Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Severns family and South Bend P.D., we lost a close friend and brother last month to gunfire and we feel the pain that you have. Our prayers are with the family and fellow officers. God Bless all of and do not give up, because I am sure Scott would not want any of you to do so.

Deputy Scottie Evans
Bibb Sheriff's Office

April 24, 2006

Corporal Severns has provided an ultimate example of truly selfless service in the battle for righteousness. May God's peace come over your family and friends, Sir, as they reflect on the fact that you have reseved your seat in His Kingdom. Reast in peace brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

April 24, 2006

Learning of this horrible tragedy, oddly enough, brought back many very good memories of Scott. I remember listening to the stories of how you “won” wrestling matches with Mr. Severns to get to drive his corvette or how, by winning, you didn’t have to do the dishes. I remember at Bethel when you hit the longest home run I had ever seen in my life. As everyone watched in amazement as the ball was in flight, you turned to the catcher of the opposing team (who was giving you a hard time), held out your bat to him, and eloquently stated, “Hold this. I’ll be back in a minute.” I was lucky God granted me the honor of knowing you from the time I was 14yrs old, calling you teammate and friend in the summers, in high school, in college and even in France. I have memories of when you entered a room and the yell of “SEV-DOG” (followed by the eruption of spontaneous barking) and how your smile would light up your whole face and then the room. Those are the memories I will cherish in my heart until I see you again in Heaven.

To many you will be remembered as Cpl. Scott Severns, South Bend Police Officer. To those of us, like myself, that were fortunate to call you teammate and friend, you will forever be remembered as “SEV-DOG”.

You were always a stand-up guy, even in the end. Time to rest, SEV-DOG, and I look forward to the day I can see you again.

Woody (Junior) Miller
Teammate and friend

April 24, 2006

May God send his angels to wipe the tears from everyone who held you so dear.

Greg & Desiree
South Bend Residents

April 24, 2006

My brother, The bravery you have shown should be an example to all. Even in the face of danger, you put others before you. YOU ARE A HERO. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my brother. I will see you at the gates.

Trooper
Kansas Highway Patrol

April 24, 2006

Thank you, Corporal Severns, for your service to the people of Indiana and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. You are a true HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

April 24, 2006

As Scott Sevrns died to keep us safe we will always LOVE Scott Severns Now I see a real hero is'nt a man with a cape or super powers.It wasn't those things that made Scott a hero.His real super powers LOVE,COMPASSION,and puting others before himself that made him a member of the real SUPERMEN that we call the police.
Love Zachary Lytle
Scott Severns
1969 to Sunday,April 23, 2006

ZACHARY LYTLE
son of Carrie Kindley-Lytle{ friend}

April 24, 2006

Rest in Peace Scott. Our condolences to the Severns family and to the City of South Bend Police Dept for their loss.

Bethel class of 1990

Dennis and Amy Rhoads
Bethel classmate and Insurance Agent

April 24, 2006

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

April 24, 2006

As Scott Sevrns died to keep us safe we will always LOVE Scott Severns Now I see a real hero is'nt a man with a cape or super powers.It wasn't those things that made Scott a hero.His real super powers LOVE,COMPASSION,and puting others before himself that made him a member of the real SUPERMEN that we call the police.
Love Zachary Lytle
Scott Severns
1969 to Sunday,April 23, 2006

ZACHARY LYTLE

April 24, 2006

MISS YOU SEVDOG! TUP

teamate and friend

April 24, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to Scott's family, friends and fellow officers.He was a great guy.He will never be forgotten.

A. Jimenez

April 24, 2006

You paid the ultimate sacrifice. As prusuing law enfrocement I look up to those who put the vest on, bear the side-arm, and display the badge covering their heart, with full pride. This symbolizes their life commitment to serve and protect those in need. You put yourself on the line, which is the supreme sacrafice, and for that I honor you. Thanks, rest in peace brother...

CZ

Explorer Scout Corporal-CZ
Fort Collins Police Department

April 24, 2006

Your actions displayed the very best of what is right with all law enforcement officers. You placed anothers safety before your own. You are a true hero. Hopefully the assailants will receive the dath penalty and burn in hell.

Deputy Edward O Barnett Jr, retired
Orange County Sheriff's Department

April 24, 2006

GODSPEED brother, we'll take it from here.

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men ever lived."

Gen. George S. Patton

bp 2422
CSPD

April 24, 2006

I am so saddened to hear of such a senseless act that took you from so many that love you. You are truly a hero and you will never be forgotten, our angel in blue. I know you are in a better place, watching over all of your loved ones here on earth. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Rest in peace.

Amy Bradburn
High School Classmate/Citizen

April 24, 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

To the parents, sister, family, friends and coworkers of Corporal Severns my heart and prayers are with you all in this terrible time of loss. Another true hero who gave his all to serve and protect us. A brave young man you are Corporal Severns, may you rest in peace now and know that those left behind will continue to patrol the streets and keep us safe.

God bless you and your family.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

April 24, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to family, friends and Co-workers.

Dustin Gary Patrolman
Newton County Sheriff's Dept.

April 24, 2006

May god be with scott's family,friends, and law enforcement brothers and sisters.Scott,im sure god has a plan to have you and all officers that have gone before you keep watch over us.

corporal kevin barrett
st. joseph county police ind.

April 24, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,REST IN PEACE,YOUR A HERO TO ALL

OFC.J.L."PEPE'"HERNANDEZ
ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPT.(NM)

April 24, 2006

Scott,
You will be truly missed by everyone. You were always so friendly and bubbly even when it was under high pressure circumstances. I will truly miss your calls to the booking desk wanting me to bring out your all so many profiles pictures. You were always sure to crack a joke.

IN OUT HEARTS FOREVER

DEPUTY DAWN BURGER
ST JOSEPH COUNTY JAIL

April 24, 2006

Thank you fell brother for giving the ultimate sacrifice. Please watch over all of us as we continue the fight.
God please give Scott's family comfort and peace as they struggle in the coming weeks to gain closure and keep Scott's memories alive.

Deputy Richard L Anderson
Noble County Sheriff Department

April 24, 2006

The family, friends, and members of the South Bend Police Department are in my thoughts and prayers. Corporal Severns' death is a true reflection of how he lived his life. Corporal Severns is a true hero and will be remembered by all. God bless you, Scott. God bless all of my brothers and sisters of the South Bend Police Department.

Officer Michael Schmidt
Hammond Police Department

April 24, 2006

A community is strong or weak based on the strength of those in service to it. South Bend is blessed with men and women who are willing to put their lives at risk for the rest of us. There is no greater service than this and we are all saddened when one of those who serves so admirably loses his life. We all take for granted that our law enforcement personnel serve us well and are safe in their jobs. We are not nearly sensitive enough to the risks they take on our behalf. Corporal Serverns death reminds us of the enormous sacrifice people like him make for the good of our community. May God welcome Scott into heaven with a big smile and wide open arms and may He Bless Scott's colleagues as they continue their service to our community. Please know that all of us at 1st Source mourn the loss of Scott and send our prayers to his family and his colleagues. We want them all to know that we deeply appreciate the commitment he made and that they continue to make to see that our community is safe. God Bless you all, Chris Murphy for the employees, customers, and family of 1st Source.

Chris Murphy III, Chairman and CEO
1st Source Corp. and Bank

April 24, 2006