Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.

But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!
Words cannot express the sorrow and hurt I feel right now.
How can anyone take a gun and shoot 4 people in cold blood.
We will keep them in our prayers during this holiday season.
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon City, Colorado

Mamawolf
Pirate Internet Radio

November 30, 2009

our family and police brother and sister are in my thought prayer from a fallen police officer sister and family

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Thank you, Officer Renniger, for standing in harm’s way in defense of the defenseless, for caring for the forgotten, and for lifting your fellow man wherever possible. Now your earthly struggle is done brother…rest at peace in the arms of the Lord.

Chief Danny T. McCoy
Roanoke Regional Airport

November 30, 2009

To all family-you should all be so proud of these officers. Their lives were cut short, but they lived honorably and died with honor. I would rather have this be my father, husband, brother and lose him young than one who lives a dishonorable life. Rest in peace and thank you for making our streets safer. We appreciate your sacrifice.

Stacey
sister of a fallen officer

November 30, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother You Have Paid the Ultimate Price. May Our Thoughts and Prayers Be With You and Your Family. Our Thoughts and Prayers are also with the Lakewood Police Department. May God have the strength to help your families and co-workers through this difficult time.

Police Officer Scott Korhonen
Chicago Police Department

November 30, 2009

Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and your police family. RIP! Your brothers and sisters of law enforcement will continue to walk the beat as you protect from above. Thank you for your dedication. God Speed!

Kelly
Sister of a Fallen Maryland State Trooper

November 30, 2009

Sgt. M. Renninger, thank you for your years of dedicated service protecting the citizens of this country. I am both angered and saddened by this tragic event and I hope to see justice swiftly served to your attacker. My deepest sympathy is extened to your family and the families of your fallen brothers and sister. Rest easy sir, you will not be forgotten.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

November 30, 2009

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

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

November 30, 2009

To Sgt. Mark Renninger, his family and loved ones, and to his fellow officers with the Lakewood Police Department:

I extend my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss sustained when Mark and his three fellow officers were brutally murdered. May you be comforted by your faith and the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement. Other police survivors will be here to help you when you are ready. You do not walk this path alone.

Mark, your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. You will always be honored and revered. Both the pain and pride are forever.

This reflection is sent with the deepest respect for the many years of service to your community and the citizens of Washington, and the supreme sacrifice you and your family made on November 29, 2009.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 30, 2009

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends~ John 15:13
In Deepest Sympathy

Helen Stone Moore
City of North Charleston, SC

November 30, 2009

May God bless the families of this brave hero. Words cannot express how sorry I am. Your memory will live on with your brothers and sisters in blue!

Melissa
A Police Officer's Wife

November 30, 2009

Please allow me to extend to Sergeant Renninger's family, friends and fellow officers my most heartfelt condolences on the loss of such an honorable and dedicated man. Please know that his sacrifice will be honored and remembered. May God bless you and comfort you and in time bring your family some measure of peace. We will be thinking of and praying for you and the other officers and their families. Never Forgotten!

Jennifer Mayo
Sister of fallen Deputy Hilery Mayo Jr. EOW 6/9/07

November 30, 2009

Words cannot express the sorrow and anguish that I feel over the tragic loss of my LE brothers and sister. May your family, friends, and agency families have strength and comfort in your memory; and may we all remain ever vigilant against the evil within society.

Capt V M Sanders
Bannock County Sheriff's Office, Pocatello, ID

November 30, 2009

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

November 30, 2009

Session 47 of the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy in Schenectady, New York would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Mark Renninger. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lakewood Police family.

Session 47
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

November 30, 2009

Sgt. Renninger, thank-you for your service. Rest in Peace

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince Geoge's County, Maryland

November 30, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Mark Renninger~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Sgt Renninger.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

November 30, 2009

Thank you for your service keeping us safe. Our prayers are with your children & loved ones. You are our hero. All of you!

Cheryl Forbes
SeaTac citizen

November 30, 2009

God Bless Mark.
I always knew Mark as a motivated true Ranger at heart. We served together in The 75th Ranger Regiment from 1989-1995.
Rangers Lead The Way

Joey Fink (DOC)
from Northern Iraq

Joey Fink US. Army Special Forces (ret.)
former 75th Ranger Regt. (RRD)

November 30, 2009

A PART OF AMERICA DIED


Somebody killed a policeman today .... And a part of America died…. A piece of our country he swore to protect .... Will be buried with him at his side.... The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,.... Just as if he had gone off to war, .... Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast .... To his name they will add a gold star.... The suspect that shot him will stand up in court .... With counsel demanding his rights,.... While a young widowed mother must work for her kids .... And spend many long, lonely nights... .. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today…. Maybe in your town or mine,.... While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors.... A cop put his life on the line.... Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street, .... And he stands at each new rookie's side; .... He answered the call… of himself gave his all,.... And a part of America died.


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Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
Alameda, CA Police Department

November 30, 2009

Rest in Peace

Lt B Cole
Lake Charles Police Dept (LOUISIANA)

November 30, 2009

Sergeant Renninger,

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

November 30, 2009

Rest Easy Sgt. Renninger your brothers in blue will find this scum and bring them to justice.

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

You will never be forgotten by your Police Brothers and Sisters. Thank you for your service to your country and to your community. Rest in peace Brother.

I AM A WARRIOR — by Jon F. Hooper
I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary.
I fight for those who can’t. I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the downtrodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, for I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing, for it was my honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy:
For now, I stand with God!

Blessed are the peacekeepers

D/C Colin Davies #6745 (Ret)
Toronto Police Service

November 30, 2009

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. His friends & family do not grieve alone. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only strength & peace through such incidents; and our comfort is the assurance that He will judge the guilty.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare
Salisbury NC PD

November 30, 2009