Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

After I was wounded in Iraq I had to retire due to my injuries. I had to rely on others to hold the "Thin Blue Line" Thank you Officer Renninger for watching my 6 when I couldnt any longer. 10-42 brother

SSG G
US Army (ret) NHPD res

November 30, 2009

On behlf of all Missouri officer, dispatchers and the like, we extend our sincere sympathy to the families, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Renninger. Rest in Peace our fallen hero.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/Team Manager
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace Sergeant Renninger!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

November 30, 2009

Thank you for service. Some things in life simply do not make sense, and this tragic event is one of them. You are a hero in the eyes of your fellow brothers and sisters in blue. May you rest in peace Sgt. Keep watch over those of us that still hold the thin blue line. God bless your family and friends as well.

Sgt Bill Bertke
Campbell County Police, KY

November 30, 2009

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

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

The officer squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.

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 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've 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 officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.

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

-Peter Hornbach

Just a Cop

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the famliy of Sgt. Renninger during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

November 30, 2009

R.I.P.

Sergeant
NYPD

November 30, 2009

I don't know what to say. I do know that Mark was the best police officer I ever knew. We caught alot of bad guys over the years. I'm going to miss you.

Sergeant Eric Lund
Tukwila Police Department

November 30, 2009

Sergeant Renninger, his family, friends and all the members of the Lakewood Police Department are in our prayers this day. God bless you Sergeant and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

November 30, 2009

Words cannot describe the anger I feel for the four of you who were ambushed and killed by a coward. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace.

Officer S.F. Barsch
Montgomery County Police, Maryland

November 30, 2009

There are no words to comfort the family, friends and coworkers of this brave officer, however, may they all know that we will never forget and they are forever HEROES to all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

November 30, 2009

When a police officer is killed, the pain is felt by every officer of the global brotherhood of cops. I am no exeption. We wíll take that watch and we wíll keep on serving and protecting. The glory of the brothers and sisters shall not be blotted out.

Brigadier Eric Jansen
Rotterdam City Police Netherlands

November 30, 2009

Anyone who knew Mark Renninger knew where you stood with him. Mark was not the kind of cop that did what was popular, Mark did what was right. Mark was a great Police Officer and a great leader but most of all he was a great friend. He inspired me to be a better cop. Today we lost one of the best, and I lost my best friend. Not a day will go by that I will not think of you and your family. Rest In Peace Brother.

J.S. K930
Lakewood PD

November 30, 2009

The policeman 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, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman 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 got just 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 policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

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

Sgt Oleson
FLPD

November 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Renninger. 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 Sergeant Renninger, 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. Sergeant Renninger. 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

November 30, 2009

May angels lead you in...

God bless you, sir.

Miranda

November 30, 2009

In Washington State there are 9 Children who lost a Mother/Father, 3 Spouses that lost their Husband/Wife, and A nation that lost 4 Heroes RIP May God bless You and Your Family as well as the Thin Blue Line

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Rest in peace Sarge

J Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriffs Office, FL

November 30, 2009

The senselessness of this act will shake law enforcement to it's very core. May God bless your family, friends, and fellow Lakewood Police Officers and may he bring swift judgement to whomever would do such a thing to our brother.

Lt Jay Soesbee
USMC Police (MCAS Beaufort/MCRD Parris Island)

November 30, 2009

Sgt. Renninger,
Your sacrafice will not be in vain. Thoughts and prayers to your co-workers and family.
Tell Officer Danny Martinez (Fort Smith,AR Police Department) and Sgt. Richard LeBow (Arkansas State Police) we miss them.

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

We grieve alongside your family and the great officers of Lakewood PD. Rest in Peace.

R Cowell
Kitsap County Sheriff's Office

November 30, 2009

When I heard of this tragedy I felt the need to write to you..the wife. My husband too was ambushed and killed in the line of duty and his killer is still at large. Find peace in knowing that our husbands are together smiling down on us even though our tears are still flowing. Don't cloud your mind with the hate and distress that humanly come natural to us for the events that occurred. I believe this was part of my Tom's journey and just as I supported him for doing what he loved to do, I will always support and pray for him for dying while doing what he loved to do. No one knows why these series of events happen, so I've learned to stop trying to figure it out. I have 5 beautiful children who miss and ache for his presence everyday but we've found so many positive things from his death that its impossible for us to be sad everyday. You too will find that happiness once you are no longer numb, don't rush it, just embrace the day you can look up and smile again...believe me, it will come.

H. Wood
Wife of K-9 Off. Thomas Wood e.o.w. 10/23/06

November 30, 2009

Thank you for service. Our prayers are with your family at this time, and all the rest of your brothers and sisters who have to carry on your work after this cowardous tragedy. God bless you and yours.

Central Graves
Mesa PD Mesa AZ

November 30, 2009

Our prayers are with your families, may the coward be brought to justice swiftly.

Police Officer
St. Louis County Police, Mo.

November 30, 2009