Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You have not been forgotten nor will that ever happen as you are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 12, 2006

He was the best man a person could meet the night that he passed many were affected by the loss including me. you never saw him without a smile on his face.

We will always remember him as respectful and caring for all citizens in wadena and surrounding comunities.

Tyler Horstmann
former D.A.R.E student

September 25, 2006

OFFICER PETER JAY RESCH. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I NEVER METT YOU, BUT BY LOOKING AT YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE,YOU MUST HAVE BEEN A WONDERFUL PERSON. GOD MUST HAVE NEEDED A POLICE OFFICER TO WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND!!

Lt. Carollo & his son Nicholas Carollo
nypd

May 19, 2006

Today will be so hard for those who love you.I know Our Lord will Wrap His Arms around them but I am sure you will also send a special smile from Heaven to lighten their sorrow.

May 19, 2006

Thank-You Pete
When we we're down and out,and raising our kids you were
reasonable.
We couldn't afford tabs and so on.
You gave me a warning, and I respected you.
I took your advise, and did what I had to do to drive
my kids to school and sports.
You made our life better by your mercy.
Thank-You So Much for being so understanding.
You helped us so much.
You will allways be remembered and respected.
We Miss You!
Mike&Sally Koolmo (Wadena)

Home owner
Friend

May 18, 2006

Please know that your dedication and sacrifice are remembered on this eve of the first anniversary of your death. You will forever be thought of as a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

May 18, 2006

Remembering you as the first anniversary of your tragic death approaches. God bless you and may you rest in peace

Anne (Civilian) UK

May 17, 2006

Dad/Grandpa
If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

We miss you so much
Love you dad
Love you grandpa,
Justin,Nina and Dylan

Justin, Nina and Dylan
Dad/Grandpa

May 16, 2006

It has been one year since you were called away. For your loved ones that year has seemed like an eternity. You have been in their thoughts every hour of every day, they will never let you be forgotten. Wrap your wings around your loved ones and those still out on patrol and protect them. Also, help them with their grief. You have not been forgotten and are a true hero.

Bob Gordon, Father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

May 16, 2006

You never saw Pete without a smile on his face. he was one of the nicest people you would ever meet. its been almost a year now and yet we still remember him just the same. I know he's up there watching out for us kids, just like he did in D.A.R.E.
We miss ya buddy and you'll always be in our hearts

Kayla
Wadena

May 15, 2006

A Pair Of Angel Wings



They carved his name
Into the cold marble wall,
They hung his picture
So proudly in the hall.

The folded the flag
From his burying day,

His mother gently caressed,
Then safely packed it away.

His shiny boots are silent,
No longer echoing in the hall,
Their steps silenced,
By that final call.

His badge now rests
Near his old teddy bear,
With his baseball glove,
And some silky strands of baby hair.

He traded his badge
For a pair of angel wings,

The screams of a siren
For the songs that angels sing.
He rests in the hands of God,
Warmed by heaven’s light,
Watched over by angels,
Through God’s eternal night.

As one of your D.A.R.E. students I never got a chance to thank you. Now I am graduating in the class of 2006, on behalf of the class of 2006 from Wadena - Deer Creek High School I would like to say Thank you so much for all that you taught us. You changed my life forever. Our thoughts and prayrs are with you and your family.

Thank You,
Nicole Vry and the Wadena-Deer Creek High School Class of 2006

Former D.A.R.E Student-Nicole Vry
Wadena-Deer Creek HS Class of 2006

May 15, 2006

We will be in Washington with honor and respect to hear your name read.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04

Linda Rittenhouse

May 6, 2006

Peace be with you. Our prayers are for you and the family you left behind.

Lt. Dan Mullin
Lockport Illinois

April 4, 2006

Missing you more then ever!

January 18, 2006

Thank you for your services, Officer Resch.

Deputy Dave Windels
Goodhue County Sheriff's Office, MN

December 8, 2005

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

November 29, 2005

He was always involved with the kids in DARE. He was everyones favorite officer.
We will really miss you Pete. We will never forget about you.

Stephanie
Wadena

November 1, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Peter Resch and his fellow officers in the Wadena Police Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered at the tragic death of Officer Resch. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

In reading the reflections about Peter, it is obvious he was a man of honor and a man devoted to his family. The picture of his smiling face reflects the memories of those who appreciated his zest for life and his gift of gab, and his willingness to reach out his hands in friendship to others. His peers respected him and so many have fond memories of their times together. Peter will never be forgotten by those who cared about him, nor will he be forgotten by those who honor his courgage and dedication to his job, even if they didn't know him personally.

May you be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot this past April during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are experiencing. Please know that the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement will be by your side on each step of the journey ahead of you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of service Officer Resch gave to his community and the citizens of Minnesota, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on May 19, 2005 when he gave his life in the line of duty.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

September 18, 2005

Dad I will never forget you and I'll love you forever. Thank you to all of the officers who atteneded the funeral and to the gracious friends and family we have. Thank you to the Wadena Police Department for coninuing to be part of our "family"

"Baby"

June 20, 2005

seems like only yesterday you were here jokin' around, doing what you loved, and enjoyin' life. and to think that it’s only been a month. there's not a day that goes by that you aren't thought of. smiles come to my face when i think of you, when stories are told or when your name is mentioned. THANK YOU Pete for the advice, the guidance and teachings in life and work ~ a HUGE Thank You for the friendship. i feel honored to be able to say that you were a true friend of mine, and to be a guardian for you on so many calls. how i worried about you along with all the guys that everything would go ok. i will be forever thankful for the time shared with you. ~ the memories ~
"All gave some and some gave all" Pete definitely gave all.
“The Bone” ~ my hero, my inspiration, my friend!

“How could I have known you'd ever say goodbye And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance” -g.b. Dance on Peter Jay!

Good Game!

your watch here on earth is over, but your watch over us continues.

My Guardian, Forever in My Heart ~

k.w.

June 18, 2005

My father Byron Resch, was a police officer for many years. We were so very proud of him. We can't begin to think of the sorrow you must feel at losing this good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Isn't it wonderful God gave him to you for at least a little while. God bless you.
Thurman and Brenda (Resch) Wilson

Brenda Wilson Daughter of former polic

June 16, 2005

Thank you Officer Resch. Rest in Peace.

Wade Sendelbach
Pipestone Count EMS, MN

June 16, 2005

Pete was a man with a genuine heart. I can only hope to be half the person that Pete was. Pete could make anyone smile with his fabulous sense of humor. He always saw the cup half full and made sure to pass that positive way of his on to anyone he touched.

May God bless you Pete! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.

Lisa
St. Cloud

June 13, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Peter did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Peter 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 Resch's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. 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 these tough times, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Peter but, I am certain Peter was well respected and well loved. He will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were lucky to have had him be a part of your lives. I am know that Peter will continue to watch over us all as only he can.

Thank you Officer Resch for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis.

Wishing you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

June 11, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with your Family and the Wadena Police Department. Rest in Peace Officer Resch.

Officer Tony Spencer
St. Paul Police Department

June 10, 2005