Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Dave. Was thinking of you recently and realized it's been 5 years. can't believe it's been that long and still can't believe you're gone. Drove down to QT this week and stopped off at the rest stop in DE, same place i met you that May to begin our journey there. I know you realize you're missed and you'll never be forgotten, but wanted to pass that along from myself as well.

SA
FBI NY

November 4, 2011

Happy Birthday My Brother. So amazing to me that another year has gone by without you. Its a beautiful day today. A perfect birth day for you. I'm missing you so much. I know you are always here to give us strength when we need it most. I hope the angels are all dancing with you as you celebrate your birthday.. Love you and miss you David..

Christine Ross
Sister of Officer David M. Petzold, E.O.W. 11/09/06

October 8, 2011

Hey bro you may laugh but I am testing for berks sheriff by the end of the month. I am going to do my best but wish you could help me out. Maybe you can, just push my ass across the finish line after the mile and a half run. I will be thinking of you while I am out there doing it so I hope you can put me in your brain to get me through. Never thought I would be here but the time has come and I will give them hell just like you did. Give me strength and as always I love you and miss you. One more thing, keep an eye out for your new niece she is coming out soon, and I am sure I could use someone watching over to make sure it all goes well. Miss ya Jeff

Jeff
Brother

August 31, 2011

Thinking of you today. Another senseless life taken in the line of duty this past week, hits so close to home. When I hear about it, I can't help but think about you and the impact the tragedy had on all of us. You are still missed! Love you! Happy 4th.

Stacey
Friend

July 4, 2011

Hey Dave,
I was thinking of you today...miss you much

Cath
Friend

June 21, 2011

My dear brother, Thank you for pushing me up those hills, for sending someone to help me through the hardest parts of the last week. Every time I felt lost and weak, someone appeared to give me strength and pull me through. I know you had a hand in that and I know you were with me through every pedal. It was an honor to ride for you and for all those who have died in the line of duty. It was an honor to ride with the men and women around me in support of those who were lost. It was an experience that I will never forget and that I have learned so much from. Hard to explain the feelings. I miss you more than I can say, but I hope you know that I will continue to honor how you lived your life every day of mine. Colleen felt you with us on her Communion day. Thank you for being with her on her special day. When she said you were riding in the car with us, it brought tears to my eyes. She is the little princess you always knew she was and she has a heart of gold. Keep an eye out for all of us. You know we need all the help we can get. I love you and miss you.

Christine Ross
Sister

May 15, 2011

I know you are near today. I miss you so much. I will always miss you. My only comfort is knowing that you are with the lord and I will see you again someday. Keep watching over your family and your dad and I and know that you are always with me each and every day of my life. I will always love you.

love mom

mom

May 8, 2011

Hey Dave, I'm saying Hi, I miss you, and I know your looking over us all, Love you ,miss you ,can't wait to pinch you again!!!

cheryl
sister

March 2, 2011

My dear brother, I didn't want Christmas to go by without letting you know how much I love you.. I hope you enjoy watching all the kiddies open their gifts and smile at the wonder and joy on their faces... Thank you for keeping an eye on all of us. Everyday I am reminded of you and everyday I miss you. Keep all those angels in line up there.. I love you Dave.. Merry Christmas..

Christine Ross, PA
Sister of David Petzold (E.O.W. 11/9/06)

December 24, 2010

I just heard a song that I wanted to share by Danny Gokey, It's called "I will not say goodbye". The video was... real. It talks about police officers taken in the line of duty, as well as service men and women and how everyone deals with the pain - Spouses, partners, children, family and friends. We all miss you Dave, not a day goes by that we don't think of you.

Sometimes the road just ends
It changes everything you've been
And all that's left to be
Is empty, broken, lonely, hopin'
I'm supposed to be strong
I'm supposed to find a way to carry on

I don't wanna feel better
I don't wanna not remember
I will always see your face
In the shadows of this haunted place
I will laugh
I will cry
Shake my fist at the sky
But I will not say goodbye

They keep saying time will heal
But the pain just gets more real
The sun comes up each day
Finds me waiting, fading, hating, praying
If I can keep on holding on
Maybe I can keep my heart from knowing that you're gone

I don't wanna feel better
I don't wanna not remember
I will always see your face
In the shadows of this haunted place
I will laugh
I will cry
Shake my fist at the sky
But I will not say goodbye

I will curse
I will pray
I'll relive everyday
I will shoulder the blame
I'll shout out your name

