are living the nightmare that no one what's to go through. But, I understand my family went through it last year, and everyday we miss and think of Clint. That will never change, the pain of not being able to see him again, hurts everyday. We have beautiful memories of Clint, just hold on to the memories of Deputy Koester I know you have lots. Clint loved being a police officer and would not have traded places with anyone.
Deputy Koester your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you. Look Clint up for me tell him we still miss him...

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker 1-14-04

February 9, 2005

I was at work when I saw the breaking news. I couldn't believe it. Then there was the teletype message confiriming this bad news. My heart and prayers go out to all of deputy Koester's family and law enforcement family. My heart is breaking as I type this. GOD REST YOUR SOUL AND GOD SPEED BROTHER! you will be missed!

Sr. Dispatcher, Justine Stickley
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office,Tampa,Fl.

February 9, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Police Unity Tour Chapter VIII, our deepest sympathy to Deputy Koester's family and his brothers and sisters of the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

H.D. Miller Captain
Tampa PD

February 9, 2005

Rest in Peace brother. My wife and I will remember you and your family in our prayers. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Edward Fazekas Former Deputy Sheriff
Seton Hall University Public Safety

February 9, 2005

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You are a true hero to us all and you will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

February 9, 2005

Our are prayers are with you and your family. We will not forget your sacrafice for your community. Rest in Peace.

Reserve Deputy Shane Beener
Kitsap County Sheriff's Department, Washington State

February 9, 2005

My Condolences to the Family and All The Great Men and Women who serve At the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Thank You Deputy Koester For Your outstanding service to your Commuinty and a Job well done. Matthew 5:9

Corporal Barry W Cannon
Center Hill Police Dept, Sumter County FL

February 9, 2005

ALL of our Officers, both Civilian and Military, mourn the loss of Deputy Koester. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, Police family and friends. Deputy Koester...we know why you responded with dedication.

Officer
NAVAL WEAPONS STATION, CHARLESTON, SC

February 9, 2005

Our condolences to Deputy Koesters family and to the other two Sheriffs that were wounded in todays events. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Our Watch tonight A-SQUAD will dedicate its shift to you Brother Koester in your memory. Deputy Koester you walked through the valley of the shadow of death and you feared no evil. REST IN PEACE, Sir

A-SQUAD
W.P.D Woodbridge CT

February 9, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Deputy Koester. Please know that his sacrifice was not in vain and he will forever be remembered as a hero. Rest in peace...

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and sister
of Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

February 9, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Wayne, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your courage and service.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

February 9, 2005

Wayne may God hold you in his arms and guide through the gates of heaven. To your family and friends we pray for you.

We'll take it from here our brother

Your brother and sisters of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Dept. FLorida

PBSO
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Dept. Fla.

February 9, 2005

Our most sincere sympathy to Deputy Koesters family, co-workers and friends. May God bless all of you in your time of sorrow and bring you to the realization that Wayne is singing with the angels. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Lt. L.H. Persky
Montgomery County Sheriff Alabama

February 9, 2005

God's peace be with your wife and children, and brothers and sisters in blue. Another senseless tragedy. Another innocent life taken, and another family grieving the loss of a hero. My prayer is that these killings will end. Thank you for putting your life on the line. May you forever rest in heavenly peace. You certainly have earned it. Peace, Deputy.

Michigan

February 9, 2005

May God bless you, your family and all LCSO members.

Officer T. Chow
Punta Gorda FL PD

February 9, 2005

Though I didn't know you, I was there for the manhunt. You were a Law Enforcement Officer who was down, that's all we in Orange County needed to know. You had many brothers and sisters there hunting for this killer, we were not going to quit until he was caught. Mission accomplished. Rest in peace my brother, we have the watch now.

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.

You were called into this profession and our Lord and Savior has blessed you because:
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because it is honored by God.

To the family of Deputy Wayne Koester and the Lake County Sheriff's Office, your extended family of Law Enforcement Officers grieves with you during this time. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you and comfort you during this most difficult time.

You gave the ultimate sacrifice for your fellow man, your life, while serving, defending, and protecting others in your community.

Rest easy with our other fallen Brothers and Sisters, we have the watch now.

To all my brothers and sisters, 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, and their families. Please pray for this officer's family, agency, and friends as they struggle with this tragedy.

May God be with you every day, please remember, we are a part of the largest family in the world and when one hurts we all hurt.

Though our badges and uniforms may be different, our mission is the same. We continue the fight in your honor.

Florida Deputy Sheriff

February 9, 2005