Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to scott's family and fellow officers. Scott paid the ultimate price. We will remember you as a hero. I was born and raised in South Bend and just visited in March. Police officers from SBPD were my mentors and guardians when I was growing up in the early 70's so SBPD officers hold a special place in my heart.
Walk with Michael the Arch Angel Corporal Severs, It's your turn to protect those who still serve.
Mike Birchfield

officer mike birchfield
langley police dept.,washington

May 4, 2006

May you rest in peace. Godspeed fellow brother

Patrolmen Rick Edgerle
Buchanan City Police Department

May 3, 2006

May God be with you and yours

Ptl. William Emral
Niles Mi Police Dept

May 3, 2006

my god be with you. Thank you for everything fellow officer and friend.

theresa v.
friend

May 3, 2006

Dear Friends and Family of Cpl. Scott Severns,

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Cpl. Severns but am very sad over his senseless death. I want all that knew Scott the best that it gives comfort to us that didn't know him when you tell little stories about him. It's very clear to me that he was a very good cop and even a better friend. I assure you all that he is very proud of every one of you. Always know that he is watching over you. I know that he is going to be greatly missed. Scott and each one of you are forever in my prayers.

God Bless You All,

A Citizen

Citizen

May 3, 2006

dear scott, you are a wonderful friend , guy that i met coming into my resturant to eat. you always had this smile on your face that if i was having a bad day you would turn my frown upside down into a smile. you did a great job protect us from the bad guys / people. you will be so miss by all of us at boracho burrito. we are praying for you police brothers and family because you are so great. i believe god need a angel in heaven and he choose you. even though we will all love yoy miss you. i know that you are watching down from heaven at all of us and you still have that prefect smile on your face. we love you always and will miss you . YOU ARE #1. love betsy / mishawaka IN

Betsy
cashier

May 2, 2006

Yet another horrible tragedy. Corporal Severns died protecting another person, not just because it was his "duty", but because it was the "right" thing to do and he had the courage to do it. Very few can say that! We all started in this profession because we "want to help" people, not because we are looking for glory or thanks--that comes way too infrequently to keep us in this line of work.

It's nice to see all of the supportive comments left by the citizens of South Bend. Hopefully they will continue their public support for their officers long after the horror of Scott's death fades from the headlines. This continued public support would be a lasting memorial to Scott and every other officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting the public. Remember, the cost to their families paid can never be repaid.

God Bless Scott, his family, all of his friends, and his South Bend PD family.

PSO Mike Treu
Kalamazoo Dept. of Public Safety

May 2, 2006

My heart goes out to the family, co-workers, and friends of Cpl. Scott Severns. It feels like it was just yesterday that we graduated from the academy(Class 97-130). Hearing and sharing stories from several officers of our graduating class on April 28,2006 shows what an impact you made on everybody. May God bless and keep you safe in your new journey.

Officer-Merrillville PD
Class 97-130

Ptlm. D. Etienne
Merrillville Police Dept.

May 2, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the South Bend P.D.

Fallen but never forgotten.

Officer B. Laurie #1251
Haltom City, Texas

May 2, 2006

We are very sorry for the loss of Cpl. Severns. Please know that he is at peace with the good Lord.

Kailee and Katie Schoof
Citizen

May 2, 2006

My most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Corporal Severns. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

This is a very painful journey that none of us were prepared to take. Please take comfort in knowing that you do not walk this path alone, but with many others who have endured similar losses. We are all in this together.

Thank you, Corporal Severns, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and may you rest in eternal peace, forever safe in the arms of the angels.

Carin E. Sollman, surviving spouse
Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

May 2, 2006

God Bless you and your family.....we will always remember you and the ultimate sacrifice you made. May you watch over your friends and family from up above...Thank you for you, and what you were all about. To Serve and Protect.

