Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of The Officers and Members of the Dover Air Force Base Firefighters, IAFF Local F-135, We offer our deepest sympathy with heartfelt thoughts for the Petzold's and the officers of USTPD. May your strength give you the patience in this time of loss.

FF Pete Bortz
Dover AFB, DE Firefighters

November 13, 2006

To Officer Petzold's family and the Members of Upper Saucon PD-

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

May God Hold You in the Palm of His Hand.

Wife of Officer
Palmer Police Department PA

November 13, 2006

I only met Dave one time - at the FBI Special Agent graduation in Swptember of 2005 in Quanitico, Virginia, but immediately saw why my son Chad, his FBI training roommate, really liked him. May he rest in peace.

Jim Piontek

Jim Piontek
Father of Friend

November 13, 2006

Dave was a good friend of my husbands son, Chad Piontek. My husband and I were at the FBI graduation at Quantico. I'm sure that Chad introduced Dave to us. What I can tell you is that Chad cherishes the friendship he had with Dave.
My heart goes out to your family, especially the children. All of you are in our hearts and prayers. Dave's memory and wonderful smile will always be with us.

Margaret Piontek
Wife of Chad Piontek's father

November 13, 2006

May you rest in peace.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumns rain
When you awaken in the mornings hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there I do not sleep

PC Dave STUBBS
Staffordshire Police, England

November 13, 2006

Dear Petzold Family and Upper Saucon Police Department,

I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Investigator Petzold. He made the ultimate sacrifice trying to keep all of us safe. May God bless the Petzold family and his fellow Officers in the Upper Saucon Police Department at this very sad time and always. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Respectfully yours,

Officer Bryan Losagio
Salisbury Township Police Department

Patrolman Bryan Losagio
Salisbury Township Police Department

November 13, 2006

To the family of Inv. Petzold my prayers are with you. I did not know Inv. Petzold myself but from all that I have heard he was a well respected and caring officer in the community and his department. God Bless!!!

Ptl. Paul T. Dickinson Jr
South Whitehall Township

November 13, 2006

"Life is not measured by the amount of breaths you take, but the number of times life takes your breath away"

I did not have the luxury of knowing you as well as I would have liked, but I know you had a group of people around you who cared deeply for you , and will be there for your family. Through them I have heard stories about your life, your family and what a wonderful person and Police Officer you were. The quote above is quoted from an officer at the Police funeral of a friend I lost in Phoenix, and from what I have learned about you in the last few days, I know you took everyone's breath away that had the luxury of knowing you.

To your family, I express my deepest sorrow, and if there is ever anything I can do I will be there. You are a true hero, and you will live forever with all of us.

Patrolman Jeff Kipp
Coopersburg Police Department

November 12, 2006

I first met Dave on a cold February morning on the track at the University of Penn. I knew then he was driven to succeed in all he did. Little did I know that 3 months later, I would meet him on the side of 95 and drive to Quantico with him. For the next 18 weeks, I sat next to him, shot next to him, built a staple chain with him and grew to know him.

Dave was an incredible person. A devote father, husband, officer and friend, Dave personified all you expect of a police officer and Special Agent. I'll never forget the group talks in the hallways and the way he used to make us all laugh. We grazed at the Petzold cafe, and supported each other through every trial and obstacle. Graduation was a happy time for all of us and I remember Dave was happy to go home. None of us in 05-10 doubted his reasons to return to Upper Saucon PD and after speaking with Dave a few weeks later, I knew he was again happy to be home. I last saw Dave in May, at a wedding of a Quantico classmate. Had I known it would have been the last time i saw him, I would have shook his hand a little longer and thanked him for just being him.

It was an honor to stand beside Dave, an honor to serve with him, an honor to know him, and an honor to call him a friend. My deepest condolences go out to his wife, Jessica, and their three children. Dave was a hero to us all and he will be deeply missed.

A Prayer for the Fallen
"He shall grown not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary him, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember him"

SA Mike Petronella
FBI

November 12, 2006

MAY THE LORD KEEP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND INV. PETZOLD'S FAMILY AND POLICE DEPT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HEROES ARE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

November 12, 2006

God bless you and your family,you will always be in our hearts,Rest in peace brother.

PO
Camden PD NJ

November 12, 2006

I only had the opportunity to know Dave a few short months as a cheerleading coach to one of his daughters. What I can tell you is that he was one of the most devoted fathers I have ever met. He was truly remarkable and will be missed by many. Let his family be comforted in knowing that he will be watching them from above.

