Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your bravery, dedication and sacrifice. May your family and friends take comfort in the fact that you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

DET SGT, Retired
AR

August 13, 2007

Rest in peace brother, the (POS) that did this will get his. That old saying(What comes around/goes around) well it does. RIP see ya on the flip/flop.

SGT RON BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL CO SHERIFF RIO RANCHO NM

August 13, 2007

Sgt.Reyker, you will be missed by all those who knew you, our prayers go out to youy family.-- may they find the strength to go on.We pray for the officers you have left behind, that they will bring the cowards responsible to swift justice.

Former Police officerA.J.Picarelli
LauderhillPD/ParklandPD

August 13, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with the loss of your loved one.

May you rest in peace Sergeant Reyka.

Jonika Winkler
Sister of Det. Jared Jensen, EOW: 2/22/2006

August 13, 2007

Another sacrifice on the altar of freedom. God bless the family of Sgt. Reyka, his wife and four children, and his fellow officers at the Broward County Sheriff's Office. You have my prayers.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

August 13, 2007

To the many family members of Sergeant Reyka, my hearts aches for each and everyone of you...I was so saddened to hear this story...each one that gets added to this page touches me deeply, but this was so close to home. I moved to south Florida about 6 months after losing Drew. It has been a long 2 1/2 years, and yet the time has flown by.

To Sergeant Reyka's wife, I am in Wellington now, and would like to offer myself to you...if there is anything you need...anything at all...I too have children that have struggled through this difficult time...there may come a time in the future when you say to yourself "I just wish I could talk to someone who really understands"...if you get there....please call on me....I still feel that way and would very much enjoy being able to listen to you as others have listened to me...and perhaps the children could visit with one another....please feel free to contact me through this website...Chris Cosgriff is wonderful!

Until we meet...I pray you have the strength to carry you forward through these difficult days...I pray for the safety of your son...I pray for the safety of all the officers working so hard to find the people responsible...I have no doubt they will prevail...

Sergeant Reyka....look for Drew...he too was a Marine...and a proud American...it was his destiny to serve and protect...first as a Marine then as a Police Officer...Thank you for your dedication...you will never be forgotten...watch over your family...let them feel your presence...let them know they are not alone...

Much love,
Chrissy Henley

Chrissy Henley, Surviving Spouse
William A Henley, Suffolk VA PD, EOW 3/19/05

August 13, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 13, 2007

To Sgt. Reyka family and his brother's and sister's of the Broward County Sheriff's Office we extend our heart felt grief and prayers.
We pray for the eternal rest of Sgt.Reyka, who sacrificed his life, in the performance of his duties. Give to his loved ones the peace and strength to bear the anguish of their lose. Remove all resentment from their hearts; knowing that eternal peace and rest will abide over their departed loved one forever.

From the Officers of the South Palm Beach Police Department,Fl

Chief Roger M. Crane
South Palm Beach Police, Fl.

August 13, 2007

My condolences to you and your family. My heart hurts to think of what your family must be going through at this time. I know it doesn't take away the hurt and pain of losing a hero, however your killer(s) shall come to justice, either in this lifetime or the next.

Wife of Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

August 13, 2007

Everyone at A Child Is Missing wanted to express to the family their heartfelt sorrow for their loss. Our best to BSO for their loss of a good friend and colleague.

Sherry Friedlander -
A Child Is Missing Alert Program

August 13, 2007

Rest in peace brother. From what I have read and heard you were obviously a "cop's cop". BSO has truly lost one of it's finest. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lt. Joe Ward, Ret.
Jackson NJ Police Dept.

August 13, 2007

Heaven must have needed another hero. God bless you Sgt. Reyka and your family. May we never forget the sacrifice you've made to your country and community. Godspeed.

"Step forward now policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in hell."

Lt. Jim Potter
Pulaski CO Sheriff, Little Rock, AR

August 13, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Reyka as well as the brotherhood at the Broward County Sheriff's Office. Gods speed brother, may you rest in peace.

Chief Fran Iwanski
Kissimmee Police Department

August 13, 2007

As a former Broward resident whom relied so much on the Police to protect us, it is a tragedy to hear that a member of the shield is murdered. I have faith that his family is being comforted by his extended family and county. I take my hat off to him and the sacrifice his family has endured. They are to heroes. I will pray for peace and understanding for the survivors and the department. I know that the department is turning over every rock to ensure the murders are caught and delt with. GO GET THEM.

Cpl Shearman
DHS-Federal Protective Service

August 13, 2007

My sincere prayers and heartfelt sympathies, go out the the Reyka family and to all our brothers & sisters at B.S.O. God Bless.

Captain Craig Richards
Davie Police Department

August 13, 2007

The Slidell Police Department wishes to extend its special thoughts and heartfelt prayers in your time of sorrow.

Alayna Wilcox, Secretary
Slidell Police Department

August 13, 2007

Blessed are the Peacekeepers, for they are the children of God.

Our prayers and good thoughts are with you and your family.

Detective J Suelter
Palm Bay Police Department

August 13, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

August 13, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacradice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

August 13, 2007

Dear Family of Officer Reyka:

We are so saddened to hear of your loss. It is such a tragedy. Your husband was such a courageous person and because of his sacrifice, he paid the ultimate price to protect & serve his community. Our condolences go out to you at this difficult time. May God be with you & wrap his loving arms around you & bring you comfort during your time of grief.

Our family also lost our brother/son/husband, Officer Frank C. Denzinger, Floyd County Police Department, Indiana. Frank was shot & killed on June 18, 2007 - 8 wks. ago today. He answered a domestic dispute call regarding a 15 yr. old and Frank & Officer Joel White were ambushed shortly after they arrived. It's such a difficult thing to understand "why". Hopefully someday we'll get the answers we need. Right now, we miss him deeply, every minute of the day, but reliving those happy & wonderful memories of him help the healing process.

God Bless you, your children & family. May your children always know what a hero their father was. Officer Reyka will live on through them forever. May you always feel his presence & know he will always be with you.

With deepest regards, Amy Denzinger Cook and family

Amy Denzinger Cook
Sister of Fallen Officer Frank C. Denzinger, EOW 6-18-2007

August 13, 2007

May the LORD open up the heavens to receive another hero from this earth. May his family be blessed in this time of great sorrow....

Ret. PO Philip Valles
NYPD

August 13, 2007

May god be with you all. My prays go out to all. RIP brother!!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD

August 13, 2007

Our justice system needs to send a message and make these murderers pay for their crime. They must be caught and put to death immediately. Do not allow them to sit on death row. I believe a public execution should be in order. I appologize for my harshness but killing our LEOs has to stop now. My heart goes out to Sgt.Reyka's family and friends. This is the worst day one can imagine, the loss of a loved one. I know he will be missed by many. Broward County Sheriffs Officers, please do not rest until these scum bags are caught. My condolences to all.

R.I.P. Sgt.

Wayne Malone
FOPA member Jacksonville , Fl

Wayne Malone / civilian
FOPA member Jacksonville Fl

August 13, 2007

Rest in Peace Sgr. Reyka. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and fellow officers. Thank you Sir for your service.

Karen Perrucci
Sister of Ofc. Gary D. Pagano EOW 9/14/1982

August 13, 2007

My prayers are with your family Sgt. Thank you for your service.

Deputy Eric Salter
Houston County SO (GA)

August 13, 2007