Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

LT. Walker thank you for many years of service may GOD bless you and your family. Godspeed brother.

J. McGee # 4189
Allen PD, Texas

January 2, 2006

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

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

January 2, 2006

God bless you for a job well done.

Supervisor Woodall
NYPD School Safety Division

January 2, 2006

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 Michael did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Michael be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Lieutenant Walker's family, friends, and co-workers are going through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please 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. (The Davis County Sheriff's Office will always know how to reach me or write jocelyne1974 at canada dot com)

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 Michael but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Michael will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love Michael, even for a short time. I pray that Michael, Dennis, and all the other fallen officers will continue to watch over us all as only they can.

Thank you Lieutenant Walker 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 for me.

Wishing you and all those who's lives you touched brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

"Wherever a beautiful soul has been ... there is a trail of beautiful memories."

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

January 2, 2006

Rest in peace blue angel. We have your watch from here. You will never be forgotten....

January 2, 2006

4 in the last 4 months. What a tragedy. May God bless you and your family, all the familys. You are not forgotten Lt!

Police Officer
St. Louis County Police Department

January 2, 2006

Lieutenant Walker,

Thank you for your service to the people of California. You will not be forgotten, rest in peace.

Officer M.Fontaine
California Dept of Corrections

January 2, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

January 2, 2006

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Walker and to the entire California Highway Patrol. Thank you Lt. Walker for your years of dedicated service. Rest In Peace.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department - Bayview District

January 2, 2006

What a loss, You will be missed.

Officer Scott Parker
Meridian Police Department, Texas

January 2, 2006

LAW ENFORCEMENT LOST ANOTHER WARRIOR TODAY. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND THE HIGHWAY PATROL. WE GOT IT FROM HERE.

Officer Josh Spry
Los Angeles School Police Dept.

January 2, 2006

Words can not say enough but, we mourn another hero that has been taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time. Remember these few verses taken from the KJB. In I Samuel 20:3 it says, And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly [as] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, [there is] but a step between me and death. In John 3:17 it says, For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. And in Philippians 1:21 it says, For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

Joe Taylor
Missionary to Law Enforcement Officers
www.copsevangelist.com

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

January 2, 2006

I offer my sincere sympathy to the family and fellow officers of Lieutenant Walker. We praise and remember you for your service to the citizens of California. Rest In Peace.

Citizen Grace
St. Louis County Resident

January 1, 2006

I type each of my words with such a heavy heart..As as young tow truck operator back in the 70's ..I too nearly lost my life in the exact place where Lt. Michael lost his..The call to duty is never stronger than when working Infamous Hwy 17..I did not personally know Lt. Walker.. But then to know ANY California Highway Patrolman and their commitment to duty is to know them All. Please join me in praying for Michaels Family and friends.I now work for Caltrans so there is a double prayer that I asked all to help with...That Caltrans Employee Victor heals quickly and returns to the all important job he has with the State of California.AND.. Over 375 CHP officers and Caltrans Employees have lost thier lives protecting the motoring public. God Bless them All !!Rest Easy Lt Michael Walker..You will never be forgotten!!

Daniel Barnes MCS-1 A7372
Former CHP -Coastal Div (Santa Cruz Area)Ret. Currently Caltrans

January 1, 2006

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

Officer D. Johns
Georgia State University Police Department

January 1, 2006

Bless you for your service Lieutenant Walker...

Dispatcher Erin Bailey
Danville/Boyle Co. 911 Center Danville,Ky

January 1, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 1, 2006

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Lt. Michael Walker. You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. I'd like to express my gratitude to all the brave men & women in law enforcement who continue to do their jobs protecting those in their communities everyday. May God watch over each & everyone of you and keep you safe.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

January 1, 2006

Thank you for your service; may your eternal rest be one of heavenly peace. God bless. Our most sincere condolences to your wife, daughters, family and brothers & sisters in blue. We are very sorry. Your loss is felt across this great country.

Michigan

January 1, 2006

“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 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

January 1, 2006

Lt. Walker,

I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet you and briefly work with you. My prayers are with your family and the Santa Cruz CHP area. I will never forget the last briefing I attended that you were at, you cared deeply for the safety and well being of your troops and it showed. Rest in Peace.

Officer Andrew Chapman
CHP - Headquarters

January 1, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Lt. Walker's family and department. May God be with you and comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

January 1, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Lieutenant Michael Walker as well as to the California Highway Patrol. Rest in peace Lieutenant Walker, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

January 1, 2006

Lt. Walker THANK YOU so much for your selfless sacrifice and what you have done for all of us here in CA. I live about 30 min. away from the accident scene and have probably passed you on the road. It is Officers like you that keep on reminding me how truley blessed we are to have men and women risking their lives everyday for us.
And to Lt. Walker's family stay strong and rely on God for your strength and you will make it through. In the mean time I will be praying for you.


Civilian

Juliane Mesiroff

January 1, 2006

I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME
MY NAME FOR ALL ETERNITY
RECORDED HERE AT THIS HALLOWED PLACE
ALAS, MY NAME, NO MORE MY FACE
"IN THE LINE OF DUTY" I HEAR THEM SAY
MY FAMILY NOW THE PRICE WILL PAY
MY FOLDED FLAG STAINED WITH THEIR TEARS
WE ONLY HAD THOSE FEW SHORT YEARS
THE BADGE NO LONGER ON MY CHEST
I SLEEP NOW IN ETERNAL REST
MY SWORD I PASS TO THOSE BEHIND
AND PRAY THEY KEEP THIS THOUGHT IN MIND
I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME
AND WITH HEAVY HEART AND BENDED KNEE
I ASK FOR ALL HERE FROM THE PAST
DEAR GOD, LET MY NAME BE THE LAST

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police

January 1, 2006