Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our Father who art in Heaven
In a few minutes I will assume my daily beat.
Facing the unknown but being closer to Thee than ever before.
Hallowed be Thy name
Even in the face of death and crime, Thou art everywhere to guide me.
I will fear no evil.
Thy rod and Thy staff comfort me.
Thy will be done
Thy will, not mine shall be done.
Do not let me be selfish.
O Lord, if you choose to take me, let me die as a man in order that another man may live.
On earth as it is in Heaven
Let me be a guide here on earth to those who are misguided and lost.
Help me to help those who are in need of help in order that we all may be worthy of Thy Kingdom in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
Especially those who live in poverty and misery
And forgive us our trespasses
I am a sinner. O Lord let me never forget that I am no better than my fellow men.
Let me never forget that by Thy grace I am on the right side of the law.
As we forgive those who trespass against us
Forgive those who despise me and the uniform which represents the law and order.
Forgive them for they do not know better.
I have forgiven them.
Lead us not into temptation
Make me strong for I am only human.
Deliver me from hate and jealousy and from wanting something I should not have in your eyes.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and glory
Let me be no judge or jury.
Let me be impartial.
Let me be just and fair.
Forever and ever, Amen.

My God be with you family and give them peace in this diffcult time.

Officer J. Loahr #2755
Colorado Springs

April 23, 2006

To Scott's family, and especially his father, Dennis, whom I worked with while we were both SBPD officers, my heart felt condolences. I had the privilage of being on the SBPD for five years with Scott before retiring. Scott was an excellent officer and continued his family tradition of serving the city of South Bend.
He will be missed by his family, friends and fellow officers, both current and retired. May God take care of him now, as he took care of others while he was with us.

Bruce Villwock
IU Police &( Retired SBPD Det. Sgt)

Cpl. Bruce Villwock
Indiana Uiversity Police( & Retired SBPD Det. Sgt.

April 23, 2006

God Bless you Scott!

April 23, 2006

God Speed Scott. It's been a pleasure and honor to have worked with you. You are a true hero my friend. Rest in Peace.

Cpl. John Riddle
South Bend Police Dept.

April 23, 2006

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest easy Corporal.

Police Officer
Fairfax City Police Dept.

April 23, 2006

Corporal Scott Severns your commitment and dedication to Duty will not go unnoticed. We morn the loss of such a Heroic Officer who gave his life protecting others. May God watch over your family and the officers of the South Bend Police Department keeping them safe to continue your work.

Detective Thomas Tully
Southampton Town Police, N.Y.

April 23, 2006

Corporal Scott Severns, God Bless you and your family.

Chief Rene Berger
West Grey Police, Ontario Canada

April 23, 2006

God Speed Brother! You are a true HERO!

Troop A BCI
NYSP

April 23, 2006

HERO. Rest in peace, Scott.... rest in peace. Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt condolences are with your family and friends.

I remember reading a reflection awhile back about another officer. The circumstances were nearly identical to yours. My first thought then was that the officer was a hero. You, too, are a hero. Your bravery to protect your friend will never be forgotten. It takes a special, strong and brave person to be a law enforcement officer. God bless all of you, living and gone from this earth. Peace be with you all.

Michigan

April 23, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Scott Severns.

Rest in peace

Deputy Sheriff's PBA
Madison County Sheriff's Office (NY)

April 23, 2006

They are with us always

A cycle of life is going on. We have lossed a member of the Law Enforcement family, Cpl. Scott Severns.

It seems like when things like this happen we look back on our own life. We go back and think of those who have passed before, memories flood us at times, good & bad, happy & sad. We think of how things have changed throughout our life. We think of jobs we have held, our childhood and times at school. We think of friends and family. We think of how much people have changed, how much children have grown.

Then we turn to the future and think of what life will be like without the ones that have passed. It has happened before and we adjusted as we will with this passing. We think of the coming year the holidays that will be different, and how our lives will be different.

Then we realize that only the physical person has left us.

We may never be able to hold, kiss, hug, or touch them again, but they have not really left us. They are still around. They are alive in our minds and our hearts. They are alive in our memories. They never really pass they stay on with us each of us. Their physical bodies limited them to being only in one place at one time, but now they can be with each of us no matter where we are, no matter what time of the day it is.

They are with us always, and that fact we must remember always.

Chris Wegnerowski
SBCPAA, SBVIP & COPLC

April 23, 2006

Rest In Peace Corporal Severns. My prayers are with your family and friends.

Captain
New York State Police

April 23, 2006

EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW YOU, I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU....YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE TO RESCUE ANOTHER......I AM SURE THAT YOU GOT A GOLD STAR FROM OUR MAKER.

DISPATCHER

April 23, 2006

We extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow to the family and friends of Corporal Severns.His loss is felt by us all.Rest easy brother,we'll take it from here.

PO S.Harris #381
Cicero PD,Cicero IL Gang Crimes Unit

April 23, 2006

God speed Corporal Severns. The New York State Police recently lost one of the best Troopers in the Division of State Police to gunfire. Like you, he was able to return fire and injure his assailants with both being apprehended. Rest in peace.

Trooper
New York State Police

April 23, 2006

May you rest in peace Corporal Severns. God Bless you.



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

To Corporal Severns family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl

April 23, 2006

Scott,

You gave your life the way you lived it... By protecting others and not putting yourself first. Your bravery and heroism can not be questioned, as well as your dedication to the community, your friends and fellow officers.
It was a plessure to have known you, I hope someday I gain the respect, show the courage, and touch the lives of others the way you did in your life.
Rest in peace and please watch over all of us, as so many have said before your watch is done, you are now patroling the streets of heaven, we will take over from here.

St. Joseph County

April 23, 2006

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.



Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller

M/Tpr. Dave Miller
Indiana State Police Dist 13

April 23, 2006

Scott, I will always cherish the times we spent on the golf course together. I know that you are in a better place and have already met up with the rest of our fallen brother's. I know you and the others will be our guardian angels. Rest in peace you have served your family proudly.

Cpl. James Taylor
South Bend Police Dept

April 23, 2006

May God Bless the Peacekeepers and their families. Corporal Severns friends should really be proud - WHAT A FRIEND TO GIVE UP HIS LIFE TO PROTECT YOU!!!!! Thank you, sir, for protecting US. Rest in the arms of the Angels. Godspeed.

LISA
Georgia Civilian

April 23, 2006

SCOTT....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT. WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

April 23, 2006

You are a true hero. Your uniform may have not been on, but you never missed a beat to protect. You are in a better place, watching over all of the other uniforms. May god bless your family, friends and co-workers at a time like this. You will be sorely missed for eternity.

Dispatcher
Allegan County, MI

April 23, 2006

In Valor, there is Hope! Thank you for your heroic service to us all! Godspeed and God bless you Corporal Severns...you're commitment will not be forgotten.

Sgt. C. Saylor
Albuquerque Police Dept.

April 23, 2006

Our prayers are with you and your family. Rest in Peace

Deputy
Richland County Sheriff's Dept. SC

April 23, 2006