Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

October 7, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Commander Bernock.

While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace officer; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS

October 7, 2005

We wish to offer our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Commander Bernock. No words can comfort you, except the fact that you do not walk alone. Sadly, we survivors are becoming a very large family. You are all in our hearts and prayers, and we silently offer you all of our strength to help you through this time.

Please know, too, that Commander Bernock's name will be added to the Memorial quilt that is being made for Michigan's fallen officers.

May God be with you as you walk this long, difficult journey.

Mary Fisher

Mother
Deptuy Kevin M. Sherwood, EOW 10/09/03

October 7, 2005

Go with God Brother. You will not be forgotten.

Patrol Officers
Pekin PD, Illinois

October 7, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathy's to the family, friends and co-workers of Commander Dale Bernock. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

October 7, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Commander Dale Bernock, and the Dearborn 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. Commander Bernock, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

October 7, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

October 7, 2005

Commander Bernock..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of leo
roseville, mi

October 7, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 7, 2005

Another brother is taken due to a heart attack. We all fear that happening and can almost see it in our futures. Ironic that a test to be sure of health caused your passing. You surely had plenty of years ahead of you. You did the job and for that, we are all grateful to you.

God bless you and all those left behind which you will now protect from Heaven.
Your entire family misses you.

Ptl. Jim Leahy Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

October 6, 2005

Everyday in the work of our Law Enforcement they are out on the streets risking there lives to make our country safer and a better place to be. And just hearing that we loose a police officer is just enough to make you get down and cry. It don't matter if it is a heart attack or other causes it makes it real difficult to hear that a police force looses an officer. But I know Bernock is in a better place now, and he is passing his memory on to upcoming police officers that are going to make our country a better place to be.

Daniel

October 6, 2005

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Dearborn Police Department are in my thoughts and prayers.

Officer D. Johns
GSU Police Department

October 6, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
CollinsFire Dept. (Mississippi)

October 6, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Dale, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Trumam Wortham EOW 7/15/73

October 6, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Commander Bernock. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

October 6, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Bernock, son, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Commander Bernock, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

October 6, 2005

It is never easy to hear that another officer has made the ultimate sacrifice. It is especially tough when the officer is from so close to home. It makes you realize how precious life is, and you thank god for being able to come home safely each night. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bernock family. I wish the best for you all in this difficult time.

Deputy N. Williamson
Livingston County Sheriff Department, MI

October 6, 2005

To Commander Bernock family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio MIyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

October 6, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Commander Bernock. We appreciate Dale's service and dedication to making the streets of Dearborn safer. Rest in peace, and may God bless you all.

Up North Michigan

October 6, 2005

My prayers and sympathies are with Commander Bernock's family, friends and fellow Officers. Rest in peace Commander Bernock.

Laura Garrett
Civilian

October 6, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Dearborn Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Commander Bernock deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Commander Bernock is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

October 6, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Bernock family for their loss. Now is the time for Dale's close friends in uniform to stay close to his family and show them your support and love as they have a long rough road ahead of them. Dale will be in your heart and will watch over all of you on your journey through life. There are no words I can say that will comfort you except that he is a true hero and he will never be forgotten by his family nor the Family Blue.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

October 6, 2005

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

COMMANDER BERNOCK, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

TO THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

October 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

October 6, 2005

OFFICER BERNOCK REST IN THE PEACE OF GOD.

GILBERT DANIEL

October 6, 2005