Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Words can hardly fill the void that you have left in the law enforcement community, but they can begin the healing process for all of us. Another senseless act of violence has again taken one of our best and brightest, and while the flags will fly at half staff and the mourning bands will be displayed for a short time, our memories of you and your dedication to your community will last forever. Whether we knew you or not, we knew what you stood for. As the song goes, "only the good die young...", rest easy Cpl. Severns, your brothers have the watch now. My prayers and thoughts go out to the SBPD family and all of their loved ones.

Ptlm. Dan Schaefer
Bristol (IN) Police Dept.

April 27, 2006

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son.That who ever belives in Him shall not parish but have ever lasting life

John 3:16


rest well noble hero

you will be for ever missed

civi chris and diane smith
south bend reisdent

April 26, 2006

Scott, after reading all the reflections left here, Im not sure whatever I leave will "measure up." I do know one thing. I know that God must have needed the best of the best to make his army one hero stronger on April 23rd. I see that he got just that.

You sir are nothing less than a hero to so many. God speed we have the watch from here.

Friends of Larry R Cox EOW 4/21/05
Chillicothe Ohio Police Department

April 26, 2006

May you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Karen Blann
wife of Craig Blann eow9-6-04

April 26, 2006

There is destiny that makes us brothers,
No man goes his way alone.
All that we send into the lives of others,
Comes back into our own.

You can rest easy, Corporal Severns. The way you lived your life and your heroism in dying will forever be remembered by those you left behind whose lives you touched. God bless you and guide you safely to join your other fallen brothers and sisters.

Citizen of South Bend

April 26, 2006

It was my pleasure to get you home safely when I dispatched for South Bend Police last year. As I continue with my law enforcement career at another department, I hope to have your guidance from the heavens. My prayers are with you and your family

Deputy Rich Oberle
Westville PD

April 26, 2006

I was a SBPD officer for 10 years. As a rookie I had Denny "big fish" Severns to look up to and learn from. He was the best street cop on the midnight shift when a dumb rookie like me needed help. He patrolled a beat like few I've seen and was a true policeman to the city of South Bend. Once his son scott joined the dept. he carried out the family business with dedication, professionalism and bravery. He had that "sixth sense" that good policemen have and obsolutely loved to work the street and still made time to talk to the people in the neighborhoods he patrolled. Even the "bad guys" liked him because they knew if Sev caught them they would be treated with respect and they were busted by the best in the business. I worked alongside Scott for years and even though I was a senior veteran, I learned from him how to be a better policeman. Just like I did from his dad.
To Denny and the rest of the family, we are so sorry for your loss and we will miss him dearly. Let us never forget the sacrifice he made with bravery and honor.
Love you brother aka "little fish"

Steven Horvath (ex-SBPD)
U.S.Dept. of Veterans Affairs Police Dept.

April 26, 2006

Cpl. Severns,
You are an amazing officer. You are very brave and a outstand example of what wearing that badge really means. I am a former Sheriff's cadet and was for 4years. i respect everything officers do and pray for everyone of them everynight that they return home safely to their familys. RIP.


A POLICEMEN'S PRAYER!

Lord, I ask for courage;


Courage to face and conquer my own fears...
Courage to take me where others will not go.
I ask for strength;
Strength of body to protect others...
Strength of spirit to lead others.
I ask dedication;
Dedication to my job to do it well...
Dedication to my community to keep it safe.
Give me, Lord, concern;
For all those who trust me...
And compassion for those who need me
And, please, Lord, through it all; be at my side.

R.B.
Civilian

April 26, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Scott, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

April 26, 2006

To The Family of Scott Severns:

May you know that our streets were safer while Scott was here with us, and that everyone one that he came in contact with he left an impact on there life. Always remember his grin; which will now be plastered in many memories forever. We are truly saddened by your loss. During your time of saddness please keep in mind of just what a wonderful, kind, charming, and all around great person you brought into this world, and for that we would like to say THANKS. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever.

Don, Beverly & Austin Greider
South Bend

Beverly Greider
Friend from long ago

April 26, 2006

I guess we can never understand why God takes the good ones. What helps me through all of this is knowing that you are watching us from above. Just know that you will always be in our hearts and will never be forgotten.

friend/South Bend

April 26, 2006

go in peace my brother. you fought the good fight.

james j. moody nys parole ret.
nys parole

April 26, 2006

TO THE FAMILY OF SCOTT SEVERNS: I know you are hurting right now. It's alright to cry. Just keep in mind that the Lord knows best, and that Scott is in a better place. May God keep you and bless you all.

