Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Schmidt thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

April 13, 2011

To The Family And Friends Of Patrolman Jonathan Schmit , Surely in times like these you just want to believe it isn't so . May the peace of God surround you. giving you strength for the days ahead. you have my deepest sympathy .

Theresa Melody

April 13, 2011

Rest in peace brother. You and your family will be in my prayers. I know your brothers and sisters in the Trumann P.D. will look after your family. That's what we do!

Capt. Glenn Mati
Garfield, NJ Police Dept.

April 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

April 13, 2011

Rest in peace Patrolman Schmidt!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

April 13, 2011

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
St. Matthew 5:9

Deputy Lisa Gean
Poinsett County Sheriffs' Department

April 13, 2011

Although no longer in what I consider to be the brotherhood, I still feel a sence of morning for a fallen officer. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Patrolman Schmidt. May God's love and light shine upon you all.

EX Sgt C.E. Hart
Ex ADC

April 13, 2011

May God put his loving arms around the wife and his three children and give them strength to get through this terrible loss and help heal their broken hearts.

Major Walter R. Landrum
Bainbridge Public Safety Department

April 13, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, fiends and coworkers of the Trumann Police Department.

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

April 13, 2011

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

April 13, 2011

Thank you sir for your service and ultimate sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers. God bless you sir, may you rest in peace.

Deborah Osborne- Communications
Byhalia Police Department/ Byhalia, Ms

April 13, 2011

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Patrolman Schmidt. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

April 13, 2011

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

April 13, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with Ofcr. Schmidt's family during this difficult time.

Anonymous

April 13, 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

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 13, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

April 13, 2011

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

April 13, 2011

Rest in peace, Patrolman Schmidt. Your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

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

April 13, 2011

Rest in Peace brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Police Officer
Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, New York

April 13, 2011

Rest in Peace brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Police Officer
Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, New York

April 13, 2011

Rest in Peace brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Police Officer
Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, New York

April 13, 2011

I am so sorry for the family. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with them all.

Anonymous

April 13, 2011

I ask that God in the name of Jesus give this family peace.This really hits home for me.My son is also a 30year old police officer.This is such a sensless act.my heart goes out to his family and friends.

Anonymous

April 13, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

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

April 13, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Jonathan.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

April 13, 2011