Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Joseph Bergeron. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

May 5, 2010

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Bergeron. May he rest in peace, and may God bless....

Sgt. Lance Wilken - Retd
Fairmont, (MN) Police Dept.

May 5, 2010

Sergeant Bergeron,
Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. This country and your community are forever in your debt. You are a true American hero. I am grateful to the officer who put down that piece of trash who did this to you, and pray for a speedy recovery. Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

May 5, 2010

On behalf of all Missouri officers, dispatchers and the like I extend our sincere sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Bergeron. Rest in peace our fallen hero.

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

May 5, 2010

I wish that things could have been different. You gave your best and your passing is a loss to all who knew you. Your watch has ended, go enjoy the reqards you so richly deserve. God bless.

Sergeant DeWitt Meier
Carver County SO

May 5, 2010

Sir, thank you for you service. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Deputy M. Chavez Jr.
Fresno County Sheriff's Office

May 5, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends during this very devastating and hard time. Keep watch over all of them and protect them from harm. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Bergeron as well as the brotherhood at Maplewood Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

May 5, 2010

RIP Brother.

Q-132
LEO

May 4, 2010

It is hard to find any meaningful words when something like this occurs. I take comfort in the fact that Sgt. Bergeron is in a better place, but I also know the pain that those close to him are feeling. It is my hope that the Bergeron family and the Maplewood Police Department find solace in light of this tragedy.

Scott Gostovich, Deputy
St. Croix County Sheriff's Department, Hudson, WI

May 4, 2010

Rest in peace brother and my prayers are with your family and department

Deputy John Latour (retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

May 4, 2010

Police Officer's Prayer"

When I start my tour of duty God,
Wherever crime may be,
as I walk the darkened streets alone,
Let me be close to thee.

Please give me understanding with both the young and old.
Let me listen with attention until their story's told.
Let me never make a judgment in a rash or callous way,
but let me hold my patience let each man have his say.

Lord if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord, with your everlasting love
protect my children and my wife.

(Author Unknown)

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1

Chaplain Chris Belfield
Chisago County Sheriff's Office

May 4, 2010

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...

~~Author Unknown~~

Lt.S.P.Lapsley
Clayton Police Dept. N.C.

May 4, 2010

Joe, you were a brother, a mentor, a friend. When I first started, I worked for you, and couldn't have asked for a better boss. You guided me down the path I've come. I'll never forget your smile and quick wit. Your ability to joke and talk to anybody, anywhere.

I hope that I never disappointed you.

Will miss you, will never forget!
RIP brother, we stand the watch!

492
MWPD

May 4, 2010

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

May 4, 2010

Rest in peace brother. God bless you and your family.

Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff

May 4, 2010

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

May 4, 2010

My heart goes out to the Bergeron family. As a sister of a Minneapolis cop, I understand what is is to fear for a loved ones safety and as a friend of the Crittenden family I understand the shock and grief. Though words could never do it justice, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you will always find comfort in knowing how much he was loved and admired. It truly takes a special person to put their life on the line to protect others the way Joe did every day. You are in our thoughts and prayers, God bless you.

Jamie Mailer

May 4, 2010

To the Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Sgt. Bergeron, please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. He is a true hero and will never be forgotten. Sgt. Bergeron, rest in peace.-Jayne McEntee, sister of Sgt. Bill McEntee, EOW 7/5/05

Jayne McEntee

May 4, 2010

On behalf of the 6,192 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Sergeant Bergeron’s family as well as the members of the Maplewood 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

May 4, 2010

There are no words to express our condolences to Sergeant Bergeron's family. We pray that in time your memories will bring laughter and joy back into your lives, until then, please know that you are being held in the thoughts and prayers of many.
We all owe so much to the law enforcement heroes who give so much to our communities. We sincerley say "Thank you for your service".
God Bless you all.

Michael & Lori Grand
none

May 4, 2010

Rest in peace Sgt Bergeron. My sincere condolences to your family and your department. You made the ulitimate sacrifice and one suspect is now forever sorry. Godspeed as you patrol the streets of gold. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN

May 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and the dept. Rest now brother, we'll take it from here.

Officer Adam Becker
Abilene TX Police Dept

May 4, 2010

Today we have said good bye to an real American hero.
Thank you for your service.

Adrian Murphy
n/a

May 4, 2010

To our brother and sister officers of the Maplewood PD, our deepest condolences for the tragic loss of Sgt Bergeron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with his family. He had a long, distinguished career and now serves on a higher plane. We salute you and carry on the mission in your honor. R.I.P.

Sgt Doug Bowler
Los Angeles Police Department

May 4, 2010