Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Officer Beyerstedt, I am saddened at your loss. I consider Michigan my home, and it is difficult to hear of Scot's loss. I only hope that the concern and care of Scot's brother officers is able to assuade some of your anguish. He is a true hero. May the grace of our Lord watch over you.

Officer Scott Schatzer
Warr Acres Police - Oklahoma

July 27, 2005

"Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called to sons of God" Matthew 5:9. God Speed. You will be missed.

PSO Greg Gammons
Springfield Dept of Public Safety

July 27, 2005

Rest easy brother.

Former Deputy Sheriff
Washtenaw County Sheriff Dept

July 27, 2005

Officer Beyerstedt.
Rest in peace, and keep watching our backs from above. My prayers go out to your family and the brothers and sisters at the Mattawan Police Department.

Sgt Paul C. Huber
Swiss Army, MP Service

July 27, 2005

I wish you well Warrior BlueDog. I will never forget you brother. You were among my favorite "new kids" to train in the academy and were an example for your peers. I saw myself in you with your unyielding drive to succeed. God speed my friend you will be missed and never forgotten. St. Michael, patron saint of Law Enforcement has an easier job with you at the gate. See you on the high ground!

PSO Todd Christensen, Kalamazoo DPS
Academy Staff Drill Sgt.
Kalamazoo Law Enforcement Training Center

Officer Todd Christensen
Kalamazoo Public Safety

July 27, 2005

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

Officer Andrew Measell
Grandville (MI) Police Department

July 27, 2005

I extend my sincere sympathies to the family and colleagues of Officer Beyerstedt during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers also go out to the family of Officer Hutchins as he recovers from his injuries.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

July 27, 2005

On behalf of the Sterling Heights Police Department, I wish to extend heartfelt sypathies to the families of Officer Beyerstedt, both his immediate family and his police family. Having lost one of our own a little over a year ago, we know that no words will lessen your pain. Our prayers however may keep you moving forward. A special prayer will be said for Scot's FTO...for he will, without a doubt be one of many to carry on Scot's legacy.

Today we SALUTE Officer Beyerstedt...Forever we will remember him.

Sterling Heights PD (Michigan)

July 27, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Mattawan P.D

Fallen but never forgotten.

Bryan Laurie son of fallen Officer
Nathan Laurie EOW 7-29-04

July 27, 2005

Just a young man, so brave and responsible. Scot was a great person to know and work with. Scot will be greatly missed in the Village of Mattawan, County of VanBuren, State of Michigan. "He shall not be forgotten!"

Police Officer Deanna A. Schmidt
Mattawan Police Department

July 27, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 26, 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

July 26, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Scot Beyerstedt and the Mattawan Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Scot... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

July 26, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Beyerstedt family. Scot is a True Hero and will never be forgotten by his family nor the law enforcement family. May he watch over all of you.

Robert Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer, Michael P. Gordon, EWO: 8/8/04

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, Illinois

July 26, 2005

Continuing what you started to do two weeks prior.... Rest in peace.

Officer Kuiper
Bangor PD

July 26, 2005

Bless you, son. You were taken much too early, just for doing what you chose to do to protect those that cannot protect themselves. You're a true American hero.

It hurts everyone one of us when we hear of the loss of another brother or sister. Rest in peace, my friend. I hope to have the honor of meeting you upon my passing.

Police Officer Jim Orlando
Detroit Police

July 26, 2005

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, July 26, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Scot Beyerstedt who died in the line of duty just hours ago.

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

Officer Beyerstedt's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

July 26, 2005

Rest in peace. You are in a better place now where hatred and violence cannot be found. The ones that are left will keep your watch. Rest in peace.

Timothy Woodward
Wayne County Regional Police Academy

July 26, 2005

I worked with Scot in the same county while he was at Cassopolis PD. He was always working hard and active. Scot was a dedicated and motivated person. I know that his family and the community of Mattawan will miss him greatly. I thank Scot for his service.

KVCC 63rd

Officer Jarrid Bradford
Dowagiac PD

July 26, 2005

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You were taken from us all too early in your life and career, but you are a hero to us all.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 26, 2005

I worked in the same county as Scot for the time he was at Cassopolis PD. Scot was very dedicated and a highly motivated person. Every night he was busy on the radio working hard to serve his community. I know his family and the community of Mattawan will miss him greatly. Thank you for your service.

KVCC 63rd

Officer Jarrid Bradford
Dowagiac PD

July 26, 2005

God Bless you Officer Scot Beyerstedt. I god be with your family and your fellow patners

Patrolman CRW
Browns Valley P.D

July 26, 2005

You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

July 26, 2005

Although your time here on earth was short, I am sure that the imprint you have left will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and thank you for your sacrifice.

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

July 26, 2005

Brother Scot: You just started your career and suddenly it has ended. Yet, in your short time, you showed us tremendous ambition, consciousness and skill – traits of a true professional. You are and will be missed. Thanks for joining us, and for leaving your mark on us all. God bless my brother!

Officer David Ostrem
Mattawan Police Department

July 26, 2005