Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

March 17, 2009

RIP Deputy Shieriff Chad Mechels we pray for you and your family.

Jeremy C
CCSO

March 17, 2009

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

March 17, 2009

Completely senseless killing. Rest in peace Deputy, You are gone but not forgotten...

Seregeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

March 17, 2009

I did not know Deputy Sheriff Chad Mechels, but I do know bravery when I see it. I know courage when it reaches my ears. Thank you Deputy for doing what so many could or would not do themselves. May our just, merciful, comforting God be with your family, wife and children. May the Lord turn His face toward your family and give them peace.

Rev. Aaron Kilbourn

March 17, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, and coworkers of this fallen hero. Deputy Mechels will always be remembered for his bravery and dedication to duty. Rest peacefully!

Andrew / Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police Department

March 17, 2009

"Eternal rest grant unto him: and perpetual light shine upon him."

May God, in His infinite mercy, grant comfort and solace to his loved ones left behind.

Carol Fisher
Trainer/Consultant

March 17, 2009

Rest In Peace Deputy. Know that the perp has turned himself in and will pay for his crime. Watch over your fellow Deputies while they continue the watch. My condolences to your Family and the turner County SD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success Pd, Long Island, NY

March 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and loved ones at this very difficult time.
Rest in peace knowing that your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

March 17, 2009

A HERO may be gone.....A HERO will never be forgotten R.I.P.

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

March 17, 2009

May our Lord watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. I pray that the Father will take care of the needs of your children as they grow into adults. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest well now my friend, you've earned it.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

March 17, 2009

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

March 17, 2009

REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER FORE WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH.
GODSPEED
IT'S ALWAYS TOUGH TO HEAR OF A FELLOW OFFICERS DEATH, BUT IT'S EVEN TOUGHER WHEN THEY ARE LOCAL. TO DEPUTY MECHELS FAMILY AND FRIEND, OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. HE WAS A HERO TO ALL WHO KNEW HIM.

RETIRED/SGT
IOWA

March 17, 2009

May you rest in peace and God be with your children as they go through this trying time.

Deputy Thebeau # 338
Jefferson County Sheriffs Office MO

March 17, 2009

Unfortunately, it is with a very sad heart that I have to send out this message. We have lost one of our own. Early Sunday morning, Deputy Chad Mechels of Turner County was shot and killed in the line of duty. Chad came through the 2006 DOT, a member of the blue team. He taught in Lake County, and had only been in Turner County for six months. He ... Read Moreleaves behind his wife of 10 years, Jamie, seven yr old daughter Avery, and 3 yr old son Thomas. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 18 at 1300 at the Prairie Playhouse in Madison. A memorial has been set up to support the family. Contributions can be made at any Wells Fargo statewide to the Chad Mechels Memorial Fund. Please keep the family, co-workers and all the emergency personnel who responded to this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers.

Deputy Sheriff David H Moore
Meade County Sheriff's Office

March 17, 2009

No greater love has a man than this...That he lay down his life for his friends." Turner County lost a great friend Sunday. A friend that was willing o lay down his life for their protection and freedom of life. May God bless the family of Deputy Mechels. My prayer is that someday along the way God will give you peace and understanding as to why.
God bless you and thank you for the sacrifice you as family have also made.

Rev. Bill Pursley, Pastor and retired police officer
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Wichita Falls, Texas

Retired Officer, Bill Pursley
Wichita Falls Tx Police Dept.

March 17, 2009

RIP Brother Chad,

Keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

CPL. Robert L. Padgett (RET)
Charles County Sherriff's Office, Md.

March 17, 2009

Our condolences to his wife, family and fellow Officers. I know this is a great loss and a young man has ruined his own life. There are no words I can offer except that God will provide the comfort and the will to keep going. God bless you all. Rusty Cox

Rusty Cox, CID Secretary
Asheville Police Dept., Asheville, NC

March 17, 2009

Thank you for all your service. You are now with God.

Harry Ernest Wilkins
civilian

March 17, 2009

Dep Mechels, you'll never be forgotten. Rest in peace our brother.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

March 17, 2009

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

March 17, 2009

Thank you for your service Deputy Mechels. Now you may go Rest In Peace in Heaven and watch over your loved ones from above.

Patrol Officer Erik Red Hill
Aberdeen Police, SD

March 17, 2009

To Deputy Mechels' family and co-workers I am truly sorry for your loss. Words can not express the sadness that I feel for your loss. Deputy Mechels, thank you for your service and sacrifice the citizens of South Dakota. God bless Deputy Mechels.

Deputy Leif Haugen V-34
Island County Sheriff's Office Coupeville, WA

March 17, 2009

Chad, we will never forget you, you were a top rate deputy and i am proud to have served with you. although you were only with a short time, you were an invaluable member of my team. words can express how bad i feel, you and your family are in my prayers. please watch over us as we go forward. i love you brother!!!

Sgt. Matt Schooley
Turner County Sheriff's Office

March 17, 2009

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE TURNER COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT SOUTH DAKOTA.

AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG J TODESCHINI EOW 04/23/06

Anonymous

March 17, 2009