Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Loeffler,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Minneapolis. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

June 10, 2009

On behalf of the 5,352 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Loeffler’s family as well as the members of the Minneapolis Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

June 10, 2009

What a very sad day it must be for the folks of Minneapolis. Your family and friends must be grief stricken. You sir are nothing short of a hero in my book.. Go easy and enjoy your time up there until your family can get with you.

Heather
Ross County Ohio Deputy Sheriff

June 10, 2009

Thank you for you loyal service to our profession. You will be sadly missed by everyone. Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Investigator Bowman
Dare County Sheriffs Office, NC

June 9, 2009

May God Bless Officer Loeffler, his family, and fellow officers. Thank you for your service Sir, you will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Ohio

June 9, 2009

I was sorry to learn of David'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 Loeffler 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. David's memory will be forever honored and revered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service David gave to his community and the citizens of Minnesota and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on May 29, 2009.

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

Anonymous

June 8, 2009

Rest in peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.....

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

June 7, 2009

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

June 7, 2009

Thank you for your service. May God Bless you and your family and may he give them the strength to get through the rough times ahead.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

June 6, 2009

Rest in Peace sir, look down on us all from Heaven. GODSPEED!

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department N.H.

June 6, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, Sc

June 6, 2009

Rest in peace brother.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

June 5, 2009

A warrior dies, he gave his best, he gave his all. Sometimes life is not fair. Who said there are no heroes. I pray that God accept you into His mansion and provide a place around His table. I pray for peace and comfort for your family and your comrades. Rest easy my brother, we have your back.

Deputy Sheriff Jerry Rugen #2422
Camden County Sheriff Office, Camden County, MO

June 5, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

June 4, 2009

Rest in peace Officer Loeffler, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

June 4, 2009

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 4, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPL David Murphy
TX DPS

June 4, 2009

Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice - it will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, you have certainly earned your reward in heaven.

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

June 4, 2009

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

June 4, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

June 4, 2009

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer David Loeffler as well as to the Minneapolis Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Loeffler, you are gone but will not be forgotten.

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

June 3, 2009

God Bless and Godspeed, Hero!

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

June 3, 2009

P.O. Loeffler Rest in Peace.

C.O.Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

June 3, 2009

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

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

June 3, 2009

RIP brother David.

May God bless your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time. Your service to our country will not be forgotten.

Ptlm Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

June 3, 2009