Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It has been a year to the day since you passed away and it is still hard on me and alot of friends and family. You are in our hearts and prayers. We will be thinking about you and your family and your friends

Friend

April 23, 2007

Scott~
On this one year EOW marker, please know that I am thinking and praying for all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters in Blue. I pray that they will have the needed strength and hope as they prepare not only for the upcoming trial, but for all of the well-deserved honors that you will receive throughout National Police Week in Washington, D.C. May your loved ones sense the presence of your Spirit and the love that you felt for them in life as they endure this extremely tumultous time.

Juli Verkler
Widow of Ptlm. Bryan S. Verkler, EOW 12/13/03

April 23, 2007

Pennies from Heaven
Written by: Charles Mashburn

I found a penny today
Just laying on the ground
But it's not just a penny
This little coin I've found.

Found pennies come from Heaven
That's what my Grandpa told me,
He said, "Angels toss them down."
Oh, how I loved that story.

He said, "When an angel misses you
They toss a penny down,
Sometimes just to cheer you up
To make a smile out of your frown."

So don't pass by that penny
When you're feeling blue,
It may be a penny from Heaven
That an Angel tossed to you.

April 23, 2007

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me,
and I’m not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn’t get to say.

I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I’d have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I’d always thought,
I didn’t want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I’d say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.

And when I though of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven’s
gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
and all I’ve promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day’s the same day,
there’s no longing for the past.

But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn’t do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you’re free.
So won’t you take my hand
and share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me,
don’t think we’re far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I’m right here, in your heart.

David M. Romano

April 23, 2007

If Tears Could Build A Stairway

If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again

No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why

Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No on will ever know

But know we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store

Since you’ll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you’ll always stay

Author Unknown

April 23, 2007

Superman, superman - I woke up this morning and it didn't seem possible. A year? It's been a year? Some days I feel like its just been a minute since I ran into the hospital after we got the call. Today I feel overwhelmed just like that night. I feel this tremendous wave of emotions. They come and they go. I miss you. I often tell you that. When I'm driving in my truck, I look up at your picture, think about some smart remark you always made - laugh then I tell you how much I miss you. We all miss you. We all do it in different ways. I feel like we should be talking baseball or some sport right now. Wasn't it just yesterday we were sitting laughing making fun of whom ever we could?
A year?
Wonderful, happy thoughts of you fill my heart.
L.L.

April 23, 2007

Why do they call these things "anniversaries"? That indicates something celebratory and joyous. Today is anything but ....

Most of the time, I roll with it -- your absence hasn't gotten easier but it has become habit, I guess. Maybe that's what people mean when they say "you heal with time." You never really heal -- you just get used to it. Today, first thing this morning, I pulled out the photo album that Bec made for my birthday -- our birthdays. I stopped at one particularly good photo of "Superman" and "Prince" -- and then I broke down. You seemed so real, so here ....

Oh, Little Fish, it's just so wrong that you are gone. It's just so unfathomable that you, of all of the people on this planet, were taken so young. The laughter is forced now -- not free like when you were here. I look at Alan and your mom and Karen and the others and see smiles that don't quite meet the eyes. There is a smile at the mouth but the eyes tell another story -- one filled with pain, loss, and disbelief. Still.

DC is coming, and then the trial. You have my vow that we will be there for your mom and dad and Denise -- that we will stand with them and support them in a way that will make you proud. You have my vow that your memory will never be "quieted" or "stored away". I will shout stories of you to anyone and everyone who will listen. I want them to know you, to know who you really were, what is really gone now that you are gone, what your family and friends grieve. As long as there is a breath in my body, the world will remember Scott Severns.

One year, Sev -- one year in the face of a future of many more years, many more April 23rd's. One year of adjusting to the shock and horror and disbelief, and many more years of trying to find the strength to move forward without you beside us.

The world stopped on April 21, 2006. Time froze and then shattered. We will continue to try to move forward, but the innocence and laughter is gone, Buddy. No one could ever make me laugh like you did .....

Haz
friend

April 23, 2007

One year today, the world lost a Hero, a real live Superman. One year today, everything changed. One year today, the lives of so many people were altered. One year today, you have been gone. Our lives have continued, but they will never be the same. With the upcoming Fallen Officers Memorial Service in DC and the trial, justice will be served. I miss you.

Friend

April 23, 2007

You were born to be an officer, obviously it was in your blood. In the face of danger, Corporal Severns thought only of the others around him and not of his own safety. In my book that is a true hero.

April 23, 2007

Scott,
One year ago today, you were taken from us. Your life was cut short so tragically and senselessly. This past weekend the weather was awesome. I stopped and thought about all of the things that you might be doing. Maybe you'd go to Wrigley to watch the Cubs. Maybe you would help with K-9 training or go golfing. Knowing you, you would probably make time to fit all of that in and so much more. No doubt you'd spend time outside with Bruno. It is so sad and heartbeaking how your life ended way too soon. We are struggling every day trying to cope with the fact that you are no longer with us. We are trying to take it one day at a time. Some days are better than others. We love and miss you so much. Bruno and K.J. are forming a bond. K.J. always talks about going and playing with him and taking him for a walk. You would be proud of how Bruno is interacting with him.
There is a candlelight vigil at the station tonight. National Police Week is in a few weeks. The trial is set to start right after that. The next month or so will be especially difficult for everyone. Please watch over us, as I know you have been and help give us the strength to get through it. HEROES NEVER DIE

