Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

February 9, 2005

Deputy Koester, your name will not be forgotton Rest in Peace

Explorer

February 9, 2005

My heart goes out to you, your family and your co-workers. You are truly a "hero" and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Jason Teems
Osceola County Sheriffs Office

February 9, 2005

IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, YOU DIED DOING THE JOB YOU LOVED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. PLEASE WATCH OVER US.

DET TONY BRISINTE
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF. ORLANDO FL

February 9, 2005

Rest in peace Deputy Koester. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your department.

Aaron Zevgolis
Aspiring Police Officer Hopewell, VA

February 9, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of fallen "HERO" Deputy Koester. You made the ultimate sacrifice and for that you truly are a hero. Rest in peace my "BROTHER". God Bless.

Deputy C Lostraglio
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, FL

February 9, 2005

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS. YOUR BRAVERY AND HEROISM WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

POLICE OFFICER
DETROIT POLICE

February 9, 2005

"For those who choose to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know". My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace my brother....we have the watch now!

Ofc. Mark A. Richardson
Louisville Metro Police Dept.

February 9, 2005

Deputy Koester,
Thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lake County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

February 9, 2005

I was watching the news when I heard the story. My thoughts and prayers are with your Family and Department. Rest In Peace You will never be forgotten.

Inv. Chris Vinson
Coosa Co. Sheriffs Dept.

February 9, 2005

Rest in Peace. Justice will be served.

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

February 9, 2005

I lost my oldest brother four ears ago by gunfire. My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of this courageous officer. You have paid the ultimate price and I am thankful that there are people out there who are willing to do that.

Beth Toney

February 9, 2005

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for serving this country well. You have proven yourself a true warrior of justice and you have been chosen to go forth and serve under the Greatest Commander of all.
As you pass the sword to us to carry until we, too, are called, watch over your family and keep them from harm. Help them to find the strength that they will need to forge ahead in your absence.
We will keep you, your brother officers and your family in our prayers.

A Squad
Woodbridge PD CT

February 9, 2005

God bless you Deputy Koester. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Lake County Sheriffs Office.

D/S Eric Thoresen
Marion County Sheriffs Office, Fl

February 9, 2005

God Speed Deputy Wayne Koester. Thank you for your service, we pray for your agency and family.

Detective K. Resler
Clearwater Police Department

February 9, 2005

God Bless

February 9, 2005

God Bless and Rest in Peace Brother. We will continue your watch.

Anonymous Officer

February 9, 2005

Police Officer's are part of a brotherhood that others will never know! Rest in Peace, Deputy Koester, we've got it from here.

Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Department
Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department

February 9, 2005

Thank you for your service, Deputy Koester. Rest easy and let your brothers and sisters in blue take it from here.

Former Deputy Matthew T. Collins
Marion Co. S.O. (Ohio)

February 9, 2005

Deputy Koester, thank you for your service. My thoughts any Prayers are with your family and the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace.

Special Agent S. Cochran
CSX Railroad Police Jax,Fl

February 9, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Wayne Koester's family, friends, and co-workers with the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. The watch is ours now.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

February 9, 2005

I am watching the manhunt unfold on the news as I type. Our condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Deputy Koester and the wounded officers. We pray for you all.

Sgt. A. Whitney
Yuma County SO, Yuma, AZ

February 9, 2005

Let those who suffer the ultimate sacrifice never go unnoticed. Rest in peace, deputy.

Patrolman
Franklin Police Dept, IN

February 9, 2005

Everyday I read this site and it pains me when there is another fine officer who has been killed protecting the community and people....GOD BLESS you Deputy Koester.....you are now patrolling the roads in heaven and walking on the right side of god....

Detective Larry Fermin
Cumberland County Sheriff Office, NC

February 9, 2005

To the family,
I offer my sincerest condolences to you over the loss of your loved one. I will pray for God to give you the strength that you need to continue during this difficult time.

Mrs. Linda S. Haywood
Widow, Tpr. Darryl Haywood FHP

February 9, 2005