Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well bro, it's been 6 years already and it still seems like yesterday when I heard the news. Today being Father's Day, I sure wish you were with us, as I'm sure your 2 darling little angels do !!!!

We haven't forgotten Kelly and we never will. Continue to rest in peace, my friend and my brother in blue.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

June 16, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 5th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 21, 2012

God Bless

Dave
None

August 7, 2012

Praying for the loss of another HERO.....May God comfort your family, friends and co-workers as they struggle with the pain of your passing.

Shelly Ragsdale
Surviving Spouse of Officer Alan Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

August 7, 2012

Well buddy, it's been 5 years today since that tragic and senseless accident. We have not forgotten Kelly. We miss you and think of you often and it still hurts. May you continue to forever, rest in peace, my brother and my friend.

TRUE AMERICAN HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

June 16, 2012

I think about you often and miss your sense of humor and big heart. The old man misses the fishing trips. I laughed just the other day looking at our garage where you hit it with the boat. Made me smile. Miss you!!

DM
Your Favorite Dispatcher and Friend

June 7, 2012

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha from Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

January 30, 2012

Your always in my heart buddy. I know when you pop in my thoughts your around.

DB
Old friend

January 24, 2012

Well Kelly, another year has come and gone and this year will be 5 years since your tragic accident. Pamela and I still think about you and miss you. It was a pleasure supervising and serving along side of you. You died a true AMERICAN HERO !!!

We have not forgotten Kelly. Hope you are having fun patrolling the streets of heaven. May you continue to rest in peace, my friend and my brother.

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

January 11, 2012

Thank you for your service, brother. While we have never met, we share the common connection of law enforcement. I know that your family, friends and your extended law enforcement family at Marion County Sheriff's Office still feel the pain of your loss, but your service was not in vain. May you rest in peace and may your family and our brothers and sisters at MCSO find comfort in your life well lived.

Reserve Sergeant L. Brown
Rainier Police Department

August 24, 2011

Dad, you wouldnt believe how big Kaydin is getting, my baby sister is already 7! you would be so proud of her. shes so smart! now that she can read she likes to lean over my shoulder while i text and see what im talking about haha, and she likes to leave me letters in my room while im gone. you showed me how to be a great person with the biggest heart, you taught me well and now ill pass that to little Kay(: i know you look down on her everyday and keep her safe. Truth is, she misses you more then ever. just the other day she was upset so i told her not to worry beacuse we when we go to heaven we will see you. we went on to talk about everything we would do in heaven and where we would live, i told her your already building a house for us for when we get there. Kaydin decided she wants to sleep on a cloud with our dogs so i told her you would put a cloud in her room(: she still remembers alot about you and talks about you all the time. we BOTH love you so much and cant wait to have our family back together again. in the mean time, we will be fine, we have eachother and we have you looking down on us, when im sad i think of you, when i picture you standing in front of me i cant help but smile, my heart gets warm and i can feel your love. your the best Dad anyone could ask for, you were an amazing man and everyone would agree with that. i hope one day to be just like you.

Love: Miranda <3

miranda fredinburg
daughter(:

June 23, 2011

Really really really Miss you. Tears and lump in my throat missing you. I love you.

Kimberly Walsh
Sister

May 28, 2011

It has almost been 4 years since you left this place for a better place. Finally realizing (maybe not accepting) you are in a better and safer place. I think about you daily and I love you dearly. Your my angel now, and if I can't have you hear to call, I'm blessed to have you here watching over me. 4 years and it still hurts but even in these 4 years i have not lost a single memory. I am so happy to know you lived your life the way you wanted and so proud of the person you were. Love you forever and for always.... =]

Rachelle
niece

April 22, 2011

well kelly i miss ya evey day. this week an officer was killed in ranier or. i know you with him up there take care of him. look over you girls they know your with thim.i still can look at your pics not sure why just cant, i have not really had a brake down yet,i here miranda is doing good. as for kayden its been 2 years or so since i have seen her as not alowed with i could but i will when she 18.
the guy that killed ya is still on the run and know one is looking for him as its not importand i guss. will i have hit the end of my rope so its my turn to get him, and bring him to justice be for are corts. ILL HAVE YOU BACK BROTHER love and miss ya. kevin

kevin fredinburg
brother

January 7, 2011

Thinking of you, today. Missing you, buddy.

Your dispatcher
WVCC

January 6, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over all of them. I know they think of you every day and carry you in that special place in their hearts. You will never be forgotten.

"If people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever." Author Unknown

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

June 16, 2010

Wow I just saw this page. Almost 3 years later,and my heart still aches. I loved reading all these messages. And even one with a message about songs, fragrances and sounds. Nice to be reminded that you are here especially in my heart. I love and miss you little brother.

Kimberly Walsh
Kellys' sister

April 29, 2010

To Deputy Kelly James Fredinburg, his family and his fellow officers with the Marion County Sheriff's Office:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Fredinburg’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Fredunburg and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

June 16, 2009

Kelly,
We know you are now in a better place, but we will always miss you here. Every message here shared about you confirms the respect and admiration others have for you - because of how you lived your life and performed your duties. You found excitement and challenges in every day and used your energies to make the world a better place.
We know you will continue to watch over your family, your fellow officers and all of us, until we meet again.

I just discovered this memorial site, from news stories for a deputy whose life was taken this week in South Dakota. Thank you to those who have created this tribute to our fallen officers. God bless.

Debbie Sieverding
Aunt

March 18, 2009

Yesterday was a year...

This is the first time i have been able to bring myself to write about you kelly.

Keep watching over us, keep giving us the calm that we all need.

I will keep protecting your girls here. Keep protecting us too.

We love you A185. And will NEVER forget you!


THANK YOU

Brittany

June 17, 2008

Rest In peace brother. Thanks for everything you have done.

Officer Lysaght
WLPD

April 1, 2008

Kelly -

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. It seems insane to think I'll never hear your voice on the radio again "A185, traffic" "A185, name scan for wants" "A185, I've got one running..." or see you come walking through the door with that big ol' grin on your face. We're doing our best to take care of Chris and the girls, but we can't take your place and it's not the same without you... nor will it ever be. Rest in peace, my brother, my friend. M.

Meredith Scheirman, Comm Supv
WVCC/MCSO Dispatch

January 25, 2008

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 Deputy Fredinburg. 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 Kelly, 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 Kelly's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Kelly's life was about so much more than the way he died. Kelly will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Deputy Fredinburg, 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 almost five 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)

December 26, 2007

Thanks for watching my back at the domestic that night. I only wished I could have kept you there longer, maybe you would still be around.

I am sorry we couldn't get you out of the car, we tried Kelly. Ron got to Scott in time to help him. Scott is doing well.

We all miss you Brother, rest in piece.

Officer Geoff Carpenter
Mount Angel PD, OR

December 22, 2007

"It's not how he died, but how he lived that makes him a hero."

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, co-workers, citizens and all that knew this Deputy. May they find comfort in knowing that law enforcement officers all over the world will forever recognize this man and never forget the sacrifice he has made.

Deputy B. O'Dell #155
Douglas County Sheriff's Office - Roseburg, Oregon

December 3, 2007