BB
SISTER OF A SB OFFICER

April 26, 2006

God speed to Corporal Scott Severns A true American hero

Officer
California Highway Patrol

April 26, 2006

Thoughts and prayers are with Scotts family in this time of loss. He made such an impact on so many- he will be remembered forever as a hero!

To the SBPD: Thinking of you in the loss of your brother.

In Christ,
Brittani

Student Bethel College
Circle Oil Co.

Brittani Cole

April 26, 2006

I wanted to send my condolences to the South Bend police department for the loss of Corporal Scott Severns. It's people like you that keep people like me safe. I have never had the pleasure of meeting Corporal Scott Severns but I know in my heart he was a fine young man. I want each and every one of you know that he is watching over you from above. May God Bless You All. Thank-you to all of you especially Corporal Scott Severns for making the ultimate sacrifice.

Peggy Schoof
Citizen

April 26, 2006

I wanted to send my condolences to the South Bend police department for the loss of Corporal Scott Severns. It's people like you that keep people like me safe. I have never had the pleasure of meeting Corporal Scott Severns but I know in my heart he was a fine young man. I want each and every one of you know that he is watching over you from above. May God Bless You All. Thank-you to all of you especially Corporal Scott Severns for making the ultimate sacrifice.

Peggy Schoof
Citizen

April 26, 2006

The staff at Tropical Elementary, Merritt Island, Florida want to extend their deepest sympathies to Officer Scott's family and fellow officers.

Karen D. Sheppard, Secretary
Friend of Step-mother

April 26, 2006

I did not know you but I thank you for your work as a South Bend Police Officer there is no reason for this tragedy, My thoughts are with your family and friends it takes a real hero like you to serve our community. Thank You and god bless.

Penni L. Platz
civilan

April 26, 2006

To Mr. Severns Family,
I have 2 cousins in Illinois who serve as police officers, and every day when I hear the old local news my heart stops when I hear an officer has been hurt. Just a few short months ago I loss a friend who was an off duty police officer out with friends for a night. When some idiot hit him in the head and ended up cause him to dye and leave small children behind. I guess I just don't know where we as a society have gone so astray and think that we shouldn't respect the police officers. You sure want them there if something happens to you then we respect them. I have 4 children and came from a tough town in Illinois where, my kids became afraid of the police. I believe in teaching my children to always know that the police are there to help they are the good guys. Maybe the two young men's mothers should of tought them something as simple as RESPECT and then maybe you would still be here helping and watching over all of us that truly respect and appreciate all that you do. To Scott's parents I will pray for you each day and hope that time truly does heal all wounds. I can't imagine the loss of a child no matter what age. Scott God is waiting to welcome you home a true Hero!!!! God Bless all of our Police Officers everywhere

Jodi Earp
cousin to 2 police officers
mother to 4

Jodi E
cousin to 2 Illinois Police Officers

April 26, 2006

Thank you for watching over us for such a short time. May you and your family rest in peace.
Tim Taylor

Tim Taylor
Civilain

April 26, 2006

To the Family of Corporal Scott Severns:
I am sorry for what had happen. I never met Cpl. Severns but it is always sad to hear something this tragic occur. God Bless you all. i am sure that he watching all of you from above, and still being the HERO he always was, making sure everyone else is safe. God Bless

C.S.I. Chavo Chischilly
Gallup,N.M. (Friend)

April 26, 2006

You were an angel on earth, promoted to an angel in heaven. God Bless you and all who love you, Corporal Severns!

Wife of police officer,
IN

April 26, 2006

Scott was the officer always used as an example of what a great officer was for all rookie officers entering FTO. I never felt like a police officer, not when I was sworn in, not when I graduated the academy nor when I first went out on the streets. I did not feel like a police officer until the night that I went on armed disturbance call with Scott. When all was said and done and the bad guys were caught and locked up, Scott walked up to me, shook my hand and told me good job. That is when I first truly felt like a police officer, when this great man acknowledged it. I can't help but remember how full of pride I was at that moment, how with just a few words simple words from him everything about our job seemed to make sense and everything felt worthwhile. Scott will forever be the example given to our new officers of what a dedicated and great officer is. We are lesser now with his loss, but we are far greater because of him then we ever could have been without him. You stood the line brother with your shield, and on your shield we carry you home.

SBPD fellow officer

April 26, 2006

I only met you a few times over a 10 year period but you always treated everyone with respect,you were one of the officers I would hear about that was in the middel of catching the bad guy or helping a victim. You became a hero the day you raised your hand and became a Police Officer, As I'm thinking of some other officers that went before you I'm sure they meet you with a smile and slap on the back. My prayers are with your family you will be missed
Denis Burns 29-20

Denis M Burns
Walkerton Police Dept

April 26, 2006