Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We spent countless hours together looking for "just one traffic stop". I wish I could get in the scout car with you now, to look for that one traffic stop. You died doing what you loved to do. Fairwell my friend.

Dispatcher Michael Grissom
Chelsea Police Police

May 2, 2006

My heart & prayers go out to Chief Summer's survivors. May God continue 2 bless and comfort you all at this difficult time. He will always be a hero; remebered, loved & honored.

Police Applicant J. Campbell
A friend

May 2, 2006

Chief Sumner,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chelsea. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
Anonymous

April 30, 2006

Chief Sumner
You will be truly missed by the City of Chelsea and all that knew you. I have had the great opportunity to meet you many times with training and through fellow officers. You will be truly missed by all and all that knew. My heart felt condolences go out to Amy, the rest of the family, and officers in Chelsea. May god bless you Jocko.

Officer Brian Webb
City of Milan Police

April 30, 2006

To the family of Chief Scott Sumner,

I truly grieve for Amy and her two young sons. Even though Scott is in a better place, he is in our hearts and will certainly live on through his family. He was not only a great husband and father, he was a hero to the citizens of Chelsea and will be missed.

Ed Jones

Edward Jones
Friend

April 28, 2006

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

April 28, 2006

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS,AND DEPARTMENT.
MAY GOD BLESS AND BE WITH ALL OF YOU.

CHIEF D.SHELLEY
WILLIAMSBURG, KY. POLICE DEPT.

April 28, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Chief Sumner.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

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

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

April 27, 2006

My prayers and thanks to all who knew and miss Chief Sumner.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

April 27, 2006

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

April 26, 2006

To Chief of Police R. Scott Sumner, his loved ones and his fellow officers in the Chelsea Police Dept.:

I was so saddened to learn of the tragic death of another officer killed in the line of duty. I am sure the loss of these two fine individuals devastated all those who loved Matthew and Chief Sumner.

May his family be comforted by the warm embrace of their law enforcement family, and other police survivors who share this painful journey with you.

To Chief Sumner, please know that your life is honored and revered today. Reading all the loving reflections left by those who cared for you gives us an understanding of what a good and honorable man you were and of the high esteem with which you are held.

My heart is with your family and you are all in our thoughts and our prayers.

Chief Sumner, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Chief Sumner. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the nineteen years of distinquished service Chief Sumner gave to his community and the citizens of Michigan, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 13, 2006.

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

April 25, 2006

Chief Summer,
You died a hero, serving your community and keeping it safe. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Our condolences your family and the barve men and women of the Chelsea P.D. in this tragic event. Rest in peace, brother!

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

April 25, 2006

My deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Chief Sumner and Reserve Officer Tuttle as well as the City of Chelsea. For a small town to lose one of it's protectors is tragic, but to lose two in the same day is unquestionably an unbearable thing to have to face.

God Bless these brave men and may they rest in Peace. They will never be far from those who stayed behind.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

April 25, 2006

May God be with you in your days of sorrow! You are in my prayers!

April 25, 2006

"A MAN IN BLUE"

A man in blue has lost his life in service of law.
The love that makes this sacrifice the greatest love of all.
A Police man was killed today, the reason I cannot say.
I don't know why he had to die.
The man in blue died for me and you;
we must remember him too.
Flags fly low, let use bow in prayer
for fallen police men everywhere;
and remember this: that they are missed.
The badge burns bright like an evening star
free from a world of war.

Ret.Officer W.M.Hackley
Baltimore Police

April 24, 2006

Rest easy sir. Thanks for your service.

RM Taylor
US DOJ

April 24, 2006

God Bless you, may you rest in peace.



Reality

Imagine how our world would be
If every police officer quit
Turned in their gun, turned in their badge,
Just finally had enough of it.

No respect, no loyalty,
No appreciation of all they do,
They’d give their lives for all of us,
These wonderful officers of “Blue”.

Kicked at, spit on,
Punched, stabbed and shot,
Everyday assaults on officers,
Done…without thinking a second thought!

Our laws are in favor of criminals,
There’s always some loophole in their case,
Out again to commit more crimes and murders
…creates pain, that we, the family and friends
…in time will never erase.

Why should they do it?
Why take the risk?
Why put their life on the line?
Subject their loved ones to endless suffering,
When their precious life is lost while fighting crime.

More murders, more kidnappings, more robberies and rapes,
Just to mention a few,
Please ask yourself how life would be,
If there were NO officers in Blue!

Would you do it? Could you do it?
And for how many…would YOU give it all?
Rewards are a 21 gun salute, a Medal of Honor,
And your name gets added to the Wall.

Think about it. Why are they here?
And why do some hate them so?
Because they enforce the laws that put convicts and murderers
In jail serving time, or on “Death Row”.

All give some and some give all,
It’s a risk they chose to take:
To put their heart and soul in it,
To put their lives at stake.

So, please take a moment,
Please give it deep thought,
Think of what “you can do”…

To help show respect,
To help follow the laws,
So we’d quit losing our Heroes in Blue!

Written by Jaclyn Pocceschi Mosley
Sister of Fallen Officer Rodney F. Pocceschi EOW 6/23/03.

Fallen Officers Remembered

April 23, 2006

Chief Sumner,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. you and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Officers Paul and Amy Sperandeo
Westwego and Gretna Police Depts, LA

April 22, 2006

I knew Scott from his days at Camp Dearborn. He was always trustworthy & dependable. Great sense of humor and A good cop!

He will be missed!

Lt Steve Sharpe
South Lyon Police Dept.

April 22, 2006

Rest in peace my brother.

Virginia Beach PD

April 22, 2006

Scott,
Words can't express the sadness that this last week has brought. I can't begin to thank you enough for a friendship of over 20 years, and for inspiring me to become a police officer. I owe my sucess to you for showing me what "dedication" truly meant. To sit through your funeral and listen to the reflections of your peers made it that much harder to accept. People loved you and always will. You were a true leader, a wonderful friend, husband and father. You will always be in my fondest memories and I will always cherish the good times that we had together. May god bless you and your family...Rest in Peace My Frined! Some day I will see you again.....

Sgt. Marty Lavin
Royal Oak Police Dept.

April 22, 2006

Chief, Although we've never met, I feel as though I know you well through mutual friends ours. May God be with you and your family. Rest in peace my brother. You will forever be with us through all the lives you have influenced.

Sergeant David Shefferly
Eastern Michigan University Police

April 21, 2006

God bless to family, friends and co-workers of Chief Summer, thank you for your service.

mjw643

April 20, 2006

Rest in peace my friend. Many of your brothers and sisters in uniform were at your funeral today, standing shoulder to shoulder. Troops, Deps, Officers, Firefighters, and private citizens; we will all remember your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Trooper
Michigan State Police

April 20, 2006

May God bless the Peacekeepers and their families. God give them the strength to bare this pain and heartache. Thank you, Chief Summer, for keeping US safe. Rest in the arms of the Angels. Godspeed.

LISA
Georgia Civilian

April 20, 2006