Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Final Call

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do,
Little Did He Know This One Is Dressed In Blue.
Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
Follow Me Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way.
Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through.
Come Hand Your Hat Besides Mine. I'm A Cop Too.

AUTHER UNKNOWN

I know Luke has taken your hand and welcomed you in the rightfully earned place in heaven.

PO3
MCPD

June 21, 2007

"Final Call"

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.

Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."

Eric(Author)

4956
Howard County PD

June 21, 2007

Thank you for all your years of service and true dedication and inspiration to the community. You were a true assest and will be truely missed. Our thoughts go out to your family and HCPD

Liesl
JHU Division of Public Safety Leadership

June 21, 2007

Scott,
I realize you are in a better place and are no longer suffering. However, it is still difficult to come to realize that you are gone. I was Scott's Field Training Officer for HCPD. He was a hard working (always volunteering for OT positions) Police Officer who glowed with passion for the job. I still have the Dale Jr shirt that you asked me to pick-up for you at the Dover Race two weeks ago. This will always remind me of you!
God Bless and looking forward to seeing you again one day.
Love,
Christian

PFC Christian S Freeman
Howard County PD (resigned)

June 21, 2007

Godspeed Officer Wheeler. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

June 21, 2007

"Policeman's Prayer"

When I start my tour of duty God,
Wherever crime may be,
as I walk the darkened streets alone,
Let me be close to thee.

Please give me understanding with both the young and old.
Let me listen with attention until their story's told.
Let me never make a judgment in a rash or callous way,
but let me hold my patience let each man have his say.

Lord if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord, with your everlasting love
protect my children and my wife.

(Author Unknown)

Recruit Deputy Sheriff
El Paso County-Colorado Springs

June 21, 2007

Scott Wheeler was a friend of mine back in high school, I will miss him dearly. He had a great smile and personality. He was all around a great guy, who could easily bring a smile to your face. My thoughts and prayers are with scotts family and friends. Scott will be missed by many. Rest in peace scott, we all love you.

Amy
Old friend

June 20, 2007

Scott,

I can't believe that when I spoke with you on the phone on Friday night it would be the last time I heard your voice. I will never forget your infectious laugh and your bad impersonations. I can still remember when you were not allowed into Heinz field becuase you insisted on wearing your spiked Raiders shoulder pads. You were the hardest worker I have ever met and embodied what an Officer should strive to be like. You will truly be missed by all of your brothers in blue. I am so thankful I was able to know you. You will never be forgotten and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Rest easy brother.

Toby

Cpl. Toby Fulton
HCPD and friend

June 20, 2007

Officer Wheeler,

We will never forget your sacrafice. From reading your reflections you died doing a job you loved and you made people smile doing it. A rare combination indeed. To my brothers and sisters in blue in HCPD and to Officer Wheeler's family you will be in all our prayers.

Officer
Baltimore City Police

June 20, 2007

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE HOWARD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS VERY TRAGIC TIME. I PRAY FOR PEACE FOR YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS JOURNEY OF LIFE THAT NOONE WANTS TO GO THROUGH. THANK-YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE TO YOUR DEPARTMENT AND TO THE CITIZENS YOU SERVED. YOU MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE AND YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. OFFICER WHEELER, KNOW THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! REST IN PEACE AND KNOW THAT YOUR BROTHERS IN BLUE WILL TAKE OVER. MY FORMER PARTNER AND FRIEND OFFICER JACK COOPER, LRPD, EOW 02/02/02, WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU IN HEAVEN WITH OPEN ARMS. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU NOW AND NO YOU AREN'T ALONE.
I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOUR LOVED ONES, NOT ONLY NOW BUT FOREVER. I KNOW IN GOD'S TIME, WE WILL ALL BE REUNITED. GOD BLESS YOU.

FORMER POLICE OFFICER BECKY HODO
LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT ARKANSAS

June 20, 2007

I found this poem and wanted to share with everyone.

