Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We unfortunatly normally hear about such situations dealing with larger departments or more "patrol type departments" not "campus type agencies". It saddens me that this had to occur, it saddens me that you were not able to return home to your family, and now in the light of this holiday season your family has to live through this expierence. My heart and prayers goes out to all you, all of your family and friends, and the Virginia Tech police department. Because this is not as heard of in campus type agencies as much as those municipality departments it brings a grim reminder that no matter who we are and what department we work for we must always stay vigilant in our effort to fight crime. May God watch over your family. I can tell you were already watching over your fellow brothers and sisters when the VSP trooper was shot later in the day. Because your sacrifice I am reminded to step my game up on the campus that I work.

S. Mahoney, Officer
SVTC Police Department

December 9, 2011

Rest in peace my friend. Deriek was a good man. He was honest hard working man and a patriot.

Officer Kevin Goad
Carilion Police

December 9, 2011

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Officer Crouse, as well as the Virginia Tech Police Department, during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

Sgt. BL Mitchell
Ferrum College Police Department

December 9, 2011

The hearts of all in Law Enforcement bleed a little today. The loss felt by the Tech Police is shared by all. RIP Brother!!

D.S. Larry Morris
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

December 9, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Crouse. We have your watch now. May GOD bless, keep and comfort your family. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Officer Roy Shriver
North Enid Police Department - North Enid, Ok

December 9, 2011

Our sympathy and prayers to the family of Officer Crouse and our Brothers and Sisters of The VTPD. Our undying appreciation for the fact that this brave man walked among us however briefly.

While he is gone from here he is now in the company of fellow NRV Heroes Ptlm. Griffith, Ptlm. Hylton and CPL. Sutphin among scores of others who've gone before us all.

All Members
The Mercer County WV. Sheriff's Dept.

December 9, 2011

my heart goes out to this fallen officer and his family.my step-brother is a police officer and was a marine , also. that poor family had to hear what every policemans family dreads. but know this officer crouse and family,your loss is felt even way out here in california.my deepest sympathies,mike chilner and family.

michael chilner

December 9, 2011

Dear Father,
It was only a moment,
but
In that moment a madman walked in
In that moment the world was changed.
In that moment countless lives, were utterly altered.
In that moment our hearts began breaking.
In these moments we speak names previously unknown:
With reverence, we speak his name, Chief Painter
In a moment our line of BLUE stretched out across the nation.
That hard, fast and steady line of BLUE has been breached.
In these moments help us as we have all become a part of the
line of BLUE.
Dry our tears, comfort our broken hearts, strengthen our weaken knees, cure our confusion.
May the line of BLUE draw a circle around us pulling back our hope.
May the line of BLUE be a shield before us.
May the line of BLUE carry us into the moments of our future.
A future made sure by their sacrifice in a moment.
It was only a moment and they were gone but
we and the line of BLUE go on…


In honor of the fallen.
By Chaplain Chuck Boman

from the Book "Cops on the Street"

Chaplain Chuck Boman
Chaplain for: Lake Oswego PD, Milwaukie PD, Oregon City PD, West Linn

December 9, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Deriek W. Crouse. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Virginia Tech, Virginia will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Officer Crouse, know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Officer Crouse. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

December 9, 2011

My wife and I want you to know that our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Officer Crouse's family, friends, co-workers, and agency. Rest In Peace Officer Crouse for you were taken from us far too soon but we will carry on for you…

SGT Mike Allen (Retired)
California Highway Patrol

December 9, 2011

Today a son, brother, father and hero has fallen in the performance of his duty. Officer Crouse, may you always be honored for your life and ultimate sacrifice. My debt of gratitude for your service is deep, and I long for a day when no more officers fall, nor their families and fellow officers have to face the long twilight of loss. May God comfort you who keenly feel the unspeakable depth of pain by what has transpired, and may you be given peace and strength to carry on.

Randy McCoy
Brother of fallen Officer Jeff McCoy, EOW 6/5/07

December 9, 2011

What a senseless, stupid murder. Godspeed brother & blessings on your family and VT community.

Co. Police Officer Z.M. Neefe
Lankford Protective Services, Inc. Company Police

December 9, 2011

This tragedy leaves us all numb. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends as they try to make sense of this great loss. God bless you Officer Crouse for your service.

Officer James M. Woods
Hancock Police

December 9, 2011

Officer Deriek W. Crouse left us at a very young age and a hero. My families thoughts and prayers go out to my Brother-in-Blue's wife and children. Gods comfort and peace to the Crouse Family and the Virginia Tech Police Department. R.I.P. my Brother Deriek. This Nation and Virginia Tech owe you for your unselfish ultimate sacrifice a true hero of Peacekeepers.
God Bless and speed Deriek.

Officer Robert Bowman
Department of Veterans Affairs Police

December 9, 2011

Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of god. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as they travel through this most difficult time. Rest in peace brother.

Dr. Ronald Tyler
Former Deputy, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Vet Med

December 9, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir, Gone but never forgotten..GODSPEED!

Officer Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department, New Hampshire

December 9, 2011

A Policeman's Prayer

Another day, Lord to do my work,
Unsure of what lies ahead.

It may hold the chance to help those in need,
And that would be my desire.

I pray that You will empower me to be a
Peacemaker to all I come in contact with.

To the helpless, may I be a helper,
To the distressed, may I be a comfort.

To those who plan evil, may I be a deterrent.
And to those who have carried out their plans,
May I be a sword of justice so they will no longer
Prey on the weak and hurting.

I humbly ask that You surround me with Your angels
and a wall of fire for protection.

And if, in the course of Your plan,
I find this day to be my last,
The concern of my life is that You would be
The Father to my children and
The provider to my spouse.

Undersheriff W. F. Tilton Jr
Eureka County Sheriff's Office

December 9, 2011

REST IN PEACE GODSPEED

ROBERT GLASS

December 9, 2011

Thank you Officer Deriek W Crouse for protecting the students at Virginia Tech, and thank you for protecting and serving our country. I know you are in Heaven, cause you've done your time in Hell on Earth. God bless you and your Family. Even though I didn't know you, you are my brother.

SGT Chuck Decker
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office

December 9, 2011

If this man should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on? Thank you for lifting the flag Officer Crouse. R.I.P.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriff's Office(Ca.)

December 9, 2011

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.

Evil will never prosper, as long as brave men such as your self stand willing and able to fight for good.

Police Officer II Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

December 9, 2011

Thank you for serving your country and Virginia Tech. You have taken the ultimate sacrifice and you will never be forgotten.

Charles Southward

December 9, 2011

Another watchman, a guardian of right and good in this world, killed by a coward.

God bless your family and may you rest peacefully your service honorably done.

Deputy Sheriff Kenen Martinez
McDonald County Sheriff's Office (Missouri)

December 9, 2011

Rest in Peace, brother. My thoughts are with your family, friends, campus, and your agency.

Deputy Michael Lake
Washington County Sheriff's Department (WI)

December 9, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Crouse's family, friends, and fellow officers. May God carry you all during this time. Your Police family is surrounding you with love and prayers.

Tonya
Wife of a Police Officer, VA

December 9, 2011