Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE#5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

August 11, 2007

Sgt. Reyka,
God bless you for your brave service to the residents of Broward County. May you rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and officers that knew and served with Sgt. Reyka.

Officer B.D. Opitz
Durham P.D., Durham, N.C.

August 11, 2007

our prayers are with your family, friends and fellow officers. may God hold them in his loving arms in this time of loss. Brother you have walked thru hell now enjoy walking on gold. rest in peace

Tim Jones Patrol
Chandler, Texas Police

August 11, 2007

To all my friends at BSO and the family of Sgt Reyka, I am sorry for the loss of your friend, co-worker and father and my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Deputy PJH
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office

August 11, 2007

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
for the judgment of his god.

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

Sgt. Justin K. Nevels
Clinton, LA P.D.

August 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Reyka. May God comfort you all.
Heros are never forgotten. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

August 11, 2007

Rest In Peace Sgt Reyka... Your Fellow Brothers and Sisters Will Miss You

August 11, 2007

Rest in peace my brother

Patrolman
Brush Colorado PD

August 11, 2007

God bless you brother Reyka. My prayers are with your family.

Sergeant Tate Ledford
Cobb County Police Dept. Georgia

August 11, 2007

May God grant your family and comrades strength thru this tragic event. In Valor there is Hope.

Bob Pargoff
Surviving son of Cpl Robert C Dowidait, Dbn. Hts PD, EOW 8/22/66

August 11, 2007

I remember meeting you at St. Therese de Lisieux, and running in to you several times there over the years. May God help your family, the BSO and your extended Law Enforcemnt Family here in South Florida through the days ahead. Rest in peace Sir.

Tpr. Ron Logan
Florida Highway patrol

August 11, 2007

Rest In Peace, thank you for your dedication and service.

Deputy
Martin County Sheriff's Office, FL

August 11, 2007

Through lonely nights and shattered dreams
An officer's pride like a star gleams

Through pain, suffering, and discontent
An officer's will is never bent

These men who will stand alone and with pride
A trait that is believed to have long ago died

We are highly misunderstood and hated at times
Bound by a code which draws certain lines

Not knowing if you'll make it to see the light of day
Gives a new outlook on life and the way that you pray

Lord keep us safe on that desolate street
Till the next time my friend that's where we'll meet

Rest in Peace Sarge. God bless you and your family.

Officer Chris Casiano
Miami Dade Police Dept.

August 11, 2007

Sgt. Reyka, I thank you sir for your many years of service and for your making the ultimate sacrifice. To the Reyka family and the BCSO family, you have my prayers and my deepest sympathies. I am praying also that this murderer will be caught and will pay for what he has done.

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

August 11, 2007

RIP.

August 11, 2007

Im Sorry for ur loss my heart is with ur family and u.God Bless uand ur family

August 11, 2007

Words can't express the loss and pain I am feeling at this moment.
Chris, you were one of the best. We worked together in plain clothes at the start of our career driving around in the 5.0 Mustang and working the road. What fun we had. I had the pleasure of working in C.I. with you. You were a mentor and friend. Then we got promoted together and I will always remember our trips to the double D for coffee and the nights we would drive around together as Sergeants.
We had some long talks on the Alpha shift about family, work and life in general. You loved your family and your job. You are a true hero. May you rest in peace.

Claudia Janka
Former Sgt., BSO/Pompano Bch

August 11, 2007

our hearts and prayers go out to your family

dispatcher felicia stewart
oxford police department oxfor,al

August 11, 2007

Sgt. Reyka, thank you for all your years of service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace brother.

Inv. Wes Gerig
Plano Police Department

August 11, 2007

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time? May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it. These are "American Heroes" who just yesterday were women and men just doing their job!

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

August 11, 2007

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your wife , four children, family, friends, fellow brother and sister officers, entire department, and the citizens you so honorably served to protect, of which you gave the ultimate sacrifice for. I know the angels have taken you high into the heavens , where God has you safely in his loving care now, 10-4 forever more. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

August 11, 2007

REST IN PEACE ON THE STREETS OF GOLD KNOWING YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS WILL BE SEARCHING DAY AND NIGHT UNTIL THESE PEOPLE ARE FOUND!!!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

August 11, 2007

My homestate and specially south florida is mourning your death, Depts. every where are looking for the person responsible for this, here on earth that was your job; now they need your help from Heaven finding them.

To family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you, and don't ever forget that we are only a phone call away.

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

August 11, 2007

Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Sergeant Reyka,

How saddened we were to learn of your grievous loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Keep focused on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time of your fresh grief and may you find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are many people who care and understand. We are sorry for the pain death brings to your loved ones and fellow officers.

Maryland Transportation Authority Police

August 11, 2007

Thank you for your dedication and service. You are a Hero in our eyes. May the Lord give Peace to your family.

VIP
Ventura Calif. police dept.

August 11, 2007