Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

April 6, 2011

My sympathy to his family and his fellow Troopers. I is a sad time for policemen in all departments. Even though I never met Trooper Werda and all the others who have made the ultimate sacrafice, I, who has a Son who followed in my footsteps and is still an active Trooper, feel like a member of my family has passed. God bless Trooper Werda.

Corporal Robert Mertz (Ret)
Pennsylvania State Police

April 6, 2011

RIP my Brother in Blue. Your Law Enforcement family will miss you.

Greg Huizar, Sr/DPD Det./Retired

April 6, 2011

RIP Brother in Blue. Prayers to your family, friends and co-workers.

Retired Sergeant Linda A. Mys
Michigan State Police

April 6, 2011

Thank you for your service Trooper Werda! God's Speed my brother!

Deputy
Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California

April 6, 2011

Thank you Trooper Werda for your fine service and dedication to the fine folks in Michigan. My condolences to your family, friends and co-workers. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! May you forever, rest in peace my brother...

Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant, CA/OR Retired

April 6, 2011

Rest in peace my brave brother

Lt. Ohio Sheriff's Office

April 6, 2011

God Bless, Trooper Jeffrey Werda & his family. Semper Fi

Sgt. Det. Robert Spinney Ret.
MBTA Transit Police Department Boston,Massachsuetts

April 6, 2011

Rest in Peace.

Lt. Keelan

April 6, 2011

RIP Trooper Werda. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends, and all others you leave behind.

Continue to watch over us.

Heroes live forever!

Detective
GRPD

April 6, 2011

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Trooper Jeffrey Werda~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you. God bless you and rest in peace, Trooper Werda.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/2004

April 6, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother, Thank You for your dedicated service. Gave his life to help his fellow officers. Not to many professions have men and women who are willing to do that. A real hero!!

Sgt.Eric Whitman Toledo P.D.

April 6, 2011

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Trooper Jeffrey Werda, and the Michigan State Police. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Trooper Werda, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

April 6, 2011

Jeffrey,

Thoughts and love are with you and yours. Thank you brother...

Deputy Kyle J. Holewinski
Winnebago County S.O. WI

April 6, 2011

May you rest easy Trooper Werda. My thoughts go out to your family and the rest of our MSP family.

D/Tpr Maki
Michigan State Police

April 6, 2011

R.I.P. brother Jeffrey Werda!!!

Husker Street Officer
PD

April 6, 2011

Thank you for your service. RIP.

Citizen
Grand Rapids, MI

Anonymous

April 6, 2011

Trooper Werda,
Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

April 6, 2011

RIP,God Speed to family friends and all that love you ,The Lord is always with us even more so in are time of need lean on him and my prayers and thoughts are with you <3

Holly flowers

April 6, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 6, 2011

Rest in peace, Trooper Werda. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

April 6, 2011

On behalf of the 6,133 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Trooper Werda’s family as well as the members of the Michigan State Police. 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

April 6, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Trooper Werda in this difficult time. Trooper Werda thank you for your service and scarafice you will never be forgotten.

Sister of Off. Bryan Durman Eow 4/29/10
Lexington KY Police Dept

April 6, 2011

RIP TROOP

Cpl. Kelsey
Delaware State Police

April 6, 2011

RIP Jeff, You will be sadley missed. Its hard to believe, we just had coffee at the corner but a few days ago. My prayers are with your family, and post 37, God speed my friend.

Ofc. J. Mason

April 6, 2011