Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Young Sir, our deepest sympathy to your family, police family and friends, you are a hero just by the profession you chose and thank you for your service to our country.

Pat Van Den Berghe
civilian-Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

March 21, 2011

Rest in Peace.

Anonymous

March 21, 2011

Craig - May you be forever remembered as a person with values first and a brave officer second for without having been a person with values the rest would have never come to be. Rest easy and keep the watch over your brothers and sisters.


“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic.
It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost,
but the urge to serve others, at whatever cost.”

Deputy Ken Daniels
Winnebago County Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2011

Thank you for your service, Officer Birkholz.

To the Birkholz family and the Fond du Lac Police Department: my deepest sympathies for your loss. May the support of your family, friends and the law enforcement family help you through this difficult time.

Police Officer Katie Gierach
Wauwatosa Police Department

March 21, 2011

"Semper Fi Brother" and "THANK YOU" for your service both to your country and your community....Your loss will never be forgotten....

State Traffic Officer #7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol

March 21, 2011

R.I.P. Officer Birkholz...your service may have been short in years but long in duty and dedication...Blessings of direction, guidance, and protection for all of your family, friends, acquaintances, AND fellow FDL officers.

Roger Patovisti
Citizen

March 21, 2011

RIP Officer Birkholz. Much of my mom's family lives in Fondy. You paid the ultimate price to keep them safe. You are a true hero! Go with God.

Reserve Officer Zach Philbrick
Saint Paul Police Department (MN)

March 21, 2011

Another brother lost across the thin blue line. My condolences and sympathies to your loved ones. You will not be forgotten Craig. You will live on forever as a Hero.

Anonymous

March 21, 2011

You have made the ultimate sacrifice, brother. I'll see you at the funeral.

P.O. Ryan MCELROY
Milwaukee PD

March 21, 2011

We, as a Village extend our deepest sympathy to Officer Birkholz's family, Fellow Officers and Military Family. It is never easy to express what is really in our hearts but know our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this terrible time.

Jeanne McDermott
President Village of Neosho, WI.

March 21, 2011

From all of us at Tiburon, Our sympathy goes out to Officer Birkholz's family and fellow Law Enforcement Offers and Freinds at Fond du Lac PD.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you!
Joe Sperber

Joe Sperber
Tiburon Public Safety Software

March 21, 2011

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

March 21, 2011

R.I.P. My Brother. No HERO will be forgotten.

Cpl Cole Britton
Lincoln County CO Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2011

Thank you for your ultimate service Officer Birkholz! God's Speed!

Deputy
Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California

March 21, 2011

My condolences go to Craig's family. I also want to say thank you for protecting your country by serving in the military and protecting your community in your line of work. And thank you to his family.

Anonymous

March 21, 2011

Thank you Officer Birkholz for protecting our country, you are a HERO and will never be forgotten.. May the Lord be with your family and friends during this most difficult time.. Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

March 21, 2011

Officer Birkholz,
Thank you for your sacrifice. Your community and this country are forever in your debt. I'm thankfull your killer got what he deserves. You are a true American hero and you will never be forgotten. Your family will also be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2011

A true American hero. Serving his country as military & heeding the call of more service after giving his all in Iraq & Afghanistan. Officer Birkholz obviously loved his wife, Department & Country. God bless his wife, his family & the Department in light of this evil, heinous act. God bless all who wear the badge trying to keep our citizens safe.

Mother of an Officer
Colorado Springs Police Department

March 21, 2011

At times there are no answers
No place that you can turn
All that you have hoped for
And lessons yet to learn

Life is full of irony
When hope you need it most
It seems at times the universe
Is not a welcome host

It’s at these times we wonder
What game has brought us here
Reaching out for answers
And finding no one near

Acceptance helps bring closure
And clarity of sight
It’s then you receive answers
That helps you sleep at night

Author Unknown

Renee Walker (Roosevelt Walker, Jr.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Department-Pensacola, Florida

March 21, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

March 21, 2011

May you be delivered to heaven with the comfort of angels. Thank you for serving your country, community friends and family. I didn't know you personally, but then again I need not, as we are all connected. A brotherhood of sorts. Godspeed Officer Birkholz.

Ret. Insp. C. Butcher Green COSO

March 21, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

March 21, 2011

Heartfelt condolences to the Officer's family and to the extended police family of the Fond du Lac Police Department

Sgt
Chicago Police

March 21, 2011

Thank you for your service Officer Birkholz. I did not know you personally, but in knowing several other City of Fond du Lac Police Officers, I can feel the impact that this has had on everyone. You will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. Please watch over all of us. My 2 1/2 year old asked Jesus to watch over the Police Man last night during prayers. RIP. You will not be forgotten.

Special Operations Officer Matt Harris
Oshkosh, WI Police Department

March 21, 2011

Officer Birkholz,
Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

March 21, 2011