Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's so disturbing to know that we've lost another fine officer. Cpl.Metternich,we won't let you down,we'll take the watch from here. You've worked hard-rest easy now.

sister of the shield
St.John Sheriff's Office

August 16, 2006

Rest in peace motorman.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

August 16, 2006

Cpl Metternich,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers..I remember watching Baton Rouge Motor Officers at one rodeo and am now wondering if you were one of them. I was really impressed by your department and offer them and your family my deepest sympathy. Without a doubt, becoming a police officer is a calling, but becoming a motorman is a passion. Godspeed brother.....

PFC Penman-Motor Squad
City of Fairfax PD

August 16, 2006

Another loss losing an Officer that dedicates his career to traffic safety and making the roadways safer

Deputy T. Bartlett
Okla County Sheriff/Traffic Division

August 16, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother. May God Bless Your Family and May You Watch Over All of Us As We Continue The Fight! Your Sacrifice Will Not Be Forgotten. You Served Well, Now Guard The Gates of Heaven and Guide Us, While Keeping Us Safe and Alert. May God Bless Every MOS. “Fidelis Ad Mortem”

PO
NORWICH PD, CT

August 16, 2006

In loving memory of Corporal Metternich: I love the picture on your page. You look like you were livin' the
dream! But you had so many more dreams to dream and we grieve with your loved ones over that! Not fair
that you won't get to raise your baby...well, at least not
in this life anyway. But...there is eternal life with the
Savior and an eternity to finish those unmet dreams
and to experience new ones. I'm going to a MercyMe
concert and will think of you when they sing I Can Only
Imagine. You have seen His scars, met Him face to
face and been forever changed. May He heal your loved
ones and all those who loved you and bring peace and
comfort as only He can! Your sacrifice will not go unnoticed. God bless! John 3:16
Lynn Kole
Washington State

August 16, 2006

god bless you and rest in peace...

ryan
Phoenix,Arizona

August 16, 2006

MAY YOU RIDE WITH THE ANGLE,S WHO WATCH OVER US EACH DAY. THE WAY YOU OPERATED YOUR MOTOR CYCLE WITH SUCH PRIDE AND HONOR WHILE YOU WERE HERE IN CHARLESTON WAS AWSOME. IT WAS AN HONOR TO HAVE MET YOU AND YOUR TEAM. YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED EACH DAY BY YOUR FELLOW MOTOR OFFICERS. YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE . OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HERE IN NORTH CHALESTON SC.

SERGEANT RICK KEYS MOTOR SQUAD
NORTH CHARLESTON POLICE SC

August 15, 2006

To CPL Metternich' Family,

You have the deepest respect and a shared sense of loss. We in the public service/safety community (police, fire, ems, corrections, etc.)Too often we are injured or killed responding to or from a scene. Regardless, no amount of words can convey the deep respect and sense of honor that only you can feel. It has only been 5 years since September 11, 2001 but people tend to forget about the everyday sacrifice and risk we in this community take. Long hours away from our families, exposure to diseases, no sleep, and to mention that; seeing humanity at it's best and worst in the span of an hour over the next run.

Micheal Whitehead
Yellow Ambulance Service EMT-B KY,IN

August 15, 2006

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

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

August 15, 2006

To CPL Metternich' Family,

You have the deepest respect and a shared sense of loss. We in the public service/safety community (police, fire, ems, corrections, etc.)Too often we are injured or killed responding to or from a scene. Regardless, no amount of words can convey the deep respect and sense of honor that only you can feel. It has only been 5 years since September 11, 2001 but people tend to forget about the everyday sacrifice and risk we in this community take. Long hours away from our families, exposure to diseases, no sleep, and to mention that; seeing humanity at it's best and worst in the span of an hour over the next run.

Micheal Whitehead
Yellow Ambulance Service EMT-B KY,IN

August 15, 2006

The Motorcycle Officer's Poem reads as follows:
It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.
Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble; they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes; you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.

MotorMan
Hillsborough County SO FL

August 15, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Baton Rouge City Police Department, are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sanyd Springs Police, GA

August 15, 2006

Cpl. Metternich,

Thank you for your service and dedication protecting the citizens lives of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You my brother are not forgotten...... May GOD bless you and care for you forever.
May GOD bless the family of this fine officer, his friends and Co-Workers who are left coping with this tragic passing at the hands of a senseless crime.

The thin blue line keeps getting thinner.......

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God"

Matthew 5:9

Senior Officer D.W.Reichhardt
Virginia State University Police Department -Chesterfield, Va.

August 15, 2006

To the family of Corporal Metternich-
Words can do precious little to ease your pain, but please know that your loss is shared by many in your extended "law enforcement family". You will be in my prayers, especially during the coming difficult days. Corporal Metternich, thank you for your service; please rest in peace.

Michelle Walker
Widow, CHP Lt. Michael Walker EOW 12-31-05

August 15, 2006

God bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten.

Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police

August 15, 2006

Rest in Peace my Fellow Brother

Cpl William White
Lafayette Police Department

August 15, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Cpl. Metternich's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. My first husband was Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff A.V. Carpenter. We are all family in law enforcement and we all hurt when a family member goes down. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Vice-President Alabama COPS

August 15, 2006

My heart and prayers are with Mrs. Metternich, the children, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Metternich. May God be with you and guide you through these troubled times. May the very young daughter and son of this brave officer grow up to know that their dad is a true HERO who will not be forgotten.

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

August 15, 2006

Rest in peace Corporal Metternich. My thoughts are with your family and department. God Speed.

S.O.S. J. Diehl
FBOP

August 15, 2006

Goodbye Brother My prayers go out to you and your family, may you rest in peace. Rest Well the watch is ours now.

Dy. Travis Snyder
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office

August 15, 2006

Chris, You will be sorely missed brother, rest in peace. Your smile, encouraging spirit, and positive attitude will be a great memory for me.

Deputy
Leon County Sheriff's Office FL

August 15, 2006

It was an honor to have met you and befriended you at the South Carolina rodeo. I wish I had taken that ride with you and David downtown that one afternoon. You are a great guy and one day we will ride at another rodeo. And maybe I will be on a Harley. God speed.

Motorman Pretti
Tallahassee Police Department

August 15, 2006

Corporal Metternich,
Thank you for your commitment and service to the Baton Rouge community. You will be sorely missed by your family, friends and the community you worked so hard to serve and protect. May you rest in peace with my beloved son, Jeremy.

To the family,
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. The prayers of so many people these past 5 months has helped me to keep going. Having known and loved such wonderful young men as Chris, Terry, Octavia and Jeremy has truly been a blessing for all of us. Now the four of them are together watching over us from a much higher place. They will always be with us. Please, if there is anything I can do, don't hesitate to get in touch.
God Bless,
Ann

Ann Kirkpatrick
Mother of Sgt. Jeremy Newchurch EOW 03/01/2006

August 15, 2006

My prayers and thoughts and condolences to Mrs. Metternich and to your children. God Bless you during this very sad time. Corporal Christopher, when i look at your picture , That smile says so much. God Bless you and you will never, ever be forgotten. You will be in my daily prayer sand thoughts along with your family and friends and your Police Family. Thank you for your hard work your dedication and your sacrifice, you made in protecting the citizens of Louisiana, May you now sleep in God's Love and in his Arms and patrol the Blue heavens. and watch over your family and your Police Family.
Respectfully,
Kathi halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO

Kathi Halligan
Phila., PA.

August 15, 2006