April 23, 2007

Scott,
Good morning my friend! Today marks a year since we lost you. I've already shed a tear today because you are again fresh in the news. We are planning on being with your family, co-workers, & friends this evening to have a silent moment with you. Hope you are doing great in your new position? Off probation yet? Scott - a year ago today was one of toughest days I've ever had to deal with. Getting the 2:00am phone call a day earlier was hard enough and then seeing you resting in the hospital hit even harder because I knew it was time to say "see you soon". Our hardest day seemed to be April 28th when we said our final good by as a community, but I know you turned around the next day and came back into our world as part of Leah on the 29th. Pal - she's getting so big, running & playing everywhere! I know you would be over every day you possibly could be to see her. Scott, I'm hanging in there, but it has not been easy. I never got to meet your mom in our short friendship, but I know she has had your best friend & a full community to help her day by day. My friend, I miss you and I know you know that! Help us keep our heads up today and through this week. We will again celebrate our meeting in the future. God speed & stay safe! By the way - come to Leah's 1st birthday party if you are not busy this weekend.
D-man

April 23, 2007

1 YEAR TODAY CORPORAL. WE REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY.

CORPORAL SEVERNS, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

April 23, 2007

A man remembered with love and respect never dies but continues to live of in the hearts and minds of other.
G-d bless.

April 23, 2007

Scott I know you would have been at Simeri's on Saturday night. The stars were out and I know you were smiling down on us when the band played Knockin on Heaven's Door in your memory. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Nick

Friend

April 23, 2007

A year has gone by...and we still miss you, your grin, your 'tude, the way you lived your life to the fullest! Your memories are still kept alive with the telling of stories followed by the inevitable laughter and tears!

The Police Officers Memorial Week is coming up and you will be honored along with all your brothers and sisters in blue. We will stand with you and your family and get through that, just as we will stand with you when the trial starts. Justice will be served.

Scott, we miss you each and every day and your memory will never die. We know you are watching out for all of us and especially your boy, Bruno. Until we meet again.

Miss you deeply.

Friend

April 20, 2007

I cant believe a year has gone by already-it seems like just yesterday. The year has been filled with both saddness and joy, saddness becasue you are gone and joy thinking of all the wonderful memories you left with us. I can still hear your voice and all the one liners you used to say, no doubt where you got them from. You where cheated out of a future and we were cheated out of sharing it with you. I know that you are watching over us and that you are helping to get us though the pain and the tears-but there is still no reason why you had to leave us too soon. We cant stop missing you and you are still a big part of our lives, we know you are with us. Somehow the year has made us stronger and kinder and sometimes I wonder what you would be doing right now if you were still with us. I miss you and still can hear the terrible phone call that night one year ago, no it can't be serious, maybe the bullets just grazed him in the arm or leg, it cant be life ending, but it was and there is no letting go of the pain. There is still no way to erase those horrible memories that folllowed and the tragic week we have to go through to lay you to rest. You were a hero then and you will always be a hero. We miss you and have never stopped thinking about you-no matter what just remember you made us who we are today and we love you. May you hear our prayers and watch over us and keep us safe. We will see you again when you meet us and help to take us home. We love you. RIP

April 20, 2007

We miss you Scott.

Sara Zolman
friend

April 19, 2007

Dear Family,Friends & Co-Workers,
Please know that my love, thoughts and prayers are with you as you approach the first anniversary of Corporal Severn's death..Scott will forever be alive in our hearts and memories...Our Hero's never die..May God be with you and give you peace.
Corporal Severns, I salute you Sir, for your service to the town of South Bend, the state of Indiana, and your country...Rest in peace in the loving arms of God. Keep watch over your loved ones and your Brothers and Sister's in blue...Mother-in-law of: Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04 Asheville, N.C. Carolyn Moore

Carolyn Moore

April 17, 2007

It so hard to believe that you left us a one year ago. Please know that you are never far from our thoughts. You will get justice. Please help us to be strong. We love and miss you so much Scott!

Friend

April 16, 2007

Its hard to believe a year has passed since we lost a hero. My 2 sons still talk about you to this day.....please know that you and your fellow officers (brothers and sisters)service to our community , is noticed and appreciated by the "good guys".

Rest in peace my brother....we'll stand your post

Friend

April 16, 2007

THANK YOU SCOTT!!! Thank you for watching over Kelly!! I know you were there! There is not a day that goes by I don't miss you!!! I think about what happen almost a year ago and it still brings me to tears... We miss you...

SBPD Dispatcher

March 30, 2007

We know where you were last night, Sev, without a doubt. Thank you.

March 26, 2007

Thank you for watching out for Kelly tonight.

friend

March 25, 2007

Sev-
You always come through...what your friends knew about you and counted on from you. Even the little stuff, you listened and did for them. Thanks for Big B and from Big B..he loves you and is doing really well. All of us miss you and I have met so many of your friends since that terrible day. You chose well and they think the world of you. Your family hangs tough as the anniversary of so much is approaching. We have not forgotten you and never will...stay with us, Blue Angel.

March 23, 2007

11 months. It just does not seem possible. Justice will be served. I miss you!

Friend

March 23, 2007