Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Bedard, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelly
Citizen

November 9, 2007

Thank you, Officer Bedard, for your service to the people of Minnesota and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
Citizen's Police Academy graduates

Janice Brown
civilian

November 9, 2007

Rest easy brother. We have the watch now.

Patrol
CPD

November 9, 2007

My heart goes out to the family of Officer Bedard, as well as to the other Officer involved. Rest in Peace Brother, and for the other Officer, may you find peace and the strength to carry on.

Patrol Officer S. Killcoyne 2156
Colorado Springs PD

November 9, 2007

Officer Bedard

To your family: know that Mark will always be remembered in his service.

To Mark: know that you can rest easy having served well and honourably.

God Bless

Sergeant, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Sergeant, RCMP

November 9, 2007

Oh Mark, how painful to say good-bye. You are a great cop. Your work ethic,courage,fierce determination and excellent judgement made working with you so incredible. Even if work was 'bad' it was 'good' when working with you. The best was the busy shifts, part-time, long conversations and the laughs.

Being your friend was even better. Camping,cookouts,shooting,walking the dogs, just hanging out on the patio were always a joy. Teaching my boys to hunt was a gift of your time that will always be cherished by Kevin,Ian and me.

When we first met I knew I wanted to be your friend because of your compassionate heart. My boys and I have been so lucky to call you friend, (and Uncle Buck!) Your wicked sense of humor sent all of us into uncontrollable laughter.

Andi and Nicholas are such a wonderful extension of you. Andi has been both strong and compassionate while experiencing a grief we can't know unless we have been there ourselves. You would be so proud of her. Nicholas is the spitting image of you in looks, temperament and that million watt smile!

"Friends are the family you choose for yourself." I have been honored to have worked with you but even more so to be your friend. Kevin, Ian and I love and miss you so much.
I look forward to the day when we will meet again in paradise. Till then we will always care for Andi and Nick.

I love you Mark,
Anne

Officer Anne M. Deneen
co-worker Minneapolis Park Police

November 9, 2007

Its hard to put into words the distress that comes from police officer line of duty deaths. You did your job with love and determination. You will be missed by so many. I pray God gives your family strength and comfort in the days ahead.

Carol Espinoza
Mother of Police Officer Isaac Espinoza, S.F.P.D.
E.O.W. 4/10/04

November 9, 2007

Hello. I wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I just lost my husband who was a WV State Trooper last week. I know there are no words that can help you right now, but just know I am thinking of your family and God will help you through this. Surround yourself with friends and family and let them help as much as they can. I wish I was there to give you a hug:) God Bless your husband as well as you. You will be in my prayers.

Melissa Linn
Trooper wife

November 9, 2007

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER BEDARD. MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT THEM ALL. TO OFFICER BEDARD, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

November 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and partners. Rest in peace Brother Bedard, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Officer R Johnston
Eden Prairie Police, MN

November 9, 2007

no one ever considers the possiblity of taking a life or loosing ones life every shift. if we did it would drive us mad. but it always looms over us. rest my brother, you fought the good fight. you died with honor, and you are rewarded with eternal service above. we all owe you a debt.
see you soon.

mrj sgt.
detroit police narcotics strreet enf

November 9, 2007

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia County Sheriffs Office Pensacola FL.

November 9, 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

November 9, 2007

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Mark Bedard. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

November 9, 2007

My condolences to Mark's wife Andrea, Family, and friends.
Mark was the nicest guy you would ever want to meet. He will be missed but not forgotten.

Sergeant Paul Hatle
Minneapolis Police Dept 4th Pct

November 9, 2007

Rest in peace brother.......we'll take it from here.

Deputy Inman
Colbert Co. Sheriff's Dept.

November 9, 2007

REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.

November 9, 2007

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE ON THE GOLDEN STREETS WITH ALL THOSE GONE ON BEFORE!!!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

November 9, 2007

I am a security officer who works Downtown Mpls. I have had the pleasure of meeting alot of Mpd officers. Although I did not know officer bedard, My prayers and sympothy go out to his family and fellow officers.

S/O Williams
Security

November 9, 2007

Thank you for your service, Rest in Peace

Deputy C.Thompson #136
WCSO

November 9, 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

November 9, 2007

Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Police Officer Mark Bedard. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God bless and keep you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

November 9, 2007

To Mrs. Bedard you and your entire family are in my prayers. May God be with you and guide you all through these troubled times. To the young child of Officer Bedard, may you grow up to know that your dad is a HERO who will not be forgotten.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

November 9, 2007

My prayers are with Officer Bedard's family at this difficult time. May God give them the peace that surpasses all understanding.

CDM
Citizen

November 9, 2007

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

OFFICER BOB SWOPE#5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

November 9, 2007