Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, August 31, 2006
Reflections for Police Officer Jonathan James "AJ" Schroeder
To the family of Officer Shroeder, I know all too well the pain you are experiencing right now and sadly the pain that will continue in the coming days, weeks and months. I also know that there is a community from across this statee and beyond that is wrapping its arms around you with love and support. I made a home in Cleveland for a few years after my husband died and feel as if it is my second home. I am confident that the Cleveland community will give you all the support they can. None of these words will be able to take away your pain of your loss, but I hope that one day these words will bring you sense of comfort. Just know that you are not alone and never will be.
Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Atty, Franklin County
September 2, 2006
My heart goes out to the wife & son and family of police officer AJ Schroeder. May God Bless you.
My 8 year old son came to me the other day and told me that he would like to be come a police officer. I told him to go for your dreams this is not the first time he told me this. Then somthing like this happens. I still what my son to become a police officer if that whats in his heart.
AJ is a beauitful angel that is still on duty lookuing out for his family and wife and son and the people of cleveland. God Bless you AJ.
Darcy j. Morris
Future Mother of a Police Officer
September 2, 2006
Rest, brother.
Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
September 2, 2006
GOD BLESS YOU OFFICER SCHROEDER,OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
R.VILLANI
LYNDHURST,OH. PD. (RETIRED)
September 2, 2006
Thank you for your service. God bless.
Ptl. Grimm
Doylestown P.D. (OH)
September 2, 2006
As the daughter of a 48-year veteran of CPD, as well as the mother of a young officer, I grieve as if I have lost one of my own. This is a tremendous blow to all of us in the greater Cleveland community. Those of us in the awesome family of law enforcement take this loss very personally. As I pray for the family of A.J., I hear the Word of the Lord in my spirit, as He has welcomed A.J. to his eternal home, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of the Lord." Peace to all those left behind.
Joanie
Mother and daughter of Cleveland officers
September 2, 2006
Sir,
God be with your Family and all of your loved ones at this most difficult time. Godspeed and God Bless. WE WILL NOT FORGET.
Detective
Ellisville, Missouri Police Department
September 2, 2006
God Bless Your Family. As you have we to have recently lost a wonderful man to the elements of the job, Trooper Young was brave and his courage was great as officer schroeder was i am sure. My prayers go out to the family, and his wife and young child. I to have two young children and pray every time my husband geos out on the streets of this country but he would not have it any other way he takes pride in heping others and know that I believe that all officers feel the same way. Know that he will be riding shotgun with you all and he will do his very best to protect you. Just think how much God needed him. And remember to always have pride in what he did, he was!!
wife of LEO
Gynn County P.D Brunswick, GA
September 2, 2006
Rest In Peace brother, You fought the good fight. May God Bless you and your Family. We are all certain you were a fine person and set an outstanding example of an Officer. May we all remember to lead a life of nobility and to hold close our Loved Ones.
KPD50
Ptl.50
KPD/cleveland connection
September 1, 2006
My heart hurts for you and yours and the city of Cleveland. You were a blue angel here on earth and now you patrol with the angels. Thank you.
Jan
Mother of a POLICE OFFICER
September 1, 2006
God bless the fine men and women who serve on the Cleveland Police Department. As a 29 year veteran of law enforcement and a former Cleveland resident I humbly pay tribute to your service. Rest in peace my brother and thank you for your all you have done. It has not gone unnoticed.
Sergeant Steve Koren
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
September 1, 2006
God Speed, Brother.
P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
September 1, 2006
Thank you sir for your dedication! While I did not have the pleasure of knowing you personally I respect and admire you for putting on the uniform everyday and serving with pride. May god bless you and your family!!
officer f. zenelovic
rochester ny police department
September 1, 2006
Our hearts hurt: knowing we will never again see your smiling face, your wave from your truck, and mostly, knowing you were taken from your loving wife and new son. We, along with your former Flamingo Avenue neighbors, have been honoring your life the past two days by remembering the times you spent with us.. making us laugh till we cried.. sharing yourself with us and just being an overall great friend and neighbor. WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY. You will be in hearts and thoughts daily. May you rest in peace, Jon, and may you watch over us from above and protect us as you did here on Earth.
Linda and Lori
Former neighbors on Flamingo
September 1, 2006
My heart aches for you wife, child, and family, for law enforcement, and this city. Your integrity and dependability could not be questioned. You were never jaded. You were always fair. You helped everyone without a second thought. You always smiled.
You touched so many lives on both sides of the law. You were too good, and too young, to be taken so soon.
I know you will be working overtime watching over your wife, son, family, and friends. Know that we will be doing our part down here.
In the marathon of life, you qualified for heaven. May you run many peaceful miles. You will never be forgotten.
Prosecutor Ellis
Cuyahoga County
September 1, 2006
May God now keep you safe in heaven. God bless your wife and children. Thank you for your duty. We will not forget you.
Civilian
September 1, 2006
Rest in peace brother. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten, nor will the sacrifice of your family. You guarded your watch well....thank you brother.
Deputy Robin Tokash
Carroll County Sheriff/Mohawk Post
September 1, 2006
I check this website often and am heartbroken with every senseless death. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I shed tears all day for all the fallen officers. My son, Joseph Corr, was gunned down in Feb.06 during a robbery in New Hartford New York. He was 30 years old and left his wife and 1 year old daughter. May you have the strength and courage to take one day at a time. God Bless you all. Kathy Corr (mother of Joseph D. Corr EOW 2/27/06 New Hartford Police Dept.
Kathy Corr
September 1, 2006
Rest in peace brother, we have the watch. Our thoughts and prays are with your family and CPD. The world is a better place because of your service. Watch over us and help keep us safe. GOD SPEED brother.
Officer
WILLOUGHBY OH PD
September 1, 2006
So sorry to read about Det. Schroeder's death. My God ease the suffering of those who are left behind grieving.
Det. Doug Teachworth
Lynnwood, WA PD
September 1, 2006
How does one express the shock and grief of such a tragic loss. I Find it difficult to express in words. These things should not happen, young heroes such as Jonathan should live long lifes yet it seems to happen every day. Such a high price some pay for our freedoms, thank you for your courage. May your friends and family find peace in knowing that everyone in this country honors Jonathan. Rest in peace Brother Jonathan, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73
September 1, 2006
I was at the Cleveland Browns game the following day where everybody took a moment of silence in your honor. God Bless you and your family.
September 1, 2006
AJ,
My friend, co-worker, and fellow Police Recruit from CPD Academy #114, you will be missed. I'am glad I got to know such a hard working person who was dedicated to his job just as much as his family. You gave 110% to the citizens of Cleveland, and I'am honored that I was able to work with you on several occasions when we were on second shift together. I will miss your sense of humor and most importantly YOUR SMILE. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....
P.O. Mark Flores
CPD First District
September 1, 2006
Rest in peace brother
Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol
September 1, 2006
A.J.'s sacrifice is a perpetual gift to us all serving as a life lesson to admire & emulate.
Treat all people with dignity & respect, a little bit goes a long way in most situations.
God blessed Cleveland with Officer Schroeder but He has now called him Home. My profound gratitude & prayerful support is for his beloved family & those he has left behind, until they can be reunited.
God Bless!
I have no doubt that Officer A.J. Schroeder is with God & in a better place where he will eventually be joined by his 03.of us
Lt. Ceil Greenwell
Cleveland Metroparks Ranger Department
September 1, 2006
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