Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

THANK YOU SIR. R.I.P.

PTLM.
UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 15, 2006

May God be with the family, friends and sibling officers of Investigator Petzold. Rest in peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

November 15, 2006

The loss suffered by the Petzold Family and the Upper Saucon Police Department is truly heaven's gain. My thoughts and prayers are with the Petzold Family and the Upper Saucon Police Department.

Patrolman Todd Bernhard
Macungie Police Department

November 15, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Investigator David Petzold.

There are no words to express the sympathy we feel for the profound loss Investigator Petzold's family and friends are feeling.

To all other men and woman that wear their uniform proudly, please know you are always in our prayers.

Rest in Peace Investigator David Petzold

Dispatchers & Supervisors
City of Allentown 911 Communications Center

November 14, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the entire Petzold family. So sorry for your loss.He will be fondly remembered by all. Rarely does an individual of his quality touch your life. I am better for having known him.

Dan Guerrero

November 14, 2006

I've been trying for days to leave a reflection here but I keep finding myself at a loss for words.

I'm not sure where to begin......

To the Upper Saucon Township Police Department ~ My most heartfelt condolences go out to each and every one of you. Your department is small and I imagine you all must be very close; I am sure the loss of Dave is simply immeasurable. My heart aches for each one of you, especially the officer who responded that morning to Dave's call for assistance. I come to the ODMP every day to check my husband's site, as well as the sites of other officers whose widows I have become close to, and I am always so saddened to read another name added to the list of officers here. I always hoped and prayed there would never be another one from Northampton County. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

To Jessica ~ I watched the news in disbelief last week. Disbelief and shock and utter despair. I know there isn't anything anyone can say right now to make you feel better, but I will offer you this - you are not alone, Jessica. You are not alone. I know you have a wonderful family and good friends who all love and support you and I am so glad for that. But there are many other police widows who are also here to support you, when you are ready.

Please know that I understand where you are at and what you are going through - I was there a mere 19 months ago, yet it seems like just yesterday. There were days right after Jesse died where I was absolutely sure my heart was going to just stop beating from the pain, where I didn't think I could take another breath without him or tolerate another moment of this awful reality. I know inside you are just screaming for this to not be true, begging God to give Dave back at any cost, wondering how you are going to raise your precious children alone.......I know because I was in your shoes. I've traveled this journey for 19 months and I want you to know that you are going to be alright, you may not believe it today or tomorrow or 6 months from now but I promise you, you will be alright. We are the wives of police officers and we are strong.

I have so much more I want to say to you, but I will save it for another time.....

I know Scott Grim called you last week and gave you my message. Please know that it was heartfelt and sincere - I want to help you in any way that I can. Please feel free to call me, day or night.....the hardest times for me were always at night, after the kids went to bed and I was alone. I made plenty of 2:00am phone calls (and still do) so please don't hesitate to ever reach out to me. Anytime.

Please take care of yourself and know that I am thinking of you and your children every day.

Thank you, Investigator Petzold, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and may you rest in eternal peace, forever safe in the arms of the angels.
And if it isn't too much trouble, please give Jesse a hug for me and tell him that we love and miss him.

Warmly ~
Carin E. Sollman, surviving spouse
Easton Police Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

November 14, 2006

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Investigator David Petzold,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of your fallen loved one. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We wish we could be there in person to offer support. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. As the holidays draw nearer remember those special moments you have shared together and the love you shared. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Investigator David Petzold is a hero. He will live on through all of you forever.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

November 14, 2006

to a good friend who always made me feel safe when i worked at the star.you'll be greatlly missed.

michael yerkes
friend from the star

November 14, 2006

Rest in Peace, GOD Bless you and your family.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

November 14, 2006

Our prayers and sincerest condolences to Investigator Petzold’s family, friends and fellow Officers of Upper Saucon Township Police Department. Our heartfelt sympathies to all those involved.

DSUPD
DeSales University Police Department

November 14, 2006

Rest in peace brother. Your family and PD are in all of our prayers. Thank you for giving everything and for your ten years of service.

