Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My First Christmas in Heaven

I see the countless Christmas Trees
Around the world below,
With tiny light like heaven's stars
Reflecting on the snow.

The Sight is so spectacular
Please, wipe away the tears
For I am spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs,
That people hold so dear.
But the sounds of music can't compare,
With the Christmas Choir up here.

I have no words to tell you
The joy their voices bring,
For It is beyond description
To hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart,
But I'm not so far away -
We really aren't apart.

So please be happy, for me,
You know I hold you dear,
And be glad I'm spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.

I send you each a special gift,
From my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory,
Of my undying love.

After all love is a gift,
More precious than pure gold.
it was always most important,
In the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other
As my Father said to do,
For I cannot count the blessings,
Of love he has for you.

I am still with you always,
don't cry over what has been,
our love will live forever,
and we will meet again.

So have a Merry Christmas,
And wipe away that tear.
Remember - I'm spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.

December 12, 2006

AJ,
It's taken a while to get here, I remember the background check the Detective did, coming to my house to check you out. I knew you a bit through Danny and you seemed like a good guy, PA resident or not, so I sucked it up and sang your praise. I got to know you and wished I could have been half the copper you were. You did it all brother, and with a smile, and that is how you will be remembered, a cops cop, a man, a husband and a father. I'll remember the talks and the stories, thanks for the memories. We'll meet again, then you can do my "background" check, & put in a word or two eh? Sleep well brother. I miss ya, we all do.

Mick
Friend/CPD

December 9, 2006

Not a day goes by that we do not think of you. I hope you are ok. Please put in a prayer for us with God...I know you are there with him...Thank you...God Bless and we miss you more every day.

November 2, 2006

Dear Amy and Eric,
My thoughts and prayers go out to Detective Schroeder's family. His life and death bring true honor to the meaning of "to protect and serve." He was a hero for serving his city proud. His smile will make you remember the the good times and make you smile too. When you look at Eric,you will see your husband and what a great father and husband he was.. His memories will always have a special place in you heart. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. He is gone, but not forgotten!!!!!!
The memories will help you though the diffcult times, but always remember how lucky you were to be married to him
and you have a beatuiful son... Be strong because Jon will always be your guardian angel.. He is smile dowm on both of you....

MICHELLE

Michelle

October 12, 2006

Dear Family,

As a sister-in-law to fallen Deputy Brandy Winfield and as a wife of Officer Cory Winfield here in Marion, I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to your family. This is the most difficult time to try to work through...the emotions, the pain and the unanswered questions seem to overtake you.
Please know that there are others out here in this crazy world we live in who understand the path that is ahead of you now. There really are no right words or helpful sayings...just hold on to your loved ones and the memories.
Hold your head high with pride becuase YOUR fallen officer is a hero to everyone in your family, your great city (that my husband and I lived in a few years ago) and to the entire law enforcement family. We understand what all of this means to you and that there are feelings that are a mixture of grief and pride.
Please know that your hero will not be forgotten and will always live on with you.
Perhaps we will meet someday, perhaps not...but remember that others are out here to help you get through...
Lindsey Winfield
Wife of an Officer
Sister-in-law of Dept. Brandy Winfield E.O.W 10/14/04
Marion, OH
Former Cleveland resdient

Lindsey Winfield

September 29, 2006

I knew you as A.J. the detective, I'm sorry I didn't get to know you on a more personal level as A.J. the friend. I enjoyed your smile every time you came into the district to book a female or to just pass through and grab a copy of something. That smile will make you one of a kind forever. I was honored to attend every part of your services and hoped that you were watching from above seeing how very much you were loved in different ways by so many. Be at peace now for it is your time to shine and make lasting impressions from a bigger and brighter place!

I.G. FIRST DISTRICT
CPD (Institutional Guard)

September 29, 2006

I had the occasion to meet your partner's mother in law in court the other day. I handled a case where her house was shot here in Vegas. She told me of the story of your passing. Just wanted you to know we all thank you for your efforts. See you in Heaven!!!

Detective K Mead
LVMPD Gang Unit

September 26, 2006

May you rest in peace my fallen brother, you and your family will be in my prayers. May God Bless The Boys In Blue!

P.O. Armando Silva Jr. #10522
Chicago Police Department

September 24, 2006

AJ,

This morning I walked in the hero run and all I could think about was you. You were on everyones mind as we walked pasted the memorial and laid flowers. I struggle daily with your passing and hope that you are in a better place where there is no evil. I just know you are. I know you are in the sunshine that made this morning so beautiful (when we all thought it was going to rain). I know you are watching over your family and hugging them tightly to get them through this time. I just want to go back to when you were still here and make time freeze. Maybe then will we find peace...and I wanted to watch and see the time it took you to run the 5 mile this year. When I crossed the finish line, your time from last year was only 7 minutes away on the runners side. I cannot make sense of your death...such a wonderful man...I don't understand...my husband cannot talk about you without a tear running down his face. We have held each other for hours just crying. Why you? AJ, we will always remember and we will always honor you. God needed you and I pray that we will all be able to get together again and find happiness where we do not have to classify the time as before you died or after. I promise to do all that I can to help Amy and Eric. You will be forever missed and there is a hole forever in our hearts. Please rest in peace. You deserve it.

