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

May 20, 2005

My heartfelt condolences to the family and to the Wadena Police Dept for the lose of a love one and fellow Officer.

Thank you Officer Resch for your service to the community and for a job well done.R.I.P

Cpl Barry W Cannon
Center Hill Police Dept, Center Hill Fla

May 20, 2005

Rest in peace brother...we'll take it from here.

Our condolences go to the family of Officer Resch, may god be with you in your time of need.

Officer Resch, you have made the ultimate sacrifice in giving your life protecting others. You will never be forgotten!!

"Greater love has no man, than he who lay his down his life", John 15:13

Patrol Division
Lower Sioux Tribal Police Department, MN

May 20, 2005

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 ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

May 20, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Peter Resch. 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 20, 2005

Rest in Peace my friend.

May 20, 2005

To the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Resch my heart and prayers are with you all. God bless you and give you the strength you will need to get through this terrible loss.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

May 20, 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 20, 2005

I had the privilage of doing a ride-along with Pete while I was considering part time employment with Wadena a couple summers ago. Even though I decided against the part time job, I do remember what a nice guy Pete was and how he made me feel like I would be a welcome addition to the Department. Rest in Peace Brother

Police Officer
Minnesota

May 20, 2005

Rest easy...We will take the watch from here..May God bless your family and friends..God-Speed.

Trooper
Maryland State Police

May 20, 2005

thank you,sir

May 20, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Peter Resch, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

May 20, 2005

Officer Resch,
I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Wadena.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

May 20, 2005

Thank You For Serving Our Country And Your City! It's Truely A Better Place Because Of All The Officers Fallin' In The Line Or Still Serving. I Am Truly Thankful.

Son Of John K. Gunsell E.O.W. 9-12-04

Jordan Gunsell

May 20, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve with the Georgia Periemter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Peter Resch's family, friends, and co-workers with the Wadena Police Department.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

May 20, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Resch's family, friends and co-workers. May God bless you and comfort you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian K. Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

May 20, 2005

Officer Resch my thoughts and prayers are with you,your family and extended police family..rest easy now. (Sgt.Greg Hunter (E.O.W)06/18/04

Grand Prairie Police/TX

May 20, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Resch, and the Wadena P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Resch, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

May 20, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Resch's family, friends and fellow officers. Rest in peace.

A. Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff, AZ

May 20, 2005

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Peter Resch. I want to thank him for his service to his community. Rest in peace Officer Resch, we will take it from here....

Patrol Officer
Moorhead Police Department, Moorhead MN

May 20, 2005

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Isaiah 55:8,9 KJV

May God's tender mercy be with your family now and always.

Kathy in Georgia

May 20, 2005

Rest in Peace.

Rosie Mendoza
Phoenix Police Dept.

May 20, 2005

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

May 20, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. Thank you Officer Resch for your dedicated service and your sacrifice. Rest easy brother, your tour of duty is done. You now join heavens elite police force of fallen heroes. May God bless you and your family.

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Department

May 20, 2005