Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you Rest In Peace you are a hero rest easy

Mark Mottola

February 6, 2020

Deputy Tiedeman, You were a great guy and your'e surely missed. You always had a good word for anyone. You'll never be forgotten. R.I.P. our brother.

Ret. Deputy K S Thomas
VBSO

November 7, 2010

We met you and your friend on the cruise....laughed over that darn quarter machine. It takes a special person to married to a cop, I am blessed to be marriaed to a wonderful man. I hope you cont. to find comfort in your family. Maybe our paths will meet again.....Amy and Dave

Ploice Officer
Harrisburg

August 2, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

You are loved and missed by many, especially your family.
I am sure you are proud that your son Charly continues your legacy of protecting and serving. Denise, I hold you and your family in thought and prayer.

The pain and the pride are forever. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 7, 2009

To Deputy William Tiedeman Jr, his family and his fellow officers with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Tiedeman’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Tiedeman and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

November 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this second anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

November 7, 2008

Happy Father's Day
Charly and I miss you dearly. We wish you were here to celebrate this special day. You'd be so proud of Charly he
is making a name for himself at the Sheriff's Office as well as riding this year in the Unity Tour. Our son riding a bike over 100 miles. What a great guy you helped raise. I love you and miss you dearly. Your loving wife
Denise

DENISE C TIEDEMAN
Wife of Fallen Officer EOW 11/7/06

June 15, 2008

As final preparations are made for the Police Unity Tour, you are in my mind daily. You would be so proud of Charly and Denise. They are going on the tour with us this year. I know that you will be watching over us on our journey and keep us safe.

L. Smith
PPD

May 1, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 8, 2008

I am saddened and shocked to learn of you passing. You had my back several times when we worked the floors. Rest in Peace!

MPO R. Kinney
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Police Department

January 22, 2008

You were highlighted on the website today. You were a
friend to all and your presence is missed. Thank you
for your service.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

December 29, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this 1st anniversary of your EOW. You have not been forgotten by those that love you dearly. Continue to watch over all of them. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 7, 2007

Heros are never forgotten. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

November 7, 2007

On the one year anniversary of your passing, you are remembered and a special prayer goes out to your family.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

November 7, 2007

Just wanted to let you and your family know that we are thinking of you today. Everyday is hard, some are just harder than others, this being one of them. We will never forget the sacrifice that you and your family made that day.
On the anniversary of Clint's E.O.W. date, I just tell my self that he is having another birthday in Heaven, Clint's had 3 birthdays in Heaven and we are getting ready to
have another one in January.
Thank you for your service, we will never forget, I have my Blue Candles burning bright in Ft. Walton Beach, Fl.

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

November 7, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your police and military service.

VanDenBerghe
NH

November 3, 2007

Family, friends, and Co0workers of Deputy Tiedeman,
Words will never be enough to say how sorry we are about your loss, but you can rest assured you have our prayers and thoughts with you. Thank you Deputy Tiedemean for your service to the Sheriff's Office and to your country for your time in the Navy. Let it also be known that the family has donated a large number of "beenie babies" to teh Virginia Special Olympics in honor of Sherrif Tiedeman, so his memory and generosity will continue for a long time in the hearts and minds of those Special Olympians who recieve one of the cherished beenie babies. We at the Knights of Columbus of Virginia salute your service, your generousity, and will pray for you and your family always. It is most obvious to all that you were a man who gave his all to the Country, the Service, The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office, the Fraternal Order of Police, and to the community! Thank you.

Kevin Butler, CDR, USN Ret.
State PR Director, VA Knights of Columbus

November 2, 2007

Rest in Peace and Say hi to Cory for me. From talking with your family at police week, I think the two of you would have gotten along great. You are probably having a good time in Heaven telling "jail" stories and trying to out do each other.

Amy Ricks
wife of Cory eow 1-14-06

May 26, 2007

Deputy Tiedeman, I did not have the priveledge of knowing you, but I had the honor of meeting your wife and son in DC during National Police Week , May of 2007. Such wonderful people, how proud you must be of your family. I want to thank you for your service to our country during your military career. I have a son who is in his 21st year as a Marine. I want to again say thank you and tell you that you have a wonderful family. You gave your life to protect them and me and all the citizens of our great country. I pray for safety for your son who is also a Deputy Sheriff, the greatest profession anyone can choose. God bless you and your family.

Ed Hill, son of Deputy Barry Hill, Harris County Sheriff's Office (Texas), EOW 12/04/2000

Survivor, Ed Hill

May 18, 2007

My sweet Bill, I miss you so very much my darling. I am
so proud of you I can't express the lost I feel. The lord
has something very special for you and I'm thankful I got to spend 32 years with you. Bill you were a wonderful husband, father & Pop-Pop. I love you!

Denise Tiedeman
Wife of Fallen Officer

May 6, 2007

To Denise, Charlie and the whole Tidewater family:

My comments are not needed to explain how much of a man Tidewater lost on November 7, 2006. Anyone who knew Bill, knows what a great man Bill was.

I met Bill in 1989, when we served at NAS Oceana together in the Navy. Bill gave me my start in my flight career. Over the years, we remained close through Neecee, TCC, and the fire and EMS community in Tidewater.

Every time Bill walked into a room, he smiled. He never had anything negative to say. He loved everybody and even more so, would do anything for you. Bill was such a proud Papa and then a Grand-Papa. I thank Bill and his family for the many wonderful memories and for letting me be a part of their family.

I thank God that he allowed me to be one of Bill's friends. I truly was privileged. Bill, you are my pal and you are sorely missed.

Deputy Daryl Clements
Crisp County (GA) Sheriff's Office

May 3, 2007

BILL,
WE MISS YOU EVERY DAY AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. AS MAY COMES CLOSER AND YOU WILL BE ADDED TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL WALL, I WILL BE TRAINING AND RIDING THAT 250+ MILE BIKE RIDE IN MEMORY OF YOU. REST IN PEACE AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET. WE RIDE FOR THOSE WHO DIED, POLICE UNITY TOUR CHAPTER #4

DEPUTY KMG
VBSO

March 7, 2007

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy Tiedeman, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for William, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember William's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that William's life was about so much more than the way he died. William will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Deputy Tiedeman, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been four years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

January 14, 2007

"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Deputy Sheriff William Tiedeman,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum of the "ODMP Light". That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute.

People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer.

Every fallen officer is an hero. The ODMP serves as a place where that continuum of "LIGHT" can be seen through and within, the heart and soul of each and every person who honors our fallen heroes with a relection and/or tribute.

As we say in Hawaii, we are `Ohana. We are family.
May God comfort the family and loved ones who have lost their beloved William. May God also comfort those who have lost a fellow officer and friend that can never be replaced in this lifetime.

I wish you peace and love beyond all understanding.
May you rest in peace Deputy Sheriff William Tiedeman.
Me Ke Aloha Pumehana. Amen.

**I pray all find comfort in this Hawaiian prayer I leave you.**


THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale (Private Citizen)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Island

January 4, 2007

R.I.P. Brother. God Bless your family and you throughout the holidays.

Officer Marc A. Sweeney #136
Denton Tx. Police Department

Officer Marc Sweeney
Denton Texas Police Department

December 9, 2006