Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You, your family, your department, and the community you served are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

August 17, 2006

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

OFC DAVID BREAUX
GONZALES POLICE, LOUISIANA

August 17, 2006

I just wanted to let every member of the Baton Rouge Police Department and the Metternich family know that you are all in my prayers. At this point words would be insufficient to describe your pain.

May God Bless and Keep all of you and may Christophers soul rest in peace!

Robert D. Foreman
Retired Sergeant/Miami-Dade Police Department

August 17, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

August 17, 2006

To the family, friends and fellow officers of BR City Police Deptartment, my prayers are with you. May God Bless and watch over you.

Jeanne Hoffmann
sister-in-law of Octavio "OX" Gonzalez EOW 6-16-06

August 17, 2006

My thoughts and prayers to all who knew and missCorporal Metternich.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

August 17, 2006

LISA,

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I KNOW THAT I AM SPEAKING FOR EVERY WIFE OF A MOTORCYCLE OFFICER THAT WE ARE HERE FOR YOU IN WHATEVER WAY YOU MAY NEED US. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AND I KNOW IT MUST BE HARD BUT REMEMBER CHRIS WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON WHO WAS VERY THOUGHTFUL AND KIND AND TOUCHED MAY PEOPLE'S LIVES. HIS MEMORY WILL LIVE ON TRHROUGH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AS WELL AS HIS FELLOW OFFICERS. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN NOR WILL YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

STEPHANIE HARRISON
WIFE OF BRIAN HARRISON BRPD MOTORS

August 17, 2006

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.

Chief Billy Cureington
Wisner Police Dept. WISNER ,LOUISIANA

August 17, 2006

Back in the late 1970's I had the priviledge of working with Raymond Metternich, Chris' father. He always had a smile. While Chris worked at LSUPD in motors, we were on a Presidential escort and I saw Chris smiling. I knew then, he was Ray's son. I told Chris to come over to the Baton Rouge Police Department and consider riding motors with us. He did make the transfer and when time came he was assigned to motors. I was a shift Sergeant and I willingly took Chris on my shift. Chris never could get mad, always had a smile, and would do anything to help anyone.

Chris you will always be in our hearts forever. We are truly blessed that you chose to work with us. I promise that we will take care of Lisa, Sage, and Alexa as they are part of our family.

Rest in Peace.

Lt. Gary Traylor
Baton Rouge Police Motor Division

August 17, 2006

You and your family including your brothers on the motor unit are in my prayers. I had the pleasure of meeting Chris at the last rodeo in Charleston, SC. I feel for all of you in your senseless lost.
To the motor unit, he will always be with you at the rodeo's smiling down at you. REST in PEACE!
Mike Vlahos - Gerbing's Heated Clothing

Mike Vlahos
Gerbing's Heated Clothing

August 17, 2006

My Thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need ... Chris and I grew up together, he was the best person to be around, No matter what the problem was Chris would aways be here . He died doing what he Loved. And his love will go on with us forever..
You will be miss, But never forgotten..

Ride with with wings now..

Lamar Frazier
Good Friend

August 17, 2006

Although we've never met, I've talked to you countless times on the phone and the radio. You were always one of my favorites and will trully be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.

CIU Reed
Baton Rouge Police Department

August 17, 2006

To the Family, Friends and fellow brother and sisters of Cpl. Chris Metternich,
I worked with Chris a few times while working in Baton Rouge. He was a great guy and he will be deeply missed by all. I wanted to post a poem for Chris, but the only one I could find had already been posted. I searched and located another on the NLEOMF website...

WEARERS OF THE WINGS
by 1st Lieut. George E. Fusco, Sr
Retired Montgomery County Police

For many long years you gave your best
Envied by some, admired by the rest,
Giving your all, yourself, your time
To make us the best, your mountain to climb.

Confidence you had, plus spirit and drive
You gave it to others, and kept it alive,
To young men just starting, one after another
You'd reach out your hand, and act as big brother,

Some men and women of our department, who serve at our side
Once lined the streets, and watched as you'd ride,
Sitting straight on your motor, as you led a parade
Never will you know, the impressions you made.

