Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well Buzz, we lost another one in a tragic accident. I know you will welcome Barry with open arms and that mischievious smile of yours! It's been 4 months since we lost you my dear friend and the days just aren't the same. I pray for your family, especially your beloved nieces. You missed opening day at Miller Park this year. Man how you loved Wisconsin athletics. I miss you buddy more than words can say. Keep an eye on us Buzz and keep us in your watch. We have yours.

Special Agent
FBI Chicago

April 8, 2007

Greg,

It was an honor to be able to call you a friend. You lived your life to the fullest in a way most of us could only dream about. You are truly missed and will never be forgotten. Your picture is the first one I see every day as I open my locker to start my shift. Please continue to protect us from heaven just as you did while you were with us. Rest in peace my brother.

Deputy Todd Huppert
Dane Co(WI) Sheriff's Office

February 28, 2007

Miss you Chips.

Brad Pittman EMT-P
Classmate at MCG

February 24, 2007

Godspeed brother. The FBI enforces God's Law while others mock at it.

Kevin Kelly

February 20, 2007

May God comfort your family and bring them peace at this difficult time. We honor your dedication and commitment to your country.

LAJRIC STAFF
LA Regional Intelligence Ctr

January 31, 2007

Greg and I were in the Madison Police academy together in 94. He was a wonderful person and a great friend. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Greg always made the world a little better a little brighter with his presence. May he rest in peace knowing how many of us loved him and treasured his presence in our lives.

Detective Deb Plantz
Madison Police Department

January 25, 2007

From a form Wisconsin Officer, rest in peace, and thank you for your service brother.

officer
Clearwater Police

January 23, 2007

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

Aloha Supervisory Special Agent Gregory J. Rahoi,
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; a keeper 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.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one.

Supervisory Special Agent Gregory J. Rahoi, God Bless you. You are a hero. As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are Family.” No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one; not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in His Divine peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers, peace and love beyond all understanding. I honor you today. You have not been forgotten. You will NEVER be forgotten.

** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

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
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

January 22, 2007

Greg, we walked many miles together, from police officers to FBI training in Quantico, VA to the halls of FBI Chicago. I am so blessed to have been not only your friend from Milwaukee but your colleague. I miss you Buzz and think of you daily. Your smile and your love for all will never be forgotten. Rest easy my dear friend, we have your watch. God be with your family and HRT.

Special Agent Jill Dews
FBI Chicago

January 18, 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 Agent Rahoi, especially to his fiancee. 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 Gregory, 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 Gregory's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Gregory's life was about so much more than the way he died. Gregory will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Agent Rahoi, 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 17, 2007

My prayers and thoughts to all who knew and will miss Agent Rahoi.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

January 8, 2007

I have known Greg ever since we were in high school. As I read his mother's letter, it is hard to believe that Greg is gone. As it starts to sink in I feel a deep sense of lose and my sympathies go out to his family. Greg was a great man and a true friend. He will be greatly missed.

Edward Snavely
City of Richardson - Friend

January 3, 2007

God bless your family and your team. Thank you for your service.

Joe Rios
LAPD/SWAT

January 3, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Agent Rahoi. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Agent Rahoi is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

SA Thomas Doyle
FBI

December 23, 2006

FIDELITY BRAVERY INTEGRITY

Deputy sheriff
PBSO

December 23, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Supervisory Special Agent Gregory J. Rahoi and his fellow special agents with the FBI:

On behalf of our family, I want to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Special Agent Rahoi died in the line of duty. His valor and courage will never be forgotten.

In reading the loving reflections left by family and friends, it is obvious that Greg was an amazing young man who touched many lives in a positive way. I can see that he is so loved and so missed by so many. His professionalism and dedication were much admired by his collegues, and that in itself is a wonderful legacy.

The circumstances of his death were heart breaking and I know caused much anquish for all those affected.

May Greg's spirit continue to soar and his memory continue to inspire. May God hold Greg and his family in the warmest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Greg gave to his community and the citizens of our country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on December 6, 2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg, Ca PD eow 4/24/05

December 22, 2006

Greg:

Thank you for your service to your country. I was very sad when I heard about your death and still feel sad for everyone you left behind. RIP brother and know that your fellow SA's will continue to work hard to protect America.

SA
FBI PX

December 22, 2006

Greg:

Thank you for your service to your country. I was very sad when I heard about your death and still feel sad for everyone you left behind. RIP brother and know that your fellow SA's will continue to work hard to protect America.

SA
FBI PX

December 22, 2006

Agent Rahoi,
Thank you for serving your country, family, an friends. Although we never met, all SWAT brothers have an extroadinary bond. God Bless, and I'm sure Ill see you in heaven when the time comes. HRT members and the Rahoi family, I will keep you in my prayers and the SWAT members in Passaic County will never forget our brother Greg.

Detective Matthew Gallup
Passaic County SWAT Operator

December 21, 2006

Over and over it seems the best examples of our profession are taken away. We are less for it. Hopefully it will make the rest of us, me especially, strive to be like Agent Rahoi - a person loved both for his character and for the job he chose to do.

Rest easy brother

Inspector John Tanabe, EOD K9
ICE

December 20, 2006

At this time of year we celebrate the birth of a Saviour and yet mourn the loss of a saviour. We have a Saviour who made the ultimate sacrifice and we mourn a saviour who made the ultimate sacrifice. Our Saviour lives and this saviour shall live again. Rest In Peace

Detroit SOG
FBI

December 19, 2006

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Agent Rahoi -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Agent Rahoi -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

December 19, 2006

rest easy brother.

CPL Michael Wilhelm
The George Washington University Police Dept

December 19, 2006

What a tragedy. Rest easy brother.

K. McGee
MPD,TX

December 18, 2006

Under a chilly, gray sky in Milwaukee this morning, we said good bye to Greg. I was able to place my hand upon his casket, along with his FBI HRT brothers, other FBI Agents, police officer colleagues, family, and friends.

I was Greg's first Supervisor in the FBI, and had the privilege of being his boss and colleague for the first three years of his career in the Chicago Field Office. One could not have asked for a better person to have on the squad. He brought total dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism to everything he did. I gathered with many of his fellow Agents from the Chicago D-1 squad to celebrate his life and legacy yesterday and today in his beloved Wisconsin. I was amazed at how well his family handled this awful burden.

Greg, as I told you and the other Agents on D-1 during those magical years when we fought crime and cherished the team spirit with which we did it, you were an important part of some of the best years of my career and life. I wish when you e-mailed me a few weeks ago, that I would have responded at greater length to tell how proud I was of your accomplishments on HRT and the FBI in general. So I guess I'll tell you now: You earned every bit of your success and great achievements on your own. I gave you a few tips in the beginning - and watched you blossom into an outstanding Agent - but you took it all the way from there.

God bless you Greg. I'll think of you often, and will keep your memory alive among the special group of people known as squad D-1.

Bob Casey
Special Agent in Charge, FBI, Dallas Division
(Supervisory Special Agent, Chicago Division, D-1 squad 1996-2000)

Special Agent in Charge Bob Casey
FBI, Dallas, Texas

December 16, 2006