Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

What an honorable track you have chosen for your life. I was lucky to have served with a man of your calibre. May you find peace in heaven while serving the Lord. Keep watch over those who serve on earth and rest in peace. God Bless your family, friends and co-workers. A special blessing for those who were with you at the time of your death. May they find peace and love all around them. God Speed.

PO
Madison Police

December 16, 2006

I look through the memorials on this site that have been left by people all around the U.S. and feel joy in that Greg has touched so many lives.
I knew Greg back when he was just a firefighter in the Town of Brookfield. He was working on his law degree and he was aspiring to be a police officer. I often joked with him about turning to the dark side.
I realized over time that we as firefighters, police officers, EMT's, federal agents all have a bond. We all risk our lives for others. Greg exemplified a person willing to sacrifice himself for others.
Greg and I kept in touch over the years as he pursued his career in the FBI. I was proud to know Greg and I was happy for all his accomplishments.
Greg will be missed by all. Time heals all wounds but I feel this wound of losing Greg will take a very long time to heal.
Greg was a great man and I am truly saddened by his loss. My sincere condolences to his family and to his fiancee.
Greg - Rest in peace brother.

Division Chief Andrew Norris
Friend

December 16, 2006

Rest in peace brother...

Federal Air Marshal
WFO

December 16, 2006

I met and worked with Greg during the red shirt Summerfest days. We were all burning the candle at both ends with two jobs. No matter what, he always had a great smile. He is missed and my heart goes out to his fiance and family. Angels about you all.

Sergeant Elizabeth IBARRA
Milwaukee Police Department

December 15, 2006

I was deeply saden to hear of the news. Greg was a great guy and competitor. I was thinking of him during our 20th high school reunion this past summer wondering where he was and what he was doing. I am very proud to have known him and call him my friend. God Bless.

Ken Reischling
Friend

December 15, 2006

All over this country there are private citizens like me who thank God for people like you. We may not know your names or your faces but we know that you are truly brave, that you are the real heroes, and we appreciate what you do with all our hearts. There is no more noble sacrifice than yours, Agent Rahoi. How can we ever thank you.

God be with you and those close to you now and forever more.

Mother of a SA HRT member

December 15, 2006

Greg and I became friends in law school and stayed close friends until he joined HRT. Then we lost touch, but I have never lost the sense of Greg as my friend. He was the kind of perosn who would give you the skin off his back, not just the shirt. Greg, you will always be my hero. The world is a smaller place knowing you are no longer in it.

Nina M. Jones, JD
Friend

December 15, 2006

You will be remembered by all those whose lives you touched. Walk a safer beat with God and watch over those left behind. Thank you for your dedication and service.

luvavbcop

An Officer's Wife

December 15, 2006

thank you for your courage

citizen

December 14, 2006

To the family Greg as you know was my BROTHER and YOU were my FAMILY I will always miss GREG He was a GREAT FRIEND AND BROTHER GOD SPEED GREG HOPE TO SEE YOU IN HEAVEN.

Ken and Diane Pruchnicki
Life Long Brother and Friend

December 14, 2006

Greg and I were friends at Marquette Law School (we had every class together for an entire year and were seated near one another as we were both toward the end of the alphabet). We socialized and studied for exams together. He was always a jovial, happy, well-liked individual and we spent alot of time talking and reflecting on life. His enthusiasm for the profession of law enforcement was unmatched by anyone I have ever met. He was a remarkable person and was impossible not to like! When I heard of his passing, I was deeply saddened. From my review of his career, Greg did alot of good, and of that I am not surprised. He lived life to the fullest during his time on Earth and everyone who knew him should be proud to have had the opportunity to share in it. Greg, you will be missed.

Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Wentland
Law School Classmate/Friend

December 14, 2006

May God bless you and keep you in His care. May He wrap your family in His loving arms and give them comfort. You are a hero and will always be remembered. Go rest now, your brothers and sisters in blue will cover your shift.