"The Thin Blue Line"

There is a line
the color of the sky
on a clear afternoon
There is a line
the hue of the ocean on a bright sunny day
There is a line
the purest shade of a newborn's eyes
awakening for the first time
There is a line
that protects us from harm
in all we do
wether day or night
There is a line
no one can penetrate
no one can alleviate
There is a line
made of those who choose
to follow a calling many do not hear
and still more do not comprehend
They choose to walk
the path of fear, hate, and mistrust
taken by so few
but marked by so many
And when one leaves this line
they leave a legacy
but the line does not break
for the remaining must still protect
There may be emptiness
a loss, or sadness
but never a hole
not in this line
This line that holds
the ghosts of the souls who have gone
and the sould of the ghosts who will be
The Thin Blue Line

June 20, 2007

Scott,
Even though I didn't have the chance to work with you a lot. The times I did work with you, made me wish I got to work with you more. You will always be our brother and always a true hero to everyone. We all miss you. May God bless all of your family, and friends.

PO J. STEM
HCPD

June 20, 2007

Scott-
Man the nights we hung out on Rowanberry...feels like last weekend! You always had a great sense of humor. I remember seeing you and Tracy hanging out on Rowanberry and could tell how much you cared for her.
This place is hurting...I'm not even sure it has really sunk in yet. These next two days are going to be even tougher. I think that your laugh and smile will help me to get through the service. I never imagined that this could happen. We always tell ourselves that it can happen, but not to one of ours. You were the best this department had to offer. I don't remember ever hearing you say a bad thing about someone else. You worked hard and played hard!
You were a great guy and we are all going to miss ya! We will look out for Tracy, Mike and your parents....you look out for all of us!

God Bless You!

Cpl. Justin Baker
HCPD

June 20, 2007

From the first time we met in middle school he new that he would be a cop like his dad . all the trouble i got into espcially in high school scott was there.From that time on I knew that scott would be a great police officer.I thought he was crazy when he was in baltimore city but he quit and joined howard county he loved it. "who would of known".Not everyone know what they want to be or who they want to be with but scott did he loves tracey ,job,raiders,nascar and rock&roll. My hero scott wheeler

Lee wagner
friend

June 20, 2007

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Scott Wheeler at this most tragic time. Officer Wheeler you made the ultimate sacrifice and you are a “Hero“. Brother Wheeler thank you for your Dedication to your job and to your Community in keeping it safe. Brother Wheeler may you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten. God will take care of you now.

Deputy John Williamson
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

June 20, 2007

Scott it hurts so much. I can't beleive you have left us. The only thing that gets me through this, is knowing you are being held in our Lord's arms. I think of you and the tears start. It hurts so much. I saw your car today at the station, and the tears started. I saw your mailbox at the station, and the tears started. We will miss you so much Scott.

Rest in peace brother.

June 20, 2007

Scott,
I will miss you. I am so glad that I had the chance to talk with you only days before this had happened. You were a great cop to with and a great friend. I will miss your laugh and most of all not having you to pick on for being a Raiders fan. Rest in peace and know you will always have a place in my heart.

Pat

Patrick Eckley
Fromerly HCPD

June 20, 2007

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

June 20, 2007

You have done your duty and you have done it well. Be proud, rest in peace. We will take it from here.

fellow police officer
North Carolina

June 20, 2007

P.O. Wheeler, Thank you for your service, my Family will never forget you .

Sgt. Robert Tabers
1175th MP Company St. Louis, St. Louis County Police retired

June 20, 2007

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

June 20, 2007

God bless you Scott. Even though we worked opposite on night shift I remember the stories people have told me about you and made me laugh. Then the first time I met you at Ravens stadium while playing the Giants and saw you dressed out in your Raiders outfit. I knew right then the dedication that was in your heart for your team. Then seeing you on the job knowing that dedication was even greater for "our" team. That crazy laugh and unique smile always brought the same to people you met. The citizens of Maryland and Howard County have no idea what they have lost.

Scott one day we will meet again in Heaven and I would be honored to stand and walk the beat with you.

Pfc. Larry Brian
Howard County Police

June 20, 2007

Scott, You will be missed. You were an amazing person that everyone just enjoyed being around. This tragedy has taken its toll on everyone that you have ever met and befriended. You will truly be missed and we now know that you are with God watching over all of us, your friends and family. You will always be a protector and a great friend. We all Love You and miss you.

Officer Jacob Bents
Uniformed Division Secret Service / Friend

June 20, 2007

Rest in Peace Officer Scott Wheeler. God bless your family my thoughts and prayers are with them and all of your brothers and sisters with the Howard County Police Department.

Terri
Ret. Fairfax County Police. Va

June 20, 2007

Officer Wheeler,
I will never understand such a senseless loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep Paul Sperandeo Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept,. La

June 20, 2007