Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

There was a collective gasp in our dispatch center as I read aloud the details of this accident. We too lost an officer just over 16 months ago. No one can truly appreciate the loss a dispatcher feels unless you have sat at the microphone and heard nothing but silence. I cannot begin to imagine the horror you endured knowing it was your soul mate on the other end of the radio. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. On behalf of the Sterling Heights Communication Center, I wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies to you Mrs. Wheeler. Although no words will lessen your pain, I hope these prayers send from far and wide may somehow console you and get you through.

Rest in peace Officer Wheeler. You have again made the ultimate sacrifice. You will NEVER be forgotten.

God Bless you all!!

Friend of Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04
Sterling Heights PD (Michigan)

October 15, 2005

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman John Wheeler of the San Antonio Police Department.

Patrolman Robert Wigton # 9516
San Antonio Park Police

October 15, 2005

I AM SOOOO SORRY TO SEE ANOTHER BROTHER IN BLUE DIE IN THE LINE OF DUTY, MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO OFFICER WHEELER'S WIFE, TWO CHILDREN AND HIS CO-WORKERS FOR THERE LOSS.

PATROLMAN CHAD R MULLEN
HORNELL POLICE DEPT

October 15, 2005

God Bless you and your family Officer Wheeler. The eyes of Texas are looking up at you now. Rest easy friend, we will take it from here.

Patrol Officer Richeson
Dallas Police Department

October 15, 2005

The Eskimos have over 100 words for snow, the Egyptians have over 500 words for sand and they say a picture paints 1000 words. We have lost another Brother, and there are no words for that. You have given the Ultimate sacrifice. Brother, your shift is over and now you can rest. My prayers to your family, until we meet... Rest in Peace.

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

October 15, 2005

Rest in Peace. A horrible day for an officer and a dispatcher. God sped.....

Philadelphia Police

October 14, 2005

The prayers of a grateful nation are with you, Officer.

A1C Salmi
USAF

October 14, 2005

Rest easy brother.I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless.

P.O. Hale
Florissant MO

October 14, 2005

Words cannot express the feelings and sense of loss at this time. We all grieve the loss. God bless his Family and God bless John. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

October 14, 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, October 14, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Patrolman John Wheeler who died in the line of duty earlier today.

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

Patrolman Wheeler's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

October 14, 2005

Your brothers and sisters in blue will walk on always remembering your ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten for those of us who carry on know too well how closely we all walk with peril. May God touch the lives of your loved ones and ease them gently through their time of grief.

Asst. Chief Randall A. Murphy
Greensboro ( Ga ) Police

October 14, 2005

rest in peace brother.............

patrol officer
grand prairie pd

October 14, 2005

You were a HERO from your survival of your shooting and your a HERO still thru this incident that took your life.. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family andthe San Antonio PD...

Officer Jim Gilbert
Columbus OH Division of Police

October 14, 2005

THIS IS REALLY HEART BREAKING. I PRAY FOR OFFICER WHEELER, HIS WIFE, AND HIS DAUGHTERS. GOD BLESS HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY. NEVER FORGOTTEN!! RIP BROTHER OFFICER.

DETECTIVE LIONEL GARRETT
INGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 14, 2005

Prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to Officer Wheeler's wife, family and fellow comrades. He served proudly and received his promotion with dignity. He will be missed.

Scott Parker, Texas Peace Officer

October 14, 2005

In 2000, Oklahoma lost 2 officers (OHP/OKCPD) under similar circumstances. It was a horrible night to be working. I knew one of the officers personally. I can only offer the one thing I've learned to the family of Patrolman Wheeler...take it one day, one hour, one minute at a time. Your in my thoughts. May John be watching over us with Matt and Jeff.

EMT
California

October 14, 2005

Go with God, and Rest in Peace

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

October 14, 2005

May God be with your Family and Department. It is very sad to read of another tragedy such as this. Walk your new beat Proudly!
You will not be forgotten!

Officer

October 14, 2005

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You will never be forgotten and you are in our prayers.

DE
St. Louis City Police

October 14, 2005

We extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow to the family and friends of Officer Wheeler.His loss is felt by us all.Rest easy brother,we will take it from here.YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

PO S.Harris #381
Cicero PD,Cicero IL Gang Crimes Unit

October 14, 2005

I SEND YOU MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS OF YOU IN THE TIME OF GREAT LOSS.
"A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER"
LORD, I ASK FOR COURAGE
COURAGE TO FACE AND
CONQUER MY OWN FEARS....
COURAGE TO TAKE ME
WHERE OTHERS WILL NOT GO
AND PLEASE, LORD
THROUGH IT ALL,
BE AT MY SIDE....

OFFCIER J.WHEELER WILL BE IN MY HEART,PRAYERS AND THOUGHT FOR A LONG TIME TO COME. I AM A CHESAPEAKE POLICE 911 DISPATCHER AND WIFE TO A POLICE OFFICER.. THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE JUST BURIED ONE OF YOUR BROTHERS TODAY 10-14-05 THAT WAS ALSO KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY... THE THIN BLUE LINE JUST GOT A LITTLE THINNER TODAY.
TO YOU MRS WHEELER I SEND HUGS AND LOTS OF PRAYERS THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CAN GET THROUGH THE TIME WITH GOD AT YOUR SIDE AND FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

I FEEL DEEP IN MY HEART YOUR LOSS AND FEEL THAT OFFICER MICHAEL SAFFRAN AND OFFICER JOHN WHEELER ARE IN THE HEART OF HEAVEN DOING THIER TOUR OF DUTY NOW WATCHING OVER THE MAN AND WOMEN OF THE PROUD FAMILY OF LAW OFFICERS MAKING SURE THEY MAKE IT HOME SAFE...

SUSAN M BACHMAN
DISPATCHER II
WIFE OF POLICE OFFICER

SUSAN M BACHMAN
CHESAPEAKE PD VA

October 14, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the San Antonio Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Patrolman Wheeler deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Patrolman Wheeler 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

October 14, 2005

A year ago today our community lost one of our Heros, Brandy Winfield. Today I am grieving his loss on this anniversary, and now I grieve with your family for your loss.

Patrolman Wheeler will forever be a Hero in the hearts of many.

Marion, Ohio

October 14, 2005

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Brother.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Patrolman Wheeler.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

October 14, 2005

May your soul rest in peace. May God give your wife and your family grace and strength during this sorrowful and tragic time.

Carol Espinoza, Mother of
Officer Isaac Espinoza, SFPD, EOW 4/10/04

October 14, 2005