Officer J. Loahr #2755
Colorado Springs PD

December 14, 2006

I was on vacation when a buddy called me to ask me if I knew the HRT guy from Chicago that had been killed. Despite being a big office, Chicago is tight-knit so I knew that I'd know who it was, especially since there's a few guys from the team that made HRT. I was shocked to my core to hear the news. Greg was such a nice guy that even when he made one of his corny jokes - and they were always corny - you'd just shake your head and say, "Jeez, Rahoi...", like you would a kid brother. And that's kinda what he was. Even looking at that picture up there you can see he's trying not to smile, which was something Greg was always doing. Even though he had all the reason in the world to have a big head (pilot, lawyer, EMT, FBI Agent, Chicago SWAT, HRT, the list goes on and on, what an overachiever this guy is!), he was just a down to earth kid from Wisconsin. I won't lie; Greg wasn't my best friend. I was older and closer to the guys I came on the team with. But I will say this: I counted him as a friend because he had a good heart and he was honest with himself and those around him. Not once did I ever hear him complain about his assignment, physical discomfort, late hours or anything that the rest of us routinely moan about. And I never heard him say a bad thing about another living soul. I know I can't say that. You always knew where you stood with Greg. There was no lie in him. My condolences go out to his friends, family and fiance. They also go out to the guys on HRT, who I know loved him like a brother. If it's any consolation, and I'm sure it isn't, Greg died doing what he considered his life's ambition and he got there by hard work, dedication, and being true to himself. A better example of a good person and a good agent can't be set. God Speed, Rahoi. Don't tell the Good Lord too many of those awful jokes, and put in the good word for the rest of us.

Chip Hardgrave
FBI SSA NO Div

December 14, 2006

Greg,

May you rest in peace. It was an honor to have met you.

Captain Charles Leas
US Pentagon Police

December 14, 2006

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Supervisory Special Agent Gregory J. Rahoi,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of your 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. Supervisory Special Agent Gregory J. Rahoi 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

December 14, 2006

God speed brother, rest under God's wings now..

Sincerest condolences to the FBI family and Agent Rahoi's family.

Officer Scott Parker # 603
Covington Texas Police Department

December 14, 2006

I knew Greg in the early 90's when he was a member of the Town of Brookfield Fire Department. Although I knew him only for a short time, I have thought of him many times over the years. His sincerity, professionalism, love of family and life are things I will never forget. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. My heart, sympathies, and prayers go out to his Family, Fiancee, and many
Friends.

You are in good hands old friend.

Asst. Fire Chief, Ann R. Brottlund
Milwaukee County Fire Dept. & LEO Wife

December 13, 2006

I pray that your family and friends will find comfort in the heart felt reflections left on these pages from your extended Law Enforcement sisters and brothers. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and rest peaceful “High on the mountain”.

D/Sgt. Vence Woods
Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality-Office of Criminal Invest.

December 13, 2006

It's been a week and we still can't believe Greg is gone. Please pray for Greg's family and those close to him. God speed good friend.

Rick & Gail
Friends

December 13, 2006

From the day Greg joined the MPD Academy, we could see he was meant for this line of work. His smile would light up a room. He was one of our "go-to" guys. He was great at what he did, compassionate in his approach, and he could make anyone laugh. We were sad to hear that Greg was leaving us to join the FBI, but not surprised. We were never surprised to hear how well he was doing and how much he loved the job. Greg was exactly the kind of guy you would hope and pray to see come through the door on a hostage rescue effort. I am not surprised he worked hard and made the team. As horrific and tragic as the incident was that took his life, I am also not surprised that all the members of the HRT were giving 100% and pushing those training limits, hoping to make themselves better prepared, honing the edge so that they might be better prepared to do whatever their country called upon them to do. God bless, Greg; and God bless your teammates in this darkest of hours. May you and your law enforcement family find peace. We will keep you, your fiancee, your family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers in our hearts and prayers.

Sergeant Sue Armagost
City of Madison Police Department

December 12, 2006

Greg, Thank you for your compassion and dedication to protecting your country. My heart goes out to your family and friends and the huge void your passing has left. May you rest in peace.

Civilian
Baltimore, MD

December 12, 2006

Our hearts go out to Greg's family. You will always be a part of the FBI family. Greg, thanks for your bravery in Iraq and at home, your service with this great organization, and your sacrifice. It's fitting that you were awarded the FBI Medal of Valor for your acts performed overseas while on duty. Your FBI family will not forget you.

Special Agent
FBI

December 12, 2006

Greg and I were first-office agents together in Chicago. Even then, he aspired to join HRT. He achieved this career goal and excelled at it.

Greg always seemed to be smiling and in a good mood. He was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off of his back.

His loss leaves a void in our FBI family. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and fiancee.

Special Agent
FBI

December 12, 2006

Greg and I were first-office agents together in Chicago. Even then, he aspired to join HRT. He achieved this career goal and excelled at it.

Greg always seemed to be smiling and in a good mood. He was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off of his back.

His loss leaves a void in our FBI family. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and fiancee.

Special Agent
FBI

December 12, 2006

My thoughts are prayers are with you, Greg, and with your family and friends. Peace, Alix

Detective Alix Olson
Madison (WI) Police Department

December 12, 2006