Richland Twp Police Dept, Bucks Co, PA

November 14, 2006

There are no words. He was an exceptional Man, Officer,Husband, Father. Many times he helped my mother with great care and much love for humanity. He will always be a special person and missed greatly. To all his family, fellow officers and friends, he will forever be with us in our hearts. Roberta Brobst, DeSales University, Coopersburg Resident.

I knew him from helping my mother while she was ill

November 14, 2006

R.I.P Investigator Petzold, your family, friends, and colleagues are in my prayers.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

November 14, 2006

Investigator Petzold,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept, La.

November 13, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Investigator Petzold; may he rest in peace and always be rememebered as a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

November 13, 2006

Your watch is now over brother. May you rest in peace. God bless your family, friends, and the family at Upper Saucon PD.

Cecil Abel
East Whiteland Twp. PD Chester County PA

November 13, 2006

To the family,friends and co-workers of Investigator David Petzold. I only met Dave one time while working on a case, they say you can learn a lot about a person the first time you meet them and with Dave I felt as if we were friends for years. Dave was an outstanding officer who was admired by more than he knew. May you rest in peace my brother, you will be missed but never forgotten.

OFFICER ROBERT SHUPP III
HELLERTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 13, 2006

god is with you at this time, i hope you can find comfort in knowing that! he will be watching you and your wonderfull kids, i hope his support will help you through....god bless you and your beautiful children

November 13, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the Petzold family and the Upper Saucon Police Department. Thank you for your years of service, may you rest in peace.

UPPER SAUCON RESIDENT

November 13, 2006

To Officer David Petzold

Thank you for your dedicated service. You will be missed by your family, friends, and all members of the police department family. No words I can say will easy your family's pain as I have found. We are praying for you and your family.

Brother of PO Jeremy Chambers 101
E.O.W. 04-24-2006

PO Chris Chambers
St Louis County Police Dept Mo

November 13, 2006

To Officer Petzold's family,
Verily I say to you the day WILL come when God will wipe out every tear from your eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain. (Revelation21:4)...The time will soon come when all those in their memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out(John5:28,29) Please know that God will soon set things straight. His original purpose was for all mankind to live peacefully in a paradise earth, and soon this will come to be, and all our loved ones who were lost will be reunited with us once again. David is not with us now, but only for a short while must we endure...of this God promises.

314

November 13, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the Petzold family, and the Upper Saucon PD. Words of sympathy can never erase the great loss you suffer, hopefully they will ease the pain. Know that Dave will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Keith & Dianne Binkley
Upper Saucon Fire Department

November 13, 2006

To the Family of Investigator Petzold, all my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I never had the honor to meet David, but know what he stood for. A part of each and every Officer dies when a Brother is lost in the line of duty. I know David is now walking a beat in heaven, and will be a guardian angel to all of us who will continue the fight that David fought so well. God Bless and God Speed Brother.

Lakeland PD
Motor Unit

Motor Officer W F Schrader
Lakeland Florida PD

November 13, 2006

Rest in peace David.

Ofc. Andy Arena
Delray Beach (FL) Police Department

November 13, 2006

In the simple performance of duty,

he pinned on a badge,
checked his gear with a practiced eye,
and kissed his loved ones good-bye.

In the simple performance of duty,
he reported for work,
joked with his buddies at roll call,
and made his last trip down the squadroom hall.

In the simple performance of duty,
he answered the call
to help the helpless, to find the lost,
no matter the danger or how great the cost.

In the simple performance of duty,
he lay down his life,
for those in peril he tried to save,
our brave friend went to his grave.

In the simple performance of duty,
we honor his deed,
as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,
long after the world has forgotten, we shall never forget.

Never judge or regret, what he did, In the simple performance of duty.

Rest in peace brother, you will always be remembered.
May God Bless you, your Family and the members of the Upper Saucon Twp PD.

Ptlm. Mark Marchesi #2528
Parkside Police Dept. (Delaware County, PA)

November 13, 2006