Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lord Jesus, as we watch America’s Peace Officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, Shot and Killed in the Line-of-Duty, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the peace officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scriptures on Law Enforcement’s Mission:

“For the policeman [peace officer] does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman [peace officer] is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he [the peace officer] will have you punished. He [the peace officer] is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should.” [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

[Jesus Said,] “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

January 12, 2024

Craig I just want to formally apologize when I was 5 years old I went into my mothers room and told her I hear noises we look out the window and see craig gone I just want to say I'm sorry and thank you for everything that you did to protect the city before you went on.

Civilian
Shooters Neighbor

November 30, 2023

Rest in peace my brother!

Joshua Heppel
Friend/Brother/Veteran

March 19, 2023

Rest in peace hero.

J.R.

March 21, 2021

Officer Birkholz,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 20, 2021

Craig,

Tomorrow will mark 10 years since your EOW, I think about you and keep you in my prayers every day. Til Valhalla Brother.

Rob Stern
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Former FDLPD)

March 19, 2021

Craig,

Tomorrow will mark 10 years since your EOW, I think about you and keep you in my prayers every day. Til Valhalla Brother.

Rob Stern
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Former FDLPD)

March 19, 2021

Rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

March 20, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service to this country. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 4, 2020

Craig,
I never met you or your family. Your mom has left a reflection on a good friend of mines page (Kyle pagerly) and it has brought me to yours. I just wanted to say thank you for your service and your sacrifice. God bless you and your family brother!

NB
Current Officer and former US army soldier

November 13, 2019

Eight years!. Eight years is a long time to be separated from someone so loved. Yesterday we were overwhelmed by those sending us cards, texts, messages, emails, calls remembering you. It warms our hearts. You are not forgotten. You are so deeply missed. I often wonder where you'd be, what you'd be doing today. You had so many goals, so much enthusiasm to learn, help others, and live life. I don't think this pain in my heart will ever go away. I try to live your motto left behind: Stay strong, Stay safe, Stay positive. Love always, mom

Mother of Officer Craig Birkholz G Birkh
Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/2011

March 21, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 20, 2018

Craig, my son, you know I miss you every single day! Watch over your brother as he rides the nearly 300 miles in your memory this week with the Wisconsin Riders PUT from New Jersey to the memorial wall in DC. For his first time. Love always, mom

Mother G. Birkholz
Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/2011

May 7, 2018

Yet another young Officer killed for no reason. My heart goes out to the family. God Speed Officer Birkholz. You are walking the heavenly beat with my fiancee' Dale Ten Haken. EOW 09-23-98 Manitowoc PD.

Tammy Riha
Dale Ten Haken's Fiancee' EOW 09-23-98 Manitowoc PD

May 1, 2018

Thinking of you and your family today and always!

Nakia Dunn-Stookey
Surviving sister of Ofc. Andrew Dunn EOW 3/19/11

March 21, 2018

Rest easy my brother. Thank you for your sacrifice and service

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

March 20, 2018

Thank you for your service to our country and to the community.

SDS Mark McCormack
NYPD Retired

March 20, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

November 2, 2017

Craig, thinking about you and your family on this the 6 year mark of your E.O.W. and your angel date. You are remembered and honored all over the country. As we all know, even after years pass it gets no easier.

OFC. Matthew S. Dunn (ret) and Father of fallen officer
Andrew S. Dunn E.O.W. 3-19-2011. Panel #12-W-28

OFC. Matthew S. Dunn (ret)
Sandusky P D (Oh)

March 19, 2017

Not one day goes by without thinking of you and missing you. It is so hard to believe that soon it will be five years. It often feels as if my world has stood still since that day. Love you, miss you.

G. Birkholz
mother of Officer Craig Birkholz, E.O.W. 3/20/11

January 29, 2016

Honoring all our Veterans on Veterans Day. The 511th MP CO. Thinking of how you made it back from Afghanistan and Iraq. How you surprised me one Christmas home for a week leave from Iraq. Missing you! Missing our hero. Not a day goes by I don't think of you. Love you always

G. Birkholz
mother of Officer Craig Birkholz, E.O.W. 3/20/11

November 12, 2015

I'm a Birkoltz, have quite a bit of extended military family, and an inactive sworn Corrections officer that has experience with sensory overload, the dangers of it, this just made me ill, my prayers and hope in fidelity to the family.

In hope, prayer, and honor that your memory and legacy continue.

Corporal.
SCSO

September 26, 2015

Rest in peace Craig. May God Bless your family. Thank you for your service and bravery, You will never be forgotten.

Don Hedbany
Brother of fallen officer Ronald Hedbany

April 7, 2015

prayers and hope to the family.

cpl. callahan mcmahan

March 29, 2015

We recently had a memorial motorcycle run for the fallen officers down here. Im thinking of you and your family.

Retired Francesca C Migliano
Broward Sheriff Office & State of FL

March 25, 2015