A South Bend Resident

May 2, 2006

To your family,friends and you,

I never met you but i feel like i know you. You made the world a better place to live. During these kind of times there are no words to say to ease the pain that you feel for the loss of your loved one, but in time it will get easier always remember he is looking down on you and he will always be with you in one way or another. Always remember the memories you had with him and don't forget the little things,like the way he smiled, and his laugh. I will keep you in my prayers.

a citizen
shannon

shannon
citizen

May 2, 2006

IT BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES EVERYTIME WE PASS THE POLICE STATION ON SAMPLE. SUCH A WASTE. GONE TOO SOON. REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND. MY HUSBAND WORKED WITH SCOTT AT ASSOCIATES. ALL I HEAR IS GOOD THINGS ABOUT HIM. HOW HE WAS A COMPUTER GURU. SOOO SAD. LOVE IS IN OUR HEARTS FOR YOU. REST IN PEACE SCOTT.
SOMEDAY WE ALL WILL BE TOGETHER.

KEN/ESTHER KALICKI

private citizen
housewife

May 2, 2006

A true HERO, on and off the beat.

May GOD Bless you and your family.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

May 2, 2006

My heart & prayers go out to Coproral Severns 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

Even though I never knew you, YOU, my friend.....are what being a HERO is all about.....RIP

May 1, 2006

Sev,it has been over a week and it still does not seem real. I still wait for my friends to come home from work with stories about you. I think Friday was one of the hardest days of my life and everyone eles for that matter. You really did die a true "HERO". I know in time that it will get easier, but for now it is still really hurts all of us. Take care up there and know that you are loved and missed greatly.

friend
south bend

May 1, 2006

Dear Family, Colleagues and Friends of Scott....

My Heart and prayers are with you at this difficult time..

Scott,

Thank you, for your committment to Duty that unfortunately led to your 'ultimate' sacrifice...

Your 'actions' on Friday, April 21st....what can I say...
A lot of us 'Talk the Talk', but you, my Fellow Officer, when faced with danger to you and your Friend 'Walked that Walk' and became one of our Heros....

In 2007, I will be back in DC for the Police Memorial Week... I'll look you up...and say.. Thanks...

Mick Duffy
Irish Police Force

Michael Duffy - Police Officer
An Garda Siochana-Ireland's Police Force

May 1, 2006

Scott
I just wanted to say thanks for everything you have done for the community. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Andrew Finn

May 1, 2006

21 one pages of tributes in such a short time says it all.Scott Severns was tested by Our Lord and not found wanting.How many of us could say the same.May Our Lord Bless and Keep you, May He shine His Face upon you.May you Rest In Peace.

May 1, 2006

To the Family of Scott Severns:

None of you know me, but I just want to say that I pray for you all everyday. My dad is in law enforcement and I worry for him everyday. This is the worst that can possibly happen, and my heart goes out to you all. After reading all these reflections and seeing the news this past week, one thing I'm sure of is that the world is a better place because of Scott. And although I don't know you, my van is wearing a black ribbon to pay my respects to Scott. I hope that time will heal your wounds. I will be praying for you.

Robyn Rachal and Family
Thankful Citizens

May 1, 2006

I never worked the same shift as Scott, and didn't have much contact with him. But I've enjoyed hearing friends' stories of him over the past week and feel like I really missed out on the chance to know a charming and funny guy. A person's character can be measured, in part, by his friends. I know a few of Scott's friends well enough to think highly of them, including Al who eulogized him so beautifully. I feel sorry for all of us, but can't express adequately how sorry I am for his family and close friends.

Sgt. Cindy Kilgore
SBPD

May 1, 2006

Sev made a comment to me on Dingus day, couple weeks ago, that I owed him a beer. Instead he bought Tate Ryans and I that beer. I said I'll get the next round. I still owe you that beer. I will always remember Scott's smile that day (and every day when I saw him.) "To Sev" is what I vow to toast and I will set one beer on the bar for you. You won't be forgotten. May God keep you at his side.

Brian Zubkoff
Friend

May 1, 2006

Rest In Peace my friend. May God look after your family and loved ones. God Bless the South Bend Police Department.

Philippe Dufour
Canadian civilian

May 1, 2006