We remember the times, on calls not "serene"
The comfort we felt when you came on the scene,
Some memories are dim, but joy is derived
At times in the past, when your motor arrived.

You impressed by appearance, not plot, nor plan
A full time policeman, one hell of a man,
You showed us pride, intetgrity, and guts
A shining example , in breeches and putts.

The debt that is owed by the men in our ranks
Was often repaid, with a handshake and "thanks",
The friendship we share, surpassing all others
We , men and women of the badge, together as brothers and sisters.

It's hard to find words to say all the things
To cover the feelings on what memory brings,
Somewhere you know, how much you are missed
By those many hundreds that make up the list.

We feel you were taken, to fill God's Master Plan
To shape up His Heaven, as only you can,
You were loved and respected, from boss to recruit
So look down on us now, and take our salute.



Dedicated to all " Wearers of the Wings", The MotorMen

I thought this was a beautiful poem.

Godspeed my brother, till we meet again.

Joanne

Officer J. Fullwood
New Orleans Police Department

August 17, 2006

Chris, it was very comforting to know that you were one of many that had my husband's back. Keep watch from above now. The time you were in my family's life was a blessing for us all. You are missed, but will never be forgotten.

To Chris' family, if you need anything, please do not hesitate to let us know. You will remain in my prayers.

Stacey Adcock
Wife of a co-worker

August 16, 2006

To the family of Corporal Metternich,

I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.

Sgt. Clay Jones
Harrison County Sheriff's Dept., MS

August 16, 2006

My partner and I just competed with Corporal Metternich and his team there in Charleston. He was friendly and very helpful to us first-timers. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, squad, friends and department.

Deputies Darren Hill and Chris Smith
Iredell County Sheriff North Carolina

August 16, 2006

My prayers go out to Corporal Metternich and his family. We will ride on. God Speed

Motor Officer J.Tylutki
Wayne County Airport Authority (Michigan)

August 16, 2006

I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. I DONOT KNOW CORPORAL METTERNICH PERSONALLY, BUT WE LOVE WHAT WE DO AND HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED WITHIN YOUR DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY.

FROM THE JACKSON MISSISSIPPI AIRPORT POLICE

SGT. TERRY MILLER
JACKSON MS. AIRPORT POLICE

August 16, 2006

Chris, we will miss you brother. You are our angel now. We got it from here. Don't worry about the family, we will be there for them forever. God speed. We will never forget.


I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
2nd Timothy 4:7

Cpl. Chris Stewart
Baton Rouge City Police

August 16, 2006

Policeman's 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Author Unknown

August 16, 2006

Corporal Metternich, on behalf of the men and women of the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office I would like to express my deepest sympathy’s to your family, friends and co-workers. Corporal Metternich you will never be forgotten for the sacrifice you made. Rest in peace brother your watch is now ours.

Deputy
Terrebonne Parish S.0. Houma, La

August 16, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother, and thank you for your service.

Lt. Steven Rodrick
Wiggins Police Department-Ms

August 16, 2006

Recently at Charleston I had a chance to meet with Chris and Crew. Though I had only new Chris for 4 years or so he always made you feel that you had known him all yor life. He had the type of personality that was so positive and upbeat you couldn't help but laugh and have a good time around him. I'm truely glad that I took the time to go to Charleston not knowing what the future held for Chris. He and Motor Unit Crew have always made me feel like family, even though I live far away. Chris you were truely a great friend and MOTORMAN, I will miss you deeply, I am a better person for having met you during my life.

Officer Timm Faesi
Portsmouth Police, Va. Friend

August 16, 2006

To the family of Corporal Metternich, are prayers are with you. Your husband, dad was a HERO. Corporal Metternich made the world a safer place for us all to live in. R.I.P. brother officer, we that are left behind now have the watch. Watch over us from above. NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Police Department

August 16, 2006

My heart and prayers are with your family. Thank you for all you did. You may be gone but you will NEVER be FORGOTTEN. RIP for the other brothers in blue will watch over your family now.

Daughter of Dep. G.Griffin EOW 6-21-06

August 16, 2006