I will laugh
I will cry
Shake my fist at the sky
But I will not say
Will not say goodbye
Will not say goodbye
Will not say
ooooohhhhh

Anonymous

December 17, 2010

My dear brother, 4 years have passed since you left this earth. This year feels like its been harder. I've let myself feel your loss more this past year. The grief over what we have lost becomes overwhelming at times, but I am honored to be your sister. You teach me so much, even now. I look to you as an example of how to live life to its fullest, how to make a difference in someone's life, no matter how small, how to love unconditionally and make every moment count. Its Thanksgiving and I want you to know how thankful I am to have known you, to have watched you and our brothers grow into some of the finest men I have ever known. I am thankful that you touched so many lives and that so many great people who loved you have made it possible for us to continue what you started. Thank you for watching over us and staying present in our hearts.I love you Officer Dave. I miss you every day.

Christine Ross, PA
sister of David Petzold (E.O.W. 11/9/06)

November 25, 2010

Thinking of you today....missing you today
Can't believe it's been 4 years.

Stacey
Friend

November 9, 2010

Hi Dave, I think of you often and I know you're up there watching over all of us. This weekend is the 1st gala, Jess has worked so hard and I know it will be a really hard day for her, for your family and for the rest of us who love you and miss you too. Four years ago we lost you but none of us will ever forget you.
Love,
Val

Val
friend

November 9, 2010

Godd bless you my friend. May you continue rest in peace.
Hard to believe it has been 4 years. You are missed GREATLY.
keep giving me courage and strength.
You will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Chief Daniel Trexler
Coopersburg pd

November 9, 2010

HEY BROTHER, I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK THIS SITE IS BAD FOR ME, EVERYTIME I COME ON HERE I CRY MY EYES OUT. TODAY LIKE EVERY YEAR AT THIS TIME I AM COMPLETLY SAD AND DEPRESSED. I PROBLY MORE THAN EVEYONE ELSE KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ME. YOU KEEP ME ALIVE,SAFE,AND KEEP OUR FAMILY SAFE. I MISS YOU MAN STILL AND FOREVER. I ONLY WISH YOU COULD SEND ME SOME STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO DEAL WITH THIS LIFE AS WELL AS YOU DID. PLEASE DON'T EVER LEAVE MY SIDE AND I LOVE YOU! ONE MORE THING I WILL BE THERE TO SEE YOU A.S.A.P IN BETHLEHEM, I AM SORRY BUT TODAY IS JUST NOT GONNA WORK. I PROMISE I WILL COME SOON. I LOVE YOU

JEFF
BROTHER

November 9, 2010

Much like 9/11, we all remember where we were when we got that call on 11/9. Me, I was in my driveway at roughly 6:25, putting the dog in the car. I put my stuff down on my trunk to answer the phone, it was the Chief, he told me you had been struck by a car and I needed to get to your house right away. Never in a million years, did I think you were gone. Well, it's been four years and I still can't believe it. I miss you on 11/9/10 just as much as I did on 11/9/06. Happy anniversary buddy

Mike

November 9, 2010

Hey Kid, Another year passes and the hurt still lingers. Somehow I miss you more today than ever. The void left by your passing can never be filled. I can still hear your voice telling me it will be OK and yet it is never OK. I love you Dave and Miss you terribly. Watch over all of us and Thanks for being my friend. Love, Barb

Barbara Karabin
Secretary & Friend

November 9, 2010

Dave, on the eve of your passing may God Bless you and keep your family safe. May your friends and family find peace on this day. Please watch over us and keep us safe as we carry on your duties. You will never be forgotten.

Investigator 551

November 8, 2010

Still thinking of you. Miss you.

SA
FBI CG

November 5, 2010

Dave,
I know you were with Bert on your birthday...thanks for looking out for him. You are terribly missed my friend. Hugs and kisses
Cath

Cath
Friend

October 14, 2010

just saying Hello and missing you, love you,

cheryl
sister

September 7, 2010

Hi Hon,
Miss you more than anyone will ever know.
Love you,
me

Anonymous

August 9, 2010

just thinking about you....missing you tons my friend,love you....

cheryl
sister

June 23, 2010

Dave,
Was thinking of you today, wishing you were here.
Love you always,

Cath
Friend

June 2, 2010

Brother you really left behind a legacy that wont be forgoten. Both the huge law enforcement family and your immediate family will never forget you. I got to meet your sister at the memorial this year. RIP

Officer Andrew Galaydick
Freehold Twp NJ Police Dept

May 17, 2010