Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and members of the Fond du Lac Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

March 20, 2011

Craig Birkholz and I served in the U.S. Army together for about three years. We went to war together and made it back safe. He was a good friend and a good team mate. I'm sure he was a great officer. Rest in peace brother.

Deputy James Tiede
Geary County Sheriff's Office

March 20, 2011

My family and I send our deepest condolences to the family of Officer Craig Birkholz. We extend condolences also to Officer Birkholz's friends, coworkers and the entire community of Fond du Lac.

P. Martin

March 20, 2011

Thank you officer Birkholz for all you have done. You gave the ulitmate sacrfice while protecting others. May you RIP.

Anonymous

March 20, 2011

May your family be embraced by God's Love.
Your memory, sacrifice, and inspiration will be eternal.

Deputy Omdahl
Brown County Sheriff's Office

March 20, 2011

Rest in peace, Officer Birkholz. Thank you for your service to your community. Your sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, and law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed, Hero.

Kathy B
Citizen

March 20, 2011

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten by the THIN BLUE LINE.

Ofc. Charles Robson (ret)
Ormond Beach Police Dept.

March 20, 2011

The officers and staff of the Chestertown Police Department offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Craig Birkholz. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace Craig.

Pfc. Brett Lysinger
Chestertown Maryland Police Department

March 20, 2011

You have served Gods children in your community with honor, bravery, love and integrity and are now in His unit of LE heros. All of your new brothers and sisters have also paid the ultimate in their service herein our great nation. Those brothers and sisters left behind will hold your name and your accomplishments alive in memory for years to come and they will care for your family. Your new assignment is one of eternal love, peace and glory. Rest in peace brother. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

March 20, 2011

Such tragedy for an office and family. The job is tireless and thankless until one is taken too early at the hands of another. The selfless act Officer Birkholz did in defending the community he works in I am sure will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. Forever be proud of what an honorable life he lived.

Deputy Melanie Barry
Del Norte County Sheriff's Department

March 20, 2011

Your service to country and community will never be forgotten. Prayers to your family and brothers and sisters in blue at this time. Prayers to the family of Officer Williams who was also critically injured - grew up with Ryan and his family. You are the definition of an American Hero.

JD
FBI Chicago

March 20, 2011

To the family and friends of Officer Birkholz,

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort knowing that Craig is forever a hero and may the love of God provide you with peace.

My love and support,

Jodie Wolff

Jodie Wolff
Spouse of Deputy Matthew Wolff - Jefferson County Sheriff's Department

March 20, 2011

RIP Officer Birkholz. You fought the good fight and now your duty is done.

Daughter of Cliff Dicker (Wythe Co., VA Sheriff's Office)
EOW 12/6/94

Karla Turman

March 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers to the family of Officer Birkholz in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace.

Detective Troy Barnett
Kenosha County Sheriff's Dept.

March 20, 2011

Our prayers go out to all friends family and co-workers. Thank you for your service Officer Birkholz, may you rest in peace.

Mickey Shank Detective-Retired
Cleveland Ohio PD

March 20, 2011

I'm very sorry to have heard the news today. May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

March 20, 2011

A great Soldier and an even better person!

Heather Brewer

March 20, 2011

Although I did not personally know Officer Birkholz, my heart goes out to his immediate family and his LE Family with whom he served. It it a sad day in Fond du Lac and, although I did not know him, it is still the fact that he was a fellow Police Officer and it is still a "brotherhood".
May his soul Rest in Peace.

Detective (Retired) Richard Burger
Fond du Lac Wis PD

March 20, 2011

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

March 20, 2011

Dear Birkholz Family, I never met your son, husband, or friend, but my brother in blue will always be in my thoughts and prayers. all of you are my extended family. I cannot express in words my sympathy or even comprehend how you are all feeling at this time of need. I pray the God may comfort you during this time. Rest in Peace my brother in blue Craig Birkholz.
May God Bless you all, Patrolman Todd Rochon

Patrolman Todd Rochon
Niagara Police Department

March 20, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of another warrior. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family and friends. Your job here is done my friend, enjoy your beat in Heaven.

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro police NC

March 20, 2011

R.I.P. Craig Birkholz!!!

Husker Street Officer
Fellow Brother

March 20, 2011

our hearts go out to the co worker officers and family of this young officer from wisconsin. your neighbors in minnesota carei had a young son die in 2010. he was not a police officer but a very kind generous young man so i know the depth of what you feel and will continue to feel the rest of our lives. we love them so we feel. very much. may angels lead him into paradise.

Anonymous

March 20, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

March 20, 2011

Rest in Peace Officer Birkholz, may God be with you and your family at this difficult time.

DET. RETIRED
NYPD

March 20, 2011