United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Reflections for Supervisory Special Agent Gregory J. Rahoi
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Special Agent Rahoi. I am very sorry that you must walk this painful journey. S.A. Rahoi, may you rest in peace in the loving arms of the One who created you and loves you for eternity.
Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Special Agent Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04
December 10, 2006
Thank you Greg, your service will always be remembered and honored. God will provide the necessary comfort to your family and fiancee. Rest in peace......
December 10, 2006
We are all saddened to hear of the loss of yet another brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and loved ones. May you rest in peace brother and thank you for doing the lords work.
Officer Shawn Villano
California Highway Patrol
December 10, 2006
The last time I saw Greg, was about 3 or 4 yrs ago at the Madison, Wi Princeton Club. He is the last person I expected to see. But, there he was walking toward me with that big smile that he always had. This is how I will remember Greg.
Police Officer
Madison Police Department
December 10, 2006
I had the priviledge of meeting and working with Greg while at the Shorewood Police Department. Greg is "One-of-a-kind". My prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
Officer Brian B. O'Keefe
City of New Berlin Police Department (WI)
December 10, 2006
Rest in Peace...
Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY
December 10, 2006
Once again I am saddened by the loss of another peace keeper. Agent Greg thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten. To your family, friends and fellow agents, you have my sympathy and prayers.
Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT
December 10, 2006
We honor you and your family, SSA Rahoi. Your memory will never be forgotten here. Our MPD family is grieving to have lost you so soon and tragically. You and your family will always have a special place in our hearts and souls. We miss you and wish you peace. God bless you and your family.
Officer Linda Covert
Madison Police Department
December 10, 2006
You are gone but not forgotten..
RIP
POLICE OFFICER II, EVAN
LAS VEGAS METRO PD
December 10, 2006
Dear Loved Ones and Co-Workers of Agt. Gregory Rahoi, Please accept heartfelt sympathy from your family of Fallen Officers. Please know that we are hurting with you and mourning your loss. Thank you Agt. Rahoi, for the sacrifice you gave, thank you for every time you took a chance for the rest of us and your Country. You will forever be remembered in the hearts of your "Blue Line" family. Rest in peace Gregory, and keep watch from the portals of Heaven over the ones you left behind. Hero's live forever in our heart. May your loved ones know that our thoughts and prayers are with them today,as they will be forever. God Speed. Carolyn Moore Mother-in-law of Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04 Asheville, N.C.
Carolyn Moore
December 10, 2006
Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be fogotten.
Police Officer
December 9, 2006
Professionally, I had the pleasure of working with Greg as a police officer on the south side of Madison; he was a dedicated officer who faithfully served the Madison community. Personally, I trusted him when he looked after my house and my golden retriever, just as I trusted him on the many police calls we responded to. My thoughts of Greg will be often; my heart goes out to the Rahoi family in this time of reflection, grief, hope and faith.
Police Officer Jerry Goehring
Madison Police
December 9, 2006
Greg was a fellow academy classmate of mine when we started with the Madison Police Department in 1994. We commuted to class together every day and became not only fellow officers but friends. I will always remember Greg's sense of humor and his never ending supply of support and encouragement. He will be greatly missed.
Sergeant Amy Schwartz
Madison Police Department
December 9, 2006
I worked with Greg while at Madison PD and found him to be an officer of high calibre. May he rest in peace and may his family and those who knew and cared for him find peace.
Sergeant Dave McClurg
Madison, WI Police
December 9, 2006
SA Rahoi lived with integrity and dedication to his job and his country. He left behind a fiancee and a family devastated by his passing. May they be comforted knowing that his contributions and sacrifices will not be forgotten.
Former Special Agent
FBI, Washington Field Office
December 9, 2006
My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to the fiancee, family and friends of Greg. I met Greg when he worked in Madison, and we became friends. Greg is a truely remarkale person who was always willing to help others, take on a good challenge, and remember his friends. Greg is a man admired for his achievements and qualities, which makes him a hero! Thank you for the devotion and friendship you have shared with us!
Sgt Lisa Kaufman
Friend
December 9, 2006
When I began my career with the Madison(WI)Police Department (1995), I had the opportunity to work with Greg. He was an outstanding officer with our department. From the first time I met him, I had instant respect for him. In fact, he was, in my mind, the epitome of what an officer should be like. I will never forget Greg, and my heart goes out to his fiance and his family.
Police Officer Alison D. Radzicki
City of Madison (WI) Police Department
December 9, 2006
To the family, friends and co-workers of Special Agent Rahoi, words can not tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Hold you memories tightly and remember him fondly and lovingly. He will never be forgotten and will forever be with you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Speed Agent Rahoi.
Jo-Ann
Surviving spouse
DPD Officer Brian Jackson EOW 11/13/05
Jo-Ann Jackson
Wife of DPD Officer Brian H. Jackson EOW 11/13/05
December 9, 2006
RIP SS/A Rahoi, we'll see you again, brother.
S/A DMN
Diplomatic Security Service (DSS)
December 9, 2006
Why are so many being taken from us, through any kind of different ways. It must be because GOD has a plan for them and their families. No words can express what we feel at this time, the sorrow the emptiness, the lost feelings not know where to turn or what to do.
Just remember GOD will help you through the tough times and you will know that Special Agent Rahoi is not far away.
We send our love, sympathies and prayers to all who knew SA Rahoi,
When God Made Peace Officers
Unknown Author
When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one"
And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?" A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."
He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and testify in court the next day."
He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems." said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through the bulge in a pocket before he asks, 'May I see what's in there sir?' (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of the head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say. 'You'll be all right ma'am.' When he knows it isn't so."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."
"I can't" said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident, and feed a family of five on a civil service pay check."
The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.
"You bet." said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crime scenes; recite Miranda warnings in his sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop...and still keeps its sense of humor."
"This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell; coax a confession from a child abuser; comfort a murder victim's family; and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak." She pronounced. "I told you that you are trying to put to much in this model."
"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions; for fallen comrades; for commitment to that funny piece of metal called his badge; for justice."
"You're a genius." said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." he said.
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
the Canon City Internet Radio
Canon City, Colorado
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolft
The Canon City Internet Radio
December 9, 2006
may god bless s.a.rahoi and his family as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.he will never be forgotten.god bless and r.i.p.
deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio
December 9, 2006
My thoughts are with Greg's family and friends. As a Law Enforcement Explorer, Greg rode with me when he was in high school in Hudson, Ohio. It was obvious to all who knew him way back then that he was going to do something special with his life. He was extraordinary. Words can not express my saddness at his loss.
Professor John M. Wyant
Illinois Central College
December 9, 2006
Rest in peace Agent Rahoi. May God bless your family and comrades during this difficult time. R.I.P
Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit
December 9, 2006
God Bless you Agent Rahoi for you dedication and service. Your family will be in our prayers. You will not be forgotten.
Sgt. Jim May
CMPD Charlotte, NC
December 9, 2006
May God be with you Special Agent Rahoi, and may His mercy be known by your family, friends and sibling officers. Rest in peace our brother.
Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department
December 9, 2006
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