A Cheer Mom

November 12, 2006

On behalf of the Coopersburg Police Officers Assoc. I would to express our deepest condolences to the Petzold family and the entire Upper Saucon Police Department. You are a true hero brother, may you rest in peace, God speed

Coopersburg Police Officers Assoc.

November 12, 2006

My wife Lara and I would like to express our deepest condolences to the Petzold family and my brothers and sister for the Upper Saucon Police Department. Dave was one of those guys that was always ready to lend a helping hand, whether it was backing us on a call or if you just had a question about something, you will be truly missed but never forgotten, rest in peace brother.
Ninner and Lara Nahrgang

Officer William Nahrgang (Ninner)
Coopersburg PD

November 12, 2006

God Speed to you and your family.
Your loss will never be forgotten.

I pray for the healing of your family and the ability to find peace and joy in the happy memories that will fill their existance.

We lost two officers in Fairfax in May, and it was one of the hardest things to understand and deal with for all involved. I have read all the reflections and wonder if our paths had crossed, when you were at the FBI academy, as we lived 2 minutes from there in Quantico/Stafford.

When my husband rides in the Police Unity Tour in May, my son, daughter and I will leave a flower on your Husbands name. god Speed.

PD Wife
FCPD/NTPD

November 12, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family of David.. He is truly a hero to help save the risk of other lives. May God and loved ones be with you and your family at this time. RIP

Mary

November 12, 2006

May you rest in peace. God bless your family and friends.

DEPUTY US MARSHAL BRIAN THOMAS
US MARSHALS SERVICE/PHOENIX, AZ

November 12, 2006

My condolences and prayers to your family, friends and the USTPD. God bless.

"Courage is not the absence of fear but the judgment that something else is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all."

Officer Michael Lenner
Metropolitan Police Dept., Washington DC

November 12, 2006

My deepest sympathy today goes to the family, friends and fellow officers of this fine young man and hero. Although I have long since left the area, I grew up in Fountain Hill and I still have family in Saucon Valley. Five years ago my wife and I lost our police officer son and hero in a tragic accident and so we know the pain of your loss. May God give you the strength you will need to go on and grant you His peace.
Todd W. Herzog,
Father of Whatcom County (WA) Deputy Matthew T. Herzog, EOW 9-13-2001

November 12, 2006

Rest in peace Brother, May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

November 12, 2006

The Ashwaubenon Department of Public Safety deeply regrets the loss of

Investigator David Petzold

We wish all of the members of the Upper Saucon Township Police Department our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Director Gary L. Wieczorek

During this difficult time there are few words that will ease the initial shock that you are all going through. But always remember that the men and women that serve your department are supported by the entire protective services community in our thoughts and prayers.

If you need any assistance call on any department anytime and they will be there for you.

God bless you all, and thank you for your service ensuring the safety and security of your community.

Respectfully,

Lieutenant Richard A. Buntrock
Honor Guard Commander

Lieutenant Richard A. Buntrock
Ashwaubenon Department ofPublic Safety

November 12, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Investigator David Petzold as well as to the Upper Saucon Township Police Department. Rest in peace Investigator Petzold, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

November 12, 2006

May God Bless your family, friends and the Upper Saucon Township Police Department. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

Kyle B. Miller
Pennsylvania State Constable

November 12, 2006

Rest in peace brother. You now walk a beat on Heaven's streets. While I did not know Dave, I feel a very strong bond to all men who choose to wear a badge and lay down their lives for those that they do not know. For there is no greater love that one man would lay down his life for another. My condolences to Dave's family, his brothers-in-arms at the Upper Saucon Police Department and his fellow brothers in blue who grieve every time one of our own makes the ultimate sacrifice.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton PA

November 11, 2006

Jessica, my oldest son (one of my five children) who will soon be 18 was involved in an automobile accident about 7 months ago. Your kind husband was the officer who responded. He comforted my son in this very scary time in two ways. First, Officer Petzold was a familiar face. My son had already feelings of admiration for David for the work he did in the community within the youth community. Secondly, because of how calmly and understandingly the entire accident was handled. When I arrived at the scene, I was also comforted by his calming nature. He made us feel that everything was going to be okay, and I knew my son had been in good hands from the beginning.
Our children enjoyed the 2006 football/cheerleading season together, and we will Pray for you all. God Bless

An Upper Saucon Family

November 11, 2006