Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Mechels, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

November 18, 2010

Blessed are those who serve and protect their fellow man and lay down their lives. Rest in peace, Deputy Mechels. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

SPO Ken Stock
Nassau County Probation Dept.

November 18, 2010

Thank you for your service Sgt. Mechels. It was an honor to attend your memorial service. Rest in peace.

Capt. Lee Hening
Sioux Falls Police Dept. Explorers

May 20, 2010

Sir, you are a Hero to the community and a Great Father. I had the Honor and Priveledge of meeting Avery today.

Anonymous

May 14, 2010

It was an honor to walk with you at the Memorial Wall Avery.

Officer Meredith Elrich
Hollywood Police Department

May 13, 2010

This morning I participated in the National Police Week 5K in Washington, DC to raise money for Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS). Upon registering I was given Chad L. Mechels name to wear. I just wanted to let Chad's family know that it was an absolute honor to run in his memory today. Chad and I are the same age and I cannot imagine how difficult this past year has been for all who loved him. My heart goes out to you all, especially his children.

Anonymous

May 8, 2010

On May 9th I will be participating in the Law Enforcement Memorial Bicycle Unity Tour. Our leg of the ride is from northern New Jersey to the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC for Police Week. We will pass through Newark NJ, Philadelphia PA, and Baltimore MD on our 4 day 300 mile ride to the Memorial. The ride benifits the memorial fund through the fund raising efforts of the participants. Over 500 police officers will make the journey from New Jersey.

I will be honoring and representing Deputy Mechels during my ride. I will be wearing a blue metal bracelet with his name and E.O.W. date on it. I have 2 of these such bands and am currently wearing one until we leave. Upon my arrival in Washington I hope to meet this Hero's surviving family and collegues at the candlelight vigil and present one of them with this bracelet.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers, and i wish them strength during this difficult time.

Det. Michael Ciampi
Edison New Jersey P.D.

April 21, 2010

It is one year ago today that we said our last good-byes to you Chad. In the last year, we have strived to fulfill our promise to not let your Family walk alone. Many of us were with Jamie and kids, your Mom and Dad, your Grandparents, and others in your Family on this past Sunday as we celebrated your memory. I just wanted to say that after one year, our commitment to your family remains unchanged, the your memory has not dimmed, and your sacrifice has not been forgotten. Your family has become our family, and we will remain at their side. God Bless the Memory of Deputy Sheriff, Sargeant Chad Mechels, one of our Fallen Heroes of South Dakota.

Sheriff Barry Hillestad

Sheriff Barry Hillestad
Day County Sheriff's Office, SD

March 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this 1st anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

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

March 15, 2010

To Deputy Chad Mechels, his family and his fellow officers with the Turner County Sheriff's Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Chad Mechels’ tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Mechels and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

March 15, 2010

I never knew you or your family but my heart breaks for all of you. I will be riding in your honor in the Police Unity Tour in Washington D.C. May 2010. I will have you and your family in my prayers. God bless!

Cpl. Jonathan Barrett
Georgia State Patrol

January 16, 2010

You were such a great man. You are missed by so many people. I think about you all of the time, and I wish so much that you were still here. You are a hero to so many people, thank you for all that you have done for everyone.

Anonymous

December 15, 2009

Deputy Mechels,
Thank you for dedication to your community and friends by taking on one of the most thankless jobs. My heart goes out to your loved ones, rest in peace.

Anonymous

October 4, 2009

My condolences to the family of Deputy Chad Mechels. I was Chief of Police in Parker, Turner County, SD from 1984 to 1990. May Chad Rest In Peace.

Undersheriff Cary Gill
Niobrara County Sheriff Dept.

May 16, 2009

Growing up as a South Dakota boy I always enjoy going home for the safety and security of such a great state. It broke my heart today when I learned of this trajedy and can only offer my prayers to Chad Mechels, his home family, and his working family. God be with you all.

Sgt. Rob Hansen
Otero County Sheriff Dept. (NM)

April 14, 2009

God's peace Chad. Thank you for your brave service. Fallen hero's are never forgotten.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

April 7, 2009

Deputy Mechels was a wonderful and fair officer to have as an officer in Turner County. I worked long hours in Sioux Falls but he stopped me to ask if I was okay and on occassion followed me home - so I would drive safe. He will be missed.

Sheryl Wilson
citizen of Turner County

April 4, 2009

Deputy Sheriff Mechels,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Turner County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

March 29, 2009

Deputy Mechels, 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.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

March 27, 2009

Rest in Peace, D/S Mechels. Your wife and children shall always be in my prayers.

Detective
Chicago P.D.

March 26, 2009

Deputy Mechels, Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten. May God be with and bless your family. Rest in peace brother.

Trooper
Iowa State Patrol

March 26, 2009

May God Bless Deputy Mechels, his family, and fellow deputies. Thank you for your service Sir. Rest in Peace.

Police Officer
Ohio

March 23, 2009

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

March 22, 2009

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. Co

March 22, 2009

Revelation 21:4
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit

May God be with you in your grief. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

To his kids: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your daddy was and always be a hero. He loves you always.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 22, 2009