Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of my fellow recruits from the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Deputy Mechels. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Session 46: Schenectady, NY

Recruit Robert Danko
Zone 5 Academy

March 16, 2009

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Deputy Chad Mechels. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Deputy Mechels and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

March 16, 2009

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Deputy Mechels and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Deputy Mechels for your dedicated service to the people of South Dakota and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 16, 2009

Thank you for your dedicated service brother. My heart and prayers go out to your family and friends. Rest in peace brother you will not be forgotten.

Officer B. Butler
Texas Peace Officer

March 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Mechels. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Deputy Mechels, know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Deputy Mechels. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in Peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

March 16, 2009

God bless you for your service. May God be with your wife and children. Rest in peace brother

Sgt. Barnett
Monroe County Sheriff's Dept Bloomington, Indiana

March 16, 2009

God bless you brother. May He watch over and protect your family and all those who miss you.

BPA Nathan Burr
US Border Patrol

March 16, 2009

To Deputy Chad Mechels, to all family members and friends who call him beloved, and to his law enforcement family:

I was heartbroken to learn of Chad's death and extend my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered. Words are insufficient to describe the sadness I feel for the Mechels family. May you find comfort in your faith and the support of the law enforcement community.

There are many police survivors who share this same journey with you, and that community will be there to support you. Chad's memory will be forever honored and revered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Chad gave to his community and the citizens of South Dakota and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 15, 2009.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 16, 2009

Please accept my heartfelt sympaty for all those suffering from this tragic and senseless killing. My prayers are with his family,friends, and the Turner County Sheriff's Department. God Bless you Deputy Mechels, you have given the ultimate sacrifice.

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mother of a Police Officer

March 15, 2009

Our hearts are heavy with this news. Our thoughts are with Chad's wife and children, with his family, with his friends and co-workers. May the Lord bless and keep you and give you His peace.

Anonymous

March 15, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother

OFC B. Grajek

March 15, 2009

To not only the immediate family of Deputy Chad Mechels but also to those of us that had Chad as a brother in blue. I konw that the next days weeks and even months will and can be a blur of getting bye. Going through Life Motions with out even remembering having done them. May you all know that Today God cried when his son came home as we left here on earth cried when he left. May you seek comfort in GOd as he carries you for the next steps in your life how ever long it takes for you to be able to walk along with him again. We may never see why God wanted his son to come home to him but in his promise those who believe in him will again be joined with the loved one and family that have went before. Thank you for serving brother Chad and MAY YOU REST IN GODS COMFORT!!!!!!

Sheriff Troy Wellman
Moody County Sheriffs Office South Dakota

March 15, 2009

An office doing exactly what he signed up for..checking the welfare and well being of someone in hopes he can help them and he pays the ultimate price protecting and serving his community. May God bless you and your family and may they always be proud of you. I wish the family my heart felt condolence.

MONTANA DEPUTY SHERIFF

March 15, 2009

Rest in peace Deputy Mechels...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

March 15, 2009

Our prayers and deepest sympathy to your loved ones and fellow officers.
Rest in peace DS, you will not be forgotten.
Respectfully submitted
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (retired 911)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

March 15, 2009

Rest in peace Chad..My son is the chief of police in Corsica, SD.....This is a mothers fear..May God bewith your wife, children and.......................mom

Anonymous

March 15, 2009

God Interviews A Cop

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

"Step forward now, Cop.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you alway turned the other cheek?
To my Church, have you been true?"

The Cop squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
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 just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times 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 silence all around the throne
Where the Saints had often trod.
As the Cop waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, Cop,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.

Ms Suge
Huntsville, Alabama

March 15, 2009

Deputy I thank you for your service, and my prayers are with you and your family. Rest easy brother
With Love and Respect from Crystal, Minnesota

Officer Marson
Crystal Police Department, Minnesota

March 15, 2009

Chad, I am honored to have worked with you and grateful to say that you were part of my law enforcement family. I can never thank you enough for your service and the encouraging things you said to me. You are a good man. I will never forget you and undoubtably have a smile whenever I think about your days here in Lake County. You will always be 1H to me.

God bless Jamie & the kids. You are all in my prayers. God speed buddy
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Miah Barnhart
Lake County Communications

March 15, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

Sgt. Todd Sleet
Knox County Sheriff's Office

March 15, 2009

Rest in peace Chad. I had a lot of great times while working the roads with you in Lake County. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will be missed.

Tony Aas

March 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Mechels as well as the brotherhood of Turner County Sheriff's Department. May you rest in eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

March 15, 2009

REST IN PEACE SIR!!!! GODSPEED TO YOUR FAMILY,FRIENDS AND AGENCY.

K. BROOKS
HOUSTON PD

March 15, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

March 15, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother,
Your family and department are in our prayers

Officer C. Bogle
Etowah (Tennessee) Police Department

March 15, 2009