Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Upon seeing Deputy Sheriff Hopper's photograph on the Today show this morning, I felt like I had known her even before hearing that the shooting had taken place locally. I realized that she had once been a DARE officer at our school and had worked on a child abuse case involving two of my students several years ago. I remember her showing a lot of care for the students, and my condolences go out to her own children and the rest of her family.

Anonymous

January 3, 2011

Dear sister officer! May God rest your soul for you have fought the good fight. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and your department. Our department suffered a line of duty death on December 6th 2009. May you, Ofc. Michael Crawshaw, and Ofc. Smith protect us from above!

Ofc. Teresa Gongaware
Penn Hills PD

January 3, 2011

My heart goes out the the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Hopper. The memories you have of Suzanne will live in your hearts forever! Rest easy, Dep. Hopper.

Sr. Tpr. Peggy Bishop
Oregon State Police

January 3, 2011

RIP Deputy Hopper. May you walk the streets of heaven with the fallen heros that have gone before you. May the Lord ease the pain to your family.

DWCO KNEPP
PA FISH & BOAT COMMISSION

January 3, 2011

We will not forget Deputy Suzanne Hopper. She answered her calling to help others and on New Years Day 2011. God called upon her to come to him.

Sgt. Donald Sims
Ashland County Sheriff's Office

January 3, 2011

RIP sister Suzanne.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

January 3, 2011

For Deputy Sheriff Suzanne Waughtel Hopper

The Peace Officers Prayer;

Lord we ask for courage

Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...

Courage to take us
Where others will not go...

We ask for strength

Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...

We ask for dedication

Dedication to our jobs, to do them well
Dedication to our community
To keep it safe...

Give us Lord, concern
For others who trust us
And compassion for those who need us...

And please Lord

Through it all
Be by our side...

Go be by his side Suzanne Waughtel Hopper.
To her Family; Trust in the Lord.

Captain
DHS ICE

January 3, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and coworkers at this terribly difficult time.

Det LMPerry #1957
CPD

Anonymous

January 3, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the family.Thank you for the job you did for the citzens of your city.You will be missed by all in the law family.

911 Supervisor / Kevin Day
Whitfield county 911/Dalton Ga.

January 3, 2011

A fellow sister died on 1/1/2011. A sister I did not know personally but one I do know. That's because she is a sister in law enforcement, putting her life on the line for all of us each and every day. I know she will be missed but.. she will never be forgotten. Prayers have been sent to Dep. Hopper, her family (especially her children), fellow deputies and co-workers. R.I.P.

Dep. Dutlinger
Brown County SO

January 3, 2011

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice Deputy Hopper. Gone, but not forgotten.

Officer in Washington State
King County Law Enforcement

January 3, 2011

An officer’s dedication to their job and their community is measured by the commitment and sacrifice that is giving freely so that others may succeed….Thank You. God Bless you and your family..

Cpl. E. Wheeler
Emanuel Co. Sheriff's Office, Ga.

January 3, 2011

Deputy Sheriff Suzanne Waughtel Hopper was a very caring person. She was a very down to earth person and had a good outlook on life. She loved her job and her family. My condolences go out to her family. I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers. Suzanne will not be forgotten and she will be missed. God speed to Suzanne.

Tina Binkley-Chance
Friend

January 3, 2011

My heart goes out to Deputy Hopper's family, friends, and co-workers. You will never be forgotten. I will keep your family lifted in prayer. GOD bess you.

Cmdr. James Pickett
Evanston, Il. Police Dept.

January 3, 2011

Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, friends, and the entire Clark County Sheriffs Office. We've got the watch from here!!!

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department

January 3, 2011

Thank you Deputy Hopper for your bravery and your dedication to duty and your commitment to service.You gave your life with honor and your killer died like the coward he was. Rest In Peace, Deputy.... we'll take it from here.

LEO
N.C.

January 3, 2011

From the 'Bixby' letter, written by President Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 21, 1864.

".... I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they(she) died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

A. Lincoln"

M. Reuss Patrol Officer
Eagan Police Department MN

January 3, 2011

The grief shared amongst many at the loss of a fellow officer is undescribable. Deputy Hopper, may you now rest in peace & be comforted knowing that we all continue to walk the thin blue line in your memory. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as they continue on in this time of great sadness.

Tpr. Anik Lepage
Ohio State Highway Patrol

January 3, 2011

My heart and prayers go out to Deputy Hopper's Family and the Clark County Sheriff's Office during this difficult time. I have been in law enforcement a long time and never will understand this disregard people have for human life. Rest in Peace Sister!

Deputy Doug Parrow
Butte County Sheriff's Office, SD

January 3, 2011

"In The Line of Duty"

What is the meaning of "In The Line Of Duty"
It means that an officer made the Ultimate sacrifice.
It means that someone took an officer's life.
A hero has fallen.

Officers who gave their all
To protect and serve
Have been killed by someone whom they swore
To protect and serve.

It means that their badge will no longer be on their chest
And they will join
"The Best Of The Best"

It means that family and friends are left behind
To deal with the lost of a loved one.
Only having the memories of that loved one
Close to their hearts.
Something no one can ever take away.

It means that family members will stand at the officers grave
And wonder why ...
Why would someone take an officer's life
And leave them there to die?
If we only knew.

Today an officer will place their badge on their chest
To fulfill the dreams of heroes killed
"In The Line Of Duty"

We'll take it from here Deputy Suzanne Waughtel Hopper, to honor you.

Lieutenant John Shumate
UC Health Police

January 3, 2011

No amount of words from any of us can ease your grief and suffering at the lost of your wife, mother and sister officer. But remain strong in your faith and know god as a plan for us all. Take comforted in knowing you will see Suzanne again as we walk the streets of heaven. To the family of Deputy Suzanne Hopper I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. All the law enforcement community across the country feels you’re lost as well, we to have lost a sister in the fight. So it’s with a heavy heart we send our deepest sympathy to your family and the Clark County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Suzanne job well done, you may be gone but know you will never be forgotten.

Deputy
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office VA

January 3, 2011

There is no greater sacrafice that can be made by someone than that made by Deputy Hopper. Her service to the community will not soon be forgotten. Her family and fellow Officers are in our thoughts.

Bill & Pat Roberts
Clark County Ohio Paramedics

January 3, 2011

Rest in Peace Sister. Thank you for your service. Look over your brothers and sisters. We will take up your watch.

SGT
New York State Police

January 3, 2011

God bless this Officer and her family.

Officer J.Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

January 3, 2011

May you be at peace and join the ranks of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice before you. I will pray for your children and loved ones to be comforted. Thank you for your dedication and service.

Karen Crabtree
Civilian

January 3, 2011