Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Trp. M. Wedin
MN State Patrol

May 6, 2005

God bless you and your family Officer Vick

Officer Bardwell
Grand Prairie PD

May 6, 2005

The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
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 time 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

May 6, 2005

Your shift has ended here on earth and now god has another hero patrolling the streets of heaven. Rest in peace brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Blessed are the peacemakers. For they shall be called the children of god.

Officer Loeffler
Lakeville PD

May 6, 2005

REST IN PEACE SGT. VICK. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY....

TROOPER J.R. FLEMING
NC STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

May 6, 2005

Godspeed Sarge. You,you're fellow officers, and family our in our prayers

Police Officer
Milwaukee Police Dept

May 6, 2005

SERGENT VICK- May you rest in piece with your brothers Officer Ron Ryan Jr. and Officer Tim Jones. To the family and St. Paul Police Department, I send my deepest sorrow, and you are in our thoughts, and hearts. Thank you for Serving the GREAT STATE OF MINNESOTA, and the Citizens of ST. PAUL. May You NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

John Bartoszek
United States Navy Police

May 6, 2005

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, SGT. VICK WAS TRYING TO GET DRUGS OFF THE STREETS, WHEN HE WAS TAKEN FROM US. SGT. VICK GO REST NOW, WE WILL CONTINUE THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER

SGT. W.M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

May 6, 2005

May you keep heaven safe along with the other brothers and sisters up there. I pray that your family and co workers have the faith to make it.

C.B.Cost Sr.
Fulton County Sheriff Atlanta,GA

May 6, 2005

“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

May 6, 2005

Our son is an Atlanta Officer. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. May God heal the emptiness with loving memories and steadfast friends. - Minnesota Parents

May 6, 2005

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.



Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller

M/Tpr. Dave "Stumpy" Miller
Indiana State Police Dist 13

May 6, 2005

SERGENT VICK- May you rest in piece with your brothers Officer Ron Ryan Jr. and Officer Tim Jones. To the family and St. Paul Police Department, I send my deepest sorrow, and you are in our thoughts, and hearts. Thank you for Serving the GREAT STATE OF MINNESOTA, and the Citizens of ST. PAUL. May You NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

John Bartoszek
United States Navy Police

May 6, 2005

SERGENT VICK- May you rest in piece with your brothers Officer Ron Ryan Jr. and Officer Tim Jones. To the family and St. Paul Police Department, I send my deepest sorrow, and you are in our thoughts, and hearts. Thank you for Serving the GREAT STATE OF MINNESOTA, and the Citizens of ST. PAUL. May You NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

John Bartoszek
United States Navy Police

May 6, 2005

Our department would like to express our deepest sympathies to those who survive this tragedy. May God be with you. We dedicate this day to your memory.

Chief of Police Charles R. Orth
Larned, Kansas Police Department

May 6, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Those jerks will be caught and should be tortured for all the pain they will cause for your family and loved ones.

May 6, 2005

Rest easy blue angel. Your family and friends are in our prayers.

Officer A. Dixon
Centennial Lakes PD MN

May 6, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Sgt. Gerald Vick. 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 communities. 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

May 6, 2005

I pray your family and friends will find strength and comfort in theses reflections. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you eternally “Rest high on the mountain

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

May 6, 2005

My condolences to the family of this officer, the department, and the city of St. Paul. I am still in shock as my thoughts turn back 10 years and remember the moment I heard about Officers Ron and Tim who gave their lives in the line of duty. May God Bless you and keep you.

Kirk Anderson

May 6, 2005