Virginia Tech Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, December 8, 2011
Reflections for Police Officer I Deriek W. Crouse
Officer Crouse thank you for your brave and dedicated service! It is always difficult to understand what motivates someone to do these things that cause law enforcement officers to die in the line of duty. You are a true hero. Rest in Peace Brother - We have the watch from here! My thoughts and prayers go out to your Family, Friends, Department and Students at Virginia Tech.
Deputy Doug Parrow #15-A3
Butte County Sheriff's Office South Dakota
December 9, 2011
You did not die in vain. RIP brother in blue.
Corrections Officer James La Valley
Lake County Sheriff, Illinois
December 9, 2011
Rest in Peace, thank you for your service and dedication to law enforcement.... You will never be forgotten.
Officer C. Moran
Nevada Department of Corrections
December 9, 2011
Officer Crouse, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and co-workers on this very sad day. As I put my shift on the street tonight we took a minute to air our collective thoughts and discuss the what if's. You are a hero and will be remembered forever as one. Rest in Peace.
Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland
December 9, 2011
God bless his wife and those five children. Help them to accept this. Be with the rest of his family as well. Let us not forget co workers as they are mourning a loss to their law enforcement family. Father give this family peace and contentment only you can bring. In all things we ask, we do so in Jesus name , Amen...
Officer Crouse you were a hero killed by a coward. You were a brave man above men. You first went and join the military. You sign over your at that time to protect this country and everyone in it. Then you put your life on the line when you joined the ranks across this nation to serve and protect property and citizens. Rest in peace our dear hero.
William Pennywitt
Former Sheriff's dept. affiliate
December 9, 2011
Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. God bless you for your LE and military service and we thank you. Prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends as well as the students at VT for experiencing another loss of this kind. This is such a tragedy. Just another reminder to be vigilant even when sitting in your office feeling safe.
Donnie Meaders, Deputy Sheriff
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Office
December 9, 2011
My deepest condolences to the entire family of Officer Crouse. May he RIP.
Cops Daughter
Lawrence Kansas Police Deptartment
December 8, 2011
To the Crouse family all of us suffer with you at your loss. For one who has dedicated his life to helping and protecting others this is a great loss to our ranks. May GOD be with you through your timrof grief and support you and you suffer through you loss. Remember you shall meet again inheaven someday and share fyour love mixed with GOD's grace
A Good man died today but others were spared GOD be with you Officer Crouse and don't worry he will care for your family
Charles Carty Code enfordement Officer
Benton Arkansas Police Department
December 8, 2011
Our thought and prayers are with the family & friends of Officer Crouse. Thank you for your service.
Army Wife
December 8, 2011
My prayers go out to the family of Officer Crouse, the members of the Virginia Tech Police Department and all other friends. Scum has taken you from this earth and from your family. A wife with no husband and 5 kids without their father, I can't even begin to think how hard it is for the family. Acts like this is why I am in law enforcement. Thank you for your service, bravery and sacrifice to keep others safe. You will always be remembered!!!
Officer Stephen Avery
United States Secret Service
December 8, 2011
This is the kind of stuff that police officers have to worry about.
Thank you so much for your service to both country and man, P.O. Crouse. You are a true American hero.
P.O. F. Luu
Cockrell Hill (Texas) Police Department
December 8, 2011
Thank you Officer Crouse for your fine service and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks at Virginia Tech. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother...
Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant / CA-OR Retired
December 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Crouse as well as the Virginia Tech Police Department and Campus. RIP Officer Crouse.
Brian Crosby
N/A
December 8, 2011
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of god.
Rest well my brother, Rest well.
Ptl. Jeffery W. Hart
Uniontown Ky. Police Dept
December 8, 2011
Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Crouse.
Chris C
December 8, 2011
Rest in peace brother Crouse. May God bless your family in this time of need.
Det. James P. McGrath(Retired)
Schenectady Pole Department
December 8, 2011
To the family and department of this fine police officer and war veteran. Thank you for your service sir and our prayers are with those left behind.
Maria Barreda-Alvarado
President, Metroplex Concerns of Police Survivors
December 8, 2011
RIP Brother
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.
SA Tim Sauer
Homeland Security Investigations, SAC Miami, Radford University 1996
December 8, 2011
Dear Crouse Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila, age 71 - Roanoke.
I did not know Officer Crouse.
December 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family brother.
Narcotic Detective: H.Lorenzo
Newark Police Dept. / N.J
December 8, 2011
R.I.P my brother in blue.
Officer B. Wilson
UAPD
December 8, 2011
My heart is very heavy and sad for the family of this brave officer, knowing how deep their grief is with the terrible loss of their husband, father, son, and brother. It was a needless, pointless loss of life and our thoughts and prayers will be with the family,friends and co-workers of Officer Crouse in the days, weeks and months to come as they try to make sense of this terrible event. May God wrap them all in His arms of mercy and comfort them as only He can. From the family of Detroit P.O. Richard Scalf( E.O.W.2/5/99)
Mother of Officer Richard Scalf DPD
December 8, 2011
You'll be in our hearts. Rest in peace.
Tasha Congdon
C'ville Resident
December 8, 2011
To the family of Officer Crouse and the officers of the Virginia Tech Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with you this evening. God Speed Officer Crouse, your honor and heroism shall never be forgotten. Thank you for your service brother!!
Officer James Dingeldein
United States Park Police- Washington, DC
December 8, 2011
Rest In Peace Brother...
PO111 Michael Spells
Montgomery County Police Md Retired
December 8, 2011
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