J
Wife of CPD

September 24, 2006

A great American hero, gave his life for the citizens of a great city. I met AJ, several years ago, through my brother-in-law, Officer Ken Florjancic, CPD, he was and always will be a great man, and a great police officer. My heart goes out to his family, and fellow brothers in blue. My God forever craddle him in his loving arms, for now he patrols a greater beat.
Sincerely & Respectfully,
MPO L. R. Gleba,Jr son of retired CPD Det. L.Gleba, Sr

Master Police Officer Larry Gleba, Jr
Newport News, Va Newport News Police Dept.

September 24, 2006

Jon, I grew up in cleveland all my life and in 1997, at the age of 18, I left to join the Marine Corps. I have been fighting evil men ever since, just as you did. I'm 28 now currently in afghanistan and when I'm done in a year, i will be coming home to join the Cleveland Police Dept. I will do my best to fill your shoes. Thank you for your bravery, because bravery is the best word to describe what guys like us do.

tommy tobin

September 23, 2006

Jon~ I am still in disbelief that you are really gone. It just seemed like yesterday that you and Amy FINALLY got together and married. Amy was my friend first and then you. You were the best thing that happened to her. She was soooo happy to be married and called you her "best friend." The tears at your wedding were geniune and I felt beyond proud that Amy met you. You and Amy were one of the good things that came out of a bad situation other than my son. I will always remember your smile and how happy you were. I want you to know that I will always look after Amy and Eric, whether she is in Cleveland or Monroeville. She is my forever friend and I will try to be there for her. I can't imagine her pain, but I know that she loves Eric and will continue on. Please look out for her and Eric and send good things her way. Keep her safe and happy as you always were. She will make you proud to be Eric's father. You just watch up there and see.
Stacy-Penn Hills

Stacy Iezzi
friend of family

September 22, 2006

Hey brother in blue, I came across your death incident by a
US former cop friend of mine.I just wanted you to know that your death wasnt in vain.You made the ultimate sacrifice ever.Hope one day shake your hands in heaven.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9).

Police officer Ricardo Masaro
1 CIA 12º BPM/M SP Brazil

Police Officer Masaro
Policia Militar do Estado de São Paulo-Brazil

September 21, 2006

To AJ's Family:
To be Brave is great.
To be Great is to be a man.
To be a man you must be one with GOD.

PO Schroeder was ALL...

SO Chris Moore
Geauga Lake Police Department

September 19, 2006

God bless Detective Schroeder & his family..

Patrolman Richard M. Rutt #22
Fairview Park P.D., Ohio

September 15, 2006

To the family of P.O. Schroeder and the members of the Cleveland Police Dept. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace my brother.

Sgt. McLoughlin
CPD NJ / Bergen Police Pipe Band

September 14, 2006

God be with you and God bless your family.

Detective Edwin B.
Brook Park Police Department

September 13, 2006

AJ: Your death brings great loss to our department, our city, and our Westpark community. People who didn't even know you lined the sidewalks with candles last week in your honor, and they, as us, will always be here for your family for whatever they need. Serving as one of your pallbearers, and folding the flag that was presented to Amy, was the greatest honor of my life and I will cherish that memory forever. Take your rest now, and we will see you again real soon.

P.O. Thomas Ross
Cleveland Police Department

September 13, 2006

Brother,
I have known, and been friends with alot of officers who are former CPD. I have yet to meet one that I would not trust with my life! The CPD carries a tradition of brotherhood thats hard to match. I wish I could have worked with you brother. Keep an eye out over us. I know you will

M.A. Olson
Atlanta Police Department
Zone 1

Officer M.A. Olson
Atlanta Police Department

September 13, 2006

My prayers to your family. Look over them I am sure you will, that special angel they need now to help guide them and find the strength to get through the difficult times during your absence. May you rest in peace brother.

Stan De Long, Police Officer
Ballston Spa, NY

September 12, 2006

Rest easy brother, we'll take your watch from here. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Ptl A.C. Green
Lima Ohio Police Department

September 12, 2006

Your family is in our prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Butch & Carol Gross

Samantha Gross' in-laws

September 11, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother. Thank you for you service and honour.

You shall not be forgotten.

Constable Tait
Toronto Police Service

September 10, 2006

Dear Amy and Eric,

We are still in disbelief of this tragedy. Our hearts are very much in pain. I can't begin to know yours. We knew you as neighbors, very private at that, but still knew you enough to know how much your little family met to all of you.

John was truely a great man and genuine with outmost sincerity. He was friendly, kind, considerate and thoughtful of others around him.

He always seemed to be happy, always smiling even through his most difficult times.

We will miss him greatly in this neighborhood, espeically not seeing him out in his yard, which he took pride in, and walking his son, whom he loved dearly.

We just have to know that our pain we feel will subside and knowing that is God's hand and soon you will begin to talk and tell stories about John and know that he to is right there by all our sides.

God Bless All That Grieve With Us and (John keep watching us from above and protect us)

Your Neighbors

neighbors on w. 166

September 9, 2006

AJ,

You served with distinction. You will not be forgotten.
Godspeed, brother.

Cpl Bill Chalfont
Pennsylvania State Police - Retired

September 9, 2006