Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A Hero and member of the Blue line has fallen and we all will grieve,,,May you.... Officer Schroeder Rest In Peace for you most certainly deserve it.

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

August 31, 2006

MAY YOU REST IN GOD PEACE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

August 31, 2006

The police officer stood and faced his Maker, which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, police officer how shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To you Maker, have you been true?"

The police officer, with squared shoulders, said "No sir, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent, because the streets are tough.

But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got to steep.

And I never passed by a cry for help though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, please forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fears.

But if you have a place for me here, well...it need not be too grand,
I never expected or had too much so if you don't...I'll understand."

There was silence all around the room were the saints respectfully stood.
As the police officer waited quietly, for the judgement...bad or good.

"Step forward now, police officer, you've borne your burdens well,
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell."

Sgt. W. O'Connell
West Pikeland PD, PA

August 31, 2006

Peace be with you always...

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

August 31, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER SCHROEDER. OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL. MAY HIS 8 MONTH OLD SON GROW UP KNOWING THAT HIS DAD WAS A HERO. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY THE CITIZEN'S OF CLEVELAND NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICE YOU HAVE MADE FOR THEM.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 31, 2006

We will honor you in May at OPOTA, my brother. Rest well! I pray peace for your family. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Off. M.J. McRill #180
Sidney Police Department (Ohio)

August 31, 2006

Officer Schroeder,
Thank-you for your service. You sacrificed your life in the line of duty to protect your community from a dangerous predator. The citizens of Cleveland have suffered the tragic loss of a fine officer. Our deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Cleveland Police Department. Our condolences especially to your wife and son. You will always be remembered as a hero. Rest in peace, brother.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

August 31, 2006

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, OFFICER SCHROEDER GO PATROL THOSE GOLDEN STREETS OF HEAVEN NOW, WE HAVE YOUR WATCH. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER.

SGT. MARC RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

August 31, 2006

Rest in Peace. We lost a true hero. We will pray for your family and friends during this difficult time. Gods speed

Cleveland resident

August 31, 2006

It is with great sorrow we find our greatest strength. Thank you for doing your job and paying the ultimate price protecting this country's citizens, we will never forget your sacrifice. Rest in Peace, we'll take it from here.

Columbus, Ohio Police Detective

August 31, 2006

The Narrows Police Department would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the Schroeder family.
Rest in peace brother Schroeder.

Chief Thomas Gautier
Narrows Police Department VA

August 31, 2006

God Bless You!! You gave your life to get a bad guy off the streets to keep them safe for all of us and our children. You are a true hero. Mt prayers are with you, your family, and your fellow Officers.Thank You for all you do to keep us safe.Rest in Peace.

Dawn Lunato
A lifelong Cleveland resident

August 31, 2006

When I got off this mourning, I turned on the morning news, only to find out that we have lost another hero. Your ten years of service will not go unheard, nor the memories that you gave your fellow brothers and sisters. We, in Columbus, want to thank you for your service. May you rest in PEACE, as God locks over your family.

Police Officer David Blubaugh
Columbus Ohio Police Department

August 31, 2006

Another Hero has fallen and it is another sad day in America. To the Wife and Child remember that even though he is gone there is still a family that is here for you. God Bless.

Officer Spencer Salyers
Whitehall Police Department

August 31, 2006

You are a hero, not because of the way you died, but because of the way you lived.

August 31, 2006

Officer schroeder,
Your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. REST EASY BROTHER!!!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson PArish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Poluce Dept. La

August 31, 2006

Thoughts and prayers to your family, friends, and your extended family of the Cleveland PD. Thank you for being a true hero. You will never be forgotten. Such a senseless act from a coward to take a life for no reason.

Officer J.M. Lane
McKinney Texas PD

August 31, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your bravery, courage and commitment to the badge – your hard work and valiant efforts will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace…

A Relative of Officer Robert Stanze
EOW: August 8, 2000

August 31, 2006

My family would like to send our condelences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. John Schroeder~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, P.O. Schroeder!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

August 31, 2006

May God be with his friends and family . RIP A.J., we'll miss you.

It doesn't take much,
to take someone down.
Just a single bullet, that can bounce around.

A vest or not,
the bullet will find a way.
On any kind of night,
it can take someone away.

The bulletin was heard,
and every officer knew,
the one they called their own
had just left the team in blue.

Everyone knew,
this day could come.
and now everyone is left
feeling helpless and numb.

The killer is in jail,
but how little it eases the pain.
Because a mother and father,
know things will never be the same.

He was one of many
who answered the late night calls,
and now he will be one of many,
who's name is left on Washington walls.

Written by

Kayhla Brown

Baltimore (MD) Police Department

Kenneth M Busler , Retired
Cleveland Police Department

August 31, 2006

Dear Officer Schroeder, I never met you but I can assure you that I will always remember you and all the other fallen heroes who have given their lives to protect and serve. Thank you for all you have done for the City of Cleveland. May you rest in peace.

Daniel Mickol
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post #701

August 31, 2006

Rest in peace and may his family know that he died a hero.

Ofc. S.D. Hall Jr.
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police

August 31, 2006

May GOD BLESS YOU and your loving family and your fellow officers at this time of your entrance to Heaven. My family and our friends ask that GOD enlightens your family and fellow officers hearts that they may understand and dealwith the grief that has stricken all of us, and help see that you now look upon them and smile as you watch over them in life. Let your selfless act never be forgotten or used by any ambitious politician to garner attention or votes, but toshow the way to end killing everywhere!

Kevin W Ballman
Cincinnati Police Specialist Retired

August 31, 2006

Rest in peace!

Cher
Friend of Fallen Officer Dion R. Nelson EOW 9/24/05

August 31, